Darkness on the Face of the Earth
Nelson Willie Lyrics
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How could I see the sorrow that had found me
And then you laughed and told me that I was in your way
And I turned and ran as heaven fell around me
I stumbled through the darkness my footsteps were unsure
I lived within a world that had no sunshine
But when you left me darling my world came to an end
And the stars fell out of heaven and the moon could not be found
The sun was in a million pieces scattered all around
Why did you ever leave me, you knew how it would hurt
And now there's darkness on the face of the earth
The stars fell out of heaven and the moon could not be found
The sun was in a million pieces scattered all around
Why did you ever leave me, you knew how it would hurt
And now there's darkness on the face of the earth
And now there's darkness on the face of the earth
The lyrics of Willie Nelson's song "Darkness on the Face of the Earth" are a powerful expression of loss and heartache. The song describes the aftermath of a relationship ending, with the singer feeling lost and alone in a world that seems to have been plunged into darkness. The use of figurative language, such as the stars falling out of heaven and the scattered sun, adds to the intense emotional impact of the song.
The first verse sets up the situation: the singer's lover has left him, but he doesn't immediately realize the full extent of his feelings. When she tells him he's in her way, he runs away without comprehending what has just happened. The second verse is where the real pain begins. The singer stumbles through his life, but he can't escape the darkness that has taken hold of him. The third and final verse repeats the refrain that there is darkness on the face of the earth, reinforcing the sense of hopelessness and despair.
Overall, "Darkness on the Face of the Earth" is a haunting and evocative song that captures what it feels like to be lost and alone in the wake of a devastating breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
The morning that you left me was just another day
The day that you left me seemed like any other day.
How could I see the sorrow that had found me
I was blindsided by the sadness and pain that had suddenly taken over me.
And then you laughed and told me that I was in your way
You found humor in my pain and made me feel like an obstacle in your life.
And I turned and ran as heaven fell around me
I couldn't bear the overwhelming emotions and fled from the situation.
I stumbled through the darkness my footsteps were unsure
I was lost and confused, unsure of what my next move should be.
I lived within a world that had no sunshine
I was consumed by a deep sadness that made it difficult to see any brightness in the world.
But when you left me darling my world came to an end
Your departure marked the end of the world as I knew it.
And there was darkness on the face of the earth
I felt like there was no light left in the world after you left.
And the stars fell out of heaven and the moon could not be found
The natural beauty of the world seemed to be lost after you left me.
The sun was in a million pieces scattered all around
The once bright and shining sun had shattered into an unrecognizable mess.
Why did you ever leave me, you knew how it would hurt
You knew the pain that your departure would bring me, and yet you still chose to leave.
And now there's darkness on the face of the earth
My world is still shrouded in darkness and sadness after you left.
And now there's darkness on the face of the earth
The darkness and emptiness remains, even now.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Willie Nelson
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tropicwave1
The morning that you left me was just another day
How could I see the sorrow that had found me
And then you laughed and told me that I was in your way
And I turned and ran as heaven fell around me
I stumbled through the darkness my footsteps were unsure
I lived within a world that had no sunshine
But when you left me darling my world came to an end
And there was darkness on the face of the earth
And the stars fell out of heaven and the moon could not be found
The sun was in a million pieces scattered all around
Why did you ever leave me, you knew how it would hurt
And now there's darkness on the face of the earth
The stars fell out of heaven and the moon could not be found
The sun was in a million pieces scattered all around
Why did you ever leave me, you knew how it would hurt
And now there's darkness on the face of the earth
And now there's darkness on the face of the earth
Songwriters: Willie Nelson
Darkness on the Face of the Earth lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Artist: Willie Nelson
Album: And Then I Wrote
Released: 1962
Genres: Classical, Jazz, R&B/soul, Easy listening, Rock, Country, Blues, Pop
Steve Melancon
Lyrics, phrasing, a song writing genius. God bless Willie and God bless Texas.
dorothy watkins
my favorite singer
kcope001
Love it.
Jewel Dotson
This is my favorite Willie Nelson kind of music, I love all his music but the early ones are my favorite,. Loved his music from the first time I heard him back in the lite 50s.
James Miller
The story of my Life written by a man who didn't know me
None better than Willie
Tom Mortensen
Willie Nelson is the king of the (laid back) phrase.
jason hawkins
What are we gonna do when we lose Willie ? Lord help us.
tropicwave1
The morning that you left me was just another day
How could I see the sorrow that had found me
And then you laughed and told me that I was in your way
And I turned and ran as heaven fell around me
I stumbled through the darkness my footsteps were unsure
I lived within a world that had no sunshine
But when you left me darling my world came to an end
And there was darkness on the face of the earth
And the stars fell out of heaven and the moon could not be found
The sun was in a million pieces scattered all around
Why did you ever leave me, you knew how it would hurt
And now there's darkness on the face of the earth
The stars fell out of heaven and the moon could not be found
The sun was in a million pieces scattered all around
Why did you ever leave me, you knew how it would hurt
And now there's darkness on the face of the earth
And now there's darkness on the face of the earth
Songwriters: Willie Nelson
Darkness on the Face of the Earth lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Artist: Willie Nelson
Album: And Then I Wrote
Released: 1962
Genres: Classical, Jazz, R&B/soul, Easy listening, Rock, Country, Blues, Pop
Coleen Crawford
Beautiful written
rancherodave
Well put elmo