Martin found Jimmy's ideas interesting and gave him his phone number. Martin didn't have to wait long for Jimmy's call and they set up a first meeting. They started jamming together in a rehearsal cellar in Höganäs, which they share with several other local bands. There was an immediate connection between their two musical minds. They stopped rehearsing and went out to town in order to get more band members.
First they found Johan the guitar player, Jesper the organist, and Erik who can growl so loud he sometimes gets scared himself. After several rehearsals everything seemed work, although there was something missing. That's when John came into the picture. The band thought they needed this young bass player, and as soon as they asked if he was in, he was a part of the team.
In the late 2006 Jesper Goude left the band. His replacer was Andrea Green, a nice pretty good playing girl. Beware the planet earth, Faithful Darkness are in progness!"
Early 2011, Richard Sjunnesson (ex-singer of Sonic Syndicate) joined as the new singer.
Stay Awake
Faithful Darkness Lyrics
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I'm blind
I can't see the truth in my dreams
am I crying
No more sweet happy endings
your scream, a last cry for help
1, 2 - He's coming for you
3, 4 - Better lock your door
7, 8 - Better stay up late
9, 10 - Never sleep again
Stay Awake
His face, each and every night
your nightmare
The children are playing
singing the rythmes
for you
Smiling, laughing,
screaming, crying
No one can help
them from their fear
Don't lie dowm
don't hug your pillow
Don't close your eyes
1, 2 - He's coming for you
3, 4 - Better lock your door
5, 6 - Grab a crucifix
7, 8 - Better stay up late
9, 10 - Never sleep again
Stay Awake
1, 2 - He's coming for you
3, 4 - Better lock your door
5, 6 - Grab a crucifix
7, 8 - Better stay up late
9, 10 - Never sleep again
The lyrics to Faithful Darkness's "Stay Awake" are a cautionary tale about a malevolent entity that will haunt the dreams of the listener. The beginning of the song seems to depict the singer waking up from a dream and feeling lost and confused. They cannot discern the truth from their dreams and are unsure if their tears are real. Then the song launches into a warning, where the listener is told that there will be no happy endings in their dreams. The scream that they hear is a last cry for help. The countdown accompanies instructions on how to stay safe from the entity that haunts their dreams. They must lock their door, grab a crucifix, and stay up late, or they may never sleep again.
The second verse seems to be a nod to horror movies, where the children are always the first to know that something is wrong. The children sing the rhythms that signal that danger is lurking. The singer is then warned not to lie down, hug their pillow, or close their eyes. The countdown is repeated, and the listener is told again that the entity is coming for them. The song ends with the same warning, urging the listener to stay awake.
The song has an ominous tone throughout, warning the listener about the dangers that sit just beyond the veil of sleep. The lyrics are a metaphor for the fear that can grip hold of someone even in their most vulnerable moments. The countdown is a clever way to build tension and emphasize the importance of staying awake.
Line by Line Meaning
What now, where am I now
Feeling lost and confused
I'm blind
Unable to see clearly
I can't see the truth in my dreams
Feeling unsure about reality
am I crying
Wondering about emotional state
No more sweet happy endings
Feeling pessimistic about future outcomes
your scream, a last cry for help
Feeling helpless in a distressing situation
1, 2 - He's coming for you
Feeling threatened and fearful
3, 4 - Better lock your door
Taking precautionary measures
5, 6 - Grab a crucifix
Using religious symbols for protection
7, 8 - Better stay up late
Staying alert and avoiding sleep
9, 10 - Never sleep again
Resigning oneself to perpetual insomnia
Stay Awake
Constantly vigilant and on guard
His face, each and every night
Haunted by a recurring image
your nightmare
Suffering from a terrifying dream
The children are playing
Surrounded by innocence and joy
singing the rythmes
Engaging in simple pleasures
for you
Despite personal troubles
Smiling, laughing, screaming, crying
Experiencing a range of emotions
No one can help
Feeling alone and helpless
them from their fear
Unable to protect others from danger
Don't lie dowm
Avoiding vulnerability
don't hug your pillow
Resisting comfort
Don't close your eyes
Staying alert
1, 2 - He's coming for you
Feeling threatened and fearful
3, 4 - Better lock your door
Taking precautionary measures
5, 6 - Grab a crucifix
Using religious symbols for protection
7, 8 - Better stay up late
Staying alert and avoiding sleep
9, 10 - Never sleep again
Resigning oneself to perpetual insomnia
Stay Awake
Constantly vigilant and on guard
1, 2 - He's coming for you
Feeling threatened and fearful
3, 4 - Better lock your door
Taking precautionary measures
5, 6 - Grab a crucifix
Using religious symbols for protection
7, 8 - Better stay up late
Staying alert and avoiding sleep
9, 10 - Never sleep again
Resigning oneself to perpetual insomnia
Contributed by Austin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.