Stay Calm

Griffinilla's song 'Stay Calm' plunges listeners into a nightmarish scenario inspired by the popular horror video game series 'Five Nights at Freddy's.' The lyrics vividly depict the harrowing experience of a night shift security guard at Freddy Fazbear's Pizza, a seemingly innocent family restaurant that turns into a house of horrors after dark. The guard is surrounded by animatronic characters that come to life with sinister intentions, creating an atmosphere of constant dread and paranoia.

The repeated mantra 'stay calm' serves as a coping mechanism for the protagonist, who is trying to maintain composure in the face of escalating terror. The lyrics capture the tension and fear of being watched and hunted, with lines like 'There’s a shadow on the wall' and 'They are watching through the screen.' The guard's struggle to keep his wits about him is palpable, as he battles both external threats and his own rising panic. The song cleverly uses the animatronics' dialogue to add a layer of dark humor, highlighting the absurdity and horror of the situation.

The song also touches on themes of isolation and survival. The guard's wish for a mundane '9 to 5' job underscores his desperation to escape the nightmare. The line 'In the end there’s only me' reflects the solitary nature of his ordeal, while 'Morning Sun will set me free' offers a glimmer of hope that he can survive until dawn. The interplay between the guard's fear and the animatronics' eerie playfulness creates a chilling narrative that keeps listeners on edge, mirroring the suspenseful experience of the game itself.