Dark Horse
Sleeping At Last Lyrics


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I know you were
You were gonna come to me
And here you are
But you better choose carefully
Cuz I, I'm capable of anything
Of anything and everything

Make me your Aphrodite
Make me your one and only
But don't make me your enemy
Your enemy, your enemy

So you wanna play with magic
Boy you should know what you're fallin' for
Baby do you dare to do this
'Cause I'm comin' atcha like a dark horse

Are you ready for, ready for
A perfect storm, perfect storm
'Cause once you're mine, once you're mine
there's is no going back

Mark my words
This love will make you levitate
Like a bird without a cage
But down to earth
If you choose to walk away
Don't walk away

It's in the palm of your hand now, baby
It's a yes or a no, no maybe
So just be sure
Before you give it all to me
All to me
Give it all to me

So you wanna play with magic
Boy you should know what you're fallin' for
Baby do you dare to do this
'Cause I'm comin' atcha like a dark horse

Are you ready for, ready for
A perfect storm, perfect storm
'Cause once you're mine, once you're mine
There's no going back

So you wanna play with magic
Boy you should know what you're fallin' for
Baby do you dare to do this
Cause I'm comin' atcha like a dark horse

Are you ready for, ready for
A perfect storm, perfect storm
Cause once you're mine, once you're mine

There's no going back
There's no going back,




There's no going back
There's no going back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sleeping At Last's "Dark Horse" convey a sense of power and danger, as the singer warns her potential lover to be careful with their decisions. The opening lines suggest that the lover has sought out the singer, but she warns him to choose wisely because she is capable of anything and everything. She desires to be made his Aphrodite - his one and only - but warns that becoming her enemy would be unwise.


The chorus introduces the idea of magic, inviting the lover to play with it, but warning him to know what he's getting into before making his decision. The singer compares herself to a "dark horse" - a phrase that typically refers to an unexpected winner or success story in sports or politics. Here, it seems to refer to the singer outperforming the lover's expectations or risking his safety. The perfect storm imagery suggests that once the lover commits to the singer, there is no turning back.


The final lines of the song again emphasize the importance of careful consideration and decision-making. The singer emphasizes that the lover holds the power in his hands, and that his choice to give himself to her must be a firm and final one.


Overall, the lyrics of "Dark Horse" convey a sense of danger and power, with the singer warning her lover to make wise decisions and not to underestimate her. The song speaks to themes of desire, power dynamics, and the importance of making conscious choices in relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I know you were
I knew you would come to me


You were gonna come to me
You were always meant to come to me


And here you are
Now you are finally here


But you better choose carefully
You should be wise in your choice


Cuz I, I'm capable of anything
Because I am capable of doing anything


Of anything and everything
Literally anything and everything


Make me your Aphrodite
Treat me like the goddess Aphrodite


Make me your one and only
Make me your only love


But don't make me your enemy
Otherwise, I'll become your enemy


Your enemy, your enemy
I'll be your adversary


So you wanna play with magic
You want to experience something extraordinary


Boy you should know what you're fallin' for
But you should be aware of what you're getting into


Baby do you dare to do this
Do you have the courage to do this?


'Cause I'm comin' atcha like a dark horse
Because I'm about to surprise you like an unexpected winner


Are you ready for, ready for
Are you prepared for the challenge?


A perfect storm, perfect storm
A situation that is both dangerous and exciting


'Cause once you're mine, once you're mine
Because once you're with me, you're mine forever


there's is no going back
You can't return to your past life


Mark my words
Remember what I'm about to say


This love will make you levitate
This love will lift you higher than you can imagine


Like a bird without a cage
Like a free bird


But down to earth
But you still need to be grounded


If you choose to walk away
If you decide to leave me


Don't walk away
Don't leave me behind


It's in the palm of your hand now, baby
Now it's your decision to make


It's a yes or a no, no maybe
It's a clear choice, no wavering


So just be sure
So make sure


Before you give it all to me
Before you commit yourself to me completely


All to me
Without holding anything back


There's no going back
Once you make your choice, you'll be committed




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