At Night
De/Vision Lyrics
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When the truth turns into lies
Don't protect yourself from shame
"I'm not the one to blame"
Feel the pain they hold inside
See the grief behind their pride
Still their love won't ever die
And tonight it feels alright
You don't understand
My back against the wall
I ever seem to fall
You don't understand
You don't understand
I never hear you call
I was made for falling down
The moon relieves against the sky
Shapeless faces pass me by
I hate to see the part I play
But at night all cats are grey
Get undressed and hold me tight
When the dark defeats the light
Then my love may even die
But at night I feel alright
You don't understand
The things that made me fall
The things that I might say
I never hear you call
I never feel again
The lyrics of At Night by De/Vision delve into themes of deception, pain, and the complexity of human relationships. The song opens with the lines: "It's easy on the eye, when the truth turns into lies, don't protect yourself from shame, 'I'm not the one to blame.'" The lyrics suggest that it can be easier to overlook the truth in order to avoid facing shameful situations. As the song progresses, the lyrics highlight the pain that individuals are concealing beneath their pride, even if love remains in their heart. The chorus repeats the line "You don't understand," implying a lack of communication between people, leading to hurt and feelings of isolation.
The song is partially a reflection on the internal experience of pain, as reflected in the lines: "I hate to see the part I play, But at night, all cats are grey, Get undressed and hold me tight, When the dark defeats the light." These lines suggest that at night, one feels more vulnerable and unsettling emotions become more apparent. The lyrics culminate in a final repetition of "I never hear you call, I never feel again." They emphasize the feeling of being alone in one's sorrow when communication is lacking.
Line by Line Meaning
It's easy on the eye
The situation seems pleasant and simple
When the truth turns into lies
When facts become distorted or manipulated
Don't protect yourself from shame
Do not avoid feeling guilty or embarrassed
"I'm not the one to blame"
Rejecting responsibility or accountability for an issue
Feel the pain they hold inside
Empathize with someone's suffering and emotional burden
See the grief behind their pride
Being able to recognize and acknowledge someone's internal struggle despite a façade of confidence
Still their love won't ever die
The emotional connection between two people remains strong and enduring
And tonight it feels alright
In this moment, everything seems okay
My back against the wall
Feeling cornered or trapped
I ever seem to fall
Always experiencing failure or disappointment
You don't understand
The other person lacks comprehension or empathy
I never hear you call
Feeling abandoned or ignored by someone
I was made for falling down
Being prone to making mistakes or stumbling
The moon relieves against the sky
The moon appears visually striking against the backdrop of the heavens
Shapeless faces pass me by
Encountering anonymous or unrecognizable individuals
I hate to see the part I play
Feeling remorse or regret for one's actions in a situation
But at night all cats are grey
In the darkness, distinguishing between details or variations can become difficult
Get undressed and hold me tight
Expressing intimacy and comfort in a physical embrace
When the dark defeats the light
When negative or sinister elements prevail over positivity and hope
Then my love may even die
The emotional connection between two people may falter or end
But at night I feel alright
Despite the challenges, an individual feels content or peaceful in this moment
The things that made me fall
The situations or experiences that caused an individual's failures
The things that I might say
The thoughts or opinions an individual is hesitant to express
I never hear you call
Feeling neglected or ignored by someone
I never feel again
Lacking the ability to connect emotionally or regain former feelings
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