Scared Of The Dark
Lower Than Atlantis Lyrics

Man is
Humans, in general, have a tendency to feel scared or intimidated by things that they do not know or understand.

Afraid of the unknown
It is quite common for people to feel afraid or uncertain when they are in unfamiliar situations or environments.

I don't know what the night brings
When it is dark outside, there are many things that could happen or occur, and the singer does not know what to expect.

When I'm alone
The artist experiences this fear mostly while they are by themselves and isolated from others.

The lamp's on
Despite their fear, the artist always keeps a light on in their room to feel more secure and safe.

It's always been that way
The singer has a habit of keeping a light on in their room, and they have done so for a long time.

It's a way, I hope that things
Keeping the lamp on is a coping mechanism for the singer, and they hope that it will continue to work for them.

Will always stay
The artist wants everything to remain the same, so they feel safe and secure in their environment.

And I'm embarrassed to say
The artist feels some shame or humiliation about admitting their fear of the dark.

That I'm still scared of the dark at my age
The artist is talking about how they are still afraid of the dark even though they are an adult.

It's not the monsters under my bed or in the wardrobe
The singer is clarifying that their fear is not related to any imaginary creatures or monsters hiding in their room.

I just feel alone in the dark
The artist experiences a sense of isolation and loneliness when they are in the darkness, which adds to their discomfort.

With the lights off and eyes closed
This line emphasizes that even when the singer closes their eyes, they can still feel the darkness and its impact on their emotions.

Now the world knows
The singer is acknowledging that by sharing their fears in this song, they are opening up to others about a personal issue.

In darkness
This line refers to the general condition of being in the dark, which is a triggering factor for the singer's fears.

I see shapes and beings on the walls
When the artist is in the darkness, they experience visual hallucinations or illusions, which adds to their unease.

And in the corners of the ceiling
The artist sees strange or threatening figures that seem to be lurking in the dark spaces and corners of their room.

Fears surround me
The singer is saying that their fears are all-encompassing and pervasive, taking hold of their mind and emotions.

Like an army of ninja ghosts
This line adds a bit of humor to the situation, but it also emphasizes the degree to which the singer feels overwhelmed by their fears.

Waiting for me to sleep
The artist is saying that their fears are most active when they are trying to sleep and calm down, and this is when they feel the most vulnerable.

It's when they attack the most
The artist is emphasizing the point that their fears are at their highest level when they are trying to relax and fall asleep.

Man is afraid of the unknown
In the final line, the artist returns to their original thesis about how fear tends to be rooted in our ignorance or uncertainty about the world around us.