Inside
Twilight Guardians Lyrics


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I'm floating sounds
Hear me, I'm broken
Push me down or lower
I see my sad way so open
Nightmares seem to know me

Better still your blood still flowing
Warm flesh can't feel me
I know madness you thought unreal
And the madness grows me

My god is liar, She has my pain
She denies me, I steal her flame

Don't ask for my name
I never can't tell
Don't ask what's in my veins
Inside the shell

Better still your blood still flowing
Warm flesh can't feel me
I know madness you thought unreal
And the madness grows me

My god is liar, She has my pain
She denies me, I steal her flame

Don't ask for my name
I never can't tell




Don't ask what's in my veins
Inside the shell

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Inside" by Twilight Guardians are cryptic and dark, leaving much room for interpretation. The song seems to be about isolation, madness, and a longing to be understood. The first few lines, "I'm floating sounds, Hear me, I'm broken," suggest a disconnection from reality and a desperate need to be heard. The singer acknowledges their own sadness and vulnerability, but also seems to revel in their isolation, saying "Push me down or lower, I see my sad way so open."


The chorus of the song reveals the singer's desire to connect with others, even though they feel fundamentally different from those around them. They seem to be a creature of madness, unable to find solace in the warmth of human contact: "Better still your blood still flowing, Warm flesh can't feel me, I know madness you thought unreal, And the madness grows me." They also make reference to a god who they see as "a liar" and who has caused them pain.


The final lines of the song, “Don’t ask for my name, I never can't tell, Don't ask what's in my veins, Inside the shell,” suggest that the singer is fundamentally unknowable and isolated, unable to connect with others in a meaningful way.


Overall, "Inside" is a haunting and intense song that seems to delve into themes of mental illness, isolation, and a yearning for connection that goes unfulfilled.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm floating sounds
I am experiencing an out-of-body sensation, as if I am detached from my physical form and can only hear sounds around me.


Hear me, I'm broken
I am asking to be acknowledged and heard, as I have been emotionally shattered and need support.


Push me down or lower
I am feeling a sense of powerlessness and am willing to let others influence me, even if it means being pushed down or held back.


I see my sad way so open
I am aware of the path my life is taking and it appears to be bleak and depressing.


Nightmares seem to know me
My dreams are filled with terrifying and recurring images that seem to understand me better than anyone else.


Better still your blood still flowing
Even though I cannot feel physical affection or warmth, the fact that someone else's blood is circulating is a source of comfort.


Warm flesh can't feel me
Despite my desire for human connection, I am unable to emotionally connect with others and feel distant from them.


I know madness you thought unreal
I have experienced a level of mental illness that others may not have believed is possible or imagined they could experience.


And the madness grows me
Rather than letting my mental health struggles drag me down, I am letting them shape me and grow me as a person.


My god is liar, She has my pain
I am angry with the higher power I believe in, as I feel that it has betrayed me and left me to suffer.


She denies me, I steal her flame
I am seeking revenge against the divine force I feel has wronged me, and am trying to take away its source of power.


Don't ask for my name
I am purposely keeping my identity a secret, as I am not comfortable sharing it with others or do not believe it is important.


I never can't tell
Even if I wanted to reveal my name or true self, I feel that I am unable to or it would not make a difference.


Don't ask what's in my veins
I am keeping my origins or true nature hidden, as it is something that cannot be easily revealed or explained.


Inside the shell
The essence of who I am lies deep within me, like a shell that cannot be broken into or penetrated easily.




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