INSOMNIA
The Crüxshadows Lyrics
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The room is different
The walls dissolve
Replaced by sky
Horizon blackening
Twilight beckoning
As the clouds are stretching wide
Stars still shining
That light is clawing to get through
But hope is shifting
With the shadows
That are drifting on the ceiling as you move
(Shh... Just close your eyes and go to sleep
There's nothing to be afraid of...)
Are you awake?
Sour thoughts are dancing now
All around your head
Shoulders shake, chattering teeth
The cold wind rips the covers from your bed
The apparition
The eyes are digging
Heart is pounding
Eyelids will not close
Your voice is failing
The screams derailing
And she stands so near to you
And nothing is sweeter
Than the songs you're seeing
Begging for the colder hand she hides
Floating
Flowing
Her soul is hunting
Glimmer
Shimmer
White lights breaking
And fluid cries
She is reaching
Screeching
Imploring
Seething
And the haunting
Hurting
Spilling
No one knows
A kiss-like smile that leaves you beguiled
Fading darkness and the whispers of a ghost
The Crüxshadows's song Insomnia describes the experience of someone struggling with sleeplessness. The opening lyrics depict a scene where the person can't sleep and is aware of their surroundings. They feel as though the walls around them dissolve, replaced by a starry sky as the darkness of twilight settles. The lyrics suggest that hope is clawing to make its way through the darkness, but the shadows of the night are too strong for it.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to describe the hallucinations and nightmares that are haunting the person experiencing insomnia. The apparition appears while the person is lying in bed, and the lyrics suggest that this visitation is not a benevolent one. They see glowing eyes and feel their heart pounding with fear as they try to close their eyes to make it go away. But the apparition is persistent, and its presence is overwhelming, leading the person to scream uncontrollably.
The lyrics are full of vivid imagery and haunting descriptions, painting the picture of a terrifying experience. The apparition seems to symbolize the person's inability to escape the fears that keep them awake at night. The song appears to be encouraging the person to confront their fears and find a way to finally fall asleep, ending the torment.
Line by Line Meaning
You're lying awake
You cannot sleep
The room is different
The environment isn't familiar
The walls dissolve
The walls disappear
Replaced by sky
You see the sky in place of walls
Horizon blackening
Nighttime is setting in
Twilight beckoning
The transition from day to night is inviting
As the clouds are stretching wide
The clouds are expanding
Stars still shining
The stars are still visible in the night sky
Little holes
Tiny spaces
That light is clawing to get through
Light is struggling to enter the room
But hope is shifting
The possibility of sleep is decreasing
With the shadows
The dark shapes on the ceiling
That are drifting on the ceiling as you move
As you move, the shadows seem to shift
(Shh... Just close your eyes and go to sleep
Someone is trying to comfort you to fall asleep
There's nothing to be afraid of...)
They are reassuring that there are no dangers
Are you awake?
A sudden questioning of your current wakefulness
Sour thoughts are dancing now
Negative thoughts are swirling in your mind
All around your head
The thoughts are encompassing your mind
Shoulders shake, chattering teeth
Physical signs of distress are evident
The cold wind rips the covers from your bed
The wind is causing the covers to move
The apparition
A ghostly figure
The eyes are digging
The ghost's eyes are intense
Heart is pounding
Your heart is racing
Eyelids will not close
You cannot close your eyes
Your voice is failing
Your voice is weak
The screams derailing
Any attempt to scream is futile
And she stands so near to you
The ghost is close to you
And nothing is sweeter
There is nothing more comforting
Than the songs you're seeing
The music you are hearing in your mind
Begging for the colder hand she hides
Desiring the ghost's touch
Floating
Drifting gently
Flowing
Moving in a smooth and effortless way
Her soul is hunting
The ghost is searching for something
Glimmer
A soft or faint light
Shimmer
A subtle or wavering light
White lights breaking
Bright flashes of light appearing
And fluid cries
The ghost's tears
She is reaching
The ghost is trying to touch something
Screeching
A loud, high-pitched sound
Imploring
Pleading
Seething
Angrily bubbling up
And the haunting
The ghostly presence
Hurting
Causing pain or distress
Spilling
Flowing out uncontrollably
No one knows
Nobody is aware
A kiss-like smile that leaves you beguiled
A smile that captivates you
Fading darkness and the whispers of a ghost
As the night ends, the ghostly whispers fade away
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