Story Behind The Song
The song was inspired by Van Gogh's painting, "Wheatfield with Crows."
Song Description
The imagined thoughts of Vincent Van Gogh on the last day of his life.
| Song Length |
3:14 |
Genre |
Folk - Contemporary, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Composed |
Subject |
Artist, Famous People |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1990 - 1999 |
Lyrics
ON A VERY DARK DAY
(Papageorge)
Where do I go when I've got no one to talk to
Out here where the sky is turning gray?
Why does it feel like everywhere I walk to
Ends up with me always losing my way?
How long must I go on trying
Keeping all my demons away?
ON A VERY DARK DAY?
I can see there are crows crowding the sunshine
I believe they're heading right for me
Don't feel much like fighting them off this time
I only want to end this misery
Oh, Lord, I hope that you can hear me
Only you can help me escape
ON A VERY DARK DAY
Tell my brother, Theo, I will miss him
Tell the other people if they care
I had only wanted assist them
By showing there is beauty everywhere
Oh, how I tried to make it happen
Now I don't want to stay
ON A VERY DARK DAY
ON A VERY DARK DAY
It's A VERY DARK DAY
(c) Once in a Lifetime Music (BMI)