Demons
Gareth Bush & Morgan Kingdon Lyrics


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When the days are cold
And the cards all fold
And the saints we see
Are all made of gold

When your dreams all fail
And the ones we hail
Are the worst of all
And the blood's run stale

I wanna hide the truth
I wanna shelter you
But with the beast inside
There's nowhere we can hide

No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come

When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close
It's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide

At the curtain's call
It's the last of all
When the lights fade out
All the sinners crawl

So they dug your grave
And the masquerade
Will come calling out
At the mess you made

Don't wanna let you down
But I am hell bound
Though this is all for you
Don't wanna hide the truth

No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come

When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close
It's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide

They say it's what you make
I say it's up to fate
It's woven in my soul
I need to let you go

Your eyes, they shine so bright
I wanna save that light
I can't escape this now
Unless you show me how

When you feel my heat
Look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close
It's dark inside




It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Gareth Bush & Morgan Kingdon's song Demons are haunting and introspective, capturing the emotional turmoil that one can feel when faced with their inner demons. The first verse sets the stage by describing a time of darkness and despair, when even the most revered figures are shown to have flaws. The chorus of "This is my kingdom come" is a stark acknowledgment of the fact that no matter how much one may try to hide their flaws, they cannot be denied, and that they too have a place in the world.


The second verse delves deeper into the personal struggles of the singer, with lines like "I wanna hide the truth, I wanna shelter you, But with the beast inside, There's nowhere we can hide" speaking to the desire to protect someone from the darker aspects of themselves. The bridge of "They say it's what you make, I say it's up to fate, It's woven in my soul, I need to let you go" is a poignant reflection on the futility of fighting against one's demons, and the need to accept them as a part of oneself.


Overall, Demons is a powerful song that speaks to the universal struggles of the human condition, and the need to confront our own inner demons.


Line by Line Meaning

When the days are cold
During trying times


And the cards all fold
When everything is going wrong


And the saints we see
Role models that we want to aspire to be like


Are all made of gold
Appearances can be deceiving


When your dreams all fail
When your hopes and aspirations are crushed


And the ones we hail
Even heroes have flaws


Are the worst of all
People who we look up to can be the most disappointing


And the blood's run stale
When everything is stagnant


I wanna hide the truth
Afraid of being vulnerable


I wanna shelter you
Trying to protect someone else from emotional pain


But with the beast inside
The darkness within oneself


There's nowhere we can hide
Nowhere to escape personal demons


No matter what we breed
Humanity is innately selfish


We still are made of greed
Selfishness is part of our nature


This is my kingdom come
This is the result of our own doing


When you feel my heat
When things can get heated


Look into my eyes
Look at what lies beneath the surface


It's where my demons hide
Where our deepest, darkest fears are kept


Don't get too close
Warning that they are damaged and could hurt others


It's dark inside
The darkness they keep hidden


At the curtain's call
When everything ends


It's the last of all
The final moment


When the lights fade out
End of something


All the sinners crawl
Everything and everyone crumbles in the end


So they dug your grave
The end of someone you love


And the masquerade
The societal facade


Will come calling out
Eventually everything is exposed


At the mess you made
At the chaos that resulted from the decisions taken


Don't wanna let you down
Afraid of disappointing others


But I am hell bound
Trapped in one's own demons


Though this is all for you
Doing everything for someone else


Don't wanna hide the truth
Wants to be honest and genuine


They say it's what you make
Some people believe that one's destiny is in their own hands


I say it's up to fate
Others believe that what happens is meant to be


It's woven in my soul
Something that is an innate part of one's being


I need to let you go
Knowing when it's time to move on


Your eyes, they shine so bright
The beauty in someone else


I wanna save that light
Wishing to hold onto the good in people


I can't escape this now
Unable to avoid the situation


Unless you show me how
Need support to move forward




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@nyctophilia13

After 8 years, still my favourite cover

@pnanino

totally loved how it sounds when you lower the tone in the chorus instead of going for the higher note, sounds SO good!

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@weekamaruddin5081

shared! love your Demon version... good job :)

@carina925

I love this cover so much!!! Your amazing!!
I´m going to watch all your videos! : ) 

@chocolatomane5901

I m french boy and i love watch many covers and your cover of demons is the better of listened :), continuee

@angelaprayerpoems

Gareth Bush I love this cover you guys are great!

@snacc442

best vid ever

@jrhawkmmx4329

There's voices make this song more happier and beautiful

@BrothersRecording

I LOVE Demons by Imagine Dragons. Now I love Demons by Gareth Bush. I am a man, but I really love u. Simply amazing! This is the best cover i ever see and the best song too.

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