Daughter Of Darkness
Tom Jones Lyrics


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Woman, I can remember a woman
Warm were her kisses and tender was she
Lying there in my arms
Why, why did you deceive me so
What devil inside made you go
When I needed you most of all

Daughter of darkness
Stay out of my life, my life
You took my heart, you broke it apart
Daughter of darkness
Daughter of darkness
Please leave me alone forever
Daughter of darkness gone is the love
That we shared together

Heaven, we had our own kind of heaven
Sharing together, the magic of love
In a world of our own
Then oh so suddenly you were gone
The love I depended upon disappeared when you went away

Daughter of darkness stay out of my life, my life
You took my heart, you broke it apart
Oh daughter of darkness
Daughter of darkness leave me alone forever
Daughter of darkness gone is the love
That we shared together
Daughter of darkness stay out of my life, my life

You took my heart, you broke it apart
Oh daughter of darkness

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tom Jones's song Daughter of Darkness depict a man's anguish and sorrow over a relationship gone wrong. He reminisces about the warmth and tenderness of the woman he loved, who is now referred to as the 'daughter of darkness.' He asks why she deceived him, wondering what force made her leave when he needed her most. The man can't fathom how his 'own kind of heaven' with this woman could have vanished so suddenly, leaving behind only heartache and pain.


The repetition of the phrase 'daughter of darkness' serves to emphasize the bitterness and betrayal felt by the singer. He is pleading with the woman to leave him alone forever, acknowledging that the love they once shared is now gone. The choice of this phrase is an interesting one, as it suggests a sense of malevolence and evilness attached to the woman. It hints at a darkness and duplicity in her character that led her to hurt the man she loves.


In conclusion, this song is a heartbreaking ballad about betrayal and lost love. It offers a glimpse into the pain that comes with relationships that fail despite the promises of forever.


Line by Line Meaning

Woman, I can remember a woman
I still remember a woman from my past


Warm were her kisses and tender was she
She was a loving and affectionate partner


Lying there in my arms
When we were physically close to each other during intimate moments


Why, why did you deceive me so
Why did you betray me and break my trust?


What devil inside made you go
What inner demon motivated you to leave and hurt me?


When I needed you most of all
During the time when I needed you the most, you abandoned me


Daughter of darkness
The embodiment of evil, you are a dark and ominous presence


Stay out of my life, my life
I don't want you in my life anymore


You took my heart, you broke it apart
You shattered my heart and soul with your actions


Please leave me alone forever
I want nothing to do with you for eternity


Gone is the love that we shared together
The love that we once had for each other is now gone


Heaven, we had our own kind of heaven
We had our own little happy place where we shared our love


Sharing together, the magic of love
Our love was like magic, and we enjoyed it together


In a world of our own
We created our own world, where just the two of us mattered


Then oh so suddenly you were gone
You left me abruptly, without any warning


Daughter of darkness stay out of my life, my life
I plead with you to never come back into my life


Daughter of darkness leave me alone forever
I never want to see or hear from you again




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEOFFREY STEPHENS, LESLIE DAVID REED

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