The Dark
Dev Ft. Flo Rida Lyrics


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On my waist, through my hair
Think about it when you touch me there
Close my eyes, here you are all alone dancing in the dark

Tell me baby if it's wrong
To let my hands do what they want?
Late at night I pretend we are
Dance dance dancing in the dark

Dancing in the dark
Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Dancing in the dark

When you work on me
Open my body up and do some surgery
Now that you got me up I wanna taste it taste it
And see those pocket aces
I wanna see who you are

I got a sex drive to push the start
I got a sex drive to push the start
I got a sex drive to push the start

On my waist, through my hair
Think about it when you touch me there
Close my eyes, here you are
Dance dance dancing in the dark!

Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Dancing in the dark
Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Dancing in the dark

I love to flirt to see
I'm only talking to you if you wanna surf my seas
Now that you got me boy
You know you better spice it flavor it get it right savor it

Wanna see who you are
Got a sex drive to push the start
I got a sex drive to push the start
I got a sex drive to push the start

On my waist, through my hair
Think about it when you touch me there
Close my eyes, here you are (here you are)
All alone dancing in the dark

Tell me baby if its wrong?
To let my hands do what they want
Late at night I pretend we are

Dance dance dancing in the dark
(oh la la)

Tell me baby if its wrong
Dancing in the dark
To let my hands do what they want
Dancing in the dark! (it's the Cataracs)
Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Dancing in the dark




Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Dancing in the dark

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dev Ft. Flo Rida's song, "The Dark" speak about the physical intimacy between two people as they dance and touch each other in a dimly lit room. The singer describes the sensation she feels when the person touches her in a certain place and how she loses herself in the moment, closing her eyes as they dance in the dark. She questions if it's wrong to give in to her physical desires and let her hands explore the person she's with. She describes the physical attraction between them and how she wants to experience it fully, pushing the start of her sex drive. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to take risks and let loose in this intimate moment with her partner.


The song's lyrics are provocative and sensual and have sparked some controversy since its release. Some people have criticized the song for its explicit nature and suggested that it promotes unhealthy behavior. Others have praised it for its representation of a woman's sexual agency and expression of desire.


Line by Line Meaning

On my waist, through my hair
Physical touch is what excites me sexually


Think about it when you touch me there
I want you to think about touching me sexually when you touch me physically


Close my eyes, here you are all alone dancing in the dark
Fantasizing about being intimate with you in a private space


Tell me baby if it's wrong
Asking for consent to engage in sexual activity


To let my hands do what they want?
Asking for permission to be sexually exploratory


Late at night I pretend we are
Fantasizing about being with you sexually when alone


Dance dance dancing in the dark
Engaging in sexual activity in a private setting


When you work on me
Referring to sexual activity being performed on their body


Open my body up and do some surgery
Sexual exploration using surgical terminology


Now that you got me up I wanna taste it taste it
Getting sexually aroused and wanting to explore further


And see those pocket aces
Referring to physical features of the partner


I wanna see who you are
Curiosity about the partner's true self


I got a sex drive to push the start
Strong desire to engage in sexual activity


Oh la la oh la la oh la la
Vocalizing sexual pleasure


I love to flirt to see
Enjoying the process of sexual attraction and seduction


I'm only talking to you if you wanna surf my seas
Asking for permission to be sexually exploratory


Now that you got me boy
Feeling sexually aroused and ready to explore


You know you better spice it flavor it get it right savor it
Asking the partner to make the sexual experience exciting and enjoyable


Tell me baby if its wrong?
Asking for consent to engage in sexual activity


Dance dance dancing in the dark (oh la la)
Engaging in sexual activity in a private setting with vocal pleasure


To let my hands do what they want
Asking for permission to be sexually exploratory


Dancing in the dark! (it's the Cataracs)
Vocalizing sexual pleasure with music credits




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVID SINGER-VINE, DEVIN STAR TAILES, ERICK MORILLO, MARK QUASHIE, NILES HOLLOWELL-DHAR

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@rolandoalvaradomartinez9305

I'm like, come on, let me get that, love when it's pitch black
Girl, I can't see but I'mma roll through your six pack
Thinking 'bout nothing but us causing an impact
Freaking in the dark, tryna find where your lips at
Cause I like your sexy over me
I gotta have it like a habit, ain't ready to leave
I'm talking magic when it's happening under the sheets
We get it cracking in the passion, a moment of peace
Ball, she know I want it all, be all up in them drawers
Might run into a wall, like stop
It's hide-and-go-seek and I'mma go with the night out
So fly with the beauty, got the booty I like, round
So yeah, that's where my hands went, got lil mama dancing
Got her wanna bust like she hopping on a transit
Just like a bandit, Flo Rida so candid
Shorty, I know you like where my palms just landed



All comments from YouTube:

@hammadsiddiqui3293

It's weird how I can recognize any song pre 2012-13 and post 2008 even if I haven't listened it. Maybe it's because those were core teen years for most of us who are depressed adults now.

@Cakeboy99

Mainstream pop music from that era just followed a characteristic trend/style much like 2012-2015 EDM

@AA-wu2fk

@hammad not all of us are depressed,probably you

@04angelbydeath

my boy flo rida needs another verse or a waaaay longer one

@PunchYourHeadOff

Lmao

@digbar7913

@@PunchYourHeadOff ?

@Cinemabuff97

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@Cinemabuff97

Asad Farook Illustrations Sweet! Parks and rec forever!! I sometimes forget about it, but I used to watch it a TON on Netflix, and I have one more season to go

@XiluvmelX

Yes! End of the world party! :D

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