Kept In The Dark
Kawala Lyrics
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They all draw u along
Once you're there
It's not so much a song
Lead me to believe I'm there
But yet another step of the stairs so try
Climb higher up higher higher
Ooh ooh-ooh-ooh oh-ooh-ahh-ooh
Keepin' up it's not so hard
But this dirt's in my eyes from the dust off the path
I'm blind but keepin' it up
U-u we all have common hopes and goals
But not everyone gets what it is they want
I fought one to one
To settle for none
Ooh ooh-ooh-ooh oh-ooh-ah
Ooh ooh-ooh-ooh oh-ooh-ahh
Ooh I'm kept in the dark
Ooh I'm fallin' alone
Ooh I'm kept in the dark
Ooh I'm fallin' I'm fallin' alone
Ooh I'm kept in the dark
Ooh I'm fallin' alone
Ooh I'm kept in the dark
Ooh I'm fallin' alone
Caught in the angel's stare
High up above they watch down from their chairs
And laugh at our hands in prayer
Caught in the angel's stare
They stare high up above they watch down from their chairs
And laugh at our hands in prayer prayer prayer prayer
Ooh ooh-ooh-ooh oh-ooh-ah
Ooh ooh-ooh-ooh oh-ooh-ahh
Ooh I'm kept in the dark
Ooh I'm fallin' alone
Ooh I'm kept in the dark
Ooh I'm fallin' I'm fallin' alone
Ooh I'm kept in the dark
Ooh I'm fallin' alone
Ooh I'm kept in the dark
Ooh I'm fallin' alone
"Kept In The Dark" by Kawala is a song that speaks to the struggle to achieve one's goals and the obstacles faced along the way. The lyrics use the metaphor of climbing stairs as a representation of the stages of life, and how each step leads to another challenge. The first verse speaks of how these stages draw us along, and once we reach a certain point, it's not just about the journey or the song. The second verse highlights the difficulty of keeping up with the challenges, and how the dirt from the path can blur our vision, yet we have to continue climbing higher. The bridge speaks to the commonality of hoping and striving for success, but not everyone gets what they want. The chorus repeats the phrase "kept in the dark" multiple times, signifying the struggle to achieve one's goals, and how it can often feel incredibly isolating. The final verse mentions "the angel's stare," implying the presence of some other being that is watching us, or perhaps a representation of an unattainable higher power, and how they seem to look down upon and mock our efforts.
Overall, the song seems to touch on themes of ambition, frustration, and isolation, and how these experiences are universal but also incredibly personal.
Line by Line Meaning
These stages they go one by one
The steps of life and achieving one's goals come one after the other.
They all draw u along
All these stages entice and pull a person towards their goals.
Once you're there
After achieving your goals,
It's not so much a song
The journey is not as exciting as the person expected.
Lead me to believe I'm there
The success feels close and achievable.
But yet another step of the stairs so try
However, there are still more obstacles to overcome.
Climb higher up higher higher
Keep moving forward and striving for more.
Keepin' up it's not so hard
Maintaining the effort and perseverance is relatively simple.
But this dirt's in my eyes from the dust off the path
The journey is tough and sometimes, one's vision becomes unclear due to the obstacles and difficulties on the way.
I'm blind but keepin' it up
Despite being unable to see the path clearly, the person is still putting in the effort and moving forward.
U-u we all have common hopes and goals
Everyone shares common ambitions and desires in life.
But not everyone gets what it is they want
Success is not guaranteed for everyone and not everyone gets what they desire.
I fought one to one
The person had to fight and overcome obstacles one by one.
To settle for none
The person's determination refuses to settle for anything less than success.
Caught in the angel's stare
In times of despair, the person feels like they are constantly being watched and judged by a higher power.
High up above they watch down from their chairs
The higher power looks down upon people from a position of power and control.
And laugh at our hands in prayer
The higher power finds amusement in people's desperation and reliance on prayer in times of need.
Ooh I'm kept in the dark
The person is left in the unknown and uncertainty.
Ooh I'm falling alone
The person is experiencing failure and despair alone.
Writer(s): Daniel Mccarthy, James Higson
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