Twilight
Harvey L. Summers Lyrics
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I live in a dream
(More like a nightmare to me)
I wish that I could close them
But I forgot how to sleep
Peacefully at night
Spent my whole life
In the twilight zone
I wish I remembered
I need to remember
What life was like
Before the twilight zone
I want to cry, but I’ve forgotten how
Maybe my I've run out of tears
Or maybe I’ve drowned
Peacefully at night
Spent my whole life
In the twilight zone
All alone
I wish I remembered
I need to remember
What life was like
Before the twilight zone
When will I wake up
When I fall asleep I feel the same
Will I ever wake up
I just wanna feel something
Feels like I've spent my whole life
In the twilight zone
All alone
I wish I remembered
I need to remember
What life was like
Before the twilight zone
The lyrics of Harvey L. Summers's song "Twilight" convey a sense of longing and confusion, as the singer finds themselves trapped in a state of perpetual limbo, symbolized by the twilight zone. The opening line, "Asleep with my eyes open, I live in a dream," suggests a state of being disconnected from reality, as if the singer is lost in their own thoughts or emotions. They describe this dream-like existence as more of a nightmare, indicating their dissatisfaction and yearning for something more fulfilling.
The line, "I wish that I could close them, but I forgot how to sleep," embodies a deeper frustration and a sense of disconnection from a peaceful night's rest. The singer feels unable to find solace or escape from their current circumstances. They express a desire to remember what life was like before entering this twilight zone, indicating a longing for a return to a state of normalcy and contentment.
The repeated line, "Peacefully at night, spent my whole life in the twilight zone, all alone," highlights the isolation and the overwhelming presence of the twilight zone in the singer's life. The repetition emphasizes the pervasive nature of this existence, as if they have spent a lifetime in this state of confusion and longing. The lyrics also convey a loss of emotions, as the singer mentions forgetting how to cry or feel, further deepening their sense of disconnection.
The final lines, "When will I wake up? When I fall asleep I feel the same, will I ever wake up? I just wanna feel something," encapsulate the struggle and desperation of the singer. They yearn for an awakening, both from their dream-like state and from their emotional numbness. The desire to feel something again signifies a longing for a genuine experience and a deeper connection with life.
Line by Line Meaning
Asleep with my eyes open
I am mentally and emotionally detached from reality
I live in a dream
I exist in a state of illusion and unreality
(More like a nightmare to me)
This dream feels more like a terrifying nightmare
I wish that I could close them
I long to shut out this overwhelming experience
But I forgot how to sleep
I have lost the ability to find peace and rest
Peacefully at night
Finding tranquility and calmness in the darkness
Spent my whole life
I have invested all my years and existence
In the twilight zone
Living in a state of perpetual uncertainty and confusion
All alone
Without companionship or understanding
I wish I remembered
I desire to recall and understand
I need to remember
It is crucial for me to recollect and comprehend
What life was like
How I used to experience existence
Before the twilight zone
Prior to being trapped in this bewildering state
I want to cry, but I’ve forgotten how
I have lost the ability to express my emotions through tears
Maybe my I've run out of tears
Perhaps I no longer have the capacity to cry
Or maybe I’ve drowned
It could be that I have been consumed by overwhelming emotions
When will I wake up
When will I regain consciousness and clarity
When I fall asleep I feel the same
Even in sleep, I am still trapped in this disoriented state
Will I ever wake up
Is there a chance for me to escape this condition
I just wanna feel something
I simply long to experience any sensation or emotion
Feels like I've spent my whole life
It seems as if I have dedicated my entire existence
In the twilight zone
Within this perpetual state of confusion and uncertainty
All alone
Without any form of companionship or understanding
I wish I remembered
I desire to recall and understand
I need to remember
It is crucial for me to recollect and comprehend
What life was like
How I used to experience existence
Before the twilight zone
Prior to being trapped in this bewildering state
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Written by: Summer Davis
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