The Night
Mercyful Lyrics

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Old Nick is by my side, I hear no evil
As I walk into the night, I see no evil
Old Nick is by my side, I feel no evil
Oh, I'm gonna love this night
It's gonna be just fine

The two of us at midnight, a feeling of Hell
The two of us at midnight,

Just him and I, we're gonna spy on God

Old Nick, my imaginary friend
Old Nick is not what they say, here we go again,
Through the dark on a snake we ride, The Devil's child
Oh, the moon is bright, she's oh so fine

The two of us at midnight, a feeling of Hell
The two of us at midnight,
Just him and I, we're gonna spy on God

Find out who he really is
Find out who she really is, The Night
Find out if he really is
Find out if she really is, The Night

Looking through a Demon's eye
We're gonna spy on God
Find out if he really is
Find out if she really is

Old Nick is by my side, I feel no evil
Oh, I'm gonna love this night, It's gonna be just fine

The two of us at midnight, a feeling of Hell
The two of us at midnight,
Just him and I, we're gonna spy on God

The Night
Find out who he really is
Find out who she really is, The Night

Find out if he really is
Find out if she really is, The Night

Overall Meaning

In Mercyful's song "The Night," the lyrics depict a journey into the darkness of the night with an imaginary friend known as Old Nick, or the devil. The opening lines describe the singer's perception of the night as devoid of any evil as they are accompanied by Old Nick. They express their excitement for the adventures that await them. The second verse alludes to the singer's descent into the pit of hell as they prepare to spy on God with Old Nick, finding out who God, or she, really is.

The lyrics are ambiguous but many believe the song to explore the consequences of deviating from the path of righteousness and embracing their dark desires, resulting in the loss of one's soul. The song's narrative embodies the dangerous power of temptation, as the singer's curious nature and fascination with the unexplored leads them down the path they may not return.

Overall, the lyrics of "The Night" convey the themes of rebellion, self-discovery, and the power of evil, while warning of the consequences of following the devilish desires that lie within us.

Line by Line Meaning

Old Nick is by my side, I hear no evil
I am not afraid of anything tonight with the presence of Old Nick.

As I walk into the night, I see no evil
Despite the darkness, I still have a clear view of the beautiful night that awaits me.

Old Nick is by my side, I feel no evil
I trust Old Nick completely and know that he will protect me from any evil that may come my way.

Oh, I'm gonna love this night
I have a feeling that this night is going to be amazing and unforgettable.

It's gonna be just fine
I have no doubts that everything will turn out wonderfully tonight.

The two of us at midnight, a feeling of Hell
Together, Old Nick and I feel an intense and exciting energy that is reminiscent of the fiery depths of Hell.

Just him and I, we're gonna spy on God
We will explore the night and all its secrets, including those of higher power.

Old Nick, my imaginary friend
To others, Old Nick may seem like just an imaginary friend, but to me, he is very real and present.

Old Nick is not what they say, here we go again
People may have their own perceptions of who Old Nick is, but I know that they are wrong and I am ready to prove them wrong again.

Through the dark on a snake we ride, The Devil's child
Old Nick and I glide through the darkness, embracing all that may be associated with The Devil's Child.

Oh, the moon is bright, she's oh so fine
The moon shines down on us, illuminating the night in a beautiful and attractive way.

Find out who he really is
We will explore and uncover the true essence of who Old Nick is tonight.

Find out who she really is, The Night
In addition to Old Nick, we will also grasp the full understanding of what The Night really means and represents.

Find out if he really is
Tonight is about discovering the truth and understanding who Old Nick really is.

Find out if she really is, The Night
We will also uncover what truly defines and characterizes The Night itself.

Looking through a Demon's eye
We will explore The Night and its mysteries through a Demon's eye, embracing all its dark forces and energies.

We're gonna spy on God
In addition to exploring The Night, we will also gain insight and understanding on the divine powers that be.

The Night
This is a song that pays tribute to The Night and all that it represents - dark, mysterious, and powerful energies that one must embrace to understand fully.

Lyrics © Fintage House Publishing
Written by: KIM BENDIX PETERSEN, HANK SHERMANN

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