Responsible for the vocals on three classic Psychobilly albums, back in the late 80ies, (Adventures Of The Krewmen / Sweet Dreams / Into The Tomb), he now formed a new band with ace bass player Paul ‘Choppy’ Lambourne (The Caravans, ex-Demented Are Go….), Jim Jeffries (Rancho Deluxe, ex-Caravans…) on guitars and Lee "The Sperm" Barnett (The Caravans) on drums.
They are playing Oldschool Psychhobilly
Vertigo
Mad Dog Cole Lyrics
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I feed on the fears trapped inside
Don't go out at night if you're afraid of the dark
I lie in wait in the depths of your mind
I sent you your nightmares signed in my hand
Sending shivers down your spine
The nights last forever on your tour through Hell
I'm standing next to you in a sleepless dimension
I whisper softly so only you can hear
I'm standing next to you, you hear the things which I mention
You turn to look, but nobody's there
I sent you your nightmares signed in my hand
Sending shivers down your spine
The nights last forever on your tour through Hell
Now in vertigo you will die
You turn to run away, but you can't seem to break
The chains of dreams which tie you down
Thousands of snakes wrapped around your limbs
You try to scream, but you can make no sound
I sent you your nightmares signed in my hand
Sending shivers down your spine
The nights last forever on your tour through Hell
Now in vertigo you will die
Don't go out at night if you're afraid of the dark
I feed on the fears trapped inside
Don't go out at night if you're afraid of the dark
I lie in wait in the depths of your mind
I sent you your nightmares signed in my hand
Sending shivers down your spine
The nights last forever on your tour through Hell
Now in vertigo you will die
The lyrics of Mad Dog Cole's song, Vertigo, are chilling and speak of a malevolent entity feeding on the fears of their victim. The song suggests that if one is afraid of the dark, they should stay inside because that's where the entity lies in wait. The entity sends nightmares to the victim, signed in their hand, and the nightmares send shivers down the victim's spine. The victim is on a tour through hell, where the nights never seem to end. Eventually, the victim will die in vertigo, in the grip of the entity.
The lyrics further describe how the entity stands next to the victim in a sleepless dimension, whispering things that only the victim can hear. Whenever the victim turns to look, there's no one there. The entity makes it impossible for the victim to run away from their terrifying dreams that tie them down like chains. The snakes wrapped around their limbs cause them to try and scream, but no sound can escape their lips. The lyrics create a claustrophobic atmosphere, as the entity is always with the victim, not letting them go.
Mad Dog Cole's Vertigo is a fascinating work that speaks to people on different levels. The song is about battling our fears by going out into the dark, and not letting those fears paralyze us. The song also has a connection to the Gothic and horror genres, which is why it has been popular with audiences who love those genres. Overall, Vertigo is a haunting composition that lives with the listener long after the song ends.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go out at night if you're afraid of the dark
If you're scared of the dark, don't go out at night because that's when I come out
I feed on the fears trapped inside
I survive by consuming the fear and terror that people experience
I lie in wait in the depths of your mind
I hide in the deepest, darkest parts of your consciousness and wait for the right moment to strike
I sent you your nightmares signed in my hand
I created and sent you the terrible nightmares you've been having
Sending shivers down your spine
Causing you to tremble in fear and horror
The nights last forever on your tour through Hell
The experience of being in this terrifying world is endless and feels like an eternity
Now in vertigo you will die
You will succumb to the overwhelming feeling of disorientation and dizziness, and it will be your undoing
I'm standing next to you in a sleepless dimension
I exist in a realm that exists beyond sleep, and I'm right beside you
I whisper softly so only you can hear
I communicate with you through quiet, barely audible sounds that only you can hear
You turn to look, but nobody's there
Even though you think you heard something and someone is there, you look and find no one there
You turn to run away, but you can't seem to break
You try to escape the nightmare, but the frightening experience won't let you go
The chains of dreams which tie you down
The entrapment of your mind in scary dreams and visions that keep you from escaping this horror
Thousands of snakes wrapped around your limbs
You're constricted and held back by a horde of snakes that entangle you
You try to scream, but you can make no sound
Even though you attempt to scream in terror, no sound emerges from your throat
Writer(s): mad dog cole
Contributed by Noah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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exelente!!!