Sital-Singh was br… Read Full Bio ↴Luke Sital-Singh is a British singer-songwriter.
Sital-Singh was brought up in the small south west London town of New Malden, birthplace of folk legend John Martyn. The youngest of 3 brothers, Luke’s parents encouraged their sons to pick up musical instruments. Piano, saxophone, guitar and the flute were all part of the Sital-Singh ensemble with Luke taking up the violin at age 11. After picking up his brothers guitar, he has never looked back.
The ever compelling and emotionally captivating young songwriter has his roots in an eclectic mix of songsmiths both young and old, from Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Joni Mitchell to Damien Rice, Josh Ritter and Tallest Man On Earth. Though a new artist and relatively unexposed, he has already established himself within BBC’s Introducing arena, gaining him a slot at Glastonbury 2010.
Luke released his debut album, The Fire Inside, in August 2014. http://lukesitalsingh.com/
Dark
Luke Sital-Singh Lyrics
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When life is full of simplicity
You are the nagging doubt
The hideaway doubter
When everyone believes,
everyone believes.
You are the abstract art of paint and poem
You are the thirsty throat, the desert defeat
When there’s water everywhere
You are, you are, you are dark
You are, you are, you are dark
You are the silence the god gone missing
When the din of all belief is deafening
You are the stranger in the night time
Throwing us to the ground
When all we wanna do is getaway
You are the cloud of unknowing
When we know-it-alls know it all
You are never ever ever ready
And i’ve waited for eternity
And i want it all, yea i want it now.
Luke Sital-Singh's song "Dark" reflects on the complex and mysterious aspects of life that we often overlook or avoid. In the chorus, the repeated phrase "You are dark" refers to the shadowy, enigmatic elements that challenge our beliefs and assumptions about the world. The opening verse describes how even in moments of simplicity, there is an underlying complexity that we may not fully understand - this complexity is embodied in the form of a "deepening mystery". Similarly, the next verse portrays how abstract art and poetry can convey meaning that goes beyond the simplistic messages of propaganda, highlighting the importance of embracing ambiguity and nuance in our interpretations of the world.
The second half of the song focuses on the discomfort and disorientation that arise when we confront the unknown and the unexpected. The line "You are the silence the god gone missing" suggests a yearning for something beyond our understanding, while the reference to the "cloud of unknowing" alludes to the mystical Christian text that explores the limits of human knowledge. In the final verse, the singer expresses frustration with their own impatience and longing for answers, acknowledging that these profound experiences cannot be rushed or forced.
Overall, "Dark" is a testament to the complexity and depth of human experience. It encourages listeners to embrace the uncertainties and mysteries that are inherent in life, rather than trying to simplify or explain them away.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the deepening mystery
You are something that becomes more and more puzzling and mysterious
When life is full of simplicity
Even in a world where everything is simple and obvious
You are the nagging doubt
You are a persistent feeling of uncertainty and anxiety
The hideaway doubter
You are someone who doesn't share their doubts with others
When everyone believes,
everyone believes.
Even when everyone else is convinced of something, you still harbor doubts.
You are the abstract art of paint and poem
You are something that's difficult to understand or interpret, like abstract art or poetry
When our propaganda makes everything clear
Even in a world where we're told what to believe
You are the thirsty throat, the desert defeat
You are a sensation of intense yearning or craving, even in a place where something should be plentiful.
When there’s water everywhere
Even when we are surrounded by abundance, you remain unfulfilled.
You are, you are, you are dark
You are representative of darkness and uncertainty.
You are the silence the god gone missing
You are a deep, unsettling quiet that feels like something is absent or missing.
When the din of all belief is deafening
Even in a world where everyone else is convinced of something.
You are the stranger in the night time
You are something unfamiliar and unsettling, like a stranger in the dark.
Throwing us to the ground
You cause us to feel lost or disoriented, taking away our footing.
When all we wanna do is getaway
Even when we are trying to escape or find peace, you continue to linger.
You are the cloud of unknowing
You are a presence that makes things feel uncertain or unclear.
When we know-it-alls know it all
Even in a world where some feel confident in their understanding, you persist as something elusive and obscure.
You are never ever ever ready
You are something that never feels fully prepared or equipped, always lacking.
And i’ve waited for eternity
Even when we wait and hope for a long time, it continues to elude us.
And i want it all, yea i want it now.
Despite everything, the desire for clarity and understanding remains immediate and urgent.
Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lindseym3003
I love that song ! 🤗
THE LYRICS : 💛
You are the deepening mystery
When life is full of simplicity
You are the nagging doubt
The hideaway doubter
When everyone believes,
everyone believes.
You are the abstract art of paint and poem
When our propaganda makes everything clear
You are the thirsty throat, the desert defeat
When there's water everywhere
You are, you are, you are dark
You are, you are, you are dark
You are the silence the god gone missing
When the din of all belief is deafening
You are the stranger in the night time
Throwing us to the ground
When all we wanna do is getaway
You are the cloud of unknowing
When we know-it-alls know it all
You are never ever ever ready
And i've waited for eternity
And i want it all, yea i want it now.
@zara5754
You are the deepening mystery
When life is full of simplicity
You are the nagging doubt
The hideaway doubter
When everyone believes,
everyone believes.
You are the abstract art of paint and poem
When our propaganda makes everything clear
You are the thirsty throat, the desert defeat
When there's water everywhere
You are, you are, you are dark
You are, you are, you are dark
You are the silence the god gone missing
When the din of all belief is deafening
You are the stranger in the night time
Throwing us to the ground
When all we wanna do is getaway
You are the cloud of unknowing
When we know-it-alls know it all
You are never ever ever ready
And i've waited for eternity
And i want it all, yea i want it now.
@bellasinister5743
You are the deepening mystery
When life is full of simplicity
You are the nagging doubt
The hideaway doubter
When everyone believes
Everyone believes
You are the abstract art of paint and poem
When our propaganda makes everything clear
You are the thirsty throat, the desert defeat
When there’s water everywhere
You are, you are, you are, you are dark
You are, you are, you are, you are dark
You are, you are, you are, you are dark
When all is bright
You are the silence the god gone missing
When the din of all belief is deafening
You are the stranger in the night time
Throwing us to the ground
When all we wanna do is getaway
You are, you are, you are, you are dark
You are, you are, you are, you are dark
You are, you are, you are, you are dark
When all is bright
You are the cloud of unknowing
When we know-it-alls know it all
You are never ever ever ready
And I’ve waited for eternity
But I want it all, yea I want it now
You are, you are, you are, you are dark
You are, you are, you are, you are dark
You are, you are, you are, you are dark
When all is bright, all is bright, all is bright, all is bright
@andaniludwick4216
The Suits brought me here.
@ahmadabu1003
Me toooo
@leonardaustin3rd847
What a great show. They captured the feeling of this song so good
@matheusvitor9735
Me too
@chillmusic3191
So do i
@srklimon1584
🖤
@jpt826
This is exactly how music is supposed to be ❤
@atothejjj
feels good to find someone who shares your music taste <3
@khbplaylist
Just for people with good music taste like you <3
@lindseym3003
I love that song ! 🤗
THE LYRICS : 💛
You are the deepening mystery
When life is full of simplicity
You are the nagging doubt
The hideaway doubter
When everyone believes,
everyone believes.
You are the abstract art of paint and poem
When our propaganda makes everything clear
You are the thirsty throat, the desert defeat
When there's water everywhere
You are, you are, you are dark
You are, you are, you are dark
You are the silence the god gone missing
When the din of all belief is deafening
You are the stranger in the night time
Throwing us to the ground
When all we wanna do is getaway
You are the cloud of unknowing
When we know-it-alls know it all
You are never ever ever ready
And i've waited for eternity
And i want it all, yea i want it now.