In The Dark
Jools Holland Lyrics
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It's just you and I
Not a sound
There's not one sigh
Just the beat of my poor heart
In the dark
Now in the dark, in the dark
When he presses his fingertips
Upon my lips
And he begs me to please keep still
In the dark
But soon
This dance will be endin'
And you're gonna be missed
Gee, I'm not pretendin'
'Cause I swear it's fun
Fun to be kissed
In the dark
Now we will find
What the rest
Have left behind
Just let them dance
We're gonna find romance
Lord, in the dark
The lyrics to Jools Holland's "In The Dark" are a romantic and passionate description of a couple's secret encounter in the dark. The first verse sets the scene in a quiet, secluded place where it's just the two of them. The singer emphasizes the absence of sound, allowing the listener to focus on the beat of their heart, implying the intensity and intimacy of the moment.
The second verse moves the narrative forward, as the singer gets a thrill from their lover's touch. The act of pressing fingertips against lips is suggestive of a sexual gesture, while the singer's plea to keep still heightens the tension of the moment. The refrain repeats throughout the song, with the singer and their lover seeking to hold onto the passion and excitement of this stolen moment.
As the song progresses, there's a sense of sadness creeping in, as the singer acknowledges that this dance will soon be ending. The final lines of the song suggest that, while the moment may be fleeting, it's still worth it for the pleasure it brings. Overall, the song is a beautiful ode to the joy and longing of a secret romance.
Line by Line Meaning
In the dark
In this place of obscurity, where visibility is reduced, where we can barely see anything, except for each other, it is just the two of us.
It's just you and I
There is just you and me in this darkness, in this bleak environment where we're isolated from the others.
Not a sound
It's so quiet here that we can't hear any sounds, not even a single sigh.
There's not one sigh
There is absolute silence, no noise from anybody because we are oblivious to the presence of others.
Just the beat of my poor heart
The only sound audible here is the thumping of my heart, which beats in your presence.
In the dark
In this secluded and dim-lit space where we are, where there is no light or illumination, besides the lack of visibility, there is a tangible apprehensive anticipation.
Now in the dark, in the dark
With reference to our present darkest state, in this dull and obscure setting.
I get such a thrill
It's such an exhilarating sensation, something that makes me feel tense in a satisfying way.
When he presses his fingertips
When you touch me in this setting, holding me gently with your fingers.
Upon my lips
On the area of my mouth, where you delicately place your fingertips, symbolizing that you don't want me talking too much.
And he begs me to please keep still
You make me feel secure, yet I become a captive of my silence, hearkening to your instructions to keep my lips shut.
But soon
However, not too long from now.
This dance will be endin'
This romantic affair between us will be over, won't last forever.
And you're gonna be missed
I will miss you when the affair becomes a thing of the past, a woeful reality that will dawn upon us when there's light.
Gee, I'm not pretendin'
I'm genuinely telling you the truth.
'Cause I swear it's fun
Because there is no doubt, that being with you in the dark is enjoyable, fulfilling, and delightful.
Fun to be kissed
There's a pleasure derived from the simple act of kissing, the connection and intimacy that it brings.
Now we will find
At this time, we will recognize what others have missed in this dark setting.
What the rest
What the others who are not in this dark setting have missed out on.
Have left behind
What they have ignorantly moved beyond or disregarded.
Just let them dance
Leave the rest to their own devices, let them move in their own way.
We're gonna find romance
You and I are going to discover and experience love and romance in the shadows, separate from the crowd.
Lord, in the dark
Oh my God, in this obscurity where we are defined by our hearts' desires, we find a new level of spiritual intimacy.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LILLIAN GREEN
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