Waiting in the Shadows
The Briggs Lyrics

We've got a problem here
There is a serious issue at hand that needs to be addressed

I can't go anywhere
I am trapped and unable to escape from this situation

Someone locked the door and threw away the key
Someone has deliberately locked me in and taken away any chance of escape

Your weapon lives on fear
The power you hold over me is based solely on my fear of what you can do

But you won't find it here
I am no longer going to let my fear control me

I've gone my whole life letting it control me.
For too long, I have allowed my fear to dictate my actions and decisions

But there's a criminal
There is someone who is actively breaking the law

Overt and subliminal
This person is not only obvious in their actions, but also underhanded and secretive

Who won't let us walk alone
This criminal is actively targeting me and those around me, making it impossible to feel safe

Check under your thumb
Be vigilant and aware of those closest to you

Not everyone's that dumb
Just because someone seems unsuspecting, doesn't mean they aren't capable of malicious acts

Don't think that you could go unnoticed this long
The criminal has been able to avoid detection for some time, but will eventually be caught

Somewhere in this city
The criminal is somewhere within our vicinity

Walking the streets
They are out and about, possibly even blending in with the rest of society

Waiting in the shadows
However, they are still lurking in the periphery, waiting for their next opportunity to strike

I feel uncomfortable
I am deeply unsettled by the situation at hand

Somewhat untrustable
I don't feel safe trusting anyone, even those close to me

With the consequence of your actions
I'm aware that there will be consequences for my own actions and involvement in this situation

There's never warning signs
The criminal seemed to come out of nowhere, without any indication that they were capable of such heinous acts

seems like he's doing fine
The criminal may even appear to be living a regular, normal life

But underneath this there's a different man.
However, there is a darker, more sinister side to this individual

Was it ever true?
There is doubt and uncertainty about the authenticity of the criminal's persona

We thought that we knew you
Those close to the criminal may be feeling deceived and betrayed by the truth of their actions

But now she's dead on the floor
The consequences of the criminal's actions have led to a tragic loss of life

I'm leaving the ways
I am making a conscious decision to break away from my previous behavior and choices

These are numbered days
The situation has become dire and it is clear that action needs to be taken soon

We can't stand to let this go on anymore
Enough is enough, and it is time to put a stop to the criminal's actions