Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2017-04-07
- Album Name: Silver Haze
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Nightcrawler” by Aye Nako
“Nightcrawler,” by Aye Nako, is a haunting and powerful exploration of the night, and the feeling of being on the fringes of society. The lyrics speak of a person struggling in the darkness – a night crawler coming out of isolation and trying to connect to the world. The jangled guitars and the lyrical intensity drive home the desperate sense of alienation and despair. The song’s chorus captures this feeling perfectly, as the singer declares, “I’m a nightcrawler, but I’m still searching for a way out, trying to find my place.” This pain is echoed in lines such as “I keep running and running with my head down in the street,” and in the desperate proclamation of, “I hope the stars shine down, lift me up.” This darkness and despair are embraced and countered by a determination to grow, symbolized by the lines, “But still I’m in the thick of it all, trying to keep pushing through.” The message of the song is clear: no matter how deep and dark the night, hope and progress are still possible.