As usual , the lyrics are very poetic in nature, which makes correct interpetaions very difficult. But that also makes in interesting, because we get so many views! Oh well, here's my (long) interpetation:
The first verse (the duet between Floor Jansen and Sharon den Adel) is from the point-of-view of a person who feels like he/she is being watched, even thought he/she know that he's/she's alone. In the chorus the person speaks directly to that ''thing'' and asks to be left alone.
The grunts are from the point-of-view of the ''phantom''. He knows he is following someone and driving him/her mad, but he continues because he is lonely and can't remember how it feels to be in touch with another being. Whether this ''creature'' actually exists or exists just in the character's head depends how literal you take the song.
The screaming parts is the climax. I'm not sure wether it's from the point-of-view of the main character or the creature. It's certantly about loosing contact with reality and being on the brink of complete breakdown.
If you take the lyrics literally, it's about a phantom stalking a scared person. But on a more poetic note you can see that it's about how even though most people live in huge cities, most people live alone.
As usual , the lyrics are very poetic in nature, which makes correct interpetaions very difficult. But that also makes in interesting, because we get so many views! Oh well, here's my (long) interpetation:
The first verse (the duet between Floor Jansen and Sharon den Adel) is from the point-of-view of a person who feels like he/she is being watched, even thought he/she know that he's/she's alone. In the chorus the person speaks directly to that ''thing'' and asks to be left alone.
The grunts are from the point-of-view of the ''phantom''. He knows he is following someone and driving him/her mad, but he continues because he is lonely and can't remember how it feels to be in touch with another being. Whether this ''creature'' actually exists or exists just in the character's head depends how literal you take the song.
The screaming parts is the climax. I'm not sure wether it's from the point-of-view of the main character or the creature. It's certantly about loosing contact with reality and being on the brink of complete breakdown.
If you take the lyrics literally, it's about a phantom stalking a scared person. But on a more poetic note you can see that it's about how even though most people live in huge cities, most people live alone.