In The Dark
Carpark North Lyrics
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Her sister died in vain
Oh, so strong, behinds her eyes she keeps her sorrow
But I can tell she's sad
Memory, she will never really grasp it
She's waltzing on alone
Oh, dear God, promise me there is a heaven
Someday she'll be okay
The lyrics of Carpark North's "In the Dark" describe a girl who is constantly searching for something in the darkness. The song is a reflection of her inner turmoil and the pain she has experienced due to the death of her sister. She hides her sorrow behind her eyes and despite her strength, one can tell that she is deeply saddened by her loss.
The memory of her sister is something she will never be able to fully grasp, and she is left to waltz alone in the dark. The lyrics also depict a desperate plea to God to promise that there is a heaven, and that her sister is there. The singer is begging for some sort of solace to help her cope with the immense pain and grief she is feeling.
Despite the overwhelming sadness in the song, the chorus provides a glimmer of hope for the singer. The lyrics "Someday she'll be okay" speak to a future where the pain will ease and the singer will find some sort of peace. The song is a powerful representation of the pain and grief that people experience after losing a loved one, and the struggle to find hope in the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
In the dark, you will always find her searching
She is constantly searching for something or someone in the dark, maybe trying to find solace or closure.
Her sister died in vain
The reason behind her sister's death is not clear or justified.
Oh, so strong, behinds her eyes she keeps her sorrow
Even though she appears strong and tough, her eyes reveal the depth of her pain and sadness.
But I can tell she's sad
Her sadness is apparent, despite her attempt to hide it.
Memory, she will never really grasp it
She has difficulty understanding or accepting her memories of her sister's death.
She's waltzing on alone
She is moving forward with her life, but doing it alone without her sister by her side.
Oh, dear God, promise me there is a heaven
She desperately seeks the comfort of the idea of an afterlife where she can be reunited with her sister.
I beg you're there today
She pleads with God to make His presence known to her and bring her some peace.
Someday she'll be okay
She may not be okay today, but there is hope that with time and healing, she will eventually find some peace and acceptance.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAU HOEJEN NIELSEN, MORTEN THORHAUGE, SOEREN BALSNER
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