Left in the Dark
Jim Steinman, Meat Loaf
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You don't have to sneak in the door Just come on into the room I've been lying in our bed in the dark all alone And I've been waiting, I've been waiting for you There's been no reason to move It's been as still as a tomb I needed you oh, so badly tonight But I guess you had better things to do I should have known that it was coming to this But I must have been blind I bet you still got a trace of his love in your eyes And you still got his eyes on your mind You swore you'd be with me at 7 o'clock Now it's a quarter to three And whatever you got and whoever it was I guess you couldn't get it from me I know that you love me, there's no need to talk I see the look in your eyes and I got the proof And there are no lies on your body, so take off your dress I just want to get at the truth I know that you love me, there's no need to talk I see the look in your eyes and I got the proof And there are no lies on your body, so take off your dress I just want to get at the truth And there are so many things that I just got to know You tell me who! You tell me where! You tell me when! But don't tell me now, I don't need any answers tonight I just need some love so turn out the lights And I'll be left in the dark again I just need some love so turn out the lights And I'll be left in the dark again I just need some love so turn out the lights And I'll be left in the dark again Left in the dark again I should have known that it was coming to this But I must have been blind I bet you still got a trace of his love in your eyes And you still got his eyes on your mind You swore you'd be with me at 7 o'clock Now it's a quarter to three And whatever you got and whoever it was I guess you couldn't get it from me I guess you couldn't get it from me But down in my soul, down in my soul I know - I know that you love me, there's no need to talk I see the look in your eyes and I got the proof And there are no lies on your body, so take off your dress I just want to get at the truth There are so many things that I just got to know You tell me who! You tell me where! You tell me when! But don't tell me now, I don't need any answers tonight I just need some love so turn out the lights And I'll be left in the dark again I just need some love so turn out the lights And I'll be left in the dark again I just need some love so turn out the lights And I'll be left in the dark again I just need some love so turn out the lights And I'll be left in the dark again I just need some love so turn out the lights And I'll be left in the dark again I just need some love so turn out the lights And I'll be left in the dark again Left in the dark again....
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Written by: JIM STEINMAN
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7 facts about this song
Song Details"Left in the Dark" is a song recorded by the American singer Barbra Streisand for her multi-platinum 1984 album "Emotion."
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Artist FactsThis song is an example of a diverse range of music genres that Barbra Streisand has contributed to during her career. While she is known for her pop and traditional vocal style, "Left in the Dark" falls within the rock genre.
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Composition and LyricsThe song was written by Jim Steinman, who is famous for composing music for artists such as Meat Loaf, Bonnie Tyler, and Celine Dion. This song is characteristic of his famous rock opera style.
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Unusual FactsDespite being written by Jim Steinman and recorded by Barbra Streisand, "Left in the Dark" was originally intended for Meat Loaf's 1981 album Dead Ringer. Steinman went against his record company's wishes to have Streisand sing it instead.
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Music Video"Left in the Dark" was accompanied by a groundbreaking 12-minute music video directed by Ken Russell, which is considered one of the earliest examples of a long-form music video.
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Album SuccessAlthough "Left in the Dark" wasn't commercially released as a single, it contributed to the success of the "Emotion" album, which was certified platinum in the US by the RIAA.
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Other Cover VersionsIn addition to Streisand's version, "Left in the Dark" has been performed by other artists such as Meat Loaf himself and the Finnish band Tarot.
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