Twilight
Danko / Fjeld / Andersen Lyrics
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Hot in summer night
We lay in the tall grass
'Til the early mornin' light
If I had my way
I'd never get the urge to roam
But a young man serves his country
Don't send me no sweet salutation
Or city silver near and far away
Don't leave me all alone here in the twilight
You know twilight is the loneliest time of day
Well, I never gave it a second thought
It never crossed my mind
What's right, what's not
I ain't the judgin' kind
I can take the darkness
Oh, storms flying in the skies
But we all got certain trials
Keep 'em burnin' up inside
Don't put me in a frame upon the mantel
For memories roll dusty, old and gray
Don't leave me alone in the twilight
'Cause twilight is the loneliest time of day
Don't leave me all alone here in the twilight
'Cause twilight is the loneliest time of day
Yes, it is
The lyrics of Danko / Fjeld / Andersen's song "Twilight" paint a poignant picture of longing, solitude, and the passage of time. The scene is set in a wild wood, with the heat of a summer night enveloping the singers as they lay in the tall grass until the early morning light breaks. This imagery of being in nature under the night sky evokes a sense of intimacy and vulnerability, as the characters find solace and connection in the quiet stillness of the night.
The notion of yearning for stability and longing for companionship is expressed through the juxtaposition of the young man serving his country and the old man guarding the home. This contrast represents the cyclical nature of life and the conflicting desires for adventure and security that often accompany different stages of one's journey. It speaks to the universal themes of duty, sacrifice, and the inevitable passage of time.
The refrain "Don't leave me all alone here in the twilight" underscores the profound sense of loneliness and isolation that can accompany moments of transition or uncertainty. The twilight symbolizes a liminal space between darkness and light, where the shadows of doubt and fear can creep in. The plea for connection and understanding resonates with the deep-seated human need for belonging and acceptance, even in the face of looming solitude.
The final repetition of the line "Don't leave me all alone here in the twilight, 'Cause twilight is the loneliest time of day" reinforces the emotional weight of the lyrics and drives home the message of vulnerability and longing. The vulnerability of being left alone in a metaphorical twilight, where uncertainties and shadows loom large, speaks to the universal experience of seeking comfort and companionship in the face of life's inevitable trials and challenges. The song captures the bittersweet essence of human existence, where moments of solitude and darkness can ultimately lead to moments of connection and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Over by the wild wood
In an area surrounded by nature and untamed beauty
Hot in summer night
Warm during the summer evening
We lay in the tall grass
We relaxed and rested in the high grass
'Til the early mornin' light
Until the early morning sunlight appeared
If I had my way
If I had complete control over my life
I'd never get the urge to roam
I wouldn't feel the desire to wander or travel
But a young man serves his country
Because a young man fulfills his duty to his nation
And an old man guards the home
While an old man protects his household
Don't send me no sweet salutation
Please don't send me affectionate greetings
Or city silver near and far away
Or expensive gifts or riches from urban areas
Don't leave me all alone here in the twilight
Don't abandon me in this melancholic time between day and night
You know twilight is the loneliest time of day
It's well-known that twilight can be the most solitary part of the day
Well, I never gave it a second thought
I never considered it in depth
It never crossed my mind
The idea never occurred to me
What's right, what's not
What is correct, and what is incorrect
I ain't the judgin' kind
I am not inclined to be judgmental
I can take the darkness
I can tolerate challenging or bleak situations
Oh, storms flying in the skies
Metaphorically expressing turbulent times and challenges
But we all got certain trials
We all face specific difficulties or hardships
Keep 'em burnin' up inside
They continue to emotionally affect us
Don't put me in a frame upon the mantel
Please don't capture me in a static image for display
For memories roll dusty, old and gray
Because memories can become faded and melancholic over time
Don't leave me alone in the twilight
Don't abandon me during this lonesome time of transition
'Cause twilight is the loneliest time of day
Because twilight can be the most desolate part of the day
Don't leave me all alone here in the twilight
Please don't forsake me in this sorrowful time between light and darkness
'Cause twilight is the loneliest time of day
Because twilight can be the most isolating part of the day
Yes, it is
Affirming the statement about the loneliness of twilight
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Daniel Devereaux
Just a fantastic song. Thank you R.D.
Çraig Simon
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