The Dark
Towers and Trees Lyrics
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Gotta get back to where I started
If I don't, in the Dark I'll tread
When did they gate it all off
Where is the bus and the venue
Where are all the people and you
I thought I had it all together
But I am so lost
Where's my enemies
Have they all been lost in this dark city
Runnin' the music's still playin' in my head
But I've become so jaded
How'd I end up here instead
Why am I on the outside
Where is the bus and the venue
Where are all the people and you
I started this with laughter
But the payoff's been loneliness
Where are all my friends
Where's my enemies
Have they all been lost in this dark city
I'm screamin' at the gate but I can't get in
I'm screamin' at the gate but I can't get in
I'm screamin' at the gate but I can't get in
I'm screamin' at the gate but I can't get in
I'm screamin' at the gate but I can't get in
I'm screamin' at the gate but I can't get in
Should I continue to pursue the dream
When there's no one here to hear me sing
Alone I run I'm done with Fear
Get me outta here
Get me outta here
Where are all my friends
Where's my enemies
Have they all been lost in this dark city
Where are all my friends
Where's my enemies
Have they all been lost in this dark city
Where are all my friends
Where's my enemies
Have they all been lost in this dark city
The lyrics to Towers and Trees' song The Dark are a contemplation of loneliness and isolation in the pursuit of one's dreams. The singer is running, both literally and figuratively, trying to get back to where they started. They are searching for the people and places that used to give them a sense of belonging and purpose, but everything seems to have disappeared. The city around them is dark and unfamiliar, and they feel lost and jaded. They wonder whether they should continue to pursue their dream when there is no one around to hear them sing.
The repeated refrain of "Where are all my friends, where's my enemies, have they all been lost in this dark city" further emphasizes the singer's feeling of isolation. They are screaming at a gate that they can't get through, symbolizing the obstacles that stand in the way of their goals. The uncertainty and fear of this situation is contrasted with the beginning of the song, where the singer started their journey with laughter, but the payoff has been loneliness.
Ultimately, the lyrics of The Dark speak to the universal human desire for connection and a sense of belonging. The singer's journey is a reminder that even when we pursue our dreams, the path can be lonely and uncertain. It is a plea for help and a call to action, a reminder that we all need each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Runnin' while the music's playin' in my head
I am moving forward while listening to music in my mind.
Gotta get back to where I started
I need to go back to where I originated from.
If I don't, in the Dark I'll tread
Otherwise, I will end up lost in darkness.
When did they gate it all off
When was the entry point closed?
Where is the bus and the venue
I am trying to locate the transportation and the place where the event is occurring.
Where are all the people and you
I am searching for people and, in particular, the person I care about.
I thought I had it all together
I believed I was in control of everything and had my life sorted out.
But I am so lost
But now, I am completely confused and misplaced.
Where are all my friends
I am wondering where my companions are.
Where's my enemies
I am also trying to find those who dislike me.
Have they all been lost in this dark city
I am speculating whether everyone has vanished in this obscure place.
Runnin' the music's still playin' in my head
As I keep running, music is still playing inside my mind.
But I've become so jaded
However, I have become tired and indifferent to everything.
How'd I end up here instead
I am wondering how I ended up here instead of where I intended to be.
Why am I on the outside
Why am I excluded from the place and feeling left out?
I started this with laughter
At the beginning, I started this journey looking forward to it and was happy.
But the payoff's been loneliness
In the end, what I got in return is solitude and sadness.
I'm screamin' at the gate but I can't get in
I am crying out loud to be allowed inside, but I am being obstructed.
Should I continue to pursue the dream
I ask myself if I should keep trying to make my dream come true.
When there's no one here to hear me sing
Since no one is present to appreciate my skills, why should I continue to make music?
Alone I run I'm done with fear
I am running alone, more confident and not afraid anymore.
Get me outta here
Please help me leave this unpleasant place.
Where are all my friends
I repeat my need to know where my companions are.
Where's my enemies
I also wonder about the location of those who dislike me.
Have they all been lost in this dark city
Again, I question whether everyone has vanished in this obscure place.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Alexander Bell
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Towers and Trees an Indie Rock/Pop band from Victoria, Canada.
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Ryo Chandra
I love this song. So awesome
Michallis
good one!