Closing In
In The Woods… Lyrics


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Where there used to be a wax-candle
Blowing in the rhythm of a mind inside a man
Working in the shadows of a midnight land
where words were sealed with feathers on
Rough papers like a symbol of the present madness and its demand
This absence is more than I can handle in lack of a seven-inch candle
Desperately waiting for a woman to abuse me and amuse with sharpened fingernails
Thorns in modelled trance

I would like to crawl underneath your skin
revel in forbidden and ferocious sin
touch your breath
feel the satisfaction
there is nothing like a stunning piece of nighttime attraction
We would bring in some species of nature
if you were closer now
throw them right across this room
if you were closer now
???? the laws, no words upon our lips
if you were present now
celebrate our presence until noon
I feel you're closing in somehow.

Join in, the mysteries of heaven miserable, optional doors
Maybe sell our fortune to a devil on the way
Amusement that turn us into slaves.

A song about the words so commercially despised
prostitution trapped them in a corner of my life
Lines, though I know a place where they still can be written down and blossom like only spring can do when winter has been around
So come with me and the pleasures of mine
We'll walk the dawn fields, expose the secrets of life
There is no simple desire




Only harvesting of your bare fruit
Too many words I cannot put words to too many movements I cannot hide

Overall Meaning

The first verse of In The Woods...'s song Closing In sets the tone for the rest of the song, introducing us to a lonely and isolated person working in the shadows of a midnight land. The candle, once a symbol for hope and light, has been replaced with darkness and a sense of desperation. The singer is waiting for someone to arrive but not for comfort, instead, they crave abuse and amusement. The lyrics suggest a dangerous and destructive relationship, where the singer wants to crawl underneath the other person's skin and partake in "forbidden and ferocious sin." The song's title, Closing In, hints at the suffocating and claustrophobic feeling of being trapped in this type of relationship.


The second verse shifts the focus to the idea of selling out to the devil, perhaps as a way to escape the loneliness and desperation of the first verse. The mysteries of heaven and the pleasures of life are no longer enough for the singer, and they are willing to make a deal with the devil for some temporary amusement. The final verse returns to the theme of writing and the power of words. The singer acknowledges that their words are trapped in a corner of their life, but they know a place where they can still be written down and blossom. This suggests that even in the depths of despair, there is still hope for creativity and expression.


Line by Line Meaning

Where there used to be a wax-candle
In a place that was once illuminated by a wax-candle


Blowing in the rhythm of a mind inside a man
That flickered in time with the thoughts of someone


Working in the shadows of a midnight land
In a dark and unknown place at night


where words were sealed with feathers on
Where written words were honored and regarded as sacred, like the use of feathers in many rituals


Rough papers like a symbol of the present madness and its demand
Written on rough papers, which seems to symbolize the current chaos and need for clarity


This absence is more than I can handle in lack of a seven-inch candle
The emptiness and darkness is unbearable without a specific type of candle


Desperately waiting for a woman to abuse me and amuse with sharpened fingernails
Longing for someone to take control and cause physical pain, which is seen as a source of pleasure


Thorns in modelled trance
Feeling entranced and captivated, but also being aware of the danger and pain that can come with it


I would like to crawl underneath your skin
Wanting to be intimately close, to know someone on a deep level


revel in forbidden and ferocious sin
Take pleasure in breaking social norms and indulging in lustful behavior


touch your breath
Be so close to someone that you can feel their breath on your skin


feel the satisfaction
Experience the pleasure that comes from being physically intimate


there is nothing like a stunning piece of nighttime attraction
The excitement and allure of sexual attraction, especially at night


We would bring in some species of nature
Introducing objects or concepts from nature into a sexual encounter


if you were closer now
If only the desired person was physically nearer


throw them right across this room
Using objects in the room to enhance the sexual experience


if you were closer now
Reiterating a desire for physical closeness


???? the laws, no words upon our lips
Breaking societal rules and expectations, with no need for verbal communication


if you were present now
Expressing a desire for the person's presence and attention


celebrate our presence until noon
Enjoy each other's company for a prolonged period of time


I feel you're closing in somehow.
Sensing that the person is getting closer, either literally or figuratively


Join in, the mysteries of heaven miserable, optional doors
Invoking the mysteries of the universe, which can at times be overwhelming and confusing


Maybe sell our fortune to a devil on the way
Taking risks and potentially losing everything in the pursuit of pleasure


Amusement that turn us into slaves.
Pleasure that can be addictive and controlling


A song about the words so commercially despised
Referring to the disapproval in society towards certain types of language and expression


prostitution trapped them in a corner of my life
Feeling restricted or limited by societal expectations and norms


Lines, though I know a place where they still can be written down and blossom like only spring can do when winter has been around
Despite the challenges, there is still a place and a time for free expression and creativity to flourish


So come with me and the pleasures of mine
Follow me into a world of my own desires and pleasures


We'll walk the dawn fields, expose the secrets of life
Explore new experiences and learn more about life


There is no simple desire
Often, desires are multi-faceted and complex


Only harvesting of your bare fruit
Enjoying the physical, sensual aspects of another person


Too many words I cannot put words to too many movements I cannot hide
Sometimes emotions and actions are impossible to fully articulate or conceal




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