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”
I have a secret fear-
That I will love you still.
Maybe all my life.
There are no secrets here-
Maybe I love you still.
Maybe all my life.
I fear that when I lie
Beside the woman I will call my wife-
Then I will hear your voice,
Your heart will call to me-
Maybe all my life.
All my life-
All my life.
Dark flame of mine-
Light of the morning.
Dark flame of mine-
How do I, how do I,
How do I know?
Dark flame of mine-
No destination.
Dark flame of mine-
How do I, how do I,
How do I get over you?
A splinter in the mind-
Imagination or a lonely heart.
Am I the victim of manipulation or-
The woman part?
And when my dying day reaches my open arms-
I know I'll find-
It will contain my fear-
It will assuage the torture of my mind-
Of my mind-
In my mind.
Dark flame of mine-
Light of the morning.
Dark flame of mine-
How do I, how do I,
How do I know?
Dark flame of mine-
No destination.
Dark flame of mine-
How do I, how do I,
How do I get over you?
I can't eat without you, baby.
I can't dream without your love.
I can't eat without you, baby.
I can't swim without your love.
I can't see without you, baby.
I can't live without your love.
I can't sleep without you, baby.
I can't breathe without your love.
I can't be without you, baby.
I can't swim without your love.
I can't eat without you, baby.
Dark flame of mine-
Light of the morning.
Dark flame of mine-
How do I, how do I,
How do I know?
Dark flame of mine-
No destination.
Dark flame of mine-
How do I, how do I,
How do I know?
Dark flame of mine-
Light of the morning.
Dark flame of mine-
How do I, how do I,
How do I get over you?
That I will love you still.
Maybe all my life.
There are no secrets here-
Maybe I love you still.
Maybe all my life.
I fear that when I lie
Beside the woman I will call my wife-
Then I will hear your voice,
Your heart will call to me-
Maybe all my life.
All my life-
All my life.
Dark flame of mine-
Light of the morning.
Dark flame of mine-
How do I, how do I,
How do I know?
Dark flame of mine-
No destination.
Dark flame of mine-
How do I, how do I,
How do I get over you?
A splinter in the mind-
Imagination or a lonely heart.
Am I the victim of manipulation or-
The woman part?
And when my dying day reaches my open arms-
I know I'll find-
It will contain my fear-
It will assuage the torture of my mind-
Of my mind-
In my mind.
Dark flame of mine-
Light of the morning.
Dark flame of mine-
How do I, how do I,
How do I know?
Dark flame of mine-
No destination.
Dark flame of mine-
How do I, how do I,
How do I get over you?
I can't eat without you, baby.
I can't dream without your love.
I can't eat without you, baby.
I can't swim without your love.
I can't see without you, baby.
I can't live without your love.
I can't sleep without you, baby.
I can't breathe without your love.
I can't be without you, baby.
I can't swim without your love.
I can't eat without you, baby.
Dark flame of mine-
Light of the morning.
Dark flame of mine-
How do I, how do I,
How do I know?
Dark flame of mine-
No destination.
Dark flame of mine-
How do I, how do I,
How do I know?
Dark flame of mine-
Light of the morning.
Dark flame of mine-
How do I, how do I,
How do I get over you?
Lyrics submitted by darrenhayesfan18
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Oh damn, I so love this song. Daniël's new LP rocks my socks! I fear this song will suit me all my life...
*EP of course! I would btw LOVE to hear this one being performed bu Muse...