The Dark
Savatage - Trans-Siberian Orchestra Lyrics
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Every note is dying
Silence is refining
Every thought in his heart
Still the fates are weaving
Every note that's bleeding
As he sits there seething
Alone in the dark
Alone in the...
But in the night
The darkness breathes
If he wills it to be
Before his eyes
The music dies
But he will always hear me
He sits alone
The cards are shown
As he embraces the dark
The only sound
That he will hear
Is there in his heart
Someone is whispering softly to me
Shadows of things that no one can see
They are there for you if you want them to be
You want them to be
You want them to...
But in the night
The darkness breathes
If he wills it to be
Before his eyes
The music dies
But he will always hear me
He sits alone
The cards are shown
As he embraces the dark
The only sound
That he will hear
Is there in his heart
The song "The Dark" by Savatage - Trans-Siberian Orchestra speaks of a persona who is lost in the darkness, where every note seems to be dying and the silence is refining every thought in his heart. He is in complete isolation as he sits there seething, with the fates weaving every note that's bleeding. However, the darkness breathes in the night, and if the persona wills it to be, he can hear the only sound that he will hear - which is there in his heart.
The lyrics portray an individual who is lost, feeling isolated and alone in the dark. The use of words, such as "every note is dying," "silence is refining," and "every thought in his heart," adds to the persona's feeling of despair. The persona's only company is the darkness, with the fates weaving every note that's bleeding. The lyric "He sits alone, the cards are shown, as he embraces the dark," shows the persona accepting his fate and embracing the darkness. The only sound he can hear is there in his heart, suggesting that the persona is introspective and contemplating his life.
The lyric "But he will always hear me," is a powerful message to anyone feeling alone and isolated. It is indicative of the fact that despite being in the dark, one can always find solace in the things that matter to them. It depicts the persona being able to hear the things that matter to him despite being isolated in the darkness. The song tells us that no matter how lost one may feel, there is always a light that flickers in the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
Feel the darkness smiling
The darkness is exerting a powerful, uncanny influence over the person who this song is about, so much so that it seems like the darkness is smiling at him.
Every note is dying
The music that is being played or heard is melancholic or mournful, giving off the feeling that it is dying.
Silence is refining
The stillness around the listener is refining or purifying his thoughts and emotions, sharpening his clarity and insight.
Every thought in his heart
Every thought that the person is thinking is coming from his heart, which indicates that he's thinking about something very personal and emotional.
Still the fates are weaving
Regardless of his present circumstances, the fates (referring to destiny, chance, or cosmic powers) are still working their way around him, shaping his life and its events.
Every note that's bleeding
Each note of music that the listener is hearing feels like it is bleeding out an emotion or feeling, expressing something very raw and real.
As he sits there seething
The person in question is feeling angry or resentful, demonstrating great inner turmoil and agitation as he remains still and composed.
All alone in the dark
The person is by himself in the dark, physically and emotionally isolated from others around him.
But in the night
Despite the darkness, there's still something going on in the night, something that isn't apparent or visible during the day.
The darkness breathes
The darkness seems to be alive, to possess some kind of breath that affords it sentience and consciousness.
If he wills it to be
If the person really wants it, he can make the darkness do his bidding, bend it to his will or perhaps even use it for some purpose.
Before his eyes
Before the listener's eyes, something is happening, something that's significant or momentous.
The music dies
The music that the person has been listening to has stopped, has been replaced by something else or has simply disappeared.
But he will always hear me
No matter what, the person will be able to hear something or someone, even if it's only an inner voice or some kind of apparition.
He sits alone
The person is sitting by himself, lacking any companionship or company.
The cards are shown
The truths or revelations of the situation are being revealed, similar to how a card dealer reveals his cards to the players around him.
As he embraces the dark
The person is welcoming or embracing the darkness, symbolizing his acceptance of it, his willingness to confront and deal with it.
The only sound
The only stimulus that the listener is experiencing is auditory, indicating that he's in a very isolated or insulated environment.
That he will hear
The person will only be able to hear particular sounds, which suggests that he's either very selective or restricted in his hearing capacity.
Is there in his heart
The only sound that the person is hearing is something that's emanating from his heart, signifying his innermost thoughts, emotions, or desires.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Arthur Hamilton
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TheShadowWarriorXXX
Feel the darkness smiling
Every note is dying
Silence is refining every thought in his heart
Thought in his heart
Still the fates are weaving
Every note that's bleeding
As he sits there seething all alone in the dark
Alone in the dark, alone in the
But in the night, the darkness breathes if he wills it to be
Before his eyes, the music dies but he will always hear me
He sits alone, the cards are shown as he embraces the dark
The only sound that he will hear is there in his
Someone is whispering softly to me
Shadows of things that no one can see
They are there for you if you want them to be
You want them to be, you want them to
But in the night, the darkness breathes if he wills it to be
Before his eyes, the music dies but he will always hear me
He sits alone, the cards are shown as he embraces the dark
The only sound that he will hear is there in his heart
TheShadowWarriorXXX
Feel the darkness smiling
Every note is dying
Silence is refining every thought in his heart
Thought in his heart
Still the fates are weaving
Every note that's bleeding
As he sits there seething all alone in the dark
Alone in the dark, alone in the
But in the night, the darkness breathes if he wills it to be
Before his eyes, the music dies but he will always hear me
He sits alone, the cards are shown as he embraces the dark
The only sound that he will hear is there in his
Someone is whispering softly to me
Shadows of things that no one can see
They are there for you if you want them to be
You want them to be, you want them to
But in the night, the darkness breathes if he wills it to be
Before his eyes, the music dies but he will always hear me
He sits alone, the cards are shown as he embraces the dark
The only sound that he will hear is there in his heart
DJ Creeper Town
I'm glad you felt the need to post the lyrics to this
Penguin King
2:45 the beginning of the best solo ever!!
Alejandro Ortega
I find the solo of "Hey You" by Pink Floyd equally amazing
McKayla Rollison
The story behind these songs is so amazing
WhatsUpFridayHowl
I love this orchestra. I love his voice. enough said
Gracie Gunderson
I Love TSO! they bring rock back to its true artistic form!
infinitesheldon
Chilling and dark, as well as magnificent and inspiring... Perfect!
Mad Mozzabin
YES Absolutely amazing where was this music lost!? I love this so much, gives me the feeling of just roaring my heart out in some randomers face!
Cheyenne Patterson
carol of the bells= uplifting santa epicly delivering preasents the dark= death vampire song this band is awsome