Graveyard Shift
Phantom Lyrics


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(Green, Taylor, Buckland)

I can see by the look in your eyes you
don't believe in me
But revealed just before you die
Trust in what you see

Feel that you're paralyzed as you drain to white
It's been there all this time, that dark playe in your mind

Graveyard shift by the light of the moon

I am here behind your closet door
You dare not speak my name
Don't close your eyes, it won't work anymore
It's always been the same

Feel that you're paralyzed as you drain to white
It's been there all this time, that dark playe in your mind





Graveyard shift by the light of the moon

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Phantom's Graveyard Shift suggest a haunting tale with a theme of fear and paranoia. The opening lines suggest that the singer is being doubted by someone, seeing the disbelief in their eyes. However, before they die, the singer urges them to trust what they see. The imagery of paralysis and draining to white also creates a sense of fear and anxiety. The lyrics may suggest that the singer is a ghost or malevolent spirit, sending a final warning before their victim passes on.


The second verse continues the theme of fear, with the singer hiding behind the closet door and warning the victim against speaking their name or closing their eyes. The repetition of "it's always been the same" implies that this is not the first time the singer has encountered a victim and their fate is inevitably sealed. The phrase "graveyard shift" adds to the eerie tone, suggesting that the events are taking place at night when graveyard workers would typically be on duty.


Overall, the lyrics of "Graveyard Shift" rely heavily on ominous imagery and repetition to create a sense of fear and foreboding. The spooky theme, combined with the atmospheric music and vocals, make for a haunting listening experience.


Line by Line Meaning

I can see by the look in your eyes you don't believe in me
You doubt my existence as I creep up on you


But revealed just before you die Trust in what you see
You will see me when it's too late to trust your own eyes


Feel that you're paralyzed as you drain to white
As you near death, your body is already starting to shut down


It's been there all this time, that dark playe in your mind
You've always known that evil lurks in your thoughts


Graveyard shift by the light of the moon
I prowl at night, lurking in darkness


I am here behind your closet door
I hide in plain sight, waiting to pounce


You dare not speak my name
You fear to acknowledge my existence


Don't close your eyes, it won't work anymore
You can't escape me by shutting your eyes


It's always been the same
You can't fight the inevitability of my influence




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