The dark side of the night
Metropolis Lyrics
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It′s an empty dance
And so incomplete
The hallow voices which spread a cry
For the devil's night
There′s a reason why
You tried before, but you can't buy a clue
The darkest side of the night
Burns like a fire
For the wasted lives
And there's no way you can fight, just show some respect, and try to survive!
On the darkest side!
Neon shadows that point the way, never lead you out, it′s a game they play
The madness comes and the madness goes
It′s a simple world
But it's all they know
You try to fix it but theres nothing you can do
You just gotta see it through
The darkest side of the night
Burns like a fire
For the wasted lives
And there′s no way you can fight, just show some respect, and try to survive!
On the darkest side!
In this city, you give and they take
You reach the limit, you bend, and then you break
And there's no escape!
Theres no escape!
NO!
The darkest side of the night
Burns like a fire
For the wasted lives
And there′s no way you can fight, just show some respect, and try to survive!
On the darkest side!
The darkest side of the night
Burns like a fire
For the wasted lives
And there's no way you can fight, just show some respect, and try to survive!
On the darkest side!
In Metropolis's song "The Dark Side of the Night," the lyrics describe a sense of hopelessness and despair in a city that is struggling. The opening lines, "Fallen angels into the street, it's an empty dance and so incomplete," signify that people are giving up and losing faith in the city. The "hollow voices which spread a cry for the devil's night" capture the collective agony and anguish of the inhabitants. The following lines, "you tried before, but you can't buy a clue, no matter what you do," suggest that there seems to be no solution or escape from their plight.
The chorus features the repetition of the phrase "The darkest side of the night burns like a fire for the wasted lives." Here, the dark side of the night represents the suffocating emptiness, the wasted lives, and the sense of hopelessness that engulfs the city. The mention of "Neon shadows that point the way" describes the false hope or illusion of a solution that is spread by the city's leaders. The despair and desperation are palpable in lines such as "You try to fix it, but there's nothing you can do, you just gotta see it through" and "In this city, you give and they take, you reach the limit, you bend, and then you break, and there's no escape."
Line by Line Meaning
Fallen angels into the street
People who have given up and lost hope are wandering the streets.
It's an empty dance
People in the city are just going through the motions of life, without true passion or purpose.
And so incomplete
Without any real meaning or direction, life in the city feels empty and unfulfilling.
The hallow voices which spread a cry
The people in the city are crying out for something to give their lives meaning and purpose.
For the devil's night
The city is a place of darkness and temptation, where people are led astray by their own desires and impulses.
There's a reason why
The city is the way it is for a reason, and it's not easy to change.
You tried before, but you can't buy a clue
You've tried to figure out what's wrong with the city, but you can't seem to find any real answers.
No matter what you do
No matter how hard you try, you can't fix the problems of the city on your own.
The darkest side of the night
The worst parts of the city come out at night, when people are at their most vulnerable.
Burns like a fire
The darkness is intense and overwhelming, like a raging fire.
For the wasted lives
The darkness of the city consumes people's lives and leaves them feeling empty and unfulfilled.
And there's no way you can fight, just show some respect, and try to survive!
You can't defeat the darkness of the city, but you can learn to live with it and try to make the best of a bad situation.
On the darkest side!
The worst parts of the city are where people often find themselves, despite their best intentions.
Neon shadows that point the way, never lead you out, it's a game they play
The flashing lights and attractions of the city might seem to offer a way out, but they're really just distractions that lead people further into darkness.
The madness comes and the madness goes
The craziness of the city comes in waves, but it never really goes away.
It's a simple world
The city is simple in its darkness and complexity; it doesn't take a lot to get lost in the darkness.
But it's all they know
People in the city don't know any better, so they keep going down the same dark paths.
You try to fix it but theres nothing you can do
You want to make the city a better place, but the darkness is too deeply ingrained to be erased.
You just gotta see it through
You have to accept the darkness of the city and live with it, rather than trying to fight it all the time.
In this city, you give and they take
The city is a one-sided relationship where people put in a lot of effort, but never get much in return.
You reach the limit, you bend, and then you break
The city is a place where people are pushed to their limits and beyond, until they eventually break under the pressure.
And there's no escape!
There's no way to get out of the darkness of the city once you're in too deep.
The darkest side of the night
The worst parts of the city come out at night, when people are at their most vulnerable.
Burns like a fire
The darkness is intense and overwhelming, like a raging fire.
And there's no way you can fight, just show some respect, and try to survive!
You can't defeat the darkness of the city, but you can learn to live with it and try to make the best of a bad situation.
On the darkest side!
The worst parts of the city are where people often find themselves, despite their best intentions.
Contributed by Molly S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JBthree24
Driving out of Manhattan through the Lincoln tunnel into New Jersey with this song on at 1am was ABSOLUTELY peaceful
@cameronratliff305
That sounds awesome!
@teevee346
I'm not the only one!!! (Manhattan into Brooklyn here)
@Viper300000000000000
Fuck New Jersey shit sucks
@Piramidemental
genio
@deonsteward8736
Watch for Jason dude lol.
@Darkton80
This is one of the most 80's sounding songs there is.
@mightybruce1478
Yes it Definitely Gets you in the zone! I love 80s Music although I was born ‘94 Now I’m 23. 80s Music is everything!!!!!
@johnnyraven7980
Right On! and I'm Lovin' It
@purushuvayalombran1175
Let's rock with Mr Voorhees