Let It Be Dark
Embracing Shadows: Jenni DeLillo's Let It Be Dark
Lyrics
What is this place?
Questioning the nature of the current situation or emotional state.
The space between
Referring to the transitional space between different experiences or emotions.
Where words fail
Describing a state where verbal expression falls short, and non-verbal communication is essential.
And only touch can speak
Highlighting the significance of physical touch as a form of communication.
It's in these stolen moments
Emphasizing the importance of intimate moments that give shape to existence.
That I breathe into form
Suggesting the creation or manifestation of something meaningful during stolen moments.
The formless
Referring to a formless, undefined aspect of existence.
Peel back the layers
Encouraging the exploration and understanding of one's inner layers or complexities.
Light up your heart
Encouraging emotional openness and vulnerability to illuminate the heart.
Tears are the stars
Expressing that tears, symbolizing emotions, are comparable to stars in the vastness of emotions.
So just let it be dark
Suggesting acceptance of the darkness in life, letting it be without resistance.
Peel back the layers
Repetition emphasizing the importance of embracing darkness and exploring inner layers.
Light up your heart
-Tears are the stars
-So just let it be dark
-Peel back the layers
-Light up your heart
-Tears are the stars
-So just let it be dark
-A place where things come to an end
Describing the place as both an end and a beginning, symbolizing transition.
A place where things begin again
Highlighting the cyclical nature of experiences where endings lead to new beginnings.
Peeling back the layers
Continued encouragement to explore and surrender to the unknown, even if it involves pain.
Unfurling into the unknown
-Deepening into surrender
-Painful and tender
-She cries
Introducing a female character experiencing emotional release through crying.
Peel back the layers
Repetition emphasizing the themes of peeling back layers, illuminating the heart, and accepting emotions.
Light up your heart
-Tears are the stars
-So just let it be dark
-Peel back the layers
-Light up your heart
-Tears are the stars
-So just let it be dark
-Peel back the layers
-Light up your heart
-Tears are the stars
-So just let it be dark
-Peel back the layers
-Light up your heart
-Tears are the stars
-So just let it be dark
-Peel back the layers
-Light up your heart
-Tears are the stars
-So just let it be dark
-Peel back the layers
-Light up your heart
-Tears are the stars
-So just let it be dark
Reiteration of the call to let darkness be without resistance.
This new skin dancing between the worlds
Describing a transformative state symbolized by a new skin and dancing between worlds.
Where the river flows both ways
Metaphorically depicting a state where experiences flow in both directions, suggesting complexity.
No fear of the depths
Expressing fearlessness in exploring deep emotional depths.
And only her flame will light up the dark
Highlighting the empowering aspect of a woman's inner strength to bring light to darkness.
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