Darkness on the Edge of Town
Embracing Shadows: Unveiling Life's Secrets in Darkness
Lyrics
Well they're still racing out at the trestles
People are still racing at the trestles, possibly symbolizing the ongoing struggles or challenges in life.
But that blood it never burned in her veins
The person referred to has a lack of passion or intensity ("blood never burned") in her veins.
Now I hear she's got a house up in Fairview
The woman mentioned now resides in Fairview, suggesting a change in her life.
And a style she's trying to maintain
She is trying to maintain a certain lifestyle, possibly indicating a desire for stability or social status.
Well if she wants to see me
The speaker is open to meeting her, as indicated by the line "if she wants to see me."
You can tell her that I'm easily found
The speaker can be easily found, emphasizing accessibility.
Tell her there's a spot out 'neath Abraham's bridge, and tell her
Abraham's bridge is mentioned as a specific location, possibly significant to the characters or the narrative.
There's a darkness on the edge of town
There is a prevailing darkness or difficulty on the edge of town, suggesting a sense of foreboding or trouble.
There's a darkness on the edge of town
Repetition of the darkness on the edge of town, underscoring its significance.
Well everybody's got a secret, son
Everyone has a secret or something they can't confront ("a secret, son").
Something that they just can't face
Individuals may spend their lives avoiding or hiding their secrets.
Some folks spend their whole lives trying to keep it
Some people invest significant effort in concealing their secrets.
They carry it with them every step that they take
The burden of their secret accompanies them throughout their lives.
'Til some day they just cut it loose
At some point, people decide to release or face their secrets.
Cut it loose or let it drag 'em down
They either let go of the secret or allow it to weigh them down.
Where no one asks any questions
A place is described where no one questions or scrutinizes.
Or looks too long in your face
Avoidance of scrutiny is important, possibly to protect one's secrets.
In the darkness on the edge of town
Reiteration of the darkness on the edge of town, emphasizing the secrecy or hidden aspects of life.
In the darkness on the edge of town
Repetition of the darkness on the edge of town, continuing the emphasis.
You know some folks are born into a good life
Some individuals are born into favorable circumstances.
And other folks get it anyway, anyhow
Others obtain a good life through various means.
Well now I lost my money and I lost my wife
The speaker has experienced significant losses (money and wife) that no longer hold much importance.
Them things don't seem to matter much to me now
Material possessions and relationships may not be as significant after certain life experiences.
Tonight I'll be on that hill 'cause I can't stop
The speaker expresses a determination to be on a hill, possibly facing challenges or pursuing a goal.
I'll be on that hill with everything I got
Commitment to giving everything in pursuit of a goal or dream.
With our lives on the line where dreams are found and lost
Lives are at stake, and the speaker is in a place where dreams can be realized or lost.
I'll be there on time and I'll pay the cost
The speaker will be punctual and willing to pay the cost for pursuing desires.
For wanting things that can only be found
Desire for things that can only be found in the darkness on the edge of town, suggesting unique or elusive goals.
In the darkness on the edge of town
Reiteration of the darkness on the edge of town, tying together the themes of secrecy and pursuit of unique desires.
In the darkness on the edge of town
Final repetition of the darkness on the edge of town, leaving a lasting impression on the listener.
Comment