About the song
“Daughter of Darkness” is a song recorded by Tom Jones in 1970 and released as a single from his album “I Who Have Nothing”. It was a top 10 hit in the UK and a top 20 hit in the US and Canada.
Background:
- Written by Les Reed and Geoff Stephens, the song was originally intended for the American singer, Jack Jones.
- The song features a dramatic orchestral arrangement and passionate vocals by Tom Jones.
- Notably, a young Elton John, credited as Reg Dwight, played piano on the track.
Themes:
- Betrayal and Heartache: The song tells the story of a man who has been deeply hurt by a woman he loved. The lyrics express his pain and anger over her betrayal, referring to her as a “daughter of darkness.”
- Lost Love: The song also touches on the theme of lost love, as the singer reminisces about the passion and tenderness of their past relationship.
- Deception: The lyrics suggest that the woman was not who she appeared to be, and the singer questions why she deceived him.
- Emotional Turmoil: The song vividly captures the emotional turmoil of heartbreak, including feelings of anger, regret, and longing.
“Daughter of Darkness” is a classic example of Tom Jones’s powerful vocal delivery and his ability to convey intense emotions through song. It remains a popular and recognizable tune from his extensive repertoire.
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Lyrics
Woman, I can remember a womanWarm were her kisses and tender was sheLying there in my armsWhy, why did you deceive me soWhat devil inside made you goWhen I needed you most of all
Daughter of darknessStay out of my life, my lifeYou took my heart, you broke it apartDaughter of darknessDaughter of darknessPlease leave me alone foreverDaughter of darkness gone is the loveThat we shared together
Heaven, we had our own kind of heavenSharing together, the magic of loveIn a world of our ownThen oh so suddenly you were goneThe love I depended upon disappeared when you went away
Daughter of darkness stay out of my life, my lifeYou took my heart, you broke it apartOh daughter of darknessDaughter of darkness leave me alone foreverDaughter of darkness gone is the loveThat we shared togetherDaughter of darkness stay out of my life, my lifeYou took my heart, you broke it apartOh daughter of darkness