The Dark End Of The Street
Ann-Margret/Lee Hazlewood Lyrics
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That's where we always meet
Hiding in shadows where we don't belong
Living in darkness to hide our wrong
You and me at the dark end of the street
You and me
I know time's gonna take its toll
It's a sin and we know it's wrong
Oh, but our love keeps comin' on strong
Steal away to the dark end of the street
You and me
They're gonna find us, they're gonna find us
They're gonna find us, oh, some day
You and me, huh, at the dark end of the street
You and me
And when the daylight hours roll around
And by ten we're both downtown
If we should meet, just walk on by
Oh, darling, please don't cry
Tonight we'll meet at the dark end of the street
The lyrics of Ann-Margret and Lee Hazlewood's song 'The Dark End of the Street' depict the secret love affair between the two individuals who meet at the dark end of the street, where they don't belong. The song is about the affair that is considered sinful and how powerful their love is that they can't resist it. The lovers know that they will have to pay a heavy price for their illegitimate love that they can only meet in darkness. They know that they will be discovered one day, but their love is steadfast, and they can't help themselves.
The lyrics suggest that the lovers are hiding in the shadows of society, and they are living in darkness because their love is not accepted in society. They are not living a regular life because of the love affair they share. The couple knows that people will judge them and consider them wrong but, they can't help but steal away to the dark end of the street, trying to keep their love alive. They have no choice but to be together in the secret darkness of the street.
Overall, the song depicts the pain, agony, and shame of the illicit love affair. Both the man and the woman know that they shouldn't be together and must continue to meet in secret. The lyrics suggest that the love they share is forbidden, and society will not accept it, yet their love is stronger than everything.
Line by Line Meaning
At the dark end of the street
In a secluded spot where nobody can see us
That's where we always meet
It's the only place where we can be together
Hiding in shadows where we don't belong
We are doing something that society frowns upon
Living in darkness to hide our wrong
We're concealing our affair to avoid judgment
You and me at the dark end of the street
It's just the two of us in this secret place
I know time's gonna take its toll
We will eventually face the consequences of our actions
We have to pay for the love we stole
We took something that wasn't meant for us and will suffer for it
It's a sin and we know it's wrong
Our relationship is morally unacceptable
Oh, but our love keeps comin' on strong
Despite the guilt and fear, we cannot deny our passion for each other
Steal away to the dark end of the street
Sneak away to our secret meeting spot
They're gonna find us, they're gonna find us
Our secret will not stay safe forever
They're gonna find us, oh, some day
We cannot hide our affair forever
You and me, huh, at the dark end of the street
Only the two of us know about our secret rendezvous point
And when the daylight hours roll around
After a night of secret passion, morning will soon arrive
And by ten we're both downtown
We will be seen in public again soon
If we should meet, just walk on by
If we bump into each other in public, we must pretend we are strangers
Oh, darling, please don't cry
Don't let our secret hurt you
Tonight we'll meet at the dark end of the street
Our secret meeting will continue tonight
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Chips Moman, Dan Penn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bolbiitp7850
At the dark end of the street
Oh, that's where we always meet
Hiding in shadows where we don't belong
Living in darkness to hide our wrong
You and me at the dark end of the street
You and me
I know time's gonna take its toll
We have to pay for the love we stole
It's a sin and we know it's wrong
Oh, but our love keeps comin' on strong
Steal away to the dark end of the street
You and me
Chorus: Don't let me find us
Don't let em find us
Don't let em find us
You and me
They're gonna find us, they're gonna find us
They're gonna find us, oh, some day
You and me, huh, at the dark end of the street
You and me
And when the daylight hours roll around
And by ten we're both downtown
If we should meet, just walk on by
Oh, darling, please don't cry
Tonight we'll meet at the dark end of the street
You and me
Chorus: don't let em find us
Don't let em find us
Don't let em find us
Don't let em find us
Don't let em find us
Don't let em find us
@samo1426
this version is way better then the original. with james karrr
@simonevans343
Sam O not a competition. Glad they ALL exist
@FungusMossGnosis
Hahahaha. Whatever, man. It's a novelty, that's for sure.
@dantecamberlen5031
Heard this in a skate video about 10 years ago. Still slaps on a perfect sunny day like today
@cultreport7887
Osiris feed the need
@joel17285
Same haha
@luisalejandrogalvansoberan629
I remember when that video just came out, its been a while
@radtad1983
that was my only slate video growing up and i literally live by every song on that video till this day, got it for free out a thrasher mag lol
@southernCal909
John lupfer part, Osiris video. Still have the dvd. Pretty sure he ends with a nollie inward heel manny over the chain down the steep bank.
@32cactusking
Love this version!