In The Dark – English Lyrics

• By: 3 Doors Down
• Album: Us And The Night

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the intriguing world of 3 Doors Down's "In The Dark," a compelling rock anthem that not only showcases the band's evolving sound but also tells a captivating story of allure and hidden intentions. By exploring its lyrics, you can learn common English phrases related to mystery, attraction, and cautionary tales, while its distinctive riffs and production offer a glimpse into modern rock songwriting. This song's narrative depth and unique creation process make it a special piece for language learners and music enthusiasts alike.

[English]

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♪ A HUNDRED DAYS HAVE MADE ME OLDER ♪

♪ SINCE THE LAST TIME THAT I SAW YOUR PRETTY FACE ♪

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♪ WHENEVER THE LIGHTS GO DOWN ♪

♪ THAT'S WHEN SHE COMES ALIVE ♪

♪ OOH OOH ♪

♪ MAYBE IT'S JUST SOMETHING THAT YOU CAN ONLY SEE IN THE LIGHT ♪

♪ OOH OOH ♪

♪ A PRETTY LITTLE VIXEN DANCING OUT ON THE SCENE ♪

♪ BUT THE LIGHTS ARE SHINING, SO SHE'S KEEPING IT CLEAN ♪

♪ DON'T GET TOO CLOSE ♪

♪ BOY, DON'T TOUCH HER SKIN ♪

♪ OR YOU'LL NEVER FEEL THE SAME WAY AGAIN ♪

♪ IF EVERYTHING YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU'RE BELIEVING ♪

♪ THEN SHE'LL BE HOLDING YOUR HEART ♪

♪ AND BY THE TIME THE SUN GOES DOWN ♪

♪ YOU WON'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE ♪

♪ SHE LIKES TO DO IT IN THE DARK ♪

♪ SHE LIKES TO DO IT IN THE DARK, OH ♪

♪ WHENEVER THE DARKNESS COMES, SHE'LL HAVE YOU RIGHT WHERE SHE WANTS ♪

♪ OOH OOH ♪

♪ JUST WHEN YOU THINK IT'S ALL OVER ♪

♪ IT'S WHERE IT ALL STARTS ♪

♪ IT SOUNDS LIKE AN ANGEL IS CALLING MY NAME ♪

♪ IT MIGHT BE THE DEVIL, BUT THEY ALL SOUND THE SAME ♪

♪ AND ALL HER MOVES WON'T LET YOU GET AWAY ♪

♪ SHE'S GONNA MAKE YOUR MIND COME WITH YOU TO STAY ♪

♪ IF EVERYTHING YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU'RE BELIEVING ♪

♪ THEN SHE'LL BE HOLDING YOUR HEART ♪

♪ AND BY THE TIME THE SUN GOES DOWN ♪

♪ YOU WON'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE ♪

♪ SHE LIKES TO DO IT IN THE DARK ♪

♪ SHE LIKES TO DO IT IN THE DARK ♪

♪ SHE LIKES TO DO IT IN THE DARK ♪

♪ OH OH, OH OH ♪

♪ OOH OOH OOH ♪

♪ IF EVERYTHING YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU'RE BELIEVING ♪

♪ THEN SHE'LL BE HOLDING YOUR HEART ♪

♪ AND BY THE TIME THE SUN GOES DOWN ♪

♪ YOU WON'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE ♪

♪ SHE IS GONNA MAKE YOU THINK YOU WERE LEADING ♪

♪ BUT SHE HAD YOU FROM THE START ♪

♪ AND BY THE TIME THE SUN GOES DOWN ♪

♪ YOU WON'T KNOW WHO YOU ARE ♪

♪ SHE LIKES TO DO IT IN THE DARK ♪

♪ SHE LIKES TO DO IT IN THE DARK ♪

♪ SHE LIKES TO DO IT IN THE DARK, OH ♪

♪ OH ♪

♪ SHE LIKES TO DO IT IN THE DARK ♪

♪ BABY AND I DREAM ABOUT YOU ALL THE TIME ♪

♪ I'M HERE WITHOUT YOU BABY ♪

♪ BUT YOU'RE STILL WITH ME IN MY DREAMS ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
light /laɪt/ B1	noun - electromagnetic radiation visible to the human eye verb - to illuminate or cause to begin to shine
dark /dɑːrk/ B1	adjective - with little or no light
face /feɪs/ A2	noun - front part of the head that includes the eyes, nose, and mouth
heart /hɑːrt/ B1	noun - organs that pump blood through the body
believing /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/ B2	verb - accepting something as true
move /muːv/ A2	verb - to change position
angel /ˈeɪndʒəl/ B2	noun - spiritual being that acts as a messenger or guardian
devil /ˈdɛv.əl/ B2	noun - supernatural evil spirit
start /stɑːrt/ A2	verb - to begin
know /noʊ/ A2	verb - to be aware of information

Key Grammar Structures

• A hundred days have made me older

  ➔ Present perfect tense

  ➔ The phrase uses the present perfect tense to indicate a change over time, emphasizing the impact of the past on the present.

• Whenever the lights go down

  ➔ Adverbial clause of time

  ➔ This line uses an adverbial clause to indicate the time when the action occurs.

• If everything you see is what you're believing

  ➔ Conditional sentence

  ➔ This line presents a conditional sentence that expresses a hypothetical situation.

• You won't know who you are

  ➔ Future simple tense

  ➔ This line uses the future simple tense to indicate an action that will happen in the future.

• She likes to do it in the dark

  ➔ Present simple tense

  ➔ This line uses the present simple tense to express a habitual action.

• But she had you from the start

  ➔ Past perfect tense

  ➔ This line uses the past perfect tense to indicate an action that was completed before another action in the past.