Voltaire - Never Lyrics






Don't touch me tonight
I might lash out in fright.
Lie on my bed but don't you move, dear.
I know you know not with whom we sleep tonight.

Don't touch me tonight while I'm sleeping.
I may lose my head if I hear your breathing.
You lie by my side, thought you'd seduce me.
Much to your surprise I hit the ceiling.
I know you know not with whom we sleep tonight.

Never, Never!
I never cried, I never cried,
I let it eat me up alive!
Under the light I told a lie.
I kept this secret safe inside.
No devil hides beneath my bed.
He slept with me tonight.
He'll take this child's snow white innocence,
Never, Never!

Don't touch me tonight
While I'm dreaming.
Don't be surprised if I tear off screaming.
I know you know not with whom we sleep tonight.

Never, Never!
I never cried, I never cried,
I let it eat me up alive!
Under the light I told a lie.
I kept this secret safe inside.
No devil hides beneath my bed.
He slept with me tonight.
He'll take this child's snow white innocence,
Never, Never!

So if you're wondering why I cant sleep at night,
I shared my bed with fear and pain I'll share my bed with them again...
Never Never!

Never, Never!
I never cried, I never cried,
I let it eat me up alive!
Under the light I told a lie.
I kept this secret safe inside.
No devil hides beneath my bed.
He slept with me tonight.
He slept with me tonight.
He slept with me tonight.
He'll take this child's snow white innocence,
Never, Never!





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  1. J.... Y....

    Such a powerful and beautiful song, despite the awful topic. It must've been hard to write this down, but the end result is great. Feels weird to say this song is good knowing what it is about... I hope you're doing good, mr Voltaire

  2. S.... ....

    "I never cried, I never cried, I let it eat me up inside! Under the light I told a lie, I kept this secret safe inside. No devil hides beneath my bed, he slept with me tonight." This lyric really speaks to me. Its unfortunately something I relate to. Mr. Voltaire, as hard as this song must have been to write, thank you for doing so. It gives the others who have been through it a way of venting, and a way of finding a sort of solace.

  3. I.... T....

    I am so so sorry this happended.

  4. l.... ....

    It's kinda weird to say "i love this song" knowing it's meaning and story that led to its creation.

    But it's a beautiful and strong song and I can't stop listening to it

  5. O.... a....

    This feels like the end of ur songs

  6. D.... A....

    After scrolling through the comments and figuring out the meaning behind this song, I see why it resonates with me so much. When I first heard it, I thought it was about some Jekyll and Hyde type of situation or being bipolar. But going back and looking at the lyrics as well, the parts of “I never cried” and “I hit the ceiling” makes so much sense that it hurts. Because I can relate all too well. I hate knowing that this happened to yet another one of my favorite artists. It happens too often.

  7. e.... g....

    This is about being molested right? Because of my friends showed me this song, and when the chorus came he said "This is how i feel". Could be the "i never cried ´" part though, maybe he does not understand the lyrics. But it IS about being molested?

    e.... g....

    Yes, unfortunately, this song is about my experiences with having been molested as a child.

    e.... g....

    I'm sorry to hear that. Thank you so much for answering, I'll try to find out what he meant.
    Also, you must be the bravest person i have yet found on the internet.

  8. b.... f....

    I could be wrong but is this about someone knowing child molestation is going on but not telling anyone and instead sleeping with them for there own selfish. needs but when the child molester is caught .the person who slept with him is also found out and then asked why they didn't report them.

    b.... f....

    liam butler Well..... you're wrong. That's not what it's about.

    b.... f....

    The Lair of Voltaire after listening to it again I think it might be about someone who got raped and is now about to get raped again

    b.... f....

    liam butler well you're still wrong. This song was written about my terrible experiences as a child being molested. In a perfect world I would have been able to have told my parents or some other authority figure... But I was too ashamed and too scared to say anything to anyone. So I kept this awful secret to myself. That... Is what the song is about

    b.... f....

    The Lair of Voltaire I geuss I'm meant to reply with some surportful words but I don't no what to say

  9. B.... C....

    Imagining a variant of Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde where Dr. J is too hooked on his potion to stop taking it, but is strong enough to lace it with a sedative/antiserum to protect everyone. He is suffering from nightmares via the repressed Hyde and is unable to truly rest, and in the song he is trying to convince himself to continue to sedating himself so he doesn't murder/rape his wife/child.

  10. S.... S....

    Are there any videos with the band ?

  11. D.... S....

    This part around 3:20... it sounds just like "The Phantom of the Opera". :-D

  12. S.... ....

    I'm actually kind of glad he never fixed the spelling. A wonderful song again. :)

  13. M.... K....

    Have you sung this live?

  14. E.... F....

    I can really hear the Cure influence in this song. I love it!

  15. D.... ....

    Dayum Voltaire my babe <3 Your songs are like darker versions of The smiths

    D.... ....

    Sung in a way that doesnt sound as dark along with a charming voice

    although made some songs sound somehow odd, maybe just me but whatever, great work overall...

  16. K.... ....

    Death never had such a pleasant sound

  17. m.... ....

    me when i get married

    m.... ....

    Not advised. I think this song was made as a tribute to rape victims.

    m.... ....

    The Night would be much better. It literally states bride in the song.

  18. M.... R....

    Listening all these songs while playing dark souls 2 is great.

    M.... R....

    i have to do that now

  19. M.... K....

    voltaire. i have a friend who sais he can relate perfectly to this. He sais its him. He has a lot of problems with himself and his parents. Really, what is this about?

  20. S.... D....

    I have to say, this entire album has a certain allure that's.. well, irreplaceable. It has that certain 'Classic Goth' taste to it that you just don't want to end.

  21. D.... J....

    this song makes my think about horrible things from childhood. gawddammit Voltaire, gawddammit....

  22. T.... C....

    Sounds good!!!!!

  23. G.... ....

    One day Voltaire will tell us what the word "Lyics" means i'm sure ;)

    G.... ....

    God dammit! LOL! I've fixed it. ha!

    G.... ....

    Gamefreak2998 One day you will check the description

    G.... ....

    Voltairous Guy you did see you are replying to a three-years-old comment, right?

    G.... ....

    @Nir Peled Better late than never! :)

    G.... ....

    I missed the joke, I guess that's my own punishment for being so late huh?

  24. T.... ....

    I'd love to see a playlist intro and song meanings set of videos added to this playlist. I'm sure there are some fascinating stories behind these awesome songs. 

  25. n.... ....

    Oh Jesus Jesus Jesus. It's about rape/sexual abuse, isn't it?
    Powerful song, definitely one of your best.

    n.... ....

    Well I took a more literal approach seeing is as a psychotic vampire, but I can see where you're coming from.

    n.... ....

    I think it is about someone who slept with a Succubus or a Incubus. :)

    n.... ....

    I though it was about necrophilya ...

    n.... ....

    I thought it was about PTSD.

  26. W.... P....

    omfg I haven't listened to Voltaire in forever!!!! this is just amazing!!

  27. L.... ....

    Wow, Villy Bats sure can write a good song.

    L.... ....

    Lazysupermutant ha

  28. I.... J....

    I'm just listening to the whole album, each song gets better than the last one

  29. N.... V....

    You're amazing! this is my favorite one on this album-

  30. F.... ....

    I love this!

  31. G.... H....

    awesome album

  32. A.... O....

    This has got to be my fave album from you I swear <3

  33. A.... K....

    Quoted in his book, call of the jersey devil. Not what I was expecting when I read the lyrics, however, I find it much more enjoyable to listen to than what I imagined. Nice! I'm happy the actual song is more upbeat and not brooding and slow.

  34. d.... ....

    I compare this song to Siouxie and the Banshees's Dazzle, both of them starts a song with a classical tune and then plays with anthem like rock song. Nice!!!!

  35. P.... R....

    What does "Lyics" means ?

    P.... R....

    @LordZeebee He/She's joking about how Volt spelled it wrong in the title. But honestly, who gives a shit? This is fucking awesome, as is all his stuff.

  36. x.... ....

    Great song I am loving this album Raised by Bats the single is amazing I hope Voltaire keeps up with his monthly Nooseletters haven't seen one posted in a long time :(

  37. S.... B....

    Is this about infidelity?

  38. 2.... ....

    is this song about rape?

    2.... ....

    Night terrors from something bad happening before it seems.

    2.... ....

    Pretty sure he is talking about being molested as a child and the nightmares that came to him when he got older. 

    2.... ....

    @Dwinosi Shadowsteel That's how I took it...and how it's emotionally hit me, wow. Especially "No devil hides beneath my bed, he slept with me tonight." 

  39. F.... S....

    Somebody, please, explain this song for me! I dont understand it :C

    F.... S....

    5 years later, here's your explanation.
    Voltaire turned his experience with being molested as a child into a song.

  40. Z.... ....

    i love instrumental :D

  41. Z.... ....

    :D  songs!

  42. M.... ....

    Only heard the very first musical tune, and my face is already melting.
    I had to type this comment with only 1 hand... (I had a cup of tea in the other one :P)

  43. d.... ....

    new favorite song

  44. M.... ....

    yey, another song o/