Dancing In The Dark
Mono Beat feat. Darwin Lyrics


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I was once betrothed to the bonds of friends
But life too short to hold
Help me to go away

Woo-wee, wander for warmth
Cold spreads throughout my body like cancer
Consumed by a question, innately question the answer
An entrancer, traveling for truth portal to portal
To quell the parallel, heaven and hell, are we immortal?
A stepping stone of flesh and bone

A body loaned to serve our own
To atone is the undertone, don't postpone
'Cause death keeps ringing like the telephone
See, I don't know what direction I am heading
I don't know if there's something I'm forgetting

Before I give in to the dark
My greatest fear is bein' lost
Help me forget I'm almost gone
Before I give in to the dark

We are forlorn hope
She doesn't stop, the torment hands me ways to make peace
With myself

You remembered me
Our memories play like motion pictures
Love was limited, pain and struggle were fixtures
I view you as I knew you, reflecting like a mirror
My eyes are the windows to your soul, becoming clearer

Without a trace of time and space
I see your face, an angel's face
You and I just can't erase
The meeting at your resting place
And now I know what direction I am headin'
Now I know you're the skin that I've been sheddin'

Before I give in to the dark
My greatest fear is bein' lost
Help me forget I'm almost gone
Before I give in to the dark

I saw you, I opened my eyes
And suddenly realized that I was to
Be engrossed in the fact that I'm already dead, you're wrong

Lost? Is this all a dream are we?
Lost? Is this all a dream are we?
Lost? Is this all a dream are we?
Lost? Is this all a dream are we?
Lost

Before I give in to the dark
My greatest fear is bein' lost
Help me forget, I'm almost gone
Before I give in to the dark

You can't demand, I can't escape
You can't drown and I'm as lost
Before I give in to the dark
My greatest fear is bein' lost

Lost? Is this all a dream are we?
Lost? Is this all a dream are we?
Lost? Is this all a dream are we?




Lost? Is this all a dream are we?
Lost?

Overall Meaning

The song "Dancing in the Dark" by Mono Beat feat. Darwin explores the theme of mortality and the fear of the unknown. The opening lines suggest that the singer has been held back by the bonds of friendship but now realizes that life is too short to be constrained by them. The lyrics express a sense of urgency and desperation to explore and discover the truth about life and death. The line "Help me to go away" indicates a desire to break free from the limitations of the physical world and transcend into a more profound understanding of existence.


The verses delve into the idea of the body being a mere vessel that is borrowed for a limited time. The coexistence of heaven and hell is questioned, thus hinting at the possibility of an afterlife. The lyrics also suggest that death is always looming, and the fear of losing oneself in the darkness is a recurring theme. The lines "See, I don't know what direction I am heading, I don't know if there's something I'm forgetting" express the uncertainty and confusion associated with the fear of losing oneself.


The chorus "Before I give in to the dark, my greatest fear is being lost" is repeatedly sung, reinforcing the idea of the fear of the unknown. The singer appears to be seeking guidance from a loved one who has passed away. The bridge expresses the longing to hold onto memories, even though the pain and struggles that come with them continue to surface. The song concludes with a series of repetitions of the word "lost," which amplifies the sense of confusion and fear.


Line by Line Meaning

I was once betrothed to the bonds of friends
In the past, I was loyal and committed to my friendships


But life too short to hold
Life is too brief, and we shouldn't hold onto things that don't serve us


Help me to go away
Assist me in moving on and letting go of what is holding me back.


Woo-wee, wander for warmth
I wander seeking warmth, comfort, and guidance


Cold spreads throughout my body like cancer
I am experiencing profound discomfort that spreads like an unstoppable disease


Consumed by a question, innately question the answer
I am deeply consumed by questioning the answer to a profound question


An entrancer, traveling for truth portal to portal
As someone who fascinates and captivates those around me, I travel from place to place seeking truth


To quell the parallel, heaven and hell, are we immortal?
To calm the duality of heaven and hell, is it true that we are immortal?


A stepping stone of flesh and bone
Our physical bodies are but mere temporary predecessors towards something greater.


A body loaned to serve our own
Our bodies are temporary and are to serve our own journey, where we make use of them to achieve something greater.


To atone is the undertone, don't postpone
We must make amends or offer retribution and not keep pushing it towards the future.


'Cause death keeps ringing like the telephone
Death is omnipresent in our lives and around us, much like a ringing phone that we can't avoid.


See, I don't know what direction I am heading
I am lost, and have no clear sense of direction in life


I don't know if there's something I'm forgetting
I may have forgotten something crucial to my journey that is important for me to remember.


Before I give in to the dark
Before I succumb to the unknown mystery of death


My greatest fear is bein' lost
My ultimate fear is drifting aimlessly and being lost in the unknown.


Help me forget I'm almost gone
Assist me in pushing away the thought that I am almost at the doorstep of the unknown.


We are forlorn hope
We are people who hope even in despair.


She doesn't stop, the torment hands me ways to make peace
Despite the unending torture, life offers us a chance to calm and reconcile


With myself
I am trying to reconcile with myself and make peace with who I am


You remembered me
You recalled my existence


Our memories play like motion pictures
Our memories play out like a movie projection


Love was limited, pain and struggle were fixtures
Our love was momentary while pain and challenges were our constant companions


I view you as I knew you, reflecting like a mirror
I remember you how you were and see you as a reflection of myself


My eyes are the windows to your soul, becoming clearer
As I remember you, I understand your true essence better.


Without a trace of time and space
Now time and distance hold no weight in our bond and connection.


I see your face, an angel's face
I remember you with the utmost purity, like an angel


You and I just can't erase
As much as we try to forget, we can't let go of our shared memories


The meeting at your resting place
I remember the last time I saw you - your resting place


And now I know what direction I am headin'
Now I understand my course forward


Now I know you're the skin that I've been sheddin'
My connection with you has helped me shun the past and embrace the future.


I saw you, I opened my eyes
As I saw your memory, I suddenly realized with clarity.


And suddenly realized that I was to
And it dawned upon me that my path was now clear.


Be engrossed in the fact that I'm already dead, you're wrong
It's wrong to believe that my life has already ended and that there's no hope for the future


You can't demand, I can't escape
I can't run away from the challenges, and you can't force me to accept them


You can't drown and I'm as lost
We cannot let challenges and despair drown us and push us away from our course


Lost?
Are we really lost?


Is this all a dream are we?
Is this reality real, or is it all just a dream?


Lost?
Are we really lost?


Is this all a dream are we?
Is this reality real, or is it all just a dream?


Lost?
Are we really lost?




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER H. CANDO, EDWARD MICHAEL RENDINI, JEAN BAPTISTE-BLOT, JOSEPH STEPHEN PERRONE, MICHAEL IRVING FALK

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Kacper Okkar

Mono Beat Ft. Darwin - Dancing In The Dark 2001 (Bruce Springsteen)

luchezar1987

Wrong title!

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