I'M SORRY
Madame Macabre Lyrics
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Feeble lights to ward away the darkness
Shadows dance along the hallway
Voices whisper can you hear what they say
Through the door you hear me breathing
Let me in you know I'm really starving
For some company I'm lonely
Claws and sparks we'll find you in the dark
With our metal teeth gnashing
And springs and coils smashing
Don't look now don't even ask me how
What was once a friend's scary
He'll stalk you now how dare he
Check the closet check the doors
Don't have a clue what he's coming for
Watch the shadows watch the bed
Don't think he'll stop until you are dead
Use your ears this lesson's vital
Echoes through the dark cue your survival
You may think the light will guide through
But shine it in my face and I will bite you
Fangs and maws we'll grasp you in our claws
With our wicked eyes burning
Our joints and gears turning
It's too late you can't outrun your fate
Friendly faces turn frightening
Your little chest starts tightening
Check the closet check the doors
Don't have a clue what he's coming for
Watch the shadows watch the bed
Don't think he'll stop until you are dead
Oh so young why such things would happen
Innocence should not be slain
Tears remorse for what has been broken
Pull the plug this can't happen again
Oh so young why such things would happen
Innocence should not be slain
Tears remorse for what has been broken
Pull the plug this can't happen again
Checked the closet checked the doors
Don't have a clue what he came here for
Watched the shadows watched the bed
He should have stopped before you were
Please forgive me
I'm sorry!
I'm sorry...
The lyrics of "I'm Sorry" by Madame Macabre convey a feeling of terror and unease, as if the singer is pleading for forgiveness from some unknown entity that lurks in the darkness. The opening lines depict a character who is all alone, inside a fortress with only weak lights to keep the shadows at bay. The use of the word "fortress" suggests that the character is trying to protect themselves from something, and the feeble lights hint at a sense of impending doom. As the shadows dance along the hallway, voices whisper in the background, creating an atmosphere of fear and paranoia.
Next, the song introduces a new character, who breathes heavily outside the singer's door, begging for company. This character is portrayed as needy and lonely, but as the lyrics progress, it becomes clear that he is not to be trusted. The chorus depicts this character as a frightening figure with "claws and sparks," "metal teeth," and "springs and coils." The sudden switch in personality from friendly to menacing is jarring, and Madame Macabre conveys this shift through her use of language and imagery.
The lyrics urge the listener to be vigilant and to check doors and closets, as the dangerous character could be hiding anywhere. But even as the song implores the listener to be on their guard, it suggests that there may be no escape from this predator. The line "Don't think he'll stop until you are dead" underscores the notion that the character is relentless in his pursuit.
Overall, the lyrics of "I'm Sorry" convey a sense of terror and unease, invoking the feeling of being pursued by a monster lurking in the darkness. The song's primary message is that while we may try to protect ourselves and seek out companionship, we can never be truly safe from the things that go bump in the night.
Line by Line Meaning
Home alone inside that fortress
All alone in a dark and scary place
Feeble lights to ward away the darkness
Weak lights trying to keep away the scary shadows
Shadows dance along the hallway
Dark shadows move around the hallway
Voices whisper can you hear what they say
Whispers that are hard to hear, but they are there
Through the door you hear me breathing
You can hear me outside, breathing
Let me in you know I'm really starving
I need someone to keep me company, I'm really lonely
For some company I'm lonely
I'm very lonely, and I want someone to be with
Open up that door and come play with me
Please open the door and come play with me, I promise I won't hurt you
Claws and sparks we'll find you in the dark
We will come for you with sharp claws and sparks flying
With our metal teeth gnashing
Our sharp metal teeth will be grinding together
And springs and coils smashing
Our mechanical parts will be working together to hunt you down
Don't look now don't even ask me how
Don't turn around, I won't tell you how I'm going to get you
What was once a friend's scary
Something that used to be friendly is now terrifying
He'll stalk you now how dare he
Now he will follow you around and terrify you
Check the closet check the doors
Make sure to check all the places where someone could be hiding
Don't have a clue what he's coming for
I don't know why he's coming for me, but it's scary
Watch the shadows watch the bed
Keep an eye on the scary shadows and your bed
Don't think he'll stop until you are dead
He won't stop until he has caught you and you are no longer alive
Use your ears this lesson's vital
Listening carefully is very important right now
Echoes through the dark cue your survival
Listening to echoes in the dark might save your life
You may think the light will guide through
You might think that light will help you, but be careful
But shine it in my face and I will bite you
If you shine a light in my face, I will attack you
Fangs and maws we'll grasp you in our claws
Our sharp teeth will grab you with our claws
With our wicked eyes burning
Our evil eyes will be staring at you
Our joints and gears turning
Our mechanical parts will be working together to get you
It's too late you can't outrun your fate
It's too late to try to run away, you will be caught
Friendly faces turn frightening
People or things that used to be friendly are now terrifying
Your little chest starts tightening
You will feel your chest tighten with fear
Oh so young why such things would happen
It's not fair that bad things happen to innocent people
Innocence should not be slain
It's not right that innocent people should die
Tears remorse for what has been broken
We are sorry for what has happened
Pull the plug this can't happen again
We need to stop this from happening again
Checked the closet checked the doors
Made sure to double check all the places where something scary could be hiding
He should have stopped before you were
He should have stopped before he hurt you
Please forgive me
I'm sorry, please forgive me
I'm sorry!
I'm really sorry!
I'm sorry...
I'm so sorry, please forgive me
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