Tears of Darkness
Tony MacAlpine Lyrics
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Her rings and jewels declare
How others stood before her now
All challenged by the fear
So blinded by her vanity,
secluded from reality
Aggression brings on tragedy
Her lace drowning in tears of darkness
I can't deny her eyes were staring
Through my veins drowning in tears
Of darkness
Some never learn why in the end
We speak of what we've seen
Some never choose or try to see
A picture of a dream
Aggression brings on tragedy
I saw her cry behind her leather and
Her lace drowning in tears of darkness
I can't deny her eyes were staring
Through my veins drowning in tears
Of darkness
The lyrics to Tony MacAlpine's "Tears of Darkness" seem to be about a woman who is consumed by her own vanity and has isolated herself from reality. The first verse suggests that this woman is surrounded by material possessions like rings and jewels, symbolic of her wealth and status, yet her fear has kept her from truly experiencing life. She remains isolated and blinded by her vanity, unable to see the world beyond her door. The chorus indicates a shift in tone, as the focus turns to the woman's tears of darkness, suggesting a deep-seated sadness that she is unable to escape.
The second verse seems to offer a more universal perspective, with the line "Some never learn why in the end we speak of what we've seen." This could be interpreted as a commentary on the human condition, and the fact that we are driven to explore and experience the world around us. However, in contrast to those who seek out a full range of experiences, there are those who refuse to try and see beyond their own limited perspectives. The repetition of the line "Aggression brings on tragedy" suggests that this kind of self-imposed isolation can lead to disaster.
Overall, "Tears of Darkness" paints a poignant picture of a woman who has become trapped by her own fears and insecurities. The lyrics seem to offer a warning about the dangers of letting our own vanity and self-doubt keep us from fully engaging with the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
Beyond her door lies darkened space
The darkness beyond her door represents her inner self, unknown to many.
Her rings and jewels declare
Her opulence shows her wealth and power, but also her pride and arrogance.
How others stood before her now
She has had many people try to impress her, but none succeeded.
All challenged by the fear
Everyone who tried to approach her was intimidated by her power or beauty.
So blinded by her vanity
Her excessive pride and self-love make her unable to see anything else clearly.
secluded from reality
Her wealth and power have isolated her from the real world and its troubles.
Some never learn why in the end
Some people never understand the reasons behind things that happen in their lives.
We speak of what we've seen
We talk about our experiences to give meaning to our lives and share them with others.
Some never choose or try to see
Some people refuse to look beyond their own perspectives and beliefs.
A picture of a dream
A vision of a different reality or a better future.
Aggression brings on tragedy
Violence never solves anything and only leads to destruction.
I saw her cry behind her leather and
Even the strongest and most powerful people have moments of vulnerability and sorrow.
Her lace drowning in tears of darkness
Her sorrow is too deep to be expressed in words and consumes her from within.
I can't deny her eyes were staring
She looked straight into my soul and I couldn't look away.
Through my veins drowning in tears
Her sadness affected me deeply and made me feel her pain.
Of darkness
Her sadness is overwhelming, and it feels like it's engulfing everything around her.
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