Stone was born and raised in Atlanta, GA, and learned guitar at the age of five from his mother, also a country singer. As a teenager, he performed in skating rinks in his hometown and later moved on to playing area bars while working long hours as a mechanic during the day.
It took Stone several years to be “found” by his soon-to-be manager who helped him finally land a record deal with Epic. His self-titled debut was released in 1990 and broke him in a big way with the despairing lead single "I'd Be Better Off (In a Pine Box)," which shot into the country Top Five. Stone landed three more Top Ten hits from the album, including "Fourteen Minutes Old," "These Lips Don't Know How to Say Goodbye," and his first number one, "In a Different Light."
He quickly completed a follow-up album, I Thought It Was You, for release in 1991, which solidified his persona as country music’s suave song stylist and became his second straight million-seller on the strength of three Top Five hits: the title track, "Come In Out of the Pain," and a second number one in "A Jukebox With a Country Song."
Stone’s third album, 1992’s From the Heart, spun off one hit after another: "Warning Labels" and "Made for Lovin' You" went Top Ten, while "Too Busy Being in Love" and "Why Didn't I Think of That" topped the charts.n 2004, Doug Stone started a new chapter in his career and his life. After a brief hiatus from recording, a renewed interest in Doug's music by fans and radio made Doug one of the highlights at the 2004 Country Radio Seminar (CRS). The week of CRS, Doug joined Lofton Creek Records and reunited with a member of his former management team, Martha (Taylor) Borchetta who worked with Doug in the 90s.
Stone’s first album with Lofton Creek Records, In A Different Light, re-releases the original title track and “Why Didn’t I Think of That” from Stone’s library of hits. The album also contains Stone’s version of timeless classics as he artfully blends the traditional spirit of “Only You,” “Tell It Like It is,” “Georgia On My Mind” and “Crazy Love” with that famous Doug Stone style. The eight original songs on this album will both tug on heartstrings and invoke smiles—a task that only Stone can perform with such style and grace. With this new album, Lofton Creek Records is honored to place Doug Stone back in the spotlight.
Born In The Dark
Doug Stone Lyrics
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Well I admire your dedication but where's the extra pay?
I meet you at the front door with wine on your breath
I couldn't help but notice there's a button off your dress
Say you and your girlfriends just stopped to eat a bite
Well I was born in the dark but it wasn't last night
Friday I came home and you was lookin fit to kill
I called her house all weekend just to see if she was fine
I never got an answer musta called a hundred times
She suddenly got better ya'll took in all the sites
I was born in the dark but it wasn't last night
Hey sweet baby I'm no fool
There's something going on and it just ain't good
You got one last chance and a choice to make
Say hey sweet baby I'm no fool
There's something going on and it just ain't good
So some on honey let's talk straight
You got one last chance and a choice to make
Well I ask you why you never wear that purrty neglacie
It seems that you misplaced it at least that's what you say
You think I made it up and I don't trust you anymore
But I found it in the trashcan and both the straps were tore
Don't remember how it happened was probably too tight
I was born in the dark but it wasn't last night
You tell me that you love me but I know it's just a lie
I was born in the dark but it wasn't last night
Tell the truth now
The lyrics to Doug Stone's Born in the Dark tell the story of a man who suspects that his partner is cheating on him. The first verse describes a scenario where she calls from work to say that she will be working late. He questions this, as he knows that it won't result in any extra pay. When she returns home, he notices that she has been drinking and that there is a button missing from her dress. She explains this away by saying that she and her girlfriends went out to eat. However, the man is not convinced, as he was 'born in the dark, but it wasn't last night.'
The second verse continues the story, where the man returns home to find that his partner is dressed up and leaving to visit her sister, who is feeling unwell. However, when the man calls her sister's house to check on her, he could not get through after countless attempts. The partner later explains that she became better and that they went out, which the man finds hard to believe. He confronts her, telling her that he is not a fool and that he knows that something is going on. He gives her one last chance to come clean and make a choice on what she wants.
The lyrics suggest that the man has caught his partner in various lies, and he is not convinced by her explanations. The title 'Born in the Dark' signifies that the man is not easily deceived, and he is aware that his partner is hiding something from him. He is frustrated and hurt by her actions, but he wants the truth - hence his ultimatum at the end of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
You called me from the office to say you're working late
You told me you'd be at work, but now you're not. What's the deal?
Well I admire your dedication but where's the extra pay?
You're working hard, and that's great, but you should be rewarded for that.
I couldn't help but notice there's a button off your dress
I can see that something is amiss. What's been going on?
Say you and your girlfriends just stopped to eat a bite
You're making excuses for where you've been, but I don't believe you.
I was born in the dark but it wasn't last night
I might not be the smartest person, but I'm not stupid enough to believe your lies.
Said you're going to your sisters cause your sisters feeling ill
You're telling me one thing, but I'm not sure I believe you.
I never got an answer musta called a hundred times
It seems suspicious that I can't get in touch with your sister after so many attempts.
She suddenly got better ya'll took in all the sites
It's strange that your sister was supposedly sick, but now you're off having fun with her.
Hey sweet baby I'm no fool
I might have fallen for your lies in the past, but I'm not that stupid anymore.
There's something going on and it just ain't good
I know that there's something wrong, and it's time to come clean.
You got one last chance and a choice to make
This is it. You can either tell me the truth or risk losing me for good.
Well I ask you why you never wear that purrty neglacie
I'm noticing that there's something off with our affection and intimacy.
But I found it in the trashcan and both the straps were tore
My suspicions were confirmed when I found your lingerie in the garbage, ripped apart.
Don't remember how it happened was probably too tight
You're grasping at straws and trying to make excuses for something that is clearly not okay.
You tell me that you love me but I know it's just a lie
I can see that you don't really love me when you're lying to me like this.
Tell the truth now
It's time to come clean and tell me what's really going on here.
Contributed by Christian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Daniel Burns
this song went to #12 on the country charts in 1996!!!
Andy Hart
One of the best country guitar solos of all time from Dan Huff.
Christopher Hicks
Doug stone is the greatest country singer in the world love his music
Roger Barrett
"I was born in the dark but it wasn't last night". The best line in the entire song! I like this a lot. Another 90s classic.
Randy Myers
Love this song
Kelton King
Doug would hit #12 with this on 1-13-96.
northrnpike
how could you dislike this, unless you did catch your wife with another man I do understand. Doug Stone rocks
Randy Yaws
This My Fav Doug Stone Track
Kathy Chapman
LOVED THIS SONG WORE IT OUT. THE SHIT!
nemesisgenius
This song always reminded me of Gene Watson's "You're Out Doing What I'm Here Doing without."