The Dark Ages
Bedhead Lyrics
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Speechless, with so much to say
I wish I had run away
But maybe it's not too bad things didn't happen that way
At night when there's no moon
No one has a history
The dark ages last a few hours
To erase memories, create horrible dreams, ruin sleep
Destroy all possibility of elimination
It's hard to live through this
It's harder to react
When everyone's behind your back
It's hard to know when you're being attacked
It'll tear you up someday
That's a hope I can't betray
These ages will go away
Maybe they'll turn to darker days
The first few lines of Bedhead's song "The Dark Ages" convey a sense of regret and frustration. The singer is reflecting on a past situation where they were left feeling overwhelmed and unable to express themselves. The line "Speechless, with so much to say" really captures this sentiment - it's clear that the singer had a lot on their mind at the time, yet couldn't find the words to articulate it. In hindsight, they wish they had "run away" from the situation, but at the same time, they acknowledge that maybe it's for the best that things didn't unfold differently. It's a complex mix of emotions that many people will relate to.
The second half of the song takes on a more atmospheric quality, with references to the "dark ages" and the erasure of memories. There's a sense of foreboding as the singer describes how these hours without moonlight can "destroy all possibility of elimination." It's unclear exactly what this means, but I interpret it as a reference to the ways in which our minds can turn against us when we're not feeling our best. The dark ages become a metaphor for the mental states we sometimes find ourselves in - isolated, vulnerable, and struggling to hold on.
Overall, I think "The Dark Ages" is a powerful song about the difficulties of navigating the human experience. It's a reminder that sometimes we're unable to fully express our thoughts and feelings, and that the repercussions of those moments can linger with us for a long time. However, there's also a sense of resilience and hope in the song - the idea that these dark ages will eventually give way to brighter days.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stand the way I was that day
I regret how I acted on that day.
Speechless, with so much to say
I had a lot to say, but I couldn't express myself.
I wish I had run away
I wish I had avoided the situation entirely.
But maybe it's not too bad things didn't happen that way
Perhaps not experiencing that situation was for the best.
At night when there's no moon
During the darkest times.
No one has a history
There is no connection to the past.
The dark ages last a few hours
These difficult times don't last forever.
But that's all the time that's needed
Even a short amount of darkness can have a significant impact.
To erase memories, create horrible dreams, ruin sleep
These difficult times can cause significant emotional distress.
Destroy all possibility of elimination
It seems impossible to move beyond the suffering.
It's hard to live through this
It's challenging to endure these dark times.
It's harder to react
It's even more difficult to respond appropriately.
When everyone's behind your back
When you feel like everyone is against you.
It's hard to know when you're being attacked
It's challenging to discern between friend and foe.
It'll tear you up someday
This pain will eventually take its toll.
That's a hope I can't betray
I can't give up hope.
These ages will go away
These difficult times will eventually come to an end.
Maybe they'll turn to darker days
However, things could potentially get even worse.
Contributed by Brayden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Corde
Bedhead, Red House Painters, Seam, Slint, Hum, Low, Codeine, Duster... I've been listening to these bands since I started college. It's hard to tell if they ruined my life or made me who I was supposed to be. Never music had such a powerful effect on my existence.
Leonardo Dm
And Husker Du changed my life
ugiswrong
Probably didn’t ruin your life bud
R G
Agree with you brother. These bands have made me into the happily miserable git I am today
Pathduck
"People worry about kids playing with guns, and teenagers watching violent videos, we are scared that some sort of culture of violence will take them over. Nobody worries about kids listening to thousands - literally thousands
- of songs about broken hearts and rejection and pain and misery and loss."
- Nick Hornby
svix123
Preach it!
Marcelo Andreguetti
i love their guitar sounds. they have the same sort of that steve albini's post-hardcore rawness production but with such a delicate, soothing sense. really great.
kadane7777777
Or, as I would always say to my bandmates: I want our band to be at least half as good as Bedhead. But twice as good as every other band in the world.
shannon queen
I love this group never heard of them before but will be def searching more stuff out .Thanks for putting on here
Marty Camejo
gods, i cry like a baby when i hear this. wonderful and sad memories of a significant person and time. thank you so much for putting this up.