"Vengeance The Demon / Close The Door / Outcrowd" is a song by the band Harley Poe. It tells the story of a town haunted by a demonic entity known as Pumpkinhead. The lyrics describe the townspeople's fear and desperation to protect themselves and their loved ones from Pumpkinhead's wrath. The song begins with the townspeople warning a man named Jebediah to stay away from Pumpkinhead, as he is marked and cannot be saved. They recount how they blamed an innocent man for the evil that Pumpkinhead brings, and now they want only one person to face her wrath. The chorus emphasizes the danger of encountering Pumpkinhead and warns that laughing or mocking him will lead to one's downfall. The lyrics portray Pumpkinhead as vengeful and calculating, always planning and executing his victims' undoing. The song then shifts to a different perspective, with the protagonist expressing his isolation and feelings of being an outsider. He describes watching television shows about superheroes and their battles, longing to have a purpose and someone to fight against. The protagonist feels disconnected from others and struggles with dark thoughts. The second part of the song explores the protagonist's internal conflict, feeling torn between good and evil. He questions why villains in stories can sometimes seem less evil than he believes himself to be. The lyrics hint at a sense of self-loathing and instability, as the protagonist mentions walking around with a knife in his hand. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the protagonist's inclusion in the "outcrowd." Despite his feelings of loneliness and being different, he accepts his place and vows to continue fighting, even if it's for others. Overall, "Vengeance The Demon / Close The Door / Outcrowd" delves into themes of fear, isolation, and the struggle between good and evil. It paints a picture of a town plagued by a malevolent force and explores the emotional turmoil of an individual searching for meaning and connection in the midst of darkness.
