Nightingale
Nightingale Lyrics


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I can′t sleep tonight, wide awake and so confused
Everything's in line, but I′m bruised
I need a voice to echo, I need a light to take me home
I kinda need a hero, is it you?

I never see the forest for the trees
I could really use your melody
Baby I'm a little blind
I think it's time for you to find me

Can you be my Nightingale?
Sing to me, I know you′re there
You could my sanity
Bring me peace, sing me to sleep
Say you′ll be my Nightingale

Somebody speak to me, 'cause I′m feeling like hell
Need you to answer me, I'm overwhelmed
I need a voice to echo, I need a light to take me home
I need to star to follow, I don′t know

I never see the forest for the trees
I could really use your melody
Baby I'm a little blind
I think it′s time for you to find me

Can you be my Nightingale?
Sing to me, I know you're there
You could my sanity
Bring me peace, sing me to sleep
Say you'll be my Nightingale

I don′t know what I′d do without you
Your words are like a whisper coming through
As long as you're with me here tonight, I′m good

Can you be my Nightingale?
Feel so close, I know you're there
Ohhhh Nightingale
Sing to me, I know you′re there
'Cause baby you′re my sanity




You bring me peace, sing me to sleep
Say you'll be my Nightingale, oh

Overall Meaning

The song "Nightingale" by Demi Lovato is a vulnerable and emotional plea for comfort and reassurance from a loved one. The lyrics express a feeling of confusion, loneliness and being overwhelmed. The singer feels lost and unable to navigate their own life without their hero, their Nightingale, to guide them home. They plead for their Nightingale to sing to them and bring them peace, to be their light in the dark and their voice to echo.


In the first verse of the song, the singer expresses a feeling of being bruised despite everything being in line. This suggests that everything may look good on the surface, but internally they are struggling. The chorus is a cry for help, asking their Nightingale to bring them peace and be their savior. The singer shows a feeling of dependence on their Nightingale.


The second verse is similarly disorienting, expressing a need for guidance and assurance from the Nightingale. It is a common metaphor in literature and mythology, where the Nightingale is known for its sweet and melodic songs that have the power to soothe and heal. The singer in the song wants exactly that, to be comforted by the voice of their Nightingale.


Overall, "Nightingale" is a touching song about the feeling of being lost and overwhelmed and the need for reassurance and comfort from a loved one.


Line by Line Meaning

I can’t sleep tonight, wide awake and so confused
I am experiencing insomnia, and I am restless and uncertain


Everything's in line, but I’m bruised
Although things might seem to be alright, I am emotionally hurt


I need a voice to echo, I need a light to take me home
I am looking for comfort and guidance to help me find my way


I kinda need a hero, is it you?
I am hoping to find someone to save me from my discomfort and distress


I never see the forest for the trees
I tend to focus too much on small details and miss the bigger picture


I could really use your melody
I need your music to calm me down and soothe me


Baby I’m a little blind
I am struggling and need help seeing clearly


I think it’s time for you to find me
I am waiting for you to come to me and help me


Can you be my Nightingale?
Will you take on the role of my protector and comforter?


Sing to me, I know you’re there
Your music can help me feel better and know that you are present


You could my sanity
You have the power to keep me sane and grounded


Bring me peace, sing me to sleep
Your singing can help me find peace and fall asleep


Say you’ll be my Nightingale
Please agree to be my protector and comforter


Somebody speak to me, 'cause I’m feeling like hell
I need someone to talk to because I am in a lot of emotional pain


Need you to answer me, I’m overwhelmed
I need your guidance and support to help me cope with my emotions


I need a voice to echo, I need a light to take me home
I need someone to guide me and show me the way when I am lost


I need to star to follow, I don’t know
I need a role model or someone to look up to as I am currently uncertain


I don’t know what I’d do without you
You are incredibly important to me and I don't know how I would cope without you


Your words are like a whisper coming through
Your words have a calming and soothing effect on me


As long as you’re with me here tonight, I’m good
Just being with you right now is enough to make me feel better


Feel so close, I know you’re there
I feel your presence and support


Ohhhh Nightingale
Reaffirming the Nightingale's role as my guardian and comforter


Cause baby you’re my sanity
You keep me sane and give me a level of emotional stability


Say you’ll be my Nightingale, oh
Please confirm that you will take on the role of my protector and comforter




Writer(s): Xavier Cugat

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Comments from YouTube:

@georgehadley9080

that needing to play online/there servers, means that you do not own what you purchased, you are just renting. the price tag will tell another story, I'm sure. love that you give us the info on it, thank you. even if i do not decide to get this one, it will still be good to watch you play it.

@mantisdragon6322

YEAH, i was really looking forward to this game and i got to try the stress test. was wondering what it was for if its single player. the servers were pretty slow. be interesting how much they want for this, but im already unhappy with the way we have to buy (rent) games already, forcing me to be online while playing is making me not want to buy

@Micro_Tyrant_Games

Online servers are never a definite (many games have online options and offline OR will add offline later. Also they have already announced the game will be $30 at the time of early access launch, Feb 20.

@mantisdragon6322

@@Micro_Tyrant_Games that price doesnt sound too bad, though the character customisation is a bit basic

@anthonyfoote3178

No offline play is a no go for me. If I end gaming due to industry wide change, all the better for my health. I should be raising chickens anyway.

@jpvielleux

Always online is unfortunate. I was thinking through the whole video that I was definitely going to grab this on release but I guess not. I'll just live vicariously through Glock and save my money.

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@skincarver462

I'm now imagining a full game narrated by glock."pick up the sticks dummies" "yeah they're berries! guess what you do with them?" "OK it's called a weapon you knuckle dragging plebeian you use on enemies"

@insaimgaming6732

Even if it was just a tutorial, I think this would be a fantastic idea

@saganathasme

Yes! We need a game-company to hire Glock to do the tutorial!

@YourBoyWang

If I made a game I would have him narrate it

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