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Dark Red
Steve Lacy Lyrics


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Something bad is 'bout to happen to me
I don't know it but I feel it comin'
Might be so sad, might leave my nose running
I just hope she don't wanna leave me

Don't you give me up, please don't give up
Honey, I belong, with you, and only you, baby
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you, babe
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you

Something bad is 'bout to happen to me
Why I feel this way I don't know maybe
I think of her so much it drives me crazy
I just don't want her to leave me

Don't you give me up, please don't give up
Honey, I belong with you, and only you, baby
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you, babe
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you

What if she's fine
It's my mind that's wrong
And I just let bad thoughts
Linger for far too long
What if (if!), she's fine (fine!)
It's my mind that's wrong
And I just (just!) let bad thoughts (thoughts!)
Linger for far too long

Don't you give me up please don't give up
Honey, I belong, with you, only you, baby
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you, babe
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you

Overall Meaning

In Steve Lacy's song "Dark Red," the lyrics are full of raw emotion and vulnerability as the singer expresses his fear of something bad happening to him and his hope that his loved one won't leave him. The singer seems to be experiencing anxiety and paranoia, feeling like something bad is going to happen to him, despite not knowing what it is. He mentions that he might become sad and cries to the point where his nose runs.


However, he finds solace in his relationship with his partner, whom he belongs to and wants to be with. He repeats the phrase "Only you" multiple times, emphasizing that his connection to the other person is essential to his well-being. He expresses that he thinks of her so much that it drives him crazy and that he doesn't want her to leave him. The last verse is a self-reflection moment where he questions whether his fearful thoughts are irrational, and maybe they're just in his mind.


"Dark Red" is known to be a song about a romantic relationship, but it can also be interpreted as a portrayal of the singer's mental state. The lyrics suggest that the singer may be struggling with anxiety and paranoia. It's a reflection of the emotional battle within his mind, where he wants to feel secure and loved, but his anxious thoughts keep getting in the way.


Line by Line Meaning

Something bad is 'bout to happen to me
I have a premonition that something bad is going to happen to me.


I don't know it but I feel it comin'
Although I can’t imagine what it is, I can feel it approaching.


Might be so sad, might leave my nose running
The event is probably going to be sad or distressing, perhaps even causing me to cry.


I just hope she don't wanna leave me
I desperately want to hold onto my relationship with my significant other.


Don't you give me up, please don't give up
I fear losing my significant other, so I plead for them to stay.


Honey, I belong, with you, and only you, baby
I want them to know that I love them deeply and cannot imagine a life without them.


Only you, my girl, only you, babe
No one else can compare to my significant other. They are my world.


Something bad is 'bout to happen to me
I can’t shake the feeling that a terrible event is about to befall me.


Why I feel this way I don't know maybe
I have no idea why I feel this way or what is causing it.


I think of her so much it drives me crazy
My thoughts constantly revolve around my significant other and it is starting to have an adverse effect on me.


I just don't want her to leave me
The thought of my significant other abandoning me is unbearable and I will do anything to prevent it from happening.


What if she's fine
I can’t help but wonder if my fears are unfounded and everything is fine.


It's my mind that's wrong
Maybe, after all, it is just all in my head and I don’t have a reason to worry.


And I just let bad thoughts
Perhaps the root of all my worry is that I entertain too many negative thoughts.


Linger for far too long
My thoughts have been festering for too long, and it's starting to reshape my reality.


Don't you give me up please don't give up
I still plead with my significant other not to give up on me.


Honey, I belong, with you, only you, baby
I want them to know without a doubt that they are the most important person in my life.


Only you, my girl, only you, babe
They are the only person I desire to be with. There is no one else better suited for me.


Only you, darling, only you, babe
Once again, I emphasize that they are the one for me. No one else compares.


Only you, my girl, only you, babe
I can’t express it enough, there is no one who can take your place as the most important person in my life.


Only you, darling, only you
Simply put, my significant other is my everything.




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@Joaopedro77507

Lyrics: Something bad is 'bout to happen to me
I don't know it, but I feel it coming
Might be so sad, might leave my nose running
I just hope she don't wanna leave me

Don't you give me up, please don't give up
Honey, I belong with you, and only you, baby
Only you, my girl, only you, babe (you)
Only you, darling, only you, babe (you)
Only you, my girl, only you, babe (you)
Only you, darling, only you

Something bad is 'bout to happen to me
Why I feel this way, I don't know, baby
I think of her so much, it drives me crazy
I just don't want her to leave me

Don't you give me up, please don't give up
Honey, I belong with you and only you, baby
Only you, my girl, only you, babe (you)
Only you, darling, only you, babe (you)
Only you, my girl, only you, babe (you)
Only you, darling, only you

What if she's fine?
It's my mind that's wrong
And I just let bad thoughts
Linger for far too long

What if (if) she's fine? (Fine)
It's my mind that's wrong
And I just (just) let bad thoughts (thoughts)
Linger for far too long

Don't you give me up, please don't give up
Honey, I belong, with you, only you, baby
Only you, my girl, only you, babe (you)
Only you, darling, only you, babe (you)
Only you, my girl, only you, babe (you)
Only you, darling, only you



@jesusisking1235

May I share this with you..

This all depends on religion if it is the same as Christianity or Catholic and etc please read but if different or not having a religion you don’t have to read my( lastly not trying to force anything or push it I just what to share and help you and tell you thing you may not know) Sharing the message Please don’t say God’s name in Vain it means your saying his name has no purpose or he doesn’t mean anything please say oh my gosh Also please don’t believe in Zodiacs their not supposed to tell you who you are you find yourself it is also a sin to God also please do not believe in luck DONT say it to others it means your saying God DIDNT plan it for you Also DONT say karma as luck DONT say it to others this saying is also a Sin as luck is karma this also goes for things like yoga and etc it is not Christian nor Biblical though others have different religions if you have Christian or Catholic religion please listen Ex:Christians should not believe in karma because the sum of people's works does not decide whether they are saved or not. Only faith in Jesus Christ saves people from condemnation. Through God's grace, Christians are gifted a relationship with Jesus instead of the death they deserve. lastly DONT curse it dishonors God and is also a sin Ex: “Ephesians 4:29 Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.”also DONT lie.

"thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour"; for this reason, lying is generally considered a sin in Christianity.

Pride is often considered a negative force in human existence—the opposite of humility and a source of social friction. It's even been called the “deadliest sin.” ... Pride makes us feel good, and it's an indication to ourselves that we are behaving in a way congruent with the values of our society.


DONT say that someone or yourself is ugly it means your saying your DONT like the way God made you but he made you that way for a reason.”

Also please do not believe in fortune tellers or any type of magic magic because God has been planning for your future also

The Bible tells you and warns you of Witchcraft and more like fortune telling, and necromancy this is what the devil uses these things did not come from God, (by the way Their is one true living God not gods) and example in the Bible is Deuteronomy 18:9–12 “When you enter the land the Lord your God is giving you, do not learn to imitate the detestable ways of the nations there.”“Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft,”“or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead.”“Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord; because of these same detestable practices the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you.”
As You can see this is very serious and you must not mess with this and was punishable by death in the Mosaic Law.
Example: Exodus 22:18 NIV ““Do not allow a sorceress to live.”
Example: Leviticus 20:27 NIV
““ ‘A man or woman who is a medium or spiritist among you must be put to death. You are to stone them; their blood will be on their own heads.’ ””
Another example is this: 1 Chronicles 10:13 NIV
“Saul died because he was unfaithful to the Lord; he did not keep the word of the Lord and even consulted a medium for guidance,”
GOT QUESTION MINISTRIES:
”Engaging in a practice or taking a substance to achieve an altered state of consciousness is a form of witchcraft.
This can bring demonic spirits..
“For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry. Because you have rejected the word of the Lord, he has rejected you as king.””
1 Samuel‬ 15:23‬ NIV‬‬
Examples of Witchcraft:
Zodiacs (Horoscopes)
Eastern meditation rituals
Ouija boards
Tarot card readings
and some video and role playing games..
“Outside are the dogs, those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.”
Revelation‬ 22:15‬ NIV‬‬

“A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy person keeps a secret.” “A perverse person stirs up conflict, and a gossip separates close friends” (11:13; 16:28, NIV).”

Jesus Christ called the Holy Spirit "Spirit of Truth" (John 14:17; 15:26; 16:13) and warned us, "All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men; but the blasphemy against the Holy Spirit shall not be forgiven unto men" (Matthew 12:31). EX: saying Omg or saying The Lord Jesus Christ or God as a curse word

Also when saying Jesus or God or even Lord please have them in capital it means something horrible or bad also when saying You and Your when talking about them also when saying Bible.


Also please don’t listen songs with bad meanings toward people or cursing it brings horrible thoughts into your head and wants you would never want..

And always forgive don’t say you hate someone you have committed murder in your heart forgive others always as God has always forgave you for your sins and love that person as Jesus loves You..

never be jealous of someone and always have patience before getting angry it it okay to be angry just have patience

Lastly DONT think that your a “good person it says in the Bible that no one is good and if your say you are you are saying God is lying and the Bible says that it is impossible for God to lie.”Ray Comfort..

Lastly don't say the word j-e e z because the original word for it is Jesus this is also blasphemy also one more thing love others as you love yourself

“It is NOT OK to practice the law of attraction as a Christian. God intended us to abide by His word. Based on the Bible alone, the law of attraction does not line up with scripture. In fact, the law of attraction blasphemes God.”

“And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11:6‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“He regarded disgrace for the sake of Christ as of greater value than the treasures of Egypt, because he was looking ahead to his reward. By faith he left Egypt, not fearing the king’s anger; he persevered because he saw him who is invisible. By faith he kept the Passover and the application of blood, so that the destroyer of the firstborn would not touch the firstborn of Israel.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭11:26-28‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Do not be lazy it is against the Bible..
Examples:

“Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭10:4‬ ‭NIV‬‬

“Go to the ant, you sluggard; consider its ways and be wise! It has no commander, no overseer or ruler, yet it stores its provisions in summer and gathers its food at harvest. How long will you lie there, you sluggard? When will you get up from your sleep? A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest— and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭6:6-11‬ ‭NIV‬‬
https://bible.com/bible/111/pro.6.6-11.NIV

“• “Spirit guides” are not protective, helpful angels. When they actually exist, they are disguised demons attempting to lead us into sin or destruction. Interacting with demonic guides is expressly forbidden in the Bible (Leviticus 20:27). James 4:7 tells us to resist such beings, not trust and follow them.

• Numerology is an occult practice that has no basis in Scripture and no place in the Christian life. Although the Bible uses numbers such as 7 and 40 to represent specific things, this does not mean that every number has a hidden meaning. Numerology is a form of fortune–telling, which the Bible absolutely condemns (Leviticus 19:31; Deuteronomy 18:10–13; Galatians 5:19–20).

• God communicates with us through His Word, not the face of our alarm clock. He established the Bible to give us what we need to know about Him (2 Timothy 3:16–17) and wise counselors to help us apply the Bible to our lives (1 Corinthians 11:1). Nowhere in the Bible does it suggest God communicates through hidden meanings in numbers outside of the Bible.”



@graceklauer3700

Something bad is 'bout to happen to me
I don't know it but I feel it comin'
Might be so sad, might leave my nose running
I just hope she don't wanna leave me
Don't you give me up, please don't give up
Honey, I belong with you, and only you, baby
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you, babe
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you
Something bad is 'bout to happen to me
Why I feel this way I don't know maybe
I think of her so much it drives me crazy
I just don't want her to leave me
Don't you give me up, please don't give up
Honey, I belong with you and only you, baby
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you, babe
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you
What if she's fine
It's my mind that's wrong
And I just let bad thoughts
Linger for far too long
What if (if!), she's fine (fine!)
It's my mind that's wrong
And I just (just!) let bad thoughts (thoughts!)
Linger for far too long
Don't you give me up, please don't give up
Honey, I belong, with you, only you, baby
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you, babe
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you



@kennethadam13

[Verse 1]
Something bad is 'bout to happen to me
I don't know what, but I feel it coming
Might be so sad, might leave my nose running
I just hope she don't wanna leave me (Babe)

[Chorus]
Don't you give me up, please don't give up
On me, I belong, with you, and only you, babe
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you, babe
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you

[Verse 2]
Something bad is 'bout to happen to me
Why I feel this way I don't know maybe
I think of her so much it drives me crazy
I just don't want her to leave me (Babe)

[Chorus]
Don't you give me up, please don't give up
On me, I belong with you, and only you, babe
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you, babe
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you

[Bridge]
What if she's fine?
It's my mind that's wrong
And I just let bad thoughts
Linger for far too long
What if (If) she’s fine? (Fine)
It’s my mind that’s wrong
And I just (Just) let bad thoughts (Thoughts)
Linger for far too long

[Chorus]
Don't you give me up please don't give up
On me, I belong, with you, only you, babe
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you, babe
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you



@gregg_w

(Verse 1)
Something bad is bout to happen to me
I don’t know it but I feel it coming
Might be so sad, might leave my nose running
I just hope she don’t wanna leave me

(Chorus)
Don’t you give me up, please don’t give up
Only I belong, with you, and only you, baby
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you, babe
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you

(Verse 2)
Something bad is bout to happen to me
Why I feel this way I don’t know maybe
I think of her so much it drives me crazy
I just don’t want her to leave me

(Chorus)
Don’t you give me up, please don’t give up
Only I belong with you, and only you, baby
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you, babe
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you

(Bridge)
What if she’s fine
It’s my mind that’s wrong
And I just let bad thoughts
Linger for far too long
What if-if!, she’s fine, fine!
It’s my mind that’s wrong
And I just-just! let bad thoughts, thoughts!
Linger for far too long

(Chorus)
Don’t you give me up please don’t give up
Only I belong, with you, only you, baby
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you, babe
Only you, my girl, only you, babe
Only you, darling, only you



All comments from YouTube:

@soney8226

something bad is boutta happen to me
me every time something insignificantly good happens to me

@cherry-mp4xi

Yes! True! Good job.

@cherry-mp4xi

@@user-nw5vy6gp9e thanks, yours is cool too

@LordSkella

Same here

@TopazShane

It's the way of life. It's always checks and balances; something good happens (usually in 3's) and then something crappy will come along and although it's a balance, the bad usually isn't as bad as the collective 3 good things. Am I making sense or should I take another hit?

@kayzzzzzzzzz

i stg everytime something good happens, something even worse is in store for me

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@preangell

“Only you darling only you babe”

@beg444mercy

i wish he could sing me this 😍👍👍

@preangell

@@beg444mercy I’ll sing it to you but I also agree with you😍😍😍🥰🥰

@melina5349

@@beg444mercy lemme sing it to you😈

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