Under the Milky Way
The Church Lyrics
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Sound of their breath fades with the light
I think about the loveless fascination
Under the Milky Way tonight
Lower the curtain down on Memphis
Lower the curtain down all right
I got no time for private consultation
Under the Milky Way tonight
Wish I knew what you were looking for
Might have known what you would find
And it's something quite peculiar
Something shimmering and white
Leads you here despite your destination
Under the Milky Way tonight
Wish I knew what you were looking for
Might have known what you would find
Wish I knew what you were looking for
Might have known what you would find
And it's something quite peculiar
Something shimmering and white
Leads you here despite your destination
Under the Milky Way tonight
Wish I knew what you were looking for
Might have known what you would find
Wish I knew what you were looking for
Might have known what you would find
Under the Milky Way tonight
Under the Milky Way tonight
Under the Milky Way tonight
The Church's "Under the Milky Way" is a song about a loveless fascination and the desire to understand it. The song begins with the singer observing the empty surroundings and the fading sounds of distant breaths, which sets his mind racing. He then delves into the mysterious and fascinating phenomenon of loveless attraction, as he contemplates the universe and the galaxies beyond. The singer expresses his own fascination with the enigma of the Milky Way and uses it as a metaphor for the lost love that haunts his thoughts.
The second verse takes on a slightly different tone, with the singer invoking the image of the lowering of the curtain over Memphis. The metaphor conjures up the image of closing down a show or event, indicating that something has come to an end. The singer conveys a sense of urgency as he has no time for private consultation, and is feeling a need to take action on this loveless fascination. The song then returns to the chorus where the singer once again bemoans not understanding the object of his fascination, wishing he knew what was being sought, and might have known what would have been found.
Overall, "Under the Milky Way" is a contemplative and reflective song that speaks to the human condition of longing and the inevitability of our destined paths.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes when this place gets kind of empty
During moments when this place is devoid of people.
Sound of their breath fades with the light
The sound of people breathing becomes faint as the light begins to dim.
I think about the loveless fascination
I ponder about how eager people are to experience love, despite not truly comprehending what it entails.
Under the Milky Way tonight
Beneath the magnificent Milky Way in the present evening.
Lower the curtain down on Memphis
Close the curtains and end the show in Memphis.
Lower the curtain down all right
Conclude things without issue or concern.
I got no time for private consultation
I am too busy to engage in private conversations with individuals.
Under the Milky Way tonight
Beneath the mesmerizing Milky Way in the current nightfall.
Wish I knew what you were looking for
I desire to understand what it is you seek.
Might have known what you would find
I speculate that I could have foreseen what you would come across.
And it's something quite peculiar
It is an odd and astounding occurrence.
Something shimmering and white
It is a gleaming and snowy object.
Leads you here despite your destination
It causes you to arrive here, even though it wasn't your intended location.
Under the Milky Way tonight
Beneath the remarkable Milky Way in the current nighttime.
Wish I knew what you were looking for
I desire to comprehend what it is you are in search of.
Might have known what you would find
It is possible that I could have anticipated what you encountered.
Wish I knew what you were looking for
I am curious to discover what you endeavor to find.
Might have known what you would find
It is probable that I could have predicted what you ultimately stumbled upon.
Under the Milky Way tonight
Beneath the magnificent Milky Way in the present evening.
Under the Milky Way tonight
Beneath the fascinating Milky Way in the current nightfall.
Under the Milky Way tonight
Beneath the stunning Milky Way in the present nightfall.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Karin Gunilla Jansson, Steven John Kilbey
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@bleep77
There are certain 80’s songs that give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia. This is definitely one of them.
@guibox3
Yup. For me it is the music AND videos together that do it for me. "She's So Young' by Pursuit of Happiness, 'Mad About You' by Belinda Carlisle, 'Our Lips Are Sealed' by The Gogos. "One More Color" by Jane Siberry. These songs make my heart ache with nostalgia. Ugh...If I could time travel back to the 80s, I would do it in a heart beat.
@Scipio7189
Unfortunately I know exactly what you mean.
@lorraineeasydoesit8448
"The Ghost in You" by the Psychedelic Furs affects me greatly to this day still. I am 62. If that doesn't say something about the 80's music, I don't know what could.
@garycarpenter6057
Nostalgia and for me too tears, loss, longing.
@ApacheJulie
Definitely, this, No One is to Blame, Mellt With You...
@tracispain2993
My son passed away in January 2022. This song was saved in his videos. Now it’s saved in MY videos, and I listen almost every day. I’m so glad he saved it. I knew he had great taste in music. ❤️💔❤️🩹
@davidhawley3337
My condolences.
@giorgiomartinico3774
May he rest in peace!
@tracispain2993
@@giorgiomartinico3774 thanks so much. ❤️