In The Dark
Ira Wolf Lyrics


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There are monsters underneath my bed
They keep me up all night, scared to death
'Cause I hear them scream
In my dreams

There are skeletons living in my head
Locked in closets that were never open
'Till you helped me
How you helped me

I've done it this time
Lost my mind
From haunting my heart
Just like a demon in the dark

There's a ghost inside my bones talking like you
Whispering secrets of the things you do
When you are all alone
You are all alone

I've done it this time
Lost my mind
From haunting my heart
Just like a demon in the dark

I hear those voices in my head
Down the hallways always foot steps
You're in my head
It's all in my head

I've done it this time
Lost my mind
From haunting my heart
Just like a demon in the dark

I've done it this time
Gone and lost my mind




So has my heart
'Cause you're the demon in the dark

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ira Wolf's song 'In the Dark' depict a state of mental unrest and unfulfilled longing. The song begins with the singer confessing her fear of the monsters that lurk under her bed, causing her to remain awake all night. She then moves on to describe the skeletons in her closet that she has never dealt with until she met someone who could help her find closure. The mention of the monsters and skeletons in the first two verses can be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's anxiety and past traumas.


The following verse begins by highlighting the ghost inside her bones that speaks like a person she knows. This ghost whispers secrets about what the person does when they are alone. The chorus then repeats the lyrics "I've done it this time, lost my mind, from haunting my heart, just like a demon in the dark." These lines emphasize the turmoil within the singer's mind and her desire to be free from her mental agony. The repetition of this line drives home the idea of being trapped and unable to escape her ghosts.


The final verse speaks of hearing voices in her head and footsteps down the hallway. This continues the metaphor of the haunting that exists within the singer's mind. The chorus repeats twice more before the song comes to an end, culminating in the admission that the "demon in the dark" is the person to whom the song is addressed. Overall, the song is an emotional illustration of how difficult it is to move on from past traumas and how they can continue to disturb one's mind fraught with self-doubt and insecurity.


Line by Line Meaning

There are monsters underneath my bed
I am scared and anxious of something or someone lurking around me.


They keep me up all night, scared to death
These monsters are a constant source of fear and are preventing me from sleeping or resting peacefully.


'Cause I hear them scream
I can sense their presence and feel their malevolent intent even though I cannot see them.


In my dreams
These monsters are also invading my subconscious and are manifesting in my dreams.


There are skeletons living in my head
I have unresolved issues or past traumas that I keep repressing, and they are now affecting me.


Locked in closets that were never open
These issues were intentionally kept hidden and suppressed, and I have not yet been able to confront them.


'Till you helped me
I have found someone who has helped me deal with these issues and confront them head-on.


How you helped me
I am grateful for this person who has shown me care, understanding, and support in my time of need.


I've done it this time
I have messed up or made a mistake that has severe consequences.


Lost my mind
I feel like I have gone insane due to the stress, anxiety, or trauma I am experiencing.


From haunting my heart
These emotional and mental burdens are weighing me down and causing me heartache and pain.


Just like a demon in the dark
These issues are similar to a malevolent entity that causes harm or negativity without revealing itself fully.


There's a ghost inside my bones talking like you
I have internalized the voice or influence of someone else who has left a lasting impact on me.


Whispering secrets of the things you do
This person has secrets or actions that I am aware of, and they are now haunting me.


When you are all alone
This person's influence is most pronounced when I am by myself and vulnerable.


You are all alone
I feel isolated and disconnected from others, which is worsening my mental state.


I hear those voices in my head
I am experiencing auditory hallucinations or inner thoughts that are disturbing or alarming.


Down the hallways always foot steps
I am sensing or imagining noises that are triggering my anxiety and paranoia.


You're in my head
This person's influence is pervasive and affecting my thoughts, emotions, and behavior in significant ways.


It's all in my head
I am struggling to differentiate between reality and imagination, which is adding to my confusion and distress.


Gone and lost my mind
I am experiencing severe mental distress or illness that is causing me to lose control or perspective.


So has my heart
The emotional impact and trauma of my experiences are affecting me deeply and causing me physical pain.


'Cause you're the demon in the dark
The person who has influenced or hurt me is like an insidious or malevolent force that is lurking in the shadows, causing harm without revealing themselves.




Writer(s): Wolf, Losback

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God

I LOVE YOUR VOICE SO SO MUCH

Asige Music Official

THE MUSIC AND THE VIDEO GIVES ME CHILLS AND GOOSEBUMPS., something at peace.

Stacy from Elevation Coaching

I love your music :) Thank you for living your passion ! <3 And thank you to Spotify because that's where I first heard you :) lol

Sharon Keller

I love this song as well. I still love listening to 'Some Days' / Nate's Song' that you sang years ago. I lost someone very dear to me and that song always makes me think of him. Your songs always touch me that way. <3

Lucas Weissenborn

Really beautiful song and what a nice soft voice you have!

Will Payne Harrison

Love it!

Emily Bórquez

Me encanta su estilo

Sandhi Mukherjee

beautiful... love it...

Francis de Leon

i really love your song. would you share with me the guitar chords you used?

LoganDrumNash

Great upright bass drop at 3:08 :) 

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