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We Found Each Other in the Dark
City and Colour Lyrics


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I heard the church bells from afar
But we found each other in the dark
And when the smoke does finally pass
We will rise above all the ash

'Cause were gonna live
Were gonna live
Were gonna live
Were gonna live
Were gonna live
Were gonna live
Were gonna live
Were gonna live
Were gonna live
At last

So bright, the flames burn in our hearts
That we found each other in the dark
The beast, out in the wilderness
We are fighting to survive and convalesce

'Cause were gonna live
Were gonna live
Were gonna live
Were gonna live
Were gonna live
Were gonna live
Were gonna live
Were gonna live
Were gonna live
Like the rest

Through the black soulless water
And the cold lonely air
On the rock restless seas
The vessel in deep disrepair

And I swore they started singin'
But they'd all rejoice
I can still hear your voice

Then I heard the church bells from afar
But we found each other in the dark.

Overall Meaning

City and Colour's song We Found Each Other in the Dark is a powerful testament to the strength of love and the human spirit. In the opening lines of the song, the singer hears the church bells ringing from afar, suggesting a sombre or reflective mood. However, their spirits are lifted when they find their loved one in the darkness, illustrating the power of love to guide us through the difficult times. As the song progresses, the lyrics speak of rising above the ashes and fighting to survive, painting a vivid picture of the challenges we face as individuals and as a society.


The repetition of the phrase "we're gonna live" highlights the sense of determination and hope that pervades the song. It suggests that, no matter what difficulties we face, we have the resilience to keep going – to keep living our lives to the fullest. The imagery of flames burning in our hearts emphasizes the passion and energy that comes from finding love, while the notion of fighting to survive and convalesce speaks to the universal struggles we all face, whether physical, mental, or emotional.


Overall, We Found Each Other in the Dark is a powerful testament to the strength of love and the human spirit. Through vivid imagery and stirring lyrics, it offers a message of hope and resilience that is sure to resonate with listeners of all ages and backgrounds.


Line by Line Meaning

I heard the church bells from afar
I was far away from civilization where church bells could still be heard but it's irrelevant because the most significant thing is that we found each other in complete darkness


But we found each other in the dark
Even though we were lost in complete darkness, we were able to find each other and that's all that matters


And when the smoke does finally pass
When all the chaos and destruction that has surrounded us finally comes to an end


We will rise above all the ash
We will overcome the destruction and start anew


'Cause were gonna live
We are going to survive and live on


Were gonna live


So bright, the flames burn in our hearts
Our passion burns so brightly that it feels like flames in our hearts


That we found each other in the dark
Our strong bond helped us find each other even in the darkest of moments


The beast, out in the wilderness
We are currently facing a challenging situation that feels like a beast lurking in the wild


We are fighting to survive and convalesce
We are putting up a fight to live and recover from the situation


Were gonna live


Like the rest
We will live our lives just like everyone else


Through the black soulless water
We are going through dark, lifeless waters


And the cold lonely air
We are breathing in a cold, lonely atmosphere


On the rock restless seas
We are sailing on rough and turbulent waters


The vessel in deep disrepair
The boat we are in is badly damaged


And I swore they started singin'
I thought I heard people from afar start to sing


But they'd all rejoice
Those people would celebrate the end of the situation


I can still hear your voice
Even when things were chaotic, I remember hearing your reassuring voice


Then I heard the church bells from afar
Once again, I heard the sound of church bells ringing in the distance


But we found each other in the dark.
But the most significant thing was that we never lost sight of each other, even in the darkest of times




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dallas John Green

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Comments from YouTube:

D. Hull

Love this guy. My roommate asked me when I was playing some C&C yeaaars ago if I was playing church music lol. I found it funny. I was like no it’s not church music, but this guys music IS THE TRUTH

woodenloonynickel

Silly Love Songs.

daniel7899999

He's great. He sings from the soul. I've always loved his music.

The Messenger

Imagine being one of like 30 people that get to see this incredible performance, and you look bored out of your mind and keep talking to your friend the entire time.

Nikita Koskevich

Amazing!!! Just best of the best!!! Beautiful and powerful!!! Thank you for such wonderful feelings about your music!!!

woodenloonynickel

Unfortunately, on 9/11 in NYC I raced to all the places of worship and the doors were locked. Still love this song. This song has eased my heart. I was fortunate to find 3 Little Birds upon a futon.

Rotten Ryan

These boys are absolutly golden thank you Dallas for that voice brother long live Alexis and city fuvking killing boys 🤘🤘🤘

Jay Willey

Rather angelic this performance.

theKylenator

Didn’t realize Obi Wan had such a good voice

NotYourNormalOP

Saw him last night - amazing

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