Dark Days
The Goblin Market Lyrics


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This Wilderness can swallow you up
Pull you down
Bury you till you're never found

The wind in the pines can drown you out
Cover a shout
Cast a long cold shadow of doubt
And a voice you hear deep in your bones
Tells you things that must be done
Under the pines that hide the sun
The dark days have just begun

The turning season brings a chill
As nature will
The winter hides what spring reveals

Desire burns an endless flame
Your secret shame
And name unknown can't earn the blame

And a voice you hear deep in your bones
Tells you things that must be done





Under the pines that hide the sun
The dark days have just begun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Dark Days" by The Goblin Market paint a picture of a threatening and overwhelming natural environment that can consume and disappear individuals. The theme of being swallowed whole by the wilderness is strong throughout the song, with its references to pines, winds, shadows, and the changing of seasons. The use of relentless rhymes and repetitions provides a sense of unease, while the mysterious voice that speaks to the listener in their bones suggests an internal struggle between giving in to the unknown and resisting it.


The opening lines create an image of being lost and helpless in nature, as if a person could vanish without a trace. The third verse reveals that there is a deeper, personal source of darkness and anxiety, which is suggested to be a desire that cannot be controlled or acknowledged by the individual. This internal struggle may be amplified by the surrounding nature, and the unknown voice's call to action adds an eerie and hypnotic quality to the song. The repeated refrain of "the dark days have just begun" offers a chilling reminder that there may be no escape from the enveloping wilderness and one's own desires.


Overall, "Dark Days" by The Goblin Market is a haunting and introspective piece that blends external and internal threats in its imagery and lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

This Wilderness can swallow you up
The vast and unpredictable nature can easily consume and overwhelm you.


Pull you down
It can bring you to your knees with its power and might.


Bury you till you're never found
It can permanently trap and hide you, leaving you lost forever.


The wind in the pines can drown you out
The rustling of the leaves in the trees can silence anything you try to say or do.


Cover a shout
It can muffle your cries for help and render you helpless.


Cast a long cold shadow of doubt
It can instill fear and uncertainty that looms over you like a gloomy cloud.


And a voice you hear deep in your bones
A primal instinct that speaks to your innermost being.


Tells you things that must be done
Urging you to take action, at times even against your better judgment.


Under the pines that hide the sun
In the darkness and seclusion of the woods, where secrets can be kept hidden.


The dark days have just begun
The challenges and struggles you face have only just started, and there may be difficult times ahead.


The turning season brings a chill
As the weather changes, so too does the mood and atmosphere around you.


As nature will
Nature operates on its own, indifferent to human desires and wants.


The winter hides what spring reveals
Sometimes we must endure hardship and darkness in order to appreciate the beauty and warmth of life.


Desire burns an endless flame
Our passions and wants can be all-consuming and never-ending.


Your secret shame
The things we hide from others, even from ourselves, out of fear, guilt, or shame.


And name unknown can't earn the blame
Even if we don't know someone's name or identity, we cannot accuse them of wrongdoing without evidence.




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