Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Ribbon of darkness over me
Since my true love walked out the door
Tears I never had before
Ribbon of darkness over me
Clouds are gathering over my head
They chill the day and hide the sun
And shroud the night when day is done
Ribbon of darkness over me
Rain is falling on the meadow
Where once my love and I did lie
Now she's gone from the meadow
My love goodbye
Ribbon of darkness over me
Where once the world was young as spring
Where clouds bloom and birds would sing
Ribbon of darkness over me
In this cold room lying, I don't want to see no one but you
Lord, I wish I could be dying to forget you
Oh, how I wish, your heart could see my mind
Just takes the breaks of day
Come on back and take away
Ribbon of darkness over me
Come on back and take away this
Ribbon of darkness over me
Since my true love walked out the door
Tears I never had before
Ribbon of darkness over me
Clouds are gathering over my head
They chill the day and hide the sun
And shroud the night when day is done
Ribbon of darkness over me
Rain is falling on the meadow
Where once my love and I did lie
Now she's gone from the meadow
My love goodbye
Ribbon of darkness over me
Where once the world was young as spring
Where clouds bloom and birds would sing
Ribbon of darkness over me
In this cold room lying, I don't want to see no one but you
Lord, I wish I could be dying to forget you
Oh, how I wish, your heart could see my mind
Just takes the breaks of day
Come on back and take away
Ribbon of darkness over me
Come on back and take away this
Ribbon of darkness over me
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Ribbon of Darkness Lyrics as written by Gordon Lightfoot
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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