(2) Mind's Eye is also a progressive trance/breaks from Tranceaddict.com
(3) Mind's Eye - metal band from Maryland
(4) Mind's eye was a post-hardcore band from Indianapolis
Say Goodnight
Mind's Eye Lyrics
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Embrace the filthy sky
The point of no return
Is here upon us
Dust to dust
The fear taught you to fly
Gravity is for them
Those non believers
So the thread that you proudly hang on
Eventually it will snap
The perfection is ruining your temple
Tickles a smile on my lips
For when I say goodnight it always means forever
You'll see your life flash by for a second
And when your eyes roll back
I'll cry the tears of joy
Count your blessings now, it's better
Time to say
Goodnight
Rest assure
Your legacy will die
The serpent is the fool
He's out of venom
Feed the crows
Their feathers are like mine
Waiting for a dove
We long for supper
So the thread that you proudly hang on
Eventually it will snap
The perfection is ruining your temple
Tickles a smile on my lips
For when I say goodnight it always means forever
You'll see your life flash by for a second
And when your eyes roll back
I'll cry the tears of joy
Count your blessings now, it's better
Time to say
Goodnight
Here's a chair
Here's a rope
You know what to do
Make sure the knot is tight enough for me, for you
If you find heaven
You got nothing to fear
Not at all
(Spoken:)
Garden of Eden
Is a cemetery
Not far from hell
For when I say goodnight it always means forever
You'll see your life flash by for a second
And when your eyes roll back
I'll cry the tears of joy
Count your blessings now, it's better
Time to say
Goodnight
The lyrics of Say Goodnight by Mind's Eye are cryptic and thought-provoking. The song appears to be a commentary on the fleeting nature of life, the inevitability of death and the idea that one's legacy is ultimately insignificant. The first verse calls on the listener to embrace the "filthy sky" and suggests that "the point of no return is here upon us." The second verse makes reference to the fact that we all have a limited amount of time to live and that we should "count our blessings now". The bridge offers a stark contrast to the rest of the song, as it discusses the possibility of finding heaven and how this would erase all fear.
The chorus of the song is particularly striking, as it uses the phrase "when I say goodnight" to imply that the act of saying goodnight is more final than usual. The lyrics suggest that when we say goodbye to someone, it is important to be aware that this may be the last time that we see them. The idea of one's life "flashing by for a second" is powerful and underscores the fragility and brevity of human existence. Overall, Say Goodnight is a song that forces the listener to confront mortality and the transience of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Higher
Rise above your current state of being
Embrace the filthy sky
Accept the unpleasant and murky surroundings that are present in your life
The point of no return
The moment where you cannot go back and decide to make irreversible choices
Is here upon us
The moment of making such choices has arrived
Dust to dust
As the Bible states, everything that comes to this world will also come to an end one day
The fear taught you to fly
Overcoming fear can push you forward, giving you the ability to take leaps of faith
Gravity is for them
Common folk will stay grounded, but you can rise above them
Those non believers
Disregard the opinions of those who don't believe in you
So the thread that you proudly hang on
The fragile support you cling to will eventually break
Eventually it will snap
It's inevitable that this support will break, leading to a great downfall
The perfection is ruining your temple
The pursuance of perfection can lead to destroying what you're trying to improve
Tickles a smile on my lips
The thought of this destruction can bring pleasure
For when I say goodnight it always means forever
Leaving for the night indicates leaving for good, without the chance of returning
You'll see your life flash by for a second
Your life will quickly pass before your very eyes
And when your eyes roll back
Death is impending, and your physical form will cease to exist
I'll cry the tears of joy
There is happiness in what happens next, outside of this world
Count your blessings now, it's better
Appreciate what you have in this moment before it's too late
Time to say
It's time to go
Goodnight
Sleep well, farewell
Rest assure
Rest easy knowing that something is certain
Your legacy will die
The impact you make in life may only last while you're alive
The serpent is the fool
Sometimes the temptations that seem like a good idea will actually result in destruction
He's out of venom
Evil has done all it can and has nothing left to offer
Feed the crows
Give in to the negative aspects of life
Their feathers are like mine
There is a similarity between this negativity and myself, as I am also human
Waiting for a dove
Waiting for a symbol of peace, something that will counteract the negativity
We long for supper
We yearn for the nourishment and satisfaction that we seek in life
Here's a chair
Here's the apparatus to take your own life
Here's a rope
The tool with which to carry out the act of suicide
You know what to do
The implication being that the act of suicide is the only option left
Make sure the knot is tight enough for me, for you
Ensure that the action taken results in the desired outcome for us both
If you find heaven
If you're fortunate enough to make it to heaven
You got nothing to fear
There is no need to be afraid since we're in a place of peace and tranquility
Garden of Eden
As the Bible states, the perfect paradise that originally existed
Is a cemetery
This place, once perfect, has become a place of death
Not far from hell
This place of death is just a stone's throw away from ultimate despair
Contributed by Liam I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.