"Dark & Long" is a song by the electronic music duo Underworld. The lyrics of the song convey a sense of intensity and passion. The opening lines, "Thunder thunder lightning ahead. Long. Kiss you kiss you dark and long," create a vivid image of a storm approaching and a passionate and prolonged kiss. The repetition of "bright lights shine" suggests a desire for excitement and intensity. The lyrics then shift to the perspective of a waitress who expresses her desire to break free from her ordinary life. The lines "Me, I'm just a waitress she said. I went and bought a new head she said. I look at you. I believe in you she said" hint at a longing for change and a deep connection with someone. The phrase "screaming into the eye of the lens" may suggest the desire to express oneself and break free from societal expectations. The lines "I want to smash it up. I want to break it down. I want a wall of tear... to wash away" convey a sense of rebellion and destruction. The desire to "smash" and "break" could represent a need to push boundaries and escape the confines of the mundane. The song continues with references to tainted girls, motel frills, and the transient nature of relationships. The line "What a laugh, you was done up there mate" suggests a dismissal of someone who may have deceived or disappointed. The repeated lyrics "Shout your love. The stars are black. The church is sweet. My skin is hot" evoke a sense of desire and passion. The juxtaposition of the darkness of the stars with the sweetness of the church represents a conflicting mix of emotions. Overall, "Dark & Long" conveys a sense of longing for excitement, rebellion against societal norms, and a passionate desire for connection and intensity.
