Darkening of the Light
Embracing Shadows: Unveiling the Meaning Behind Concrete Blonde's 'Darkening of the Light'
Lyrics
Like a ghost, is the curtain
Comparing the curtain to a ghost, suggesting a mysterious and intangible presence.
In the white light of the morning
Describing the curtain in the morning light, possibly highlighting its visibility or transparency.
Dancing in the morning
Depicting a dance-like movement associated with the morning, creating a vivid scene.
Are you there, are you there?
Pose a question about someone's presence, seeking confirmation or acknowledgment.
And a shadow, like a sadness
Comparing a shadow to sadness, implying a connection between shadows and melancholy.
Falling all across the garden
Describing the sadness (shadow) spreading across a garden, suggesting a pervasive emotional impact.
Dancing in the garden
Continuing the dance imagery in the garden, reinforcing a sense of movement and emotion.
Are you there, are you there?
Repeating the inquiry about someone's presence, seeking reassurance or acknowledgment.
Shine on, friend. Goodnight
Expressing a wish for a friend to shine on and bidding them goodnight, suggesting a positive farewell.
Why then then darkening of the light
Posing a question about the reason behind the darkening of the light, hinting at a deeper, metaphorical meaning.
And the leaves at my feet
Describing leaves at the speaker's feet, and their whispers evoke a sense of familiarity and connection.
Whisper sounds so familiar
Highlighting the familiarity of the whispered sounds, suggesting a personal and intimate connection.
Are you there? Are you there?
Repeating the question about someone's presence, emphasizing the theme of seeking connection.
Where the clouds pull apart
Describing a scene where clouds separate, and the moon undergoes changes, possibly symbolizing shifts or uncertainties.
And the moon changes faces
Emphasizing the changing faces of the moon, suggesting a dynamic and transformative environment.
In the quiet secret places
Referring to quiet secret places, creating an atmosphere of mystery and intimacy.
Are you there? Are you there?
Repeating the question about someone's presence, maintaining the theme of seeking connection in different contexts.
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