Through the Dark
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You tell me that you're sad and lost your way
You tell me that your tears are here to stay
But I know you're only hiding
And I just wanna see you

You tell me that you're hurt and you're in pain
And I can see your head is held in shame,
But I just wanna see you smile again
See you smile again

But don't burn out
Even if you scream and shout
It'll come back to you
And I'll be here for you

Oh I will carry you over
Fire and water for your love
And I will hold you closer
Hope your heart is strong enough
When the night is coming down on you
We will find a way through the dark

I wish that I could take you to the stars
I'd never let you fall and break your heart
And if you wanna cry or fall apart
I'll be there to hold you

You tell me that you hurt, it's all in vain
But I can see your heart can love again
And I remember you laughing
So let's just laugh again

But don't burn out
Even if you scream and shout
It'll come back to you, back to you

Oh I will carry you over
Fire and water for your love
And I will hold you closer
Hope your heart is strong enough
When the night is coming down on you
We will find a way through the dark

And you don't need
You don't need to worry
And you will see it's easy to be loved
I know you wanna be loved

Oh I will carry you over
Fire and water for your love

Oh I will carry you over
Fire and water for your love
And I will hold you closer
Hope your heart is strong enough
When the night is coming down on you
We will find a way through the dark

Oh I will carry you over
Fire and water for your love
And I will hold you closer
Hope your heart is strong enough




When the night is coming down
We will find a way through the dark

Overall Meaning

The song "Through the Dark" by One Direction is a ballad about being there for someone who is going through a tough time. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer acknowledging that the person they are addressing is sad and lost. They recognize that this person is hiding their true feelings, but they just want to see them "smile again."


As the chorus kicks in, the singer promises to be there for their loved one no matter what they're going through. They'll carry them over "fire and water" and hold them closer, hoping that their heart is strong enough to make it through the dark times. The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, with the singer telling their loved one that they don't need to worry and that it's easy to be loved.


Overall, "Through the Dark" is a beautiful reminder that even when we feel lost or alone, there is always someone who loves us and is willing to help us find our way back to the light.


Line by Line Meaning

You tell me that you're sad and lost your way
You express to me that you are feeling sad and have lost your direction in life


You tell me that your tears are here to stay
You inform me that your tears are persistent and won't go away


But I know you're only hiding
However, I am aware that you are actually concealing your true feelings


And I just wanna see you
And all I want is for you to reveal yourself to me


You tell me that you're hurt and you're in pain
You convey to me that you are hurting and experiencing emotional discomfort


And I can see your head is held in shame,
And I can see that you are hanging your head low in shame


But I just wanna see you smile again
But I just want you to experience joy again and see that beautiful smile of yours


See you smile again
To witness the revival of your smile


But don't burn out
However, don't exhaust yourself


Even if you scream and shout
Even if you become very agitated


It'll come back to you
Things will get better for you eventually


And I'll be here for you
And I will be here to support you through tough times


Oh I will carry you over
Oh, I will lift you up


Fire and water for your love
I will go through any challenges and obstacles for the sake of your love


And I will hold you closer
And I will hold you tightly


Hope your heart is strong enough
I hope that you have the strength to endure


When the night is coming down on you
When everything seems to be going wrong


We will find a way through the dark
We will discover a way to overcome challenges and hardships


I wish that I could take you to the stars
I desire to take you to places of pure joy and wonderment


I'd never let you fall and break your heart
I would ensure that you remain safe and your heart stays unbroken


And if you wanna cry or fall apart
And if you need to cry or break down


I'll be there to hold you
I'll be there to give you comfort and support


You tell me that you hurt, it's all in vain
You tell me that your pain is futile and worthless


But I can see your heart can love again
However, I can see that your heart has the capacity to love again


And I remember you laughing
And I recall the sound of your laughter


So let's just laugh again
So let's just enjoy life and laugh again


And you don't need
And you don't require


You don't need to worry
You don't need to be concerned


And you will see it's easy to be loved
And you will realize that it's effortless to receive love


I know you wanna be loved
I understand that you crave love


When the night is coming down
When things seem overwhelming


We will find a way through the dark
We will find a way to overcome any tribulations




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: TOBY SMITH, LIAM PAYNE, LOUIS TOMLINSON, JAMIE SCOTT

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lyrics:
You tell me that you're sad and lost your way
You tell me that your tears are here to stay
But I know you're only hiding
And I just wanna see you
You tell me that you're hurt and you're in pain
And I can see your head is held in shame,
But I just wanna see you smile again
See you smile again
But don't burn out
Even if you scream and shout
It'll come back to you
And I'll be here for you
Oh I will carry you over
Fire and water for your love
And I will hold you closer
Hope your heart is strong enough
When the night is coming down on you
We will find a way through the dark
I wish that I could take you to the stars
I'd never let you fall and break your heart
And if you wanna cry or fall apart
I'll be there to hold you
You tell me that you hurt, it's all in vain
But I can see your heart can love again
And I remember you laughing
So let's just laugh again
But don't burn out
Even if you scream and shout
It'll come back to you, back to you
Oh I will carry you over
Fire and water for your love
And I will hold you closer
Hope your heart is strong enough
When the night is coming down on you
We will find a way through the dark
And you don't need
You don't need to worry
And you will see it's easy to be loved
I know you wanna be loved
Oh I will carry you over
Fire and water for your love
Oh I will carry you over
Fire and water for your love
And I will hold you closer
Hope your heart is strong enough
When the night is coming down on you
We will find a way through the dark
Oh I will carry you over
Fire and water for your love
And I will hold you closer
Hope your heart is strong enough
When the night is coming down
We will find a way through the dark



@_.harleyquinn_

Niall's solo: touching
Harry's hair: goals
Music: happy
Lyrics: sad
Through: the dark
Heart: strong enough
Song: unforgettable
Band: missing
18 months hiatus: 5 years hiatus
Directioners: in their dark

Directioners hold on, we're gonna find a way through the dark, I know this day is coming they will come back <3



@SalamiHoopz

Whoever is Reading this:
Your skin isn't a paper don't cut it
Your body isn't a book don't judge it
Your heart isn't a door don't lock it
Your life isn't a movie don't end it it
You're beautiful
Be you.. Stay safe
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I didn't create this quote
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@philon08

Lyrics :

You tell me that you're sad and lost your way
You tell me that your tears are here to stay
But I know you're only hiding
And I just wanna see you

You tell me that you're hurt and you're in pain
And I can see your head is held in shame,
But I just wanna see you smile again
See you smile again

But don't burn out
Even if you scream and shout
It'll come back to you
And I'll be here for you

Oh I will carry you over
Fire and water for your love
And I will hold you closer
Hope your heart is strong enough
When the night is coming down on you
We will find a way through the dark

I wish that I could take you to the stars
I'd never let you fall and break your heart
And if you wanna cry or fall apart
I'll be there to hold you

You tell me that you hurt, it's all in vain
But I can see your heart can love again
And I remember you laughing
So let's just laugh again

But don't burn out
Even if you scream and shout
It'll come back to you, back to you

Oh I will carry you over
Fire and water for your love
And I will hold you closer
Hope your heart is strong enough
When the night is coming down on you
We will find a way through the dark

And you don't need
You don't need to worry
And you will see it's easy to be loved
I know you wanna be loved

Oh I will carry you over
Fire and water for your love

Oh I will carry you over
Fire and water for your love
And I will hold you closer
Hope your heart is strong enough
When the night is coming down on you
We will find a way through the dark

Oh I will carry you over
Fire and water for your love
And I will hold you closer
Hope your heart is strong enough
When the night is coming down
We will find a way through the dark



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@tobesodefenseless1653

I LOVE zayn's and harry's voice in this song but niall's solo hits sooo hard in heart

Edit: lilo is OBVIOUSLY AWESOME AND NAILING THEIR SOLO.

They all have my heart :')

@keren3435

IKRRRR

@hmalik2498

IKR

@farheenrokon1272

Yes luv✨♥️🥺.

@Tabemonoxx

omg yessss~

@Unos19

Poor Liam and Louis 😂

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@swaradesai3043

1:44 you can literally hear Louis smile

@askellyy221

Yes

@averagestudent4499

huh?

@Toy_In_Tub

@@averagestudent4499 the tone of his voice sounded like he was smiling

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