In the rock (and roll) community, Bill Monroe may be best known via one of Elvis Presley's earliest recordings at Sun Records, that of Monroe's 'Blue Moon of Kentucky'. Patsy Cline also made a highly regarded version of this song.
Dark as the Night
Bill Monroe Lyrics
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I'm lonesome, my darling, since you went away
Sometimes I wonder, what made you strangely
Dark as the night and blue as the day
Blue as the sky, there is blues in my heart
It's dark outside since we've been apart
Oh, tell me, please, tell me, why you betrayed?
Blue as the sky, there is blues in my heart
It's dark outside since we've been apart
Oh, tell me, please, tell me, why you betrayed?
Dark as the night, I'm blue as the day
The song "Dark as the Night" by Bill Monroe is a classic example of a country ballad that deals with heartbreak and loneliness. The opening line "Dark as the Night and blue as the day" sets the tone for the entire song. The contrasting images of darkness and light, day and night, serve as metaphors for the singer's contrasting emotions of despair and longing. The lyrics speak of a lover who has left, and the singer is struggling to come to terms with their departure. The line "I'm lonesome, my darling, since you went away" reveals the extent of the singer's loneliness, as they struggle to cope with the emptiness left behind by their lover's departure.
The second verse continues with the same theme of heartbreak, with the singer wondering what caused their lover to leave them. The line "Oh tell me, please, tell me, why you betrayed" shows the singer's desperation for answers, as they attempt to make sense of their situation. The repetition of the lines "Blue as the sky, there is blues in my heart" and "Dark as the night, I'm blue as the day" shows the depth of the singer's emotions, as they struggle to come to terms with their pain.
In summary, "Dark as the Night" is a poignant and emotional song that captures the essence of heartbreak and loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Dark as the night and blue as the day
My emotional state is characterized by darkness and sadness.
I'm lonesome, my darling, since you went away
I feel lonely because you're not here with me anymore.
Sometimes I wonder, what made you strangely
I often contemplate the reason for your unexpected behavior.
Blue as the sky, there is blues in my heart
My heart is filled with sadness, just like the sky is sometimes blue.
It's dark outside since we've been apart
My world is full of darkness and devoid of light since we have parted ways.
Oh, tell me, please, tell me, why you betrayed?
I desperately seek answers as to why you acted in a manner that led to betrayal.
Dark as the night, I'm blue as the day
I experience deep and intense emotions of sadness and despair.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL MONROE
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john kenny
Great song, I've learned to play it on autoharp, so fun. Thanks for posting Martin, I never would have known of it otherwise.
Luke 2:52
First 🙂 ... 3 yrs later.
The world would be a better place if this had a million views. Thanks for posting