Waiting for the Night
Ghost Lyrics

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I'm waiting for the night to fall
I know that it will save us all
When everything's dark
Keeps us from the stark reality
I'm waiting for the night to
Fall when everything is bearable
And there in the still
All that you feel is tranquility

There is a star in the sky
Guiding my way with it's light
And in the glow of the moon
Know my deliverance will come soon

I've been waiting for the night to fall
I know that it would save us all
Now everything's dark
Keeps us from the stark reality
I've been waiting for the night to fall
Now everything is bearable
And here in the still
All that you feel is tranquility

There is a sound in the calm
Someone is coming to harm
I press my hands to my ears
It's easier here just to forget fear

And when I squinted the
World seemed rose-tinted
And angels appeared to descend
To my surprise, with half-closed eyes
Things looked even better than
When they were opened

There is a star in the sky
Guiding my way with it's light
And in the glow of the moon
Know my deliverance will come soon
There is a star in the sky
Guiding my way with it's light

And in the glow of the moon
Know my deliverance will come soon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ghost's song "Waiting for the Night" express the desperation of someone longing for a connection with another person. The opening lines, "I've never seen you before/You knew I wanted more," suggest that despite the lack of familiarity, the singer is already emotionally invested in the other person. The repetition of "For" in the chorus indicates impatience and frustration, urging the other person to take action and move forward with the relationship.

However, the following lines reveal that the singer is struggling with their own anxieties and doubts. The reference to taking anxiety medication suggests a deeper, underlying issue that is affecting their ability to connect with others. The line "Wieder eine Lüge, was du sagst" (translation: "Again a lie, what you say") indicates that the singer has been hurt before and is wary of being hurt again.

Overall, the song is a poignant reflection on the complexities of human relationships and the struggle to find meaningful connections. The emphasis on waiting and uncertainty, combined with the darker themes of anxiety and lies, create a sense of longing and isolation that many listeners can relate to.

Line by Line Meaning

I've never seen you before
I have no prior knowledge of you and your intentions

You knew I wanted more
You were aware of my desires for something greater

I can't wait anymore
I am unable to patiently endure any longer

Tell me, girl, what are we waiting For
Please share with me the reason behind our delay

Jo bro. Ich warte wieder jeden Tag, dass sie mir zurück schreibt, Mann
Yo bro. Everyday, I am waiting for her to respond to me, man

(Ich weiß, es bringt nichts danach zu Chasen)
(I know it's pointless to chase after her)

(Aber du kennst mich)
(But you know me)

(Ich kann einfach nicht anders)
(I simply cannot act differently)

Kam mir so krank vor jeden Tag
I felt sick every day

Nehme Tabletten gegen Angst
I take pills for my anxiety

Wieder eine Lüge, was du sagst
Once again, what you say is a lie