Dark At Last
Embracing Shadows: Jonas Alaska's Reflection on Life's Fleeting Moments
Lyrics
Dark At Last
Expressing relief or satisfaction at the arrival of darkness.
In the evening
Referring to the time of day, setting the scene for the emotions to follow.
When houses glow
Describing illuminated houses, creating a visual contrast with the upcoming theme.
That's when I feel alive
Indicating a heightened sense of being alive during the evening.
That's when I know
Emphasizing a moment of clarity or self-awareness during this time.
That I don't know
Expressing uncertainty about oneself and actions.
Myself or what to do
Continuing the theme of self-doubt and a lack of direction.
And I like it
Finding enjoyment or contentment in the confusion.
Makes me feal like something new
Attributing a sense of renewal or novelty to the experience.
It goes so fast
Highlighting the rapid passage of time.
I can't keep up with the night
Expressing difficulty in keeping pace with the night.
Dark at last oh at last
Reveling in the arrival of darkness, suggesting a preference for it.
Stay away from the light
Advising to avoid the light, possibly symbolizing challenges or difficulties.
Through the hallway
Transitioning to a different scene or location (hallway).
And through the door
Continuing the description of the surroundings.
There's a boy I once knew
Introducing a character (boy) with a tragic fate.
Dead on the floor
Emphasizing the boy's consistent role as the first and the tragic outcome.
He was always
Reflecting on the boy's nature or characteristics.
the first and never last
Expressing a sense of finality in leaving the boy in the past.
And it feels so strange
Describing the emotional impact of distancing oneself from the past.
To leave him in the past
Expressing the strange or complex feelings associated with moving on.
It goes so fast
Reiterating the theme of time slipping away quickly.
I can't keep up with the night
Continuing to struggle with keeping up with the night.
Dark at last oh at last
Expressing satisfaction or relief at the darkness prevailing.
Stay away from the light
Reiterating the caution to avoid the light, suggesting it's associated with challenges.
But whatever
Introducing a sense of inevitability or fate in what comes down the street.
Comes down my street
Expressing openness to whatever experiences come one's way.
And whatever comes my way
Reflecting on the uncertainty of encounters and events.
And who I'll meet
Acknowledging the importance of remembering past experiences and people.
I'll remember
Emphasizing the lasting impact of encounters on memory.
That boy-child in the past
Recalling the boy-child from the past.
I'll remember him
Affirming the commitment to remembering the boy.
When it all just goes too fast
Connecting the memory of the boy to the rapid pace of life.
It goes so fast
Reiterating the struggle to keep up with the night.
I can't keep up with the night
Expressing satisfaction or acceptance of the prevailing darkness.
Dark at last oh at last
Reiterating the advice to stay away from the light, possibly for self-preservation.
Stay away from the light
Finalizing the cautionary note to avoid the light.
Comment