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Piano in the Dark Lyrics

by Brenda Russell

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Piano in the Dark Lyrics

When I find myself watching the time I never think about all the funny things you said I feel like it's dead Where is it leading me now I turn around in the still of the room Knowing this is when I'm gonna make my move Can't wait any longer And I'm feeling stronger but oh Just as I walk to the door I can feel your emotion yeah It's pullin' me back Back to love you I know I'm caught up in the middle I cry just a little When I think of letting go Oh no, gave up on the riddle I cry just a little When he plays piano in the dark He holds me close like a thief of the heart He plays a melody Born to tear me all apart The silence is broken And no words are spoken but oh Just as I walk to the door I can feel your emotion It's pullin' me back Back to love you I know I'm caught up in the middle I cry just a little When I think of letting go Oh no, gave up on the riddle I cry just a little When he plays piano in the dark Oh, the silence is broken And no words are spoken but oh Just as I walk to the door I can feel your emotion Oh baby, pullin' me back Back to love you I know I'm caught up in the middle I cry just a little When I think of letting go Oh no, gave up on the riddle I cry just a little Ooo, I cry, I cry I know I'm caught up in the middle I cry just a little When I think of letting go Oh no, gave up on the riddle I cry just a little When he plays piano in the dark I can't let go

Meaning of Piano in the Dark

“Piano in the Dark” encapsulates a painful and agonizing internal struggle between wanting to escape a destructive relationship and being hopelessly drawn back by its lingering allure. The speaker, trapped in a moment of reflection, recognizes the damage caused but finds themselves repeatedly pulled towards the man who plays piano in the dark – a figure representing both comfort and heartbreak. He’s a “thief of the heart,” capable of captivating melodies that simultaneously build her up and threaten to tear her apart. Despite knowing she must let go, the memories and emotional connection prove too powerful; she “cries just a little” at the thought of separation. Brenda Russell masterfully conveys this feeling of being trapped in a cycle of love and pain, highlighting the difficulty of breaking free from an emotionally consuming relationship, ultimately revealing a poignant exploration of lost hope and enduring attraction.

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