In February of 2016, Oh, Weatherly signed with We Are Triumphant Records prior to the release of their single accompanied by a music video and debut EP Long Nights and Heavy Hearts released on July 1st, 2016.
Dark of the Night
Oh Weatherly Lyrics
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All the thoughts in my head always spinning around
They're telling me to let go
I try to block them out cause I already know
I′m falling for the look in your eyes, always spinning around me
I never thought that I'd feel so empty
I'd look away, but I′d just feel dizzy
I was never really good at goodbyes
The sunsets starting to die
Cause I keep saying that I can make this right
I′m nothing that I wanted to be
It's taken so long to see
It′s me and the dark of the night
And we're doing fine
You got me fighting on the front line
You′re the weight around my legs always puling me down
I'm trying for the last time
Cause you were never there when I started to drown
I′m falling for the look in your eyes, always spinning around me
I never thought that I'd feel so empty
I'd look away, but I′d just feel dizzy
I was never really good at goodbyes
The sunsets starting to die
Cause I keep saying that I can make this right
I′m nothing that I wanted to be
It's taken so long to see
It′s me and the dark of the night
And we're doing fine
I′m falling apart
And floating away
I'm lost in the sea
But I′m not running away
(I'm always running away)
I burn like a star
To show you the way
I'll bury my heart
Cause it can carry the weight
I was never really good at goodbyes
The sunsets starting to die
Cause I keep saying that I can make this right
I′m nothing that I wanted to be
It′s taken so long to see
It's me and the dark of the night
And we′re doing fine
I was never really good at goodbyes
The sunsets starting to die
Cause I keep saying that I can make this right
I can make this right
The song Dark of the Night by Oh Weatherly talks about a tumultuous relationship that has taken a toll on the singer. He reveals that he is falling for the last time and is trying to block the intrusive thoughts from his head, telling him to let go. He admits to never being good at goodbyes, and the setting sun indicates that it’s time for him to move on. However, he repeatedly states that he can make it right, even when deep down he knows he is not what he wanted to be. He feels lost, drowning and falling apart, but he is not running away. Instead, he burns like a star to show his partner the way and bears the burden of the relationship.
The song's lyrics display an intense feeling of helplessness while being in deep love. The repetition of “I'm falling for the look in your eyes, always spinning around me, I never thought that I'd feel so empty,” highlights the inability to escape someone's alluring eyes. The singer understands that he is stuck in the bleakness of an unhealthy relationship, but he cannot help the attraction he feels towards the person. He is grabbing on to the hope of fixing things, but the outro “I was never really good at goodbyes, the sunset's starting to die, 'cause I keep saying that I can make this right” suggests that it may be time for him to let go of the situation altogether.
Line by Line Meaning
I think I'm falling for the last time
I feel like I'm falling in love for the last time, like there won't be another chance after this.
All the thoughts in my head always spinning around
My mind is constantly racing, unable to find peace or clarity.
They're telling me to let go
My thoughts are urging me to move on and leave this situation behind.
I try to block them out cause I already know
I attempt to ignore these thoughts because I'm aware of the eventual outcome.
You got me fighting on the front line
You are my biggest challenge or obstacle, making me feel like I'm in a battle that I have to win.
You're the weight around my legs always pulling me down
You are causing me to feel weighed down or held back, making it difficult for me to move forward.
I'm falling for the look in your eyes, always spinning around me
I'm starting to develop feelings for you, as if I'm under a spell with the way you look at me.
I never thought that I'd feel so empty
Despite these strong feelings, I'm overwhelmed with a sense of emptiness or disappointment.
I'd look away, but I'd just feel dizzy
Even when I try to avoid your gaze, I feel disoriented or dizzy from the intensity of our connection.
I was never really good at goodbyes
I struggle with endings and farewells, and often find them difficult to handle.
The sunsets starting to die
The beauty of the sunset is fading away, mirroring the end of something important.
Cause I keep saying that I can make this right
Despite the odds, I continue to believe that I can fix things or make them better.
I'm nothing that I wanted to be
I feel like I've fallen short of my own expectations or goals.
It's taken so long to see
It's been quite some time before I have come to realize or understand something significant.
It's me and the dark of the night
I am alone in the darkness of the night, facing my fears and uncertainties.
And we're doing fine
Despite the challenges and struggles, I am still managing to cope and make it through.
I'm falling apart
I am slowly coming undone or losing control of myself.
And floating away
I feel disconnected or separated from reality, drifting aimlessly with no direction.
I'm lost in the sea
I am overwhelmed or consumed by my circumstances or emotions, unable to find my way out.
But I'm not running away
Despite the difficulties, I am staying and facing the situation head-on.
(I'm always running away)
Despite these words, I have a history of running away from problems or challenges.
I burn like a star
I'm shining brightly or putting forth a lot of effort and energy.
To show you the way
I am trying to lead or guide you in some way, through my actions or words.
I'll bury my heart
I will hide or protect my heart from further harm or damage.
Cause it can carry the weight
Despite the pain and difficulties, my heart is strong enough to bear the burden.
I can make this right
I still have hope and believe that I can fix things or make them better.
Writer(s): Oh, Weatherly
Contributed by Reagan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.