Dark Is The Night For All
A-Ha · Memorial Beach
Time now to decide
O' don't you feel so small
Dark is the night for all
It's time we moved out West
This time will be the best
And when the evenings fall
Dark is the night for all
It's time...yeah, to break free
It's time to pull away
For you and for me
It's time...yeah, to break free
We need to celebrate the mystery
It's time we said goodbye
Time for you and I
O' don't you feel so small
Dark is the night for all
Dark Is The Night For All
Released on the 1985 album Memorial Beach, 'Dark Is The Night For All' stands as a defining track in the Norwegian synth-pop canon. The song exemplifies A-Ha's signature sound, blending melodic pop sensibilities with the atmospheric electronic textures that would characterize their international breakthrough. Featuring the band's iconic three-part vocal harmony, the recording captures the melancholic yet driving energy of the mid-1980s era. It remains a staple of their discography, often appearing on greatest hits collections alongside other major singles like 'Take On Me' and 'The Living Daylights'. The track showcases the group's ability to craft memorable hooks while maintaining a sophisticated, danceable rhythm that influenced countless subsequent acts in the genre.

