Alone in the Dark
Mechanical Moth Lyrics
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Writings on the wall
Don't know what they say
Do they show the way
Buildings high like heaven
Talking with the clouds
Empty, broken, rotten
Give me shelter
Where's my past
Don't leave me
Alone in the dark
Give me shelter
Where's my past
Don't leave me
This world is dead
Just dreaming to forget
Instead this world is dead
Just dreaming to forget
Instead this world is dead
Find it in a fallen world
Wanna find the cause
Endless searching walking
Endless lonely talking
What is this liquid blue
What lies beyond what lies within
I want to touch it gently
What could it bring
Suddenly eyes witnessed me
What could they be
Understood there was my face
White, black, without a trace
Realized what I must be
A machina the last to be
Wandering along alone
In search of others lost and torn
This song, "Alone in the Dark" by Mechanical Moth is a haunting and introspective piece. The first verse describes a sense of confusion and uncertainty, with rain falling and unclear writings on the wall that may or may not show the way. The second verse speaks to the contradictions and broken nature of modern society, with buildings reaching high but still empty and rotten at their core. The chorus is a cry for help, asking for shelter and a connection to the past in order to avoid being left alone in the dark.
As the song progresses, it becomes more abstract and surreal. The lines "Just dreaming to forget, instead this world is dead" suggest a desire to escape from reality, but a recognition that the world is already dead and there is no escaping it. The following verses speak to a search for meaning and connection, with the singer searching for the cause of the fallen world and encountering a mysterious blue liquid that they want to touch. The bridge of the song takes a sudden turn, with the singer realizing that they are a machine, or "machina," and they are wandering alone in search of others who are also lost and torn.
Overall, the song paints a bleak picture of modern society and the search for meaning in a chaotic world. The singer is lost and searching for connection, but ultimately realizes that they themselves are part of the broken system they are trying to escape from. The haunting music and atmospheric vocals enhance the sense of introspection and isolation conveyed by the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Rain is here to fall
The rain is falling.
Writings on the wall
There are writings on the wall.
Don't know what they say
The meaning of the writings on the wall is unknown.
Do they show the way
It is questioned if the writings on the wall are showing the way or not.
Buildings high like heaven
There are tall buildings.
Talking with the clouds
The buildings are so tall that they almost touch the clouds.
Empty, broken, rotten
The buildings are abandoned, damaged, and decaying.
Don't know what they're about
The reason behind the current condition of the buildings is unknown.
Give me shelter
Asking for protection and safety.
Where's my past
Asking where the past is or if it's still present.
Don't leave me
Asking not to be abandoned or left behind.
Alone in the dark
Asks that they are in the dark and lonely.
This world is dead
The world seems lifeless and without meaning.
Just dreaming to forget
Wishing to forget about the troubles of the world.
Instead this world is dead
Despite wishing to forget, the world is still lifeless.
Find it in a fallen world
Trying to find the cause or the answer in a broken world.
Wanna find the cause
Expressing the desire to find the cause of the world's problems.
Endless searching walking
Continuously searching by walking.
Endless lonely talking
Talking endlessly, but feeling alone in the world.
What is this liquid blue
Referring to an unknown substance that's blue.
What lies beyond what lies within
Wondering what is beyond and inside of the blue substance.
I want to touch it gently
Expressing the desire to touch the blue substance with care.
What could it bring
Wondering what the blue substance could hold or bring.
Suddenly eyes witnessed me
Someone or something saw the artist suddenly.
What could they be
The singer is curious about who or what saw them.
Understood there was my face
Realizing that they saw their own face.
White, black, without a trace
Describing their face or their reflection in a monochromatic way.
Realized what I must be
Having an epiphany about oneself or their identity.
A machina the last to be
Realizing that they are the last mechanical being left.
Wandering along alone
Walking or traveling alone aimlessly.
In search of others lost and torn
Searching for other machines who are lost or broken.
Contributed by Molly N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.