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Blackness of the Night
Cat Stevens
In the blackness of the night
I seem to wander endlessly
with a hope burning out deep inside
I'm a fugitive, community has driven me out
For this bad, bad world I'm beginning to doubt
I'm alone and there is no one by my side
In the blackness of the night
I see a shadow passing by
from the heels of an old soldier boy.
There's no comprimising
and his eyes are black as the sky
For this bad, bad world he is going to die.
He's alone and there is no one by his side
In the blackness of the night
I see a sparkle of a star
from the sweet silver tear of a child
and she's clutching at a photograph of long, long ago
When her parents were happy she was too young to know
she's alone and there is no one by her side
I'm alone and there is no one by my side
In the blackness of the night
I seem to wander endlessly
with a hope burning out deep inside
I'm a fugitive, community has driven me out
For this bad, bad world I'm beginning to doubt
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About this Song
Blackness of the Night by Cat Stevens is a poignant song that delves into themes of loneliness, existential reflection, and societal disillusionment. The song reflects on feelings of solitude and the darkness that can envelop one's life, both literally and metaphorically. Stevens captures a sense of alienation and the search for meaning in a seemingly indifferent world. Moments in the song such as 'I feel like I’m living with a stranger' and 'one man wheel' evoke deep emotional resonance, highlighting the isolation and inner turmoil experienced by the individual. Overall, the song is a contemplative piece on the human condition and the shadowed parts of existence.
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