Darkness
Aerosmith
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Darkness, darkness, hungry to the bone Darkness, darkness, take my body home God I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love She like a pooka She holy roller, love me like a song She like a lightning She roller coaster, 'till the break of dawn She like a shadow She all around me, nasty hearted dream She got the sexy She do it to me, wake me when I dream God I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love Now I lay me down to sleep, goodnight Pray the Lord my soul will keep tonight If I die before I wake, in your arms my love can't break away Darkness (she like a shadow) Darkness (she all around me) Nasty hearted dream Darkness (she got the sexy) Darkness (she do it to me) Wake me when I scream God I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love, I'm in love
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10 facts about this song
Song Origin"Darkness" is a song by the American rock band Aerosmith.
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Album InformationThe song is from the band's eighth studio album, "Rock in a Hard Place", which was released in August 1982.
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Lineup Change"Darkness" was recorded during a time when Joe Perry and Brad Whitford had temporarily left the band, marking a significant lineup change for Aerosmith.
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ContributionThe song was written by lead vocalist Steven Tyler and co-written by keyboardist and backing vocalist Joey Kramer.
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Music StyleThe song is known for its unique fusion of hard rock and blues, typical of Aerosmith's sounds during this period.
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Album ReceptionDespite the tumultuous period for the band around this time, "Rock in a Hard Place" still peaked at #32 on the BillBoard 200 chart in 1982.
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Lesser-Known Track"Darkness" is considered a deep cut from the album, as it was never released as a single and is often overlooked in favor of the album's more popular tracks like "Lightning Strikes."
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of "Darkness" are open to interpretation but they seem to convey a sense of despair and longing, which could reflect the difficulties Aerosmith were facing at the time.
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VocalsSteven Tyler's powerful and emotive vocal performance is a highlight of the song "Darkness."
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Live PerformanceDespite not being as popular as other Aerosmith songs, "Darkness" was performed live during some of their shows in the 1980s.
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