Dark
Buellton Lyrics
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Why are you so dark??
The best time of your life
Best time of your--
When everyone is rootin' for you
The only thing left to do,
is you
Why are you so smart??
Even if it makes you mad
Even if it makes you--
When everyone is trying to save you
Drag you back down to Earth
For what it's worth
Don't you turn your lights out
Just like it's your dream
If you gotta drift again
Everyone is rootin' for you
Drag you back down to Earth
Drag you back down to Earth
For what it's worth
The lyrics of Buellton's "Dark" seem to ask a number of rhetorical questions aimed at understanding the circumstances surrounding the singer's life - "Why're you so dark?...Why are you so smart?" The first stanza suggests that the singer is in the midst of the best time of their life, with everyone rooting for them, and the only thing left for them to do is to be themselves, as indicated by the line "is you." The second stanza suggests that even when the singer is at their smartest or brightest, there are always people trying to drag them down to earth and keep them from achieving greatness.
The chorus of "Dark" reminds the singer to keep their lights on, and not to let anyone dim their light, indicating that the dream they have for themselves is within reach, as long as they keep striving for it. The repeated phrase "Drag you back down to Earth" could suggest a feeling of being held back or weighed down by other people's expectations or limitations, but the singer ultimately seems to find strength in the fact that others are rooting for them, as they encourage themselves to "drift again" towards their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Why're you so dark??
Why do you have a negative outlook or demeanor?
Why are you so dark??
Why do you seem to have a negative outlook on life or situations?
The best time of your life
A time in your life where you felt the happiest or had the most fun.
Best time of your--
The most enjoyable period of your life that you can reflect on positively.
When everyone is rootin' for you
When people are supporting or cheering you on to succeed.
The only thing left to do,
is you
The only thing that can hold you back is yourself and your own negative thoughts or actions.
Why're you so smart??
Why do you possess a high level of intelligence or knowledge?
Why are you so smart??
Why are you able to excel in areas requiring intelligence or knowledge?
Even if it makes you mad
Even if it frustrates or annoys you, you still possess knowledge or intelligence.
Even if it makes you--
Even if the level of intellect causes negative emotions or reactions within yourself.
When everyone is trying to save you
When others are attempting to help or rescue you from a difficult situation or mindset.
Drag you back down to Earth
Bring you back to reality; remind you of the situation at hand.
For what it's worth
Despite any potential negative connotations or effects, the assistance being offered is valuable or helpful.
Don't you turn your lights out
Don't give up or lose hope.
Just like it's your dream
The future can be attained; it may take hard work, but it's possible to achieve your goals.
If you gotta drift again
If you have to go through difficult times once more.
Everyone is rootin' for you
People are hoping or cheering for you to succeed.
Drag you back down to Earth
Bring you back to the reality of the situation at hand.
For what it's worth
Despite any obstacles or challenges, the support being offered is valuable or beneficial.
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Written by: SIMON WILCOX
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