Dark End Of The Street
Eva Cassidy Lyrics


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At the dark end of the street
That's where we always meet
Hiding in shadows where we don't belong
Living in darkness to hide our wrong
You and me at the dark end of the street
You and me

I know time is gonna take its toll
We have to pay for what we stole
It's a sin and we know it's wrong
Oh but our love keeps coming on strong
Steal away to the dark end of the street
You and me

They're gonna find us
They're gonna find us
They're gonna find us all some day
You and me at the dark end of the street

They're gonna find us
They're gonna find us
They're gonna find us oh some day
You and me at the dark end of the street

And when the daylight hour rolls round
And by chance we're both downtown
If we should meet then just walk on by
Oh darling please please don't cry
Tonight we'll meet
At the dark end of the street




Oh tonight we'll meet
At the dark end of the street

Overall Meaning

Eva Cassidy’s song “Dark End of the Street” is a soulful track that explores the theme of forbidden love. The song tells the story of two lovers who are forced to hide their relationship in the shadows, away from the judgment of society. The opening lines set the tone for the song with the repeated phrase “At the dark end of the street, That’s where we always meet”, which indicates the clandestine nature of the relationship. The lovers are fully aware of the wrongness of their actions but their love keeps drawing them back to one another.


The theme of sin and redemption also looms large in the song with the lines “We have to pay for what we stole, It’s a sin and we know it’s wrong”. Although they know that they are breaking societal rules, they are helpless against their love for each other. The fear and uncertainty of getting caught is also evident in the lines, “They’re gonna find us, They’re gonna find us all some day”.


The song’s poignant lyrics are beautifully underscored by Cassidy’s emotional vocals, making “Dark End of the Street” a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners.


Line by Line Meaning

At the dark end of the street
In the shadows of the street where we shouldn't be


That's where we always meet
We keep meeting there despite the risks


Hiding in shadows where we don't belong
Concealing ourselves where we are not meant to be


Living in darkness to hide our wrong
Being in the darkness to conceal our mistakes


You and me at the dark end of the street
Both of us are present in the risky spot


I know time is gonna take its toll
I understand that the consequences will eventually catch up


We have to pay for what we stole
We have to face the repercussions for what we took


It's a sin and we know it's wrong
It's an immoral act, and we are aware of it


Oh but our love keeps coming on strong
Despite the risks, our love keeps getting stronger


Steal away to the dark end of the street
Escape to the shadowy corners of the street


They're gonna find us
We'll eventually be discovered


They're gonna find us
We'll eventually be discovered


They're gonna find us all some day
We'll eventually be exposed to everyone


You and me at the dark end of the street
Both of us will be held accountable in that spot


And when the daylight hour rolls round
When the morning time comes


And by chance we're both downtown
If we happen to be in the same area


If we should meet then just walk on by
If we cross paths, please don't acknowledge me


Oh darling please please don't cry
Don't be upset with the situation


Tonight we'll meet
Tonight, we'll reunite


At the dark end of the street
In the shadowy place where we often meet


Oh tonight we'll meet
Tonight, we'll reunite


At the dark end of the street
In the shadowy place where we often meet




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Chips Moman, Dan Penn

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Maria Łaska

At the dark end of the street
That's where we always meet
Hiding in shadows where we don't belong
Living in darkness to hide our wrong
You and me at the dark end of the street
You and me

I know time is gonna take its toll
We have to pay for what we stole
It's a sin and we know it's wrong
Oh but our love keeps coming on strong
Steal away to the dark end of the street
You and me

They're gonna find us
They're gonna find us
They're gonna find us all some day
You and me at the dark end of the street

They're gonna find us
They're gonna find us
They're gonna find us oh some day
You and me at the dark end of the street

And when the daylight hour rolls round
And by chance we're both downtown
If we should meet then just walk on by
Oh darling please please don't cry
Tonight we'll meet
At the dark end of the street
Oh tonight we'll meet
At the dark end of the street



All comments from YouTube:

Jim Ryan

James Carr OWNS this piece of art. If Eva had gotten it out first, it certainly would have HERS! How wonderful this version is. It's by far the best cover I have ever heard - and I've heard ALL OF THEM. RIP lovely Eva - songbird for the ages. Gone too soon.

Ljubisa Markovic

I wrote I don't have any rights for this song am sorry

musickluvrr

She was so awesome... Incredible voice. It's so unfair that she had to leave us so young. Eva you are loved & missed.

Maria Nunez

musickluvrr what happened to her?

musickluvrr

ll@Maria Nunez not positive, but ûui think she passed from cancer. I'll check it out & reply back to you.

Lynn Woolley

RIP, Eva. What a great version of this soulful song.

Hank Graham

It's a shame this doesn't have more views. A lost gem.

Ljubisa Markovic

There are a lot of copies of this song on Youtube. Thank you for your comments.

Rebecca Vaughan

Beautiful voice!! ❤🎶

ram3621

Has to be a crowd pleaser at her concerts, great version and I think I've heard them all

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