The Dark End of the Street
Love's Forbidden Shadows: The Dark End of the Street
Lyrics
At the dark end of the street
Refers to a secluded or hidden place symbolizing secrecy and possibly shame.
That's where we always meet
Indicates the consistent meeting place for the individuals in question.
Hiding in shadows where we
Suggests a sense of concealment or avoiding public notice.
Don't belong living
Expresses a feeling of not fitting into societal norms or expectations.
In darkness to hide our wrong
Describes a life lived in secret to hide their mistakes or transgressions.
You and me at the dark end of the street
Reiterates the setting and the secrecy shared between the two individuals.
You and me
Emphasizes the unity or partnership between the two people.
I know that time's gonna take it's toll
Anticipates negative consequences over time for their actions.
We have to pay for the love we stole
Acknowledges the inevitable payment or consequences for their illicit love.
It's a sin and we know it's wrong, oh
Recognizes the immoral nature of their relationship.
But our love keeps a coming on strong
Despite knowing the wrongdoing, their love remains strong.
Steal away to the dark end of the street
Repeats the theme of secret meetings and escaping to a hidden place.
You and me
Reiterates the connection and partnership between the two individuals.
They're gonna find us, yes
Foresees the eventual discovery of their secret.
They're gonna find us
Reiterates the prediction of being found out.
They're gonna find us, Lord, some day
Expresses the inevitability of facing consequences someday.
You and me at the dark end of the street
Repeats the idea of being together in secrecy at the hidden location.
You and me
Reiterates the unity or partnership despite the risks.
And when the daylight hours roll 'round
Shifts to a different time frame, possibly when they are not in hiding.
And by ten we're both downtown
Indicates a specific time when they are both in town.
If we should meet, you just walk
If they cross paths, one should ignore the other to avoid suspicion.
On by, oh, my darling
Addressing the other person, asking them not to cry if they pass by.
Now please don't you cry
Expresses a plea for emotional restraint from the other person.
Tonight we'll meet at the dark
Reaffirms the plan to meet again in secret at night.
End of the street, you and me
Reiterates the specific location for their clandestine rendezvous.
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