The song was written by WT members Sharon den Adel and Robert Westerholt with Daniel Gibson and was produced by the latter.
Shot in the Dark
Within Temptation Lyrics
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I've been praying for help cause I can't take it all
I'm not done,
It's not over.
Now I'm fighting this war since the day of the fall
And I'm desperately holding on to it all
But I'm lost
Oh I wish it was over,
And I wish you were here
Still I'm hoping that somehow
Cause your soul is on fire
A shot in the dark
What did they aim for when they missed your heart?
I breathe underwater
It's all in my hands
What can I do
Don't let it fall apart
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
In the blink of an eye
I can see through your eyes
As I'm lying awake I'm still hearing the cries
And it hurts
Hurts me so bad
And I'm wondering why I still fight in this life
Cause I've lost all my faith in this damn bitter strife
And it's sad
It's so damn sad
Oh I wish it was over,
And I wish you were here
Still I'm hoping that somehow
Cause your soul is on fire
A shot in the dark
What did they aim for when they missed your heart?
I breathe underwater
It's all in my hands
What can I do
Don't let it fall apart
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
I feel you fading away
I feel you fading away
I feel you fading away
I feel you fading away
Cause your soul is on fire
A shot in the dark
What did they aim for when they missed your heart?
I breathe underwater
It's all in my hands
What can I do
Don't let it fall apart
Oh, your soul is on fire
A shot in the dark
What did they aim for when they missed your heart?
I breathe underwater
It's all in my hands
What can I do
Don't let it fall apart
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
The lyrics of "Shot in the Dark" by Within Temptation express the feelings of a person who feels abandoned and hopeless. The first stanza talks about the persona feeling like a criminal who has been cast out and left alone to face their problems. They have been praying for help to overcome their struggles, but they seem to be losing the fight. Despite all that, they maintain their hope, saying that they are not done and it's not over yet.
As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the person is fighting a tremendous battle, and they are slowly losing hope. They feel lost and wish it would all be over, but they are still holding on, hoping that somehow things will work out. The chorus talks about how the person's soul is on fire, and they feel like a shot in the dark, wondering what could have been done differently to avoid the pain they are feeling. The persona then talks about how they are left alone to pick up the pieces and save what's left while highlighting their helplessness in the situation.
The song's message is a plea for help from someone who's struggling to overcome various situations that have left them devastated. They are holding on to hope, trying to find a way to keep going and not give up. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has ever felt hopeless, abandoned, or betrayed, and they provide a sense of comfort and hope that someone else understands the pain they are going through.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been left out alone like a damn criminal
I have been completely isolated as if I have committed a heinous crime
I've been praying for help cause I can't take it all
I've been pleading for assistance because I cannot bear it all alone
I'm not done, It's not over.
I'm not completed yet and this isn't the end yet
Now I'm fighting this war since the day of the fall
I've been battling in this warfare since the beginning of the calamity
And I'm desperately holding on to it all
I'm desperately trying to cling onto everything that is left
But I'm lost, I'm so damn lost
But unfortunately, I'm entirely lost and helpless
Oh I wish it was over, And I wish you were here
I wish this ordeal would end, and I yearn for your presence
Still I'm hoping that somehow, Cause your soul is on fire
I'm still hopeful that somehow something good will happen, because I know you are passionate about it
A shot in the dark, What did they aim for when they missed your heart?
An uncertain shot, what did they target when they missed your compassionate heart?
I breathe underwater, It's all in my hands
I can survive underwater, but I can control everything even under these circumstances
What can I do, Don't let it fall apart, A shot in the dark
What can I do, don't let it crumble, a shot in the dark
In the blink of an eye, I can see through your eyes
Within a moment, I can perceive what you stare
As I'm lying awake I'm still hearing the cries, And it hurts
Even while awake, I can still hear the painful wails, and it distresses me
Hurts me so bad
It causes me so much agony
And I'm wondering why I still fight in this life
I'm questioning why I'm still struggling to survive
Cause I've lost all my faith in this damn bitter strife
Because I've misplaced all my trust in this arduous, cruel struggle
And it's sad, It's so damn sad
And it's disheartening, very despairing
I feel you fading away
I sense you drifting away
Cause your soul is on fire
Since your soul is charged with a burning passion
Oh, your soul is on fire, A shot in the dark
Oh, your spirit is aflame, a dubious chance
It's all in my hands, What can I do, Don't let it fall apart
Everything is under my control, but what options do I have? I can't allow it to destruct
A shot in the dark
A risky, uncertain gambit
A shot in the dark
A risky, uncertain gambit
A shot in the dark
A risky, uncertain gambit
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Cloud9
Written by: Daniel Bjorn Gibson, Robert Westerholt, Sharon J Adel Den
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@edwardpratt5172
"Shot In The Dark"
I've been left out alone like a damn criminal
I've been praying for help cause I can't take it all
I'm not done
It's not over
Now I'm fighting this war since the day of the fall
And I'm desperately holding on to it all
But I'm lost
I'm so damn lost
Oh I wish it was over
And I wish you were here
Still I'm hoping that somehow
'Cause your soul is on fire
A shot in the dark
What did they aim for when they missed your heart?
I breathe underwater
It's all in my hands
What can I do?
Don't let it fall apart
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
In the blink of an eye
I can see through your eyes
As I'm lying awake I'm still hearing the cries
And it hurts
Hurts me so bad
And I'm wondering why I still fight in this life
'Cause I've lost all my faith in this damn bitter strife
And it's sad
It's so damn sad
Oh I wish it was over
And I wish you were here
Still I'm hoping that somehow
'Cause your soul is on fire
A shot in the dark
What did they aim for when they missed your heart?
I breathe underwater
It's all in my hands
What can I do?
Don't let it fall apart
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
I feel you fading away
I feel you fading away
I feel you fading away
I feel you fading away
'Cause your soul is on fire
A shot in the dark
What did they aim for when they missed your heart?
I breathe underwater
It's all in my hands
What can I do?
Don't let it fall apart
Oh, your soul is on fire
A shot in the dark
What did they aim for when they missed your heart?
I breathe underwater
It's all in my hands
What can I do?
Don't let it fall apart
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
A shot in the dark
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