Nightwalker
Vanden Plas Lyrics

Never, never, never
There is a sense of urgency in repeating the word 'never', indicating the consequences of turning back on the path one is currently following.

Never turn around
It is important to keep moving forward and not look back, as it can distract and delay progress.

On this lonely road
The journey being described is a solitary one, with no one else to provide support or companionship.

No one ever saw me standing in the shadows
The artist is describing themselves as unnoticed and hidden, possibly struggling with loneliness or feelings of being unseen and unimportant.

I've had many names
The artist has gone by many different identities or personas, further adding to the idea that they are an enigmatic figure.

And you have lost your way
The person being addressed has become directionless or uncertain in their path, and may need guidance or assistance.

I know you don't have the time but may I ask you to stay
Despite acknowledging the other person's busy schedule, the singer is making a request for them to pause and spend time with them.

Shine on the gods here in silence
The gods are being invoked and given praise or attention, possibly as a way to offer a declaration or expression of faith.

Mine is the shade one more time
The artist is identifying themselves as belonging to the shadows, and possibly hinting at some sort of darkness or melancholy in their nature.

I walk the night impaled by Cyrus
The artist is describing themselves as being pierced or wounded by something, possibly drawing a connection to the historical figure Cyrus the Great and his legacy of conquests and expansion.

Under the moon I'll be by your side
The singer is offering support or presence to another person, perhaps indicating a sense of loyalty or dedication.

Hello, hello, hello
The repetition of 'hello' is used as a form of greeting, but can also be seen as a way to grab someone's attention or to emphasize their presence.

Hello mister, please
The singer is directly addressing another person and making a polite request for their attention or interaction.

Let me introduce myself
The singer is initiating a conversation or interaction by offering an introduction, possibly indicating a desire for connection or engagement.

I'm a stranger and I present you my disease
The singer is identifying themselves as a stranger, while using the metaphor of a disease to suggest they may bring unwanted or harmful elements into the other person's life.

Older than the sun
The artist is positioning themselves as ancient or timeless, suggesting an experience or wisdom beyond what the other person may possess.

And older than the lies
The artist is drawing a distinction between themselves and falsehood or deception, perhaps positioning themselves as truthful or authentic in contrast to others.

I'm a failure
The singer is using self-deprecation or a negative self-image, possibly to indicate a sense of humility or to disarm others from setting high expectations.

I'm the door between Hello's and Goodbye's
The singer is describing themselves as a transitional figure, positioned between the beginning and end of relationships or interactions.

My flower, how I adore the shine of thy life, that I have to destroy
The artist is expressing an inner turmoil or pain, describing how they both love and feel compelled to harm something of beauty or light (symbolized by the image of a flower).

You can't heal the yearning of that I am suffering
The artist is expressing a sense of deep longing or pain, suggesting that there is no one who can provide relief or healing to their suffering.

My angel, everyday a little more
The artist is using an endearment to address someone they care about, while also expressing a sense of worsening or gradually increasing difficulty or pain.