Ooh, ooh Fourth verse to “Fishin’ in the Dark” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. In the fourth and final verse, Ibbotson concedes that it doesn’t matter if they just sit there all night long, with no bites from the fish, because they’ve got each other: Waited all winter for the time to be rightīaby get ready Third verse to “Fishin’ in the Dark” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Spring is almost over and the summer’s comin’ The third verse follows with more excitement, this time about the approaching summer, when he can take his lady fishing all the time: That doesn’t matter, though, because all you need is that special person by your side and it’s a good night, even if the fish aren’t biting. So, they are indeed fishing, but they aren’t exactly paying attention to the fish. In this case, we would imagine the two fishing poles stuck in the dirt while the lovers lie on their backs, perhaps on a blanket but maybe just in the grass, making love. It feels so good to be with you Chorus to the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s “Fishin’ in the Dark”. We’ll be fallin’ in love in the middle of the night Lyin’ on our backs and countin’ the stars While on the surface, the song is simply about fishing, the chorus could just as easily describe a sexual encounter under the light of the stars: Ooh, ooh Second verse to “Fishin’ in the Dark” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band.
In the second verse, he describes their secret hideaway:Īcross the field where the crick turns back There’s an air of excitement, as Ibbotson tells his lover to get ready. This verse sets the mood, and describes the beautiful evening that is upon them. Let’s take a closer look at the lyrics and see what this song is really all about, starting with the first verse, sung by Jimmy Ibbotson:īaby get ready First verse to “Fishin’ in the Dark” by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. Perhaps we just have dirty minds here at Extra Chill, but we think the lyrics speak for themselves. Interestingly enough, the songwriters make no mention of the song also being about sex. Jim Photoglo on the origins of “Fishin’ in the Dark”. We weren’t trying to be like any other song. He was hesitant at first, but he relented, and the beloved “Fishin’ in the Dark” was born.Īnd the first thing I thought was, “I want to run away screaming, because I love my song.” But she said, “No, fishing in the dark.” We started messing around with it, and it just happened, you know? We did it for fun. Jim showed the melody to Wendy Waldman and she was the one who suggested that they write a song about fishing. Origins of “Fishin’ in the Dark”Īccording to a 2015 interview that songwriter Jim Photoglo did with the Tennessean, the song came out of a melody that Jim had been working with in the mid 80s, inspired by a few visits to Nashville earlier that decade. The song has a feel of excitement thanks to its bouncy melody, and the lyrics capitalize on this exciting feeling by telling of the perfect evening to go fishing. It has even been covered by arguably the the biggest name in country, Garth Brooks, and many more. Written by California songwriters Wendy Waldman and Jim Photoglo, the track appeared on the band’s 1987 album Hold On and has since found its way into the hearts of both fishermen and moonlit boot-kickers everywhere. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 1987 country hit “Fishin’ in the Dark” carries with it a double meaning that is simultaneously about fishing and a peaceful late-night encounter with a loved one.
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