After Dark
Tito and Tarantula Lyrics
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Strolling in the night so white
Wondering why
It's only after dark
In her eyes
A distant fire light burns bright
Wondering why
I find myself in her room
Feel the fever of my doom
Falling falling
Through the floor
I'm knocking on the devil's door, yeah
In the dawn
I wake up to find her gone
And the note
Says, "Only after dark"
Burning, burning in the flame
Now I know her secret name
You can tear her temple down
But she'll be back and rule again, yeah
In my heart
A deep and dark and lonely part
Wants her
And waits for after dark
After dark
After dark
After dark
The song "After Dark" by Tito and Tarantula is a haunting and seductive tune that tells a story of a man who is captivated by a woman who only appears to him at night. The lyrics describe the man's fascination with this mysterious woman, who he watches as she strolls in the white night. He is consumed with the desire to know why she only appears after dark and what secrets she holds. The woman's eyes glimmer with a distant fire, and the man finds himself drawn to her, falling deeper and deeper into her grasp.
The man discovers that the woman's secret name is one that burns like flame in his mind. He feels himself falling through the floor and finds himself knocking on the devil's door. Despite the danger, he is unable to resist her pull, and he begs for her to come to him after dark. In the morning, he wakes up alone with only a note that reads "only after dark." The song implies that the woman is a powerful force that cannot be destroyed, even if her temple is torn down. She will always return to rule once again.
Overall, "After Dark" is a song about the irresistible attraction of forbidden and dangerous pleasures. The lyrics paint a picture of a man who is willing to risk everything for a taste of the mysterious woman who only appears to him at night. The song highlights the human desire for the unknown and the dangerous, even if it means facing the devil himself.
Line by Line Meaning
Watching her
Observing her and paying attention to her movements and actions
Strolling in the night so white
Walking in the darkness of the night, possibly in a white dress
Wondering why
Feeling confused and trying to understand something
It's only after dark
Realizing that something only happens or exists in the darkness of the night
In her eyes
Looking into her eyes and noticing something peculiar
A distant fire light burns bright
Seeing a bright light flickering in her eyes, possibly conveying a strong emotion or desire
I find myself in her room
Discovering oneself in her personal space, possibly due to a strong attraction or curiosity
Feel the fever of my doom
Experiencing a strong and unavoidable sense of danger, as if it is one's fate to be in this situation
Falling falling
Losing control and succumbing to the temptation or danger around
Through the floor
Falling deeper into the situation, perhaps feeling helpless or hopeless
I'm knocking on the devil's door yeah
Feeling like one is engaging in something sinful or wrong, alluding to temptation or desire
In the dawn
As the night comes to an end and the sun is about to rise
I wake up to find her gone
Realizing that the person of interest has left or disappeared, leaving without a trace
And the note
Finding a message or communication left behind by the person who left
Says "only after dark"
The message implies that the person only exists or operates in the darkness of the night
Burning burning in the flame
Feeling consumed by a strong passion or emotion
Now I know her secret name
Finally discovering a hidden aspect or truth about the person of interest
You can tear her temple down
Even if someone tries to destroy or eliminate the person of interest, they will persist
But she'll be back and rule again yeah
Conveying the idea that the person has a strong spirit and determination, manifesting as an unyielding force
In my heart a deep and dark
Feeling a significant and passionate emotion in one's heart
And lonely part
Suffering from a deep sense of loneliness or isolation
Wants her and waits for
Desiring and anticipating the person of interest's return or presence
After dark
Emphasizing the importance and significance of the person's presence in the darkness of the night
After dark
Repeating the line from earlier to reinforce the main message and theme of the song
After dark
Concluding the song and affirming the significance of the darkness of the night
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Steven Michael Hufsteter, Tito Larriva
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