Demons
Summary
"Demons" by Imagine Dragons dives into the struggle between inner darkness and the desire to protect loved ones. It highlights the battle with one's flaws and the fear of being a burden.
Full Analysis
The overall theme of the song is about facing our inner demons and acknowledging that everyone has a darker side. The lyrics explore feelings of guilt, shame, and the struggle to keep those negative traits hidden from others. It's about wanting to shield someone from your flaws while also feeling trapped by them. The song expresses vulnerability and the complexity of human nature, emphasizing that even when we try to hide our imperfections, they often come to light.
Verse 1
When the days are cold
And the cards all fold
And the saints we see are all made of gold
When your dreams all fail
And the ones we hail
Are the worst of all, and the blood's run stale
In this verse, the imagery paints a bleak picture of disappointment and loss. "Days are cold" suggests a lack of warmth and comfort, while "the cards all fold" implies that hope seems to be lost. The mention of "saints made of gold" hints at disillusionment with those we admire, suggesting they might not be as noble as they appear. Overall, this verse sets a heavy tone, mirroring the feeling of betrayal and despair when dreams don't pan out.
Chorus
*I wanna hide the truth / I wanna shelter you / But with the beast inside / There's nowhere we can hide / No matter what we
Full Lyrics
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And the cards all fold
And the saints we see are all made of gold
When your dreams all fail
And the ones we hail
Are the worst of all, and the blood's run stale
I wanna hide the truth
I wanna shelter you
But with the beast inside
There's nowhere we can hide
No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come
When you feel my heat, look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close, it's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
At the curtain's call
It's the last of all
When the lights fade out, all the sinners crawl
So they dug your grave
And the masquerade
Will come calling out at the mess you've made
Don't wanna let you down
But I am hell-bound
Though this is all for you
Don't wanna hide the truth
No matter what we breed
We still are made of greed
This is my kingdom come
This is my kingdom come
When you feel my heat, look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close, it's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
They say it's what you make
I say it's up to fate
It's woven in my soul
I need to let you go
Your eyes, they shine so bright
I wanna save that light
I can't escape this now
Unless you show me how
When you feel my heat, look into my eyes
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
Don't get too close, it's dark inside
It's where my demons hide
It's where my demons hide
