At the heart of his appeal is a lyrical honesty and devotion to his fans seldom found in today's mainstream musical landscape. And his fans love him for it. As testament to this artist-fan connection, out of 1,700 artists entered in the SSL/Eventful/Tunecore "Lay It Down And Mix It Up In The UK" Contest, Gavin took first place, winning by a margin of over 13,000 votes and more than doubling the number of votes cast for the second place finisher. Having won, Gavin traveled to Peter Gabriel's Real World Studios to begin work on his new studio album (due for release in 2013). Like his previous offerings, the album is sure to please fans and critics alike, showcasing his poignant lyrics, true musicianship, and further setting him apart from other artists in the piano singer-songwriter genre. Talented, down-to-earth, and with songs that touch the soul, Gavin is truly one to watch in 2013.
Demons
Gavin Mikhail Lyrics
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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 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
Curtain's call
Is 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've 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
The song "Demons" by Gavin Mikhail is about hiding the truth and struggling with inner demons. The lyrics convey a sense of despair and lost hope, as the singer talks about how the world can be cruel and greedy, and it's difficult to find a safe haven from the darkness within.
The opening lines depict a bleak scene where things seem hopeless and everyone is vulnerable to the harsh realities of life. The saints we see are made of gold, indicating a false sense of security and the cards fold, suggesting that things are not as they seem. The singer talks about wanting to hide the truth and shelter someone, but with the beast inside, there's nowhere to hide. The chorus repeats the phrase "This is my kingdom come" to emphasize the feeling of being trapped and unable to escape from the darkness that looms within.
The second verse describes how all sinners must crawl when the lights fade out, emphasizing the loss of power and control one has during difficult times. The singer talks about being hellbound and how trying to protect someone can be painful, but it's important not to hide the truth. The final verse concludes with the singer wanting to let go, but unable to do so without someone showing them how.
Overall, the song is a powerful reminder that everyone has their own demons to deal with, but it's important to be honest and vulnerable in order to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
When the days are cold
When life is difficult and uninviting
And the cards all fold
And everything seems to go wrong
And the saints we see
And the people we look up to
Are all made of gold
Are not as perfect as we initially thought
When your dreams all fail
When your hopes and aspirations don't come true
And the ones we hail
And the people we admire
Are the worst of all
Are actually the most flawed
And the blood's run stale
And there's a feeling of emptiness and stagnation
I wanna hide the truth
I want to keep the harsh realities hidden
I wanna shelter you
I want to protect you from the pain
But with the beast inside
But with the inner demons I struggle with
There's nowhere we can hide
There's no escape from our own demons
No matter what we breed
Regardless of what we produce
We still are made of greed
We're still driven by our own selfish desires
This is my kingdom come
This is where I hold power
When you feel my heat
When you experience my passion
Look into my eyes
Take note of how I truly feel
It's where my demons hide
My inner demons are lurking just underneath the surface
Don't get too close
Don't come too close to me
It's dark inside
Because of the inner turmoil I face
Curtain's call
The end is approaching
Is the last of all
It's the final act
When the lights fade out
When everything ends
All the sinners crawl
All of those who have made mistakes will suffer
So they dug your grave
They've already identified your end
And the masquerade
And it's all an act
Will come calling out
Will come back to haunt you
At the mess you've made
When you've made a mess of things
Don't wanna let you down
I don't want to disappoint you
But I am hell bound
But I'm already on the path towards my own destruction
Though this is all for you
Even though I've done all of this for you
Don't wanna hide the truth
I can't keep concealing the truth
They say it's what you make
People say that you're in control of your own fate
I say it's up to fate
I say that it's ultimately out of our control
It's woven in my soul
It's a part of who I am
I need to let you go
I need to move on without you
Your eyes, they shine so bright
Your presence brings a lot of joy into my life
I wanna save that light
I want to hold onto the positive aspects of our relationship
I can't escape this now
I'm unable to avoid the consequences of my actions
Unless you show me how
Unless you're there to guide me through it
Contributed by Xavier W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@isumikaga
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 want to hide the truth
I want to 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
When the curtain's call
Is 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 want to let you down
But I am hell bound
Though this is all for you
Don't want to 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 want to save their 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
@estefaniaariascuervo85
LYRICS
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 want to hide the truth, I want to 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 is the last of all
When the lights fade out, all the sinners crawl
So they dug your grave and the masquerade
Will come callin' out at the mess you've made
Don't want to let you down, but I am hell bound
Though this is all for you, don't want to 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 want to 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
@isumikaga
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 want to hide the truth
I want to 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
When the curtain's call
Is 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 want to let you down
But I am hell bound
Though this is all for you
Don't want to 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 want to save their 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
@Alexwiis
Thx now i can sing with him
@Mike.325
Thx
@sophieluiken1596
how can someone have a voice so beautifull
@lixoria_.N
I was looking for this cover for months and finally found it 😭
@katesia2746
One of my best cover of this song. You're still great ^^
@alexismiller4814
I'm in love with his voice
@nicholasnguyen5181
This is depressing.... I love it
@BobbyThatsIt
Yes we love depressing songs or depressing covers so yes we love it
@teaganfrizzell5158
Same