Dark Times
The Weeknd ( Lyrics
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Blood on pillow and one bruised eye
Drunk too much, you know what I'm like
But you should've seen the other guy
This ain't the right time for you to fall in love with me
Baby I'm just being honest
And I know my lies could not make you believe
In my dark times I'll be going back to the street
Promising everything I do not mean
In my dark times, baby this is all I could be
Don't think my mother could love me for me
In my dark times, in my dark times
Light one up, let me bum a smoke
Still calming down, dripping throat
I got another man's blood on my clothes
But an endless fog's the life I chose
This ain't the right time for you to fall in love with me
Baby I'm just being honest
And I know my lies could not make you believe
Running in circles that's why
In my dark times I'll be going back to the street
Promising everything I do not mean
In my dark times, baby this is all I could be
Only my mother could love me for me
In my dark times, in my dark times
In my dark times I've still got some problems I know
Driving too fast but just moving to slow
And I've got something I've been trying to let go
Pulling me back every time
In my dark times taking it back to the street
Making those promises that I could not keep
In my dark times, baby this is all I could be
Only my mother could love me for me
In my dark times taking it down to the street
Making those promises that I would not keep
In my dark times this is all I could be
Only my mother could of loved me for me
In my dark times, in my dark times
In my dark times
The Weeknd’s “Dark Times” is a song about a man who struggles with addiction and darkness, and who has a hard time opening up to anyone, especially when it comes to love. The song starts out with the singer waking up at half past five in the morning, with blood on his pillow and a bruised eye. He is unable to remember what happened the previous night because he was drunk. However, one thing is clear – he got into a fight with another guy, and he emerged as a winner. The singer tries to warn the person he is addressing that it is not the right time for them to fall in love with him, as he is not in a good place right now. He acknowledges that he is not reliable, and he is incapable of being honest with himself, let alone with someone else. The only thing he is good at is running in circles, and he will keep doing it until he can break free.
During the chorus, the singer talks about going back to the streets, which is where he feels the most at home. He confesses that he is incapable of keeping promises, and he is always dropping the ball. He reveals that he is ashamed of who he is, and he feels that only his mother could love someone like him. In the second verse, the singer is trying to calm down after the fight by smoking a cigarette. He is still feeling the effects of the fight, and he has the other guy's blood on his clothes. He acknowledges that he has chosen a life of endless fog, and he has some sort of addiction that he is trying to let go of.
Overall, “Dark Times” is a song about the singer's struggle with his own demons. He knows that he has a lot of darkness inside of him, and he tries to warn others not to fall in love with him. However, the pull of the streets and addiction is too strong for him to resist, and he keeps going back, making promises he cannot keep.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking up, half past five
Starting the day early, shortly after sunrise.
Blood on pillow and one bruised eye
Physical evidence of a fight or altercation.
Drunk too much, you know what I'm like
Acknowledgment of problem behavior and potential for violence when under the influence.
But you should've seen the other guy
Implying that the confrontation was justified or provoked.
This ain't the right time for you to fall in love with me
Being upfront about not being ready or willing to commit to a serious relationship.
Baby I'm just being honest
Asserting the importance of honesty in all interactions.
And I know my lies could not make you believe
Acknowledging past patterns of deceit and the difficulty in regaining trust.
We're running in circles that's why
Recognizing that the relationship is not progressing and may be stuck in a negative cycle.
In my dark times I'll be going back to the street
During periods of personal struggle, returning to a lifestyle and behaviors that are unhealthy or dangerous.
Promising everything I do not mean
Making empty promises or commitments without intent to follow through.
Baby this is all I could be
Lack of self-worth and belief in the ability to make meaningful change.
Don't think my mother could love me for me
Doubts and insecurities about being fully accepted and loved by even one's own parents.
Light one up, let me bum a smoke
Requesting a cigarette, possibly as a coping mechanism or habit.
Still calming down, dripping throat
Physical symptoms of distress or anxiety.
I got another man's blood on my clothes
Guilt or shame over violent behavior.
But an endless fog's the life I chose
Acknowledging the negative consequences of one's choices, but feeling stuck or unable to make a change.
In my dark times I've still got some problems I know
Awareness of ongoing challenges and struggles.
Driving too fast but just moving to slow
Feeling stuck or trapped in a negative pattern or cycle.
And I've got something I've been trying to let go
Struggling to overcome a personal issue or challenge.
Pulling me back every time
Feeling unable to fully move forward or make positive changes.
Taking it back to the street
Returning to an unhealthy or dangerous lifestyle.
Making those promises that I could not keep
Making false or empty promises, knowing that they will not be fulfilled.
Only my mother could love me for me
Lack of self-worth and belief in the ability to be fully accepted or loved by anyone else.
In my dark times
Acknowledging the reality of personal struggles and challenges.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JASON QUENNEVILLE, EDWARD CHRISTOPHER SHEERAN, ABEL TESFAYE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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