They have jumped from one tough spot to another to find some stability in this relationship. “Rapids” are rough waters which is a reference to tough times in life. Zayn was feeling being this trapped in his past life (maybe referring to 1D again?). Verse 2Ī straight jacket is used to keep criminals from escaping, while they are being transported. The chorus of “Dusk Till Dawn” is a strong reassurance that no matter what goes wrong in life, their significant other will stay strong in the relationship. He knows they will have pitfalls and mountains on their journey, but he wants them to keep trying. Maybe Zayn is trying to say that she is of a specific religion that shuns pre-marital sex, hence the strong reference to “your” sins and not his. “Your sins” here refer to the carnal activities which is looked down by some religions. “Dusk Till Dawn” is not only romantic, but it has a certain sensual aura to it too. This is Zayn and Sia purely getting physical. He was feeling as if he was trapped in a room while he was in the band. The “wind” in this verse could mean ‘opportunities.’ As in Zayn is saying that he was feeling so much of opportunities outside of 1D.

He is just trying to make it in the music world. This is also a small reminder to 1D fans that he is not trying to go ‘indie’ which is a music genre and he is not thinking himself too cool to be in a band. He is just trying to make it in this world. Zayn speaks about love and life in the first verse of “Dusk Till Dawn.” “Indie” usually refers to ‘independent,’ which could mean that Zayn is not looking to be take on life solo. So the song speaks about their love being unchallenged in times of hardships and good times.

Sunrise is usually a symbolism for new beginnings, hope and prosperity. “Dawn” is the time of the day when the Sun comes up again. “Dusk” means the time of the day when the Sun sets down and this is a metaphor to hardships in life. The song, in general, speaks about a relationship that is unwavering of any obstacle thrown in their way. Lyrics Review and Song Meaning of “Dusk Till Dawn” There is no deep rooted meaning into this song, but let’s take a look at the lyrics. Download “Dusk Till Dawn” Single on iTunes and Amazon

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