Fishing In The Dark
Nathan Carter Lyrics


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Lazy yellow moon comin' up tonite,
Shinin' thru the trees.
Crickets are singin' and lightning birds
Are floatin on the breeze.
Baby get ready...

Across the field where the creek turns back
by the ole stump road.
I'm gonna take you to a special place
that nobody knows.
Baby get ready...
ooo...

You and me going fishing in the dark,
Lying on our backs and counting the stars,
Where the cool grass grows.
Down by the river in the full moon light,
We'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night
Just movin' slow...

Stayin' the whole night thru,
feels so good to be with you...

Spring is almost over and the summer's gone
And the days are gettin' long
Waited all winter for the time to be right,
just to take you along
Baby get ready...

It don't matter if we sit forever
and the fish don't bite
Jump in the river and cool ourselves
from the heat of the night
Baby get ready...
ooo...

You and me going fishing in the dark,
Lying on our backs and counting the stars,
Where the cool grass grows.
Down by the river in the full moon light,
We'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night
Just movin' slow...

Stayin' the whole night thru,
feels so good to be with you...

You and me going fishing in the dark,
Lying on our backs and counting the stars,
Where the cool grass grows.
Down by the river in the full moon light,
We'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night
Just movin' slow...

Stayin' the whole night thru,
feels so good to be with you...
You and me going fishing in the dark.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Fishing in the Dark" by Nathan Carter tell a story of a couple who want to spend some quality time together. The lazy yellow moon shines through the trees, while the sound of crickets and lightning birds fills the air. The singer has a special, secret place that he wants to take his lover to, where they can enjoy each other's company, and go fishing.


The second verse sets the scene even further, describing a place by the creek where nobody goes. It's the perfect spot for the couple to spend their time together, and they lie on their backs, counting stars. As they bask in the glow of the full moon, they fall in love in the middle of the night, slowly moving to the rhythm of the breeze.


The lyrics are romantic and idyllic, evoking images of a peaceful and serene place where everything is perfect. The song speaks to the desire for love, intimacy, and the importance of taking time out to appreciate the simple things in life.


Line by Line Meaning

Lazy yellow moon comin' up tonite,
The moon is rising slowly and it appears yellow in color


Shinin' thru the trees.
The moonlight is shining brightly as it passes through the trees


Crickets are singin' and lightning birds Are floatin on the breeze.
The crickets are making noise and the lightning bugs are glowing, while they are moving slowly in the air


Across the field where the creek turns back by the ole stump road.
There is a field nearby and a creek twists and turns around an old stump beside the road.


I'm gonna take you to a special place that nobody knows.
I am planning to take you to a unique spot where nobody has ever been before.


You and me going fishing in the dark, Lying on our backs and counting the stars, Where the cool grass grows. Down by the river in the full moon light, We'll be fallin' in love in the middle of the night Just movin' slow...
The two of us are going fishing together in the darkness while lying on our backs with our attention on counting the stars while spending time at the cool grassy area near the river. The full moon shines brightly while we are slowly falling in love, taking things at a leisurely pace.


Stayin' the whole night thru, feels so good to be with you...
I would love to stay with you all night long because spending time with you feels so good.


Spring is almost over and the summer's gone And the days are gettin' long Waited all winter for the time to be right, just to take you along Baby get ready...
Spring is ending and summer is coming, which has longer days. I have been waiting for this season to arrive all winter long. I wanted the right time for us to go fishing together and that time has finally come. You should be ready to join me.


It don't matter if we sit forever and the fish don't bite Jump in the river and cool ourselves from the heat of the night Baby get ready...
Even if we sit forever and we catch no fish, it would not bother us. We can even go into the river water in order to cool ourselves off from the heat of the night. You should be ready for that.




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