Dark
Heligoats Lyrics

Dark
The title, which sets the tone of the song and conveys the idea of emptiness and uncertainty.

you're not that far
The singer is reassuring the listener that they are not alone, even if they feel distant and disconnected.

back from the star
Despite the feeling of isolation, the singer implies that there is still a way to get back in touch with their inner light and essence.

and if I ever come in for a landing
The singer reflects on the possibility of grounding themselves and facing reality, leaving behind their illusions and fantasies.

and if I ever stop dreaming in cartoon
The singer acknowledges their tendency to escape from reality through childish and unrealistic thoughts and scenarios.

and if my mind stops spinning in pinwheels
The singer admits their constant preoccupation and overthinking, which prevents them from seeing things clearly and objectively.

I'd see the face in the surface of the moon
In a moment of clarity and awakening, the singer would recognize the presence of something greater and more meaningful beyond themselves.

cause its all happening again
The singer recognizes the cyclical nature of their struggles and fears, and how they keep repeating themselves.

I'm so in love with myself
The singer explores their narcissistic tendencies and how they contribute to their feeling of loneliness and isolation.

that I can't find any friends
The singer feels that their self-absorption and self-centeredness are pushing people away from them, exacerbating their sense of disconnection.

I guess theres nobody there
The singer expresses their despair and hopelessness, feeling that they are left alone to face their problems and doubts.

and I'd know just cause its dark don't mean its doom
The singer realizes that darkness and uncertainty are not necessarily negative or threatening, but rather an opportunity for growth and transformation.

a street sweeper is telling me
The singer recounts a random encounter with a stranger, who shares an unexpected insight or wisdom.

j- just stagging naturally,
The stranger seems to be suggesting that there is a natural and effortless way of living and being that the singer should embrace.

just stagging casually
The stranger advises the singer to take things easy and not to take life too seriously or dramatically.

don't say a word as I pass by
The stranger implies that words are not always necessary or helpful, and that sometimes silence can convey a deeper message or connection.

the secret is just between you and me
The singer hints at a shared intimacy or trust that exists between the stranger and themselves, as if they are the only ones who understand each other.

now you should sleeping
The stranger advises the singer to rest and relax, perhaps indicating that the answer to their problems lies in letting go and surrendering.

its the middle of the night
The singer suggests that the encounter with the stranger is happening at a symbolic and mystical moment, when things are not what they seem.

now I wont believe what I'm seeing
The singer reveals their doubt and skepticism, suggesting that they are struggling to trust their own perceptions and instincts.

if you close your eyes
The stranger seems to be urging the singer to rely on their intuition and inner vision, rather than their external senses.

and up in the heaven
The singer turns their attention to the notion of transcendence and spirituality, as if they are seeking a higher or deeper meaning to their existence.

up in the hell
The singer acknowledges the presence of darkness and suffering in their life, but also suggests that it might be a necessary part of their journey.

up in the neither
The singer alludes to a state of being or consciousness that is beyond good and evil, light and dark, where duality and opposites dissolve.

I cried my eyes out in the middle of a church
The singer recounts an emotional and transformative experience, perhaps indicating a moment of catharsis or epiphany.

when I heard the priest read
The singer suggests that the experience happened in a religious or spiritual context, where they received guidance or inspiration.

you could save your self from darkness,
The singer quotes the words of the priest, who seems to be offering hope and salvation to those who are lost or troubled.

just get on your knees, then get up and go to work
The singer interprets the message of the priest as a call to action, to take responsibility for their own life and to work towards their own salvation and redemption.