The Dark End Of The Street
Penn Dan Lyrics
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That's where we always meet
Hiding in shadows where we don't belong
Living in darkness to hide our wrong
You and me, at the dark end of the street
Just you and me
I know that time is gonna take its toll
Ah it's a sin and we know that it's wrong
Ah but our love keeps coming on strong
You and me, at the dark end of the street
Just you and me
They're gonna find us
They're gonna find us
They're gonna find us someday
We'll steal away to the dark end of the street
Just you and me
If you take a walk downtown
And you find some time to look around
If you should see me and I walk on by
Oh darling please don't cry
Tonight we'll meet
At the dark end of the street
Just you and me
Oh you and me
The song "Dark End of the Street" tells the story of two lovers who meet secretly at the outskirts of town, where they are not supposed to be, to hide their forbidden love. The lyrics "at the dark end of the street, that's where we always meet, hiding in shadows where we don't belong, living in darkness to hide our wrong" suggests that their love is not accepted by society, and they have to conceal it under the cover of darkness. They know what they are doing is wrong, but they cannot resist their love, as it keeps coming on strong. The lines "I know that time is gonna take its toll, we're gonna pay for the love that we stole, ah, it's a sin, and we know that it's wrong" imply that they are aware that their actions have consequences, but they are willing to face them for the sake of their love.
The chorus "they're gonna find us someday, we'll steal away to the dark end of the street, just you and me" emphasizes the theme of secrecy and the fear of being caught. Even though they are aware of the risks, their love is so strong that they are willing to take the chance of getting caught. The final verse "if you take a walk downtown, and you find some time to look around, if you should see me and I walk on by, oh darling please don't cry, tonight we'll meet at the dark end of the street, just you and me, oh you and me" suggests that their love is so powerful that they cannot stay away from each other, and they will always find a way to meet, even if it is in secret.
Overall, "Dark End of the Street" is a poignant tale of forbidden love that is beautifully captured through the lyrics and the soulful performance. The song has become a classic in the soul genre and continues to inspire artists across different genres to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
At the dark end of the street
We always meet in the shadows and darkness of the street.
That's where we always meet
The only place we can meet without being caught is at the dark end of the street.
Hiding in shadows where we don't belong
We have to hide because our love is shameful and forbidden.
Living in darkness to hide our wrong
We have to live in darkness to hide our forbidden love and the fact that we are doing something wrong.
You and me, at the dark end of the street
We are the only ones who meet each other at the dark end of the street.
Just you and me
It's only about us and no one else.
I know that time is gonna take its toll
We know that we will eventually pay for our actions over time.
We're gonna pay for the love that we stole
Our love is illicit and we will have to suffer the consequences.
Ah it's a sin and we know that it's wrong
We are fully aware that our love is immoral and goes against societal norms.
Ah but our love keeps coming on strong
Despite the wrongness of our love, our strong feelings persist.
They're gonna find us
Our secret will eventually come to light.
They're gonna find us
We will be caught eventually.
They're gonna find us someday
Our secret will eventually be discovered.
We'll steal away to the dark end of the street
If our secret is discovered, we will have to steal away to our secret meeting place.
If you take a walk downtown
If you happen to take a stroll through the city,
And you find some time to look around
And you have some time to spare to look around,
If you should see me and I walk on by
If you happen to see me walking by without stopping to say hello,
Oh darling please don't cry
Please don't feel sad or upset about it, my love.
Tonight we'll meet
We will meet tonight
At the dark end of the street
In our secret hiding place at the end of the street
Just you and me
Just us, and no one else.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHIPS MOMAN, DAN PENN
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