In The Dark
Riot City Lyrics
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I will soon sacrifice
Feeling the madness in your eyes
Name the price
I know I'll slowly wither
Can't help that I'm a sinner
Nightmare the thoughts
Watch out they'll come to get you
Chain the door lock you up
With no promise you'll survive
Moving as fast as lightning
I feel electrified
Bang your head, worship the night
A feeling I don't remember
I will soon feel your power
Once I reach no return
I'm stuck going under
But I've captured thunder
Lightning strikes withing my brain
I am
Alive and
Crying out your name again
I am
Waiting in the dark
Watch out he'll come to get
Eyes in the night will find you
Out for blood, I am strong
Force of funeral pyre
Leading you into fire
I'll awake in the cold
I am
Alive and
Crying out your name again
I am
Waiting in the dark
The opening line of Riot City's song In the Dark sets the mood for the rest of the lyrics. It echoes the feeling of unrest and uncertainty that one feels when they are waiting in the dark, not knowing what lies ahead of them. The singer seems to have given into the madness in their eyes and is ready to make a sacrifice to gain power. They seem to have no control over their thoughts and describe them as a "nightmare," meaning that they are perhaps haunted by their thoughts but choose to embrace them regardless.
As the song progresses, we see the battle between light and dark unfold. The singer describes themselves as feeling electrified, attesting perhaps to the power they feel they have gained through the sacrifice but also an indication that they are quickly losing control. The line, "I've captured thunder, lightning strikes within my brain," suggests that the singer has delved too deep and that the power has taken hold of them completely.
The chorus of the song is a plea for help, as the singer cries out the name of the one they hope will save them. We can see from these lyrics that the singer is aware of the danger they are in and calls out for rescue. The final lines show the singer's realization that they are stuck and that their actions have caused them to be trapped in the dark.
Overall, the song is a journey through the descent into power and madness that comes with delving too deep into the unknown. It shows how the desire for power can take hold of someone completely, leading to their ultimate downfall.
Line by Line Meaning
Enter the cold winds howling
The chilly and bleak winds have made their presence felt
I will soon sacrifice
I have made up my mind to make an offering or give up something important
Feeling the madness in your eyes
I sense insanity in your gaze
Name the price
Please tell me what it will cost me
I know I'll slowly wither
I am aware that I will gradually decline
Can't help that I'm a sinner
It is beyond my control that I have committed wrongdoings
Nightmare the thoughts
My mind is plagued by terrible and unsettling visions
You're in my eyes
Your presence and influence is always there in my life
Watch out they'll come to get you
Be cautious, someone is out there to harm you
Chain the door lock you up
Secure the door with chains and lock yourself up to protect yourself
With no promise you'll survive
You have no guarantee or assurance of making it through unscathed
Moving as fast as lightning
I am moving with incredible speed and agility
I feel electrified
I am experiencing a sense of high voltage energy
Bang your head, worship the night
Let yourself loose and revel in the darkness and its mysteries
A feeling I don't remember
I have a sensation that I cannot recall experiencing before
I will soon feel your power
I am about to experience the strength and dominance you possess
Once I reach no return
There will come a point of no turning back for me
I'm stuck going under
I feel trapped and helpless, like I am sinking below the surface
But I've captured thunder
Despite the above feeling, I have also gained a powerful advantage
Lightning strikes within my brain
I am struck by a sudden and intense idea or thought
I am
Alive and
Crying out your name again
I am still around, breathing and calling out your name, once more
I am
Waiting in the dark
I am here, waiting, hidden in the shadows
Watch out he'll come to get
Beware of him, he will come to claim his prize
Eyes in the night will find you
You will be located and targeted by those who move in the dark
Out for blood, I am strong
I am keen on causing harm, and I have the power to crush you
Force of funeral pyre
The ferocity and strength of the burning flames of a funeral pyre
Leading you into fire
Guiding you towards the path of destruction and chaos
I'll awake in the cold
I will emerge from my deep slumber in a frigid and inhospitable environment
Writer(s): chad vallier, roldan reimer, dustin smith, cale savy
Contributed by Emma L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Sabbathman1979
An eagle made of steel, flying faster than sound, shooting fire from its eyes...It feels like looking at Judas Priest's Hellion! Hey, what a great song, super fast, super heavy and super fun as well! Hail Riot City!!!
@jasonourso8944
Amen metal brother!
@dalibor-rodic
it's obvious they drew a lot of inspiration from Judas, and I love it! I've been waiting for a band that can deliver something similar to the sound of metal gods and I think I found it 🤘
@aeroluster2689
I always love how the main riff kicks in unexpectedly EACH TIME after the intro. It's so exhilarating and gets my blood pumping for the song. The vocalist sounds like a fucking eagle too. Glorious.
@clintonselvam1236
One of the best heavy metal songs in modern times, the vocalist is a beast.
@felipe126929666
Canada is producing some good metal this year! Canadian metal rules!
@JordanZ_TexasGrin
Ra Pariah Seriously they’re like the new England
@atomiceye44
Could you recommend me a Canadian band or two?
@JordanZ_TexasGrin
Andrew C Traveler, Riot City and Metallian are recommended
@RaccManiacc
@@atomiceye44 Traveler Is also a Canadian band, they released a very nice album entitled "Traveler", and they even played at the Keep it true festival last year. Go Check'em