Darkness, Darkness
The Youngbloods
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Darkness darkness, be my pillow Take my head and let me sleep In the coolness of your shadow In the silence of your dream Darkness darkness, hide my yearning For the things that cannot be Keep my mind from constant turning Towards the things I cannot see now Towards the things I cannot see now The things I cannot see now Darkness darkness, long and lonesome Is the day brings me here I have found the edge of sadness I have known the depths of fear Darkness darkness, be my blanket Cover my with the endless night Take away away the pain of knowing Fill the emptiness of right now The emptiness of right now Fill the emptiness of right now Darkness darkness, be my pillow Take my head and let me sleep In the coolness of my shadow In the silence of my dream Darkness darkness, be my blanket Cover my with the endless night Take away away the pain of knowing Fill the emptiness of right now In the emptiness of right now In the emptiness of right now
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Written by: JESSE COLIN YOUNG
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Darkness, Darkness" was originally recorded by a rock band named the Youngbloods. The track comes from their 1969 album "Elephant Mountain".
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WriterThis timeless song was written by Jesse Colin Young, a main member of The Youngbloods.
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Robert Plant's Cover"Darkness, Darkness" was covered by legendary Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant. This version appears on Plant's 2002 solo album "Dreamland".
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AwardsRobert Plant's cover of "Darkness, Darkness" earned a Grammy nomination in 2003. It was nominated in the category of Best Male Rock Vocal Performance.
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Emotional ImpactThe song's writer, Jesse Colin Young, has spoken about how the song was written as a reflection of his fear and loneliness while considering the possibility of being drafted for the Vietnam War.
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Different InterpretationsWhile The Youngbloods' version has a more psychedelic, rock feel, Robert Plant's version took a more melancholic, acoustic approach.
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Usage in MoviesThe song has featured in a number of films including the 1994 drama "Jacob's Ladder" and 2008's "Tropic Thunder", adding to its visibility and continuing its legacy.
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Cultural RelevanceThe song, especially with its haunting lyrics, became synonymous with the anti-Vietnam war sentiment and was frequently played at peace rallies and war protests.
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Chart SuccessDespite its cultural relevance and popularity, "Darkness, Darkness" did not perform exceptionally well commercially and didn't make it to the top charts.
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Critical AcclaimRobert Plant's cover of "Darkness, Darkness" received high praise from critics for its haunting bluesy-rock style and Plant's powerful, emotive vocals.
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