Surprisingly dark songs

I was driving around, listening to music the other day and was reminded of some super popular songs that have such dark meanings. 

 

Electric Avenue by Eddy Grant. Everybody used to love to listen to and sing this song. Who wouldn't want to "rock down to Electric Avenue"? It sounds amazing, right? It's referencing a riot that took place in London in the early 80s. Oops, not so much fun now.

 

One Way or Another by Blondie. 

I love Blondie and this was one of their biggest hits. Debbie Harry's intensity just knocks this out of the ballpark. Now, imagine the words being sung (or spoken) by a man to a woman. "One way of another, I'm gonna getcha." "I' will drive past your house and if the lights are all down, I'll see who's around". The song is from the perspective of an ex-boyfriend of Harry's who stalked her after the broke up. It got so bad that she left New Jersey to get away from him.

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  • Rebecca
    I didnt know these facts, any other songs with hidden dark Meanings? 
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    Doug Salomon
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    Lots, but these two are my favourites. You can google this kind of thing and find lots of interesting articles about this.
    Rebecca
    Ahh ok thank you I'll have a look 
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    Nikki Sirback
    I love Blondie and I did not know this! Amazing 
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    Doug Salomon
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    Yeah, it's pretty crazy.
  • RH
    The darkest song that I can remember is Gloomy Sunday
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    Doug Salomon
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    I don't know that one, but out sounds pretty dark just going by the title 
  • Monica Paire
    I always thought One Way or Another was dark and not at all subtle. Electric Avenue, I had no idea. 
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    Doug Salomon
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    Part of the problem (well, my problem) is that I was pretty young when these songs were popular and it never occurred to me to try listen to the lyrics. So, when I finally did, I was pretty surprised.
  • Connie Tsui
    Thanks for ur input 
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    Doug Salomon
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    Thank you for mingling.