Due to the extensive touring schedules of America, The Beach Boys, and Chicago, this album was recorded throughout the 1990s, whenever all three bandmembers were able to find time away from their regular bands. Unfortunately, with the 1998 passing of Carl Wilson this collaborative supergroup only released the 2000 album Like a Brother.
In The Dark
Beckley-Lamm-Wilson Lyrics
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Somewhere out in the cold
The night enters broken-hearted
One more suffering soul
Baby, I can't tell you what is real
I can only tell you what I feel
Why must every line on the page
Have a question mark
It keeps me in the dark (it keeps me in the dark...)
It keeps me in the dark (it keeps me in the dark...)
Look back across my shoulder
The road was clear and wide
Time, am I really that much older
Where did the highway divide
Baby, I remember every dream
I just can't remember what they mean
Still I find them hiding in my heart
That's the crazy part
It keeps me in the dark (it keeps me in the dark...)
It keeps me in the dark (it keeps me in the dark...)
Here, wishing I could hold you till the dawn reappears
Out there in the distance
Somewhere in the shadows
Something in the silence
Something that I had, oh
I can't tell you what is real
I can only tell you what I feel
And baby, all I'm feeling is alone
That's the hardest part
It keeps me in the dark (it keeps me in the dark...)
It keeps me in the dark (it keeps me in the dark...)
Keep on searching (it keeps me in the dark...)
Keep on searching (it keeps me in the dark...)
Keep on searching (it keeps me in the dark...)
The lyrics of Beckley-Lamm-Wilson's song "In the Dark" are a poignant reflection of the struggle with loneliness and uncertainty that often accompanies life's journey. The first verse talks about how despite all efforts, the day ends where it began, leaving the singer feeling lost and stranded. The night that follows is equally difficult and lonely, with the singer feeling like just another suffering soul. The singer admits that while they may not know what is real, they can certainly tell what they are feeling.
The second verse talks about how the passage of time can be both a blessing and a curse. While memories of the past are clear, the meaning behind them is lost. The singer acknowledges that while they may be feeling alone, there is a glimmer of hope that shines through in the search for meaning and purpose.
Ultimately, the lyrics speak to the universal human experience of searching for meaning and connection amidst the darkness and uncertainty of life.
Line by Line Meaning
The day leaves me where I started
I feel like I'm in the same place I was when I started the day, without any progress.
Somewhere out in the cold
I feel lost and alone, like I'm out in the cold without any direction or guidance.
The night enters broken-hearted
The darkness of the night feels heavy and sad, like it's carrying the pain of broken hearts.
One more suffering soul
I feel like one more person in the world who is struggling and in pain.
Baby, I can't tell you what is real
I can't distinguish what is real and what is not in this confusing and uncertain world.
I can only tell you what I feel
I can only express my emotions, even if I don't fully understand them or know what they mean.
Why must every line on the page
I question why every sentence or aspect of life seems to be a mystery or a puzzle that needs to be solved.
Have a question mark
It seems like everything is an unanswered question, leading to more confusion and uncertainty.
It keeps me in the dark (it keeps me in the dark...)
All of these uncertainties and unknowns keep me in a state of confusion and darkness.
Look back across my shoulder
I reflect on my past, looking back at where I've come from.
The road was clear and wide
I remember a time when the path of my life seemed clear and free of obstacles.
Time, am I really that much older
I question whether I have really aged as much as time seems to suggest.
Where did the highway divide
I wonder where my life took a turn and split off from the clear path it seemed to be on.
Baby, I remember every dream
I can recall all the dreams and aspirations I had, but I'm not sure if they still apply to me now.
I just can't remember what they mean
I can't seem to understand the significance or purpose of those dreams anymore.
Still I find them hiding in my heart
Despite the confusion, the hopes and dreams I had are still important to me and hold a place in my heart.
That's the crazy part
It seems ironic that the things that matter to me most are the things that confuse me the most.
Here, wishing I could hold you till the dawn reappears
I'm longing for closeness and comfort, hoping to hold onto someone until the light of a new day arrives.
Out there in the distance
Despite the longing, the person I want to hold is far away and out of reach.
Somewhere in the shadows
The person I'm searching for seems elusive and hidden, like they are in the shadows of my life.
Something in the silence
There is a sense of weight and presence in the quiet moments, like there is something important being unsaid.
Something that I had, oh
There was something that I used to have, but now it seems lost or forgotten.
And baby, all I'm feeling is alone
Despite the search and the longing, all I am left with is a deep sense of loneliness.
That's the hardest part
The pain of feeling alone and isolated is the most difficult thing to bear.
Keep on searching (it keeps me in the dark...)
Despite the confusion and uncertainty, I continue to look for answers and meaning in life.
Contributed by Annabelle Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.