Nights of Love
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That you play so good
I'm falling high
Just like you knew I would
This wont last
It's to good
I can't stop but I know I should
[Chorus]
Days of the war and the nights of love
Head is on fire and I'm on the run
Dancing with the devil in the midnight sun
I'm falling in love
I'm coming undone
I'm coming undone(I'm coming undone)
Out of my head
In a memory of you
I'll never forget
What you put me through
It wasn't right of what you did
But I was just as wrong as you
[Chorus]
Days of the war and the nights of love
Head is on fire and I'm on the run
Dancing with the devil in the midnight sun
I'm out of my head
I'm coming undone
[Bridge]
I'm on the outside lookin in
I turned my back on myself again
I'm on the ledge I'm falling out
Somebody better come and tuck me down
I said I'm never do it again
But then I'm keep on givin it in
I gotta turn my world around
Because it keeps on knocking me down
Knockin me down
It felt wrong
It felt good
This wont last
I wish you would
It wasn't right what you did
But I was just as wrong as you
[Chorus]
Days of the war and the nights of love
Head is on fire and I'm on the run
Dancing with the devil in the midnight sun
I'm out of my head
I'm coming undone
I'm on the outside looking in
I turned my back on myself again
I'm on the ledge I'm falling out
Somebody better come and tuck me down
I swear I never do it again
But than I keep on giving in
I gotta turn my world around
Because it keeps on knocking me down
Knocking me down
Knocking me down
Knocking me down
Yeah
The lyrics of Papa Roach's song Nights Of Love are telling a story of a toxic relationship that is both exhilarating and destructive for the singer. The 'wicked cane' is a symbol of the partner's seductive power over the singer. They are falling high, as the partner knew they would. But the singer realizes that the relationship is not meant to last because it is too good to be true. They can't stop even though they know they should.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the chaos in the singer's life due to the relationship. 'Days of war' may be a metaphor for the emotional turmoil and conflicts that the relationship brings. On the other hand, 'nights of love' suggest the intense passion between the two. The singer's head is on fire, as they are on the run while dancing with the devil in the midnight sun. The devil represents the partner; the midnight sun is the time of day when people let go of inhibitions.
The bridge of the song speaks of the singer's tendency to self-sabotage. They keep making the same mistake of giving in to the partner even though they know it's wrong. The line, 'I'm on the ledge, I'm falling out' may also mean that the singer is close to losing it. Someone has to come and save them. Overall, the song Nights Of Love paints a picture of a relationship that is both passionate and destructive, leaving the singer unsure of how to break free.
Line by Line Meaning
The wicked cane
Referring to the evil behavior of a person.
That you play so good
Admire and enjoy the evil behavior of the person.
I'm falling high
Getting attracted to the person's evil behavior.
Just like you knew I would
The person knew that the artist would fall into this trap easily.
This wont last
The artist knows that this attraction is temporary.
It's too good
The singer realizes that this attraction is unhealthy but still enjoys it.
I can't stop but I know I should
The singer wants to stop but is unable to do so.
Days of the war and the nights of love
The artist describes the intense extremes of the attraction.
Head is on fire and I'm on the run
The artist is overwhelmed and feeling out of control.
Dancing with the devil in the midnight sun
The artist is enjoying a dangerous, self-destructive situation.
I'm falling in love
The singer is getting emotionally attached to the person.
I'm coming undone
The artist is losing control and is starting to unravel.
Out of my head
The singer is not thinking clearly.
In a memory of you
Remembering the person's evil behavior.
I'll never forget
The singer remembers the experience and the feelings attached to it.
What you put me through
The artist experienced pain and suffering due to the attraction.
It wasn't right of what you did
Acknowledgement that the behavior was wrong.
But I was just as wrong as you
The singer takes responsibility for their actions.
I'm on the outside lookin in
The singer is feeling like an outsider to their own situation.
I turned my back on myself again
The artist is engaging in self-destructive behavior.
I'm on the ledge I'm falling out
The artist is getting dangerously close to a breaking point.
Somebody better come and tuck me down
The artist realizes that they need help and support.
I said I'm never do it again
The singer is trying to convince themselves to break the attraction cycle.
But then I'm keep on givin it in
The artist is unable to stick to their plan and keeps engaging in the attraction.
I gotta turn my world around
The singer realizes that they need to make a change in their life.
Because it keeps on knocking me down
The singer acknowledges the negative impact of their behavior on their life.
Knockin me down
Negative consequences of the attraction.
It felt wrong
Acknowledging that the attraction was not healthy.
It felt good
Despite being unhealthy, the attraction was enjoyable in the moment.
I wish you would
The singer wishes the attraction was not as strong or did not exist.
Knocking me down
Repeating the negative consequences of the attraction.
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Written by: JERRY HORTON, TOBIN ESPERANCE
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