Footsteps_in_the_Dark
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That a love that lasted for so long,
Still endures?
Do I, really care?
Hey hey,
Let's talk about the distractions going on elsewhere
I, keep hearing footsteps baby
Why? I keep hearing footsteps baby
In the dark
Oh in the dark, hoo
My mind,
just now and then,
Looking down dark corridors and wonders what might have been
Something's up ahead,
Hey, should I keep this same direction,
Or go back instead?
I, keep hearing footsteps baby
in the dark, oh in the dark
Why? I keep hearing footsteps baby
In the dark
Oh in the dark, hoo
Honey lets stop walking around
When there's love lost to be found
Aah, you Know I still care, I still care
What's the sense in going elsewhere?
Who feels, really sure?
Can I really guarantee your happiness shall endure?
Do we, really care?
Hey hey,
Let's look at what's been happining and try to be more aware
I, keep hearing footsteps baby
in the dark, oh in the dark
Why? I keep hearing footsteps baby
In the dark
Oh in the dark, hoo
Lets stop walking around
Well when there's love, lost to be found
Oh baby, you Know, I still care, I still care
What's the sense in going elsewhere?
Lets stop walking around
Well when there's love, lost to be found
Oh baby, you Know, I still care, I still care
What's the sense in going elsewhere?
"Footsteps In The Dark" by The Isley Brothers is a classic love ballad that addresses the fragility of long-lasting relationships. The song begins with a question and a statement about the endurance of love, and the singer's ambivalence towards it. As the song progresses, the singer's mind wanders to the past, wondering what might have been. The singer hears footsteps in the dark, symbolizing the unknown future, and the uncertainty of the present. The chorus repeats the phrase "footsteps in the dark," emphasizing the theme of uncertainty.
The bridge of the song addresses the need for the couple to stop "walking around" and find the lost love that still exists between them. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, as if to say that despite the uncertainty of the future, the love between the couple will endure.
Overall, the lyrics of "Footsteps In The Dark" are a commentary on the fragility and uncertainty of love, and the importance of staying committed to a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Are we really sure,
Do we have complete certainty
That a love that lasted for so long,
That the love that existed for an extended period still exists
Still endures?
Is it still lasting?
Do I, really care?
Am I genuinely concerned and interested?
Hey hey,
Listen up
Let's talk about the distractions going on elsewhere
Let's discuss the diversions happening elsewhere
I, keep hearing footsteps baby
I continually hear footsteps, darling
in the dark, oh in the dark
when there's no light, oh when there's no light
Why? I keep hearing footsteps baby
Why do I repeatedly hear footsteps, darling
In the dark
When there's no light
My mind,
My thoughts
just now and then,
occasionally
Looking down dark corridors and wonders what might have been
Pondering what could have happened if things were different
Something's up ahead,
There's something coming soon
Hey, should I keep this same direction,
Should I continue on this path?
Or go back instead?
Or turn around instead?
Honey lets stop walking around
My love, let's stop being aimless
When there's love lost to be found
When we could rediscover love
Aah, you Know I still care, I still care
Oh, you know I still love you, I still love you
What's the sense in going elsewhere?
What's the point in looking elsewhere?
Who feels, really sure?
Who is entirely confident?
Can I really guarantee your happiness shall endure?
Can I genuinely promise your happiness will remain?
Do we, really care?
Do we honestly care?
Hey hey,
Listen up
Let's look at what's been happining and try to be more aware
Let's examine what's been occurring and attempt to be more conscious
Lets stop walking around
Let's stop wandering
Well when there's love, lost to be found
When we could rediscover love
Oh baby, you Know, I still care, I still care
Oh darling, you know I still love you, I still love you
What's the sense in going elsewhere?
What's the point in looking elsewhere?
Lets stop walking around
Let's stop wandering
Well when there's love, lost to be found
When we could rediscover love
Oh baby, you Know, I still care, I still care
Oh darling, you know I still love you, I still love you
What's the sense in going elsewhere?
What's the point in looking elsewhere?
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