They Only Come Out at Night
Lordi Lyrics


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You know you saw them, but no one ever listens,
They'll be long gone by the time the sun has risen,
You feel 'em lurking, hear 'em howling in the shadows,
Wreaking havoc on your perfect world

They are the tricking trolls
They got the bell that tolls
Flash at the edge of your sight

They only come out at night [x4]

The shadows breathe with a venom like no other,
A silent evil where there shouln't be another, no no,
I feel 'em lurking, hear 'em howling in the shadows,
Wreaking havoc on your perfect world

They are the tricking trolls
They got the bell that tolls
Flash at the edge of your sight

They only come out at night [x7]

[Solo]

Don't know what's at stake,
I think they're right beside me,
I gotta stay awake,
And keep them all from biting

They only come out at night
They only come out at night
They only come out at night




They only come out at night
[Repeat]

Overall Meaning

Lordi's "They Only Come Out at Night" is a song that explores the idea of the unknown and the fear that it elicits. The lyrics talk about the lurking presence of trolls and their howling, as they wreak havoc on one's perfect world. The trolls are described as tricksters, with the ability to disappear before the rising sun. The shadows themselves seem to come alive with a venom that is indescribable, creating a silent evil where there should be none.


The lyrics serve to convey the sense of dread that the presence of the trolls brings, with the imagery of shadows and howling adding to the overall sense of fear. The repeated chorus, "They only come out at night," emphasizes the idea of the danger that comes with the unknown, as the trolls remain enigmatic and elusive, only showing themselves in the night.


Overall, the song can be seen as a warning to always be aware of the unknown and to be cautious of the dangers that lurk in the shadows.


Line by Line Meaning

You know you saw them, but no one ever listens,
You have seen these creatures before, but no one pays attention to your warnings and sightings.


They'll be long gone by the time the sun has risen,
These creatures disappear before daylight appears.


You feel 'em lurking, hear 'em howling in the shadows,
You sense them nearby, lurking and making eerie noises in the shadows.


Wreaking havoc on your perfect world
They disrupt and wreck the order and safety of your world.


They are the tricking trolls
These creatures are mischievous trolls.


They got the bell that tolls
They have a warning bell to signal their arrival.


Flash at the edge of your sight
You see them quickly out of the corner of your eye.


The shadows breathe with a venom like no other,
The darkness and shadows seem to have a malevolent and poisonous quality to them.


A silent evil where there shouln't be another, no no,
There shouldn't be any evil lurking in the quiet places, but it's there nonetheless.


Don't know what's at stake,
You don't know the danger that these creatures bring.


I think they're right beside me,
You suspect that these creatures are lurking close by.


I gotta stay awake,
You need to stay alert and vigilant.


And keep them all from biting
You must prevent these creatures from causing harm.


They only come out at night
These creatures are only active during the nighttime.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: - MR AMEN, - MISS AWA, - MR KALMA, - MR KITA, - MR LORDI

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Sandwich Breath

This was always my favorite song on that album

Csaba Hegedus

this hit is SOOOOO good. it's a pity they don't (or can't?) make hits like this nowadays...

Toxic Toucan

Just found this band this summer, and may I say that they are EPIC? This is what my generation should be listening to, not that pop crap. Rockers FOREVER. I love this band!! \,,/

D-X Fan

Alice is nearly the sole reason we have bands like Lordi. He's the one that started it all.

Jani Rossi

the best song I've ever heard of this band

Krulos

"Wreaking havoc on your perfect world!" Awesome song!

Kurisu Kappsu

I love lordi man they are such a great unique band. Gwar has nothing on them. This is easily one the best albums ever.

Rose Black

GREAT song! stay heavy!!! ROCK ON!!!!!

XFallen01X

Really good song! I love it!

Plechu93

This classic cannot be forgotten \,,/_

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