Heart of Darkness
Pamela Morgan Lyrics
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From the stars- in our eyes
O I hear the strangest music, strangest music
In the distance, the clear distance of the night
In the dark silence of the past- a world left behind
Straightway to the heart
Run like the wind but oh- can't hide
In the shadows from the fire inside
Living in the heart of darkness
Desperation, no direction, pain and madness
Falling deeper, deeper into the night
Hearts on fire, burning desire to see the light
"Heart of Darkness" is a song by Pamela Morgan that takes the listener on a journey where they question themselves about where they are and where they are going. The haunting lyrics tell of a quest for light in the darkness of the night. The opening lines of the song immediately set a tone of searching and pleading as the singer wonders where they are and where the light is. As they look up to the sky, the stars seem not to help them, nor provide any guidance.
The second verse of "Heart of Darkness" hints at the supernatural without explicitly stating it. The singer hears "the strangest music" in the distance, but it is not clear what it is. The strange music seems to come from a world that has been left behind. The music, both haunting and alluring, pulls at the singer's heartstrings and adds to the atmosphere of the song.
As the song progresses, the message becomes clear that the singer is struggling with their own heart in the darkness. They want to run away from it but are unable to hide from the fire that burns inside. The figurative language of arrows and falling stars adds to the mystical quality of the song. The idea of hearts being on fire, a visual representation of burning desire to see the light, is powerful and poetic.
Line by Line Meaning
O where are we tonight, and where is the light
We are lost and in darkness and don't know where to go or what to do.
From the stars- in our eyes
We are searching for guidance and hope in the sky.
O I hear the strangest music, strangest music
I can hear something that is both beautiful and haunting, something that makes me feel both hopeful and afraid.
In the distance, the clear distance of the night
The music I hear is coming from far away and is faint, but it is still there to give me hope.
In the dark silence of the past- a world left behind
The music reminds me of better times, but we are now in a world of darkness and the future is uncertain.
Straightway to the heart
The music is so powerful that it cuts directly to my heart and fills me with both joy and sadness.
On an arrow of light from a falling star
The music is like a beam of light that shines through the darkness and guides us.
Run like the wind but oh- can't hide
We can try to escape the darkness and pain, but we can never completely hide from it.
In the shadows from the fire inside
Our inner struggles and pain are like a burning fire that casts shadows on everything around us.
Living in the heart of darkness
We are trapped in a world of darkness and despair.
Desperation, no direction, pain and madness
We are lost, confused, and suffering, with no clear way out of our situation.
Falling deeper, deeper into the night
We are sinking further into the darkness and our pain is getting worse.
Hearts on fire, burning desire to see the light
Despite our pain and despair, we still have hope and a burning desire to find a way out of the darkness and into the light.
Writer(s): Pamela Morgan, Noel Dinn
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