after dark
The Angels Lyrics


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(Brewster-Neeson-Brewster)
She walks down the line, no sense of time
Eternity...
She talks of the years, blinded by tears
Her magesty...
Fantasy, the mirror that's confused her
She pleaded guilty to a charge of perverse delight
Trying to control the childhood dream that
Haunts her through the night
Is it the spoken truth or it the truth that is heard?
There's no one speaking and no one's listening to words
On skid row after dark
On skid row after dark
On skid row after dark
She hides in the night, turns down her light
Time to wait...
She holds out her hand, dreams of her man
Love or hate --- is all too late
Already she was dying
She pleaded guilty to a charge of perverse delight
Trying to control the childhood dream that
Haunts her through the night
Is it the spoken truth or it the truth that is heard?
There's no one speaking and no one's listening to words
On skid row after dark
On skid row after dark




On skid row after dark
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Overall Meaning

The song "After Dark" by The Angels is a haunting and poignant exploration of loneliness, despair, and lost dreams. The song speaks of a woman who walks alone down the line, lost in time and talking of years gone by, blinded by tears and clinging to the memory of a childhood dream that haunts her through the night. She hides in the shadows of the night, turning down the light and waiting for a man that may never come. The lyrics speak of a charge of perverse delight, hinting at a troubled past that she can't escape. The song is a plea for understanding and empathy for those lost in the underbelly of society.


The song is a powerful statement on the plight of the forgotten and ignored. It speaks of the desperation of those relegated to skid row, living in the shadows and hiding from the light. The imagery evokes a sense of hopelessness and despair, as the woman clings to a fantasy that has long since passed. The lyrics are hauntingly beautiful, giving voice to the voiceless and reminding us of the fragility of our dreams.


Line by Line Meaning

She walks down the line, no sense of time
She moves along without any perception of time passing.


She talks of the years, blinded by tears
She speaks of her past while being overcome with sadness.


Her magesty...
Her impressive and regal presence.


Fantasy, the mirror that's confused her
Her imagination has left her feeling unsure and disoriented.


She pleaded guilty to a charge of perverse delight
She admits to enjoying something that is considered wrong or abnormal by society.


Trying to control the childhood dream that
She attempts to manipulate the recurring desire from her youth.


Haunts her through the night
The dream persists and troubles her during the hours of darkness.


Is it the spoken truth or is it the truth that is heard?
She questions whether what is communicated verbally is accurate, or if the truth is what is received and interpreted.


There's no one speaking and no one's listening to words
There is no communication occurring as no one is speaking or paying attention to what is said.


On skid row after dark
The setting is a rundown area after sunset.


She hides in the night, turns down her light
She conceals herself in the darkness and dims her surroundings.


Time to wait...
She must be patient and delayed in achieving her goal.


She holds out her hand, dreams of her man
She reaches out and desires the affections of a particular male figure.


Love or hate--is all too late
Her romantic feelings towards this person are irrelevant or too delayed.


Already she was dying
Her life force is already fading.


On skid row after dark
Once again, the scene is a desolate area after nightfall.


On skid row after dark
The repetition emphasizes the significance of this location and time.


On skid row after dark
It serves as the chorus's repetition and emphasizing the imagery that is accentuated in the song.




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Written by: RICHARD BREWSTER-JONES, JOHN CARRINGTON BREWSTER-JONES, BERNARD PATRICK NEESON

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