Dark Shadows
Misfits [Dead Alive (2013)] Lyrics
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I embraced the eternal flame
I wanna know if I am, I am only ashes
If the sun should shine on me
I wanna taste
What your life has to offer
The longing, the lonely
Feel the wind grow stronger
See the full moon rise
Casting its dark shadows
The beast will feed tonight
Feel the wind grow stronger
As the pale moon rose
Casting its dark shadows
For whom the bell will toll
It seems like only yesterday
I embraced the eternal flame
I wanna know if I, I am only ashes
If the sun should shine on me
I wanna taste
What your life has to offer
The longing, the lonely
At Collinwood, at Collinwood
Feel the wind grow stronger
See the full moon rise
Casting its dark shadows
The beast will feed tonight
Feel the wind grow stronger
As the pale moon rose
Casting its dark shadows
For whom the bell will toll
The lyrics to Misfits' "Dark Shadows" suggest a desire for experience and a curiosity about the singer's own mortality. The opening lines allude to the idea that time has passed quickly and that the singer has been around long enough to encounter significant events such as embracing an "eternal flame". The following lines express a desire to know if the singer is truly alive or simply ashes, suggesting a fear of mortality or a longing for a deeper understanding of existence. The line "If the sun should shine on me" could represent the idea of being exposed to the harsh realities of life and death.
The chorus expresses a longing for something more, a desire to taste what life has to offer. The singer seems to be experiencing feelings of loneliness and isolation and is seeking solace at Collinwood. The second verse describes the rising of the moon and the casting of dark shadows, suggesting a sinister and ominous tone. The line "The beast will feed tonight" implies danger and potential harm. The final line "For whom the bell will toll" adds to the feeling of foreboding and suggests that someone may be in danger or facing their own mortality.
Overall, the lyrics of "Dark Shadows" are dark and intense, full of complex emotions and existential questions. The song speaks to our fears and desires, our longing to experience life to its fullest and our fear of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
It seems like only yesterday
Time has passed so quickly that it feels like it was just yesterday when something happened.
I embraced the eternal flame
I fully committed to something and devoted myself to it for a long time.
I wanna know if I am, I am only ashes
I want to understand my true nature and whether my existence is significant or not.
If the sun should shine on me
If positive changes occur in my life, I want to be aware of them and appreciate them.
I wanna taste
I desire to experience and enjoy life fully.
What your life has to offer
I want to find out what opportunities or experiences that your life provides.
The longing, the lonely
The feeling of wanting or needing something and being isolated or empty without it.
At Collinwood, at Collinwood
A specific location that has personal significance and may hold memories or emotions.
Feel the wind grow stronger
Notice the increasing intensity and power of the wind touching your skin.
See the full moon rise
Observe as the bright white moon ascends into the night sky.
Casting its dark shadows
The moon's light creates areas of darkness that may cause fear or uncertainty.
The beast will feed tonight
A dark or monstrous creature will indulge or satisfy its primal desires.
As the pale moon rose
As the light-colored moon climbed higher.
For whom the bell will toll
The sound of a bell tolling is significant to someone, and it may be an omen of something ominous or frightening.
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