The two met at a show Steve Stine was playing at in the U.S. They began writing songs back and forth, via email and GrimmStine is the result. The band was formed in 2008, and released an album, the self-titled "GrimmStine", independently the same year.
The band's style is a mix of classic and modern metal to create a CD of great diversity.
Steve Grimmett - vocals (Medusa (UK), Grim Reaper, Chateaux, Lionsheart, Onslaught UK)
Steve Stine - guitar (Methuselah, Dozer (US))
Dave Johnson - drums (Methuselah, Sons of Poseidon, Denied by Christ)
Hat - bass (Sons of Poseidon)
Afraid Of The Dark
Grimmstine Lyrics
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Never ending noises but there's nothing there at all
Quickly switch the light on an they seem to disappear
But they'll be back again as soon as it gets dark
Now you'll see the shadows move all across the room
Some of them are staring back waiting in the gloom
Breathing heavy in cold sweat you can't control at all
Ain't no use in hiding, ain't no use at all
Nightmare cities, amusement parks
Just afraid of the dark
The curtains moving all too slow breathing in and out
And it's now no use pretending they've seen your wide eyes shut
Shivers running down your spine with a rhythm with your shout
And now they're back again to take you in the dark
Now you'll see the shadows move all across the room
Some of them are staring back waiting in the gloom
Heart beat races to a scream reaching critical
Breathing heavy in cold sweat you can't control at all
Ain't no use in hiding, ain't no use at all
Nightmare cities, amusement parks
Just afraid of the dark
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Afraid of the dark x5
The lyrics to Grimmstine’s “Afraid of the Dark” explore the fear of the unknown and the power of the imagination. The singer acknowledges that the things they see are only in their “mind’s eye,” but the fear and paranoia they feel are very real. The noises and shadows that appear in the dark are enough to send the singer into a panic, but they also recognize that there is “nothing there at all.” The fear of being alone and vulnerable in the dark is a universal experience, and the song captures the sense of dread and powerlessness that can come with it.
Throughout the song, the singer oscillates between trying to rationalize their fears and succumbing to the overwhelming sensations they experience. They try to convince themselves that turning on the light will make the shadows disappear, but they know that it’s only a temporary solution. The shadows will always come back, and the fear will always be present. The imagery of “nightmare cities” and “amusement parks” emphasizes the surreal quality of the fear, as the singer’s imagination conjures up terrifying scenarios that seem too real to ignore.
Ultimately, the song suggests that there may be no escape from the fear of the dark. The repetition of “Afraid of the dark” at the end of the song reinforces the idea that this fear is a primal and unshakeable part of the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
It's only in your minds eye all these things you see
All the scary things you see in the dark are just illusions created by your own mind.
Never ending noises but there's nothing there at all
You hear things that aren't really there and they won't stop.
Quickly switch the light on an they seem to disappear
When you turn on the light, the illusions disappear and you feel safer.
But they'll be back again as soon as it gets dark
The illusions will return when darkness falls again.
Now you'll see the shadows move all across the room
In the dark, you see the shadows moving all around you.
Some of them are staring back waiting in the gloom
Some of the shadows seem to be waiting for you, making you feel scared and trapped.
Heart beat races to a scream reaching critical
Your heart starts beating faster, and your fear reaches a critical level.
Breathing heavy in cold sweat you can't control at all
You feel like you can't control your breathing, and you break out in a cold sweat.
Ain't no use in hiding, ain't no use at all
You realize that there is no point in hiding because the illusions follow you everywhere.
Nightmare cities, amusement parks
Your mind creates images of scary places like nightmare cities and twisted amusement parks.
Just afraid of the dark
You are simply afraid of the dark, and all the illusions that come with it.
Contributed by Molly P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.