Blow Back
Mary Elizabeth McGlynn Lyrics
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Dark light
Blinds me
Am I fading in light?
I can see through the fear, nice try
Just a matter of time, it's another lie
When the fire turns cold, who's here?
Closer to the source of my pain
Mirror yours
Oh, I'm not myself
My God, what have you done?
Oh, the memories of them keep coming home...
And the nightmares are good, so good
Will I ever wake up?
Am I here right now?
Was the question too hard?
Dad was right
He said nightmares are good
Mommy, Am I dead now?
Tell me
Why do we...?
The lyrics of Mary Elizabeth McGlynn's song Blow Back offer a deep insight into the psyche of someone who is struggling with fear, pain, and trauma. The opening lyrics, "Daylight, Dark light, Blinds me, Am I fading in light?" symbolize how the singer's fears and anxieties are blinding them from seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The next line, "I can see through the fear, nice try, Just a matter of time, it's another lie," reveals that the singer understands that their fears are not real and that it's just a matter of time before they overcome them. However, the fear of abandonment and being alone is still very real for them.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more introspective and delve deeper into the singer's psyche. When the fire turns cold, and everyone else has left, the singer realizes that they can only count on themselves. The line, "Closer to the source of my pain, Mirror yours," reveals that the singer may have internalized someone else's pain and is now feeling the emotional consequences of it.
The lyrics of Blow Back convey a sense of deep-seated fear and anxiety, but at the same time, they also offer a glimmer of hope. The singer may be struggling with their fears and anxieties, but they are also attempting to confront them head-on. Overall, the lyrics of this song are very introspective and offer a nuanced portrayal of someone who is going through a difficult time.
Line by Line Meaning
Daylight
The beginning of realization
Dark light
The truth being revealed
Blinds me
The realization is overwhelming
Am I fading in light?
Questioning the reality of the situation
I can see through the fear, nice try
Not afraid of the truth and seeing through the deception of others
Just a matter of time, it's another lie
Recognizing that lies will always be uncovered eventually
When the fire turns cold, who's here?
Questioning who will remain when times get tough
It sure looks like it's me
Realizing that the only person you can count on is yourself
Closer to the source of my pain
Acknowledging the root of one's personal struggle
Mirror yours
Realizing that others share similar struggles
Oh, I'm not myself
Feeling disconnected from oneself
My God, what have you done?
Blaming a higher power for the struggles one is facing
Oh, the memories of them keep coming home...
Being haunted by past experiences
And the nightmares are good, so good
Finding familiarity in the pain
Will I ever wake up?
Questioning if the struggles will ever come to an end
Am I here right now?
Questioning the reality of one's existence
Was the question too hard?
Feeling overwhelmed by the challenge of finding answers
Dad was right
Acknowledging the wisdom of someone who has passed away
He said nightmares are good
Finding comfort in the mental pain as a reminder of reality
Mommy, Am I dead now?
Asking for clarity on the current state of existence
Tell me
Yearning for someone to share the truth with
Why do we...?
Questioning the purpose of existence and struggles
Contributed by Lucy L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@creppypastalover
Daylight
Dark light
Blinds me
Am I fading in light?
I can see through the fear, nice try
Just a matter of time, it's another lie
When the fire turns cold, who's here?
It sure looks like it's me
Closer to the source of my pain
Mirror knows
Oh, I'm not myself
My God, what have you done?
Oh, the memories of them keep coming home
And the nightmares are good, so good
Will I ever wake up?
Am I here right now?
Was the question too hard?
Dad was right
He said nightmares are good
Mommy, am I dead now?
Tell me why do we
@MrKutKuGaruga96
Akira is the best and Elizbeth... her voice is amazing.
@creppypastalover
Daylight
Dark light
Blinds me
Am I fading in light?
I can see through the fear, nice try
Just a matter of time, it's another lie
When the fire turns cold, who's here?
It sure looks like it's me
Closer to the source of my pain
Mirror knows
Oh, I'm not myself
My God, what have you done?
Oh, the memories of them keep coming home
And the nightmares are good, so good
Will I ever wake up?
Am I here right now?
Was the question too hard?
Dad was right
He said nightmares are good
Mommy, am I dead now?
Tell me why do we
@eymarwork
Never gets old we sure put in that energy we back silent hill 4 life
@christinavialva2135
Great song and cover art! :)
@scarecrow6236
as an old goth this blows my skirt up......as i have just discovered this sublime pairing of mr yamaoka and m e g are these tracks just from games or are they film soundtracks...let me know
@laughingomen
scarecrow 62 they are from the silent hill franchise. its a really nice line-up of games that i would recommend checking out
@Bo-Dog
“The nightmares are good, so good”👿
@therunner6195
Bjork vibes. Instead is a great song. ❤
@jackchin8026
Why isn’t this song on apple music
@DoriMartin
★☆☆☆☆☆☆★