Darkness
CPR (Crosby Pevar & Raymond) Lyrics
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Some of us wind up in shadow
Some of us wind up in shade
There are distinctions
In the darkness to be made
I have made welcome to darkness
When the light's focused in too tight
When I should have picked a fight
Darkness with blues is
Different than darkness shared
The blue tones will make you lonely
And lonely leaves you scared
Right at the edge of consciousness
Black meets flickering red
Of the fires in the ruins
And a truth is left unsaid
We are all sparks in the darkness
And there is the oncoming night
Fool that I am I want to touch your wings
And try to make some light
Many of us live in a fog
The wire wizards made
Sucking up a string of electrons
From the screen where they are sprayed
Darkness with blues is
Different than darkness shared
The blue tones will make you lonely
And lonely leaves you scared
The blue tones will make you lonely
And lonely leaves you scared
Some of us wind up in shadow
Some wind up in shade
The song "Darkness" by CPR explores the different relationships and emotions we have with darkness. The lyrics describe how some people find comfort in darkness, while others find it frightening and isolating. The darkness can be a friend or an enemy, depending on how we perceive it. The singer admits to welcoming darkness when the light is too much, but also acknowledges that sometimes he should confront it instead of accepting it. The use of blues in the darkness adds a layer of complexity and loneliness to the experience. The imagery of black meeting flickering red and fires in the ruins creates a haunting and introspective mood. The singer then reminds us that we are all "sparks in the darkness," but the night is always coming, making us feel small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things. However, the singer still wants to make a connection with someone, to touch their wings and create some light, even in the midst of uncertainty and darkness.
Overall, "Darkness" can be interpreted as a meditation on the duality of darkness and the emotional responses it elicits. The song explores themes of fear, longing, and acceptance. The use of blues music adds a layer of melancholy to the already heavy subject matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Some of us wind up in shadow
Some people end up in the shadows or darkness of life.
Some of us wind up in shade
Some people are in the shade or partial darkness.
There are distinctions
There are differences and variations in the darkness.
In the darkness to be made
These differences are noticeable in the darkness.
I have made welcome to darkness
I have accepted and found comfort in the darkness.
When the light's focused in too tight
When there is too much focus on the light, darkness becomes a welcome relief.
And said hello as if to a friend
I have embraced the darkness and treated it like a friend.
When I should have picked a fight
I should have opposed the darkness and sought out light.
Darkness with blues is
Darkness with sadness is different from other darkness.
Different than darkness shared
It is not the same as the darkness that is shared by people.
The blue tones will make you lonely
Sadness can make you feel alone and isolated.
And lonely leaves you scared
Feeling alone and isolated can cause fear.
Right at the edge of consciousness
At the brink of awareness, to the point of coming out of darkness.
Black meets flickering red
Complete darkness comes into contact with the flicker of a red flame.
Of the fires in the ruins
The fires burning in the ruins, chaotic and destructive.
And a truth is left unsaid
There is an unspoken truth in the midst of the chaos and darkness.
We are all sparks in the darkness
We are all small sources of light in the midst of darkness.
And there is the oncoming night
The night, which is an extended period of darkness, is approaching.
Fool that I am I want to touch your wings
Despite knowing the danger, I still want to get close to the things that are harmful or destructive.
And try to make some light
I attempt to create light in the midst of darkness, either through my own efforts or by associating with something bright.
Many of us live in a fog
Many people live in a clouded, unclear state.
The wire wizards made
The technical experts have caused a false reality through screens and devices.
Sucking up a string of electrons
They are using technology to pull up digital information into a cloud.
From the screen where they are sprayed
This information is sprayed or displayed on screens.
The blue tones will make you lonely
Sadness can make you feel alone and isolated.
And lonely leaves you scared
Feeling alone and isolated can cause fear.
The blue tones will make you lonely
Sadness can make you feel alone and isolated.
And lonely leaves you scared
Feeling alone and isolated can cause fear.
Some of us wind up in shadow
Some people end up in the shadows or darkness of life.
Some wind up in shade
Some people are in the shade or partial darkness.
Contributed by John L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.