VERSE
In The Dark
Tracy Chapman
In The Dark
Make me fumble
Make me fall
Make my heart stop and start
To tremble uncontrollably
Let my eyes see fear make desire
Keep those who long apart
Forbid the kiss
And leave us innocent
Of the things some do in the dark
The things some do in the dark
The things some do in the dark
Make me remember
Make me forget
Make my mind unable
To force the body to do its will
Let it be right for belief and denial
To share a space in the heart and leave us only to imagine
About the things some do in the dark
The things some do in the dark
The things some do in the dark
Make me pretend
Make me expect
Things can go and come to pass
Without trial or tribulation
Let this life space and time
Leave my body with permanent marks
Faded scars and lines
But not a single impression
Of the things some do in the dark
The things some do in the dark
The things some do in the dark
Let me be tempted
Let me be torn
But make my thoughts pure and not
Morally corrupt in form
Let us sleep tonight
Let innocence lie in our dreams and secret hearts
With burning desire
A need to know and do
The things some do in the dark
The things some do in the dark
The things some do in the dark
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Translated byAllen Morningstar
About this Song
In The Dark by Tracy Chapman delves into themes of vulnerability, introspection, and the personal struggle of finding hope in moments of uncertainty and fear. The song is a poignant exploration of human emotions experienced when facing the unknown. The lyrics evoke a sense of searching for light and answers during difficult times. One particularly poignant moment in the song is when Chapman sings about the darkness within oneself, which resonates with listeners as a universal experience of dealing with inner turmoil.
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