The meaning of the lyrics of the song "Dark Times" by the artist "Vintage Caravan, The"

The lyrics of the song "Dark Times" by Vintage Caravan describe the experiences of a lyrical hero who is oppressed by some external force, symbolized by "you". This force takes away his motivation ("the wind from my sails"), brings troubles ("your clouds... set me up for failure") and manipulates him ("again I fall for your tricks").

The hero realizes the destructive influence of this force ("you clearly see what you are doing to me") and decides to break this vicious circle ("that was the last straw, and I won't be back!"). He strives for freedom ("I need to be free") and is ready for decisive action, even those that he previously considered unacceptable ("I'm doing things I would never have done because of the circumstances!").

"Dark times" in the song symbolize a period of despair, pain and loss of control that the hero is going through. The phrase "I'm going around the bend" intensifies the feeling of hopelessness and an approaching nervous breakdown. Despite this, the hero's words reveal a hope for liberation ("I'll try to detach myself from this"). He seems to be trying to convince himself that he will be able to break free from the oppression of "dark times" and find peace ("I beg you: please, please, I just want peace!").