When the Night Falls
Horizon Lyrics


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Still a child, you left your home
To see the world and reach for your dreams
But your innocence soon came undone
'Cause you lost your way and the price you paid
Left you forever scarred and torn

When the night falls on the city
And the lights start shining
The same feeling always takes hold of you
All these memories of your past life
Suddenly come back to your mind
Stirring up the deep hurt you carry inside

You've been in hell and you came through
Fought your way out for a new beginning
But ghosts from yesterday remain with you
And the wasted years, the taste of tears
Seem like they'll never fade away

When the night falls on the city
And the lights start shining
The same feeling always takes hold of you
All these memories of your past life
Suddenly come back to your mind
Stirring up the deep hurt you carry inside

There's so much you've been through
For such a long time
And the brave face you put on can't conceal
That your wounds will never heal

When the night falls on the city
And the lights start shining
The same feeling always takes hold of you
All these memories of your past life
Suddenly come back to your mind
And it cuts you like a knife
When the night falls on the city
And the lights start shining
The same feeling always takes hold of you
Painful memories of your past life




Constantly come back to your mind
Stirring up the deep hurt you carry inside

Overall Meaning

"When The Night Falls" by Horizon is a powerful song about the scars that remain with a person after a difficult and traumatic experience. The lyrics describe a person who has left their home to pursue their dreams but ultimately suffers a great loss that changes their life forever. The opening lines, "Still a child, you left your home / To see the world and reach for your dreams" set the stage for the story of someone who was once full of hope and promise but has been deeply wounded.


The chorus of the song is hauntingly beautiful and captures the feeling of being unable to escape the past: "When the night falls on the city / And the lights start shining / The same feeling always takes hold of you." The memories of the past life suddenly resurface, and the deep hurt that the person carries inside is stirred up once again. Despite the person's efforts to move on and start a new life, the pain is always there, and the wounds are slow to heal.


Overall, "When The Night Falls" is a poignant and touching song that deals with themes of loss, trauma, and healing. The lyrics are carefully crafted to convey the depth of emotion that the person is feeling, and the music perfectly captures the mood of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Still a child, you left your home
You departed from home at a young age


To see the world and reach for your dreams
You wanted to explore the world and achieve your aspirations


But your innocence soon came undone
However, your naive nature did not last for long


'Cause you lost your way and the price you paid
As you wandered, you faced consequences for your misdirection


Left you forever scarred and torn
The effects of your mistakes have had a lasting impact


When the night falls on the city
Nighttime in urban areas exacerbates your emotions


And the lights start shining
The illumination only serves to highlight your distress


The same feeling always takes hold of you
You experience consistent, cyclical emotions


All these memories of your past life
Your recollections of the past resurface


Suddenly come back to your mind
Your memories resurface without warning or preparation


Stirring up the deep hurt you carry inside
Your past experiences resurrect intense emotions


You've been in hell and you came through
You have been through a very difficult time


Fought your way out for a new beginning
You struggled to create a better life for yourself


But ghosts from yesterday remain with you
Still, the traumas of your past are not completely gone


And the wasted years, the taste of tears
Time spent on regrets and sorrows still lingers with you


Seem like they'll never fade away
Your pain does not seem likely to diminish over time


There's so much you've been through
You have faced a significant amount of adversity


For such a long time
And this has persisted for a considerable period


And the brave face you put on can't conceal
Your attempts to hide your emotions are not effective


That your wounds will never heal
The damage done to you is irreversible


And it cuts you like a knife
Your ongoing grief feels like a sharp pain


Painful memories of your past life
The past experiences that continue to affect you are hurtful


Constantly come back to your mind
Your memories are present repeatedly


Stirring up the deep hurt you carry inside
Your subconscious struggles continue to resurface




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