The Same Ritual
Neon Lyrics


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ghost in the velvet station
now they have to wait for me
the sun's goin' down
shadows lies in nightmare
fruit of madness groovin' in my darkest zone
bloody drops on her wedding dress
my secret friend has moved from her throne
i'm lost in time, i'm lost in life
i've found no answer for the screamin' crowd
oh, my mind against the wall
my mind against the wall
i'm feelin' my fall
i'm feelin' my fall, tonight
i'd runaway, away from all tonight
i'm feelin' my fall
but the show must go on




the show must go on tonight
(as every night)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Neon's song "The Same Ritual" describe a sense of darkness and despair experienced by the singer. The opening line "ghost in the velvet station" sets a haunting tone, with the image of a ghostly figure lingering in a dimly lit train station. The line "now they have to wait for me" suggests a feeling of being trapped or held back, as if the singer is unable to escape the haunted space. As the sun goes down and shadows grow longer, the darkness seems to intensify, with the singer feeling as though they are caught in a nightmare.


The next few lines describe a feeling of madness taking hold, with the singer referencing the "fruit of madness grooving in my darkest zone." This could be interpreted as a reference to some sort of addictive or self-destructive behavior that the singer is struggling with. There is also a mention of "bloody drops on her wedding dress," which is a striking image that suggests violence or turmoil in a relationship. The final lines of the chorus "my mind against the wall, I'm feeling my fall" speak to a sense of being overwhelmed and unable to cope with the difficulties the singer is facing.


Despite the darkness and despair expressed in the lyrics, there is a sense of resilience and determination as well. The repeated phrase "the show must go on" suggests that despite the darkness, the singer is committed to moving forward and continuing to perform. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for life in general, with the idea that even in the face of adversity we must continue to put on a brave face and keep going.


Line by Line Meaning

ghost in the velvet station
The singer feels as if there is an invisible presence that is haunting her, like a ghost that lurks around in a dark, velvet-covered space.


now they have to wait for me
The people around her are waiting for the singer, who seems to be the center of attention, to start with the performance.


the sun's goin' down
As the day comes to an end and the sun sets, the darkness and shadows loom large, which only adds to the emotions of the singer.


shadows lies in nightmare
The shadows around her seem to be like monsters that come alive in her worst nightmares.


fruit of madness groovin' in my darkest zone
The singer's darkest emotions and thoughts are taking over, much like the frenzied rhythm of a mad dance, which has no control over her.


bloody drops on her wedding dress
The singer's dress has blood stains, which symbolize the pain and hurt she has gone through, much like a bride left at the altar.


my secret friend has moved from her throne
The person, who was once her confidante or supporter, has abandoned her, leaving her alone in her struggles.


i'm lost in time, i'm lost in life
The singer has lost her sense of time and purpose in life, as she struggles to deal with her inner turmoil.


i've found no answer for the screamin' crowd
The audience's screams and noise only add to the confusion and chaos inside the singer's mind, leaving her clueless about what she should do.


oh, my mind against the wall
The singer feels trapped in her mind, like a prisoner whose back is against the wall, with no way out.


i'm feelin' my fall
The singer is aware of her own downfall, as she struggles to keep herself together.


i'd runaway, away from all tonight
The singer feels like running away from everything, at least for tonight, to escape from all the pain and chaos within her.


but the show must go on
Despite all the troubles and difficulties, the singer knows that she must perform, that she must continue with the show.


the show must go on tonight
The singer must perform tonight, no matter what challenges or hardships she has to face.


(as every night)
This is a recurring theme, where the singer has to face her demons every night, but these struggles only make her stronger and more determined.




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