Dark
Embracing Shadows: Confronting the Darkness in Ryan Beaver's 'Dark'
Lyrics
Way out here, you can feel it coming
Anticipation of an impending event or change is palpable in this remote location.
You don't need no weatherman
No need for a forecaster; the atmosphere signals what's about to happen.
First comes the rain, then comes the pain, and the thunder rolling
Sequentially, rain, pain, and thunder follow, with an indifferent attitude toward impending danger.
Sirens scream, I don't give a damn
Indifference to warnings or alarms, possibly reflecting a rebellious spirit.
The power lines, they'll go to shaking
The physical infrastructure reacts to the approaching turmoil.
Twister come and I keep on drinking
In the face of a tornado, the coping mechanism is continued drinking.
Let the lights go out in this town and in my heart
Acceptance of darkness both in the surroundings and emotionally.
Bring it on, I ain't afraid of the dark
Embracing challenges and fearlessly confronting the unknown.
This ain't my first fight with lonely
Experience with loneliness suggests a recurring struggle.
Before we met, I lived for the night
Prioritizing a nocturnal lifestyle before the relationship.
I'll admit I liked it, loving you only
Admitting to enjoying the exclusivity of loving only one person.
But we both knew you and I were just a matter of time
Acknowledgment that the relationship was bound to end eventually.
The power lines, they'll go to shaking
Reiteration of the power lines reacting to imminent danger.
Twister come and I keep on drinking
Continued reliance on alcohol as a coping mechanism during turmoil.
Let the lights go out in this town and in my heart
Acceptance of darkness both in the town and within oneself.
Bring it on, I ain't afraid of the dark
Reaffirmation of fearlessness in facing the unknown.
Toe-to-toe with your memory
A direct confrontation with the memories of the past.
Shadows dancing in front of me
Visualizing lingering shadows representing memories.
Got a bad case of the used-to-be's
Struggling with nostalgia and the remnants of what used to be.
You used to be mine, yeah you used to be mine
Acknowledging a past connection that is no longer present.
Oh, I keep on shaking
Persistent emotional turmoil depicted through physical shaking.
Twister come and I just keep on drinking
Even in the face of a tornado, the coping mechanism of drinking persists.
Let the lights go out in this town and in my heart
Acceptance of darkness both in the town and within oneself.
Bring it on, I ain't afraid
Reiteration of fearlessness in confronting challenges.
Bring it on, I ain't afraid of the dark
Final declaration of bravery in facing the unknown, specifically the dark.
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