Story Behind The Song
Written on the eve of my wedding, upon having the fear of something so good and mysterious as love disappearing by brought under the scrutiny and attention of such a public affair as a wedding. These feelings collaged with some shame about career stuff not going as well as those near and dear to me, and feeling like I wasn't doing my part.
Song Description
collage of images from romantic and family relationships with an undertone of disappointment all played in New Order style over a Four Tet beat.
| Song Length |
4:10 |
Genre |
Electronic - General, Pop - Dreampop |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Distressed |
Subject |
Engagement, General |
| Similar Artists |
Saint Etienne, Jesus Jones |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
light comes from
the photo taker
now you're gonna push it away
it's too bright for love
everything good comes
in the dark
overnight success all the siblings
younger than you with their
new shiny things
everything good comes
in th dark
right away you're
down in the running
right away you're
down in the running
stumble on you're
dynamic entrance
too many fears and
too many fences
are gonna stand
in you're way again
she doesn't see it
the same as you
she's got a straight line
taking her everything she wants
i'm running circles
in the dark
right away you're
down in the running
we don't ask when it's done
we'll know by the temperature
we don't ask where it's from
we'll know by the signature
talk is cheap so youth talks tough
you gotta hundred things
you never thought
you wanted but
they blanket you within
plans you started
with a desperate mind
are falling away in less
than a year's time
everyting good comes
in the dark
right away you're
down in the running
(pick it up
you're way behind)