Tonight's Music
Katatonia Lyrics
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Who could see beyond this my darkness
And for once save their own prayers
Who could mirror down just a little
Of their sun
How could this go so very wrong
That I must depend on darkness
Would anyone follow me further down
How could this go so very far
That I need someone to say
What is wrong
Not with the world but me
Who could call my name without regretting
Who could promise to never destroy me
Tonight my head is full of wishes
And everything I drink is full of her
The lyrics to Katatonia's "Tonight's Music" speak to a deep sense of loneliness and despair. The singer is crying out for someone to be able to call their name without regret or judgment, someone who can see beyond their darkness and save their own prayers. They long for someone to be a beacon of light in the midst of their darkness, to be able to mirror down just a little bit of their sun.
The lyrics also express a sense of self-doubt and self-blame. The singer wonders how things have gone so wrong that they must depend on darkness, and they question whether anyone would follow them further down this path. They feel lost and alone, and they need someone to tell them what is wrong – not with the world, but with themselves.
Ultimately, the lyrics suggest that the singer is searching for someone who can promise to never destroy them, someone who can lift them up and give them a sense of hope. But while they may find temporary relief in their wishes and their drinks, they know that these things are not enough to save them from their pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Who could call my name without regretting
Who among all those who know me could call out my name without feeling guilty or disappointed?
Who could see beyond this my darkness
Is there anyone who could truly understand and look past the darkness that surrounds me?
And for once save their own prayers
Could there be someone who would be willing to save their own prayers for a moment, and instead, focus on me?
Who could mirror down just a little
Is it possible for anyone to show me even the smallest glimpse of happiness or hope, like reflected light?
Of their sun
Of their own inner light and positivity?
How could this go so very wrong
How could everything in my life go so wrong that I'm now forced to rely on the darkness for comfort?
That I must depend on darkness
The fact that I have to rely on the darkness speaks to the depths of my despair.
Would anyone follow me further down
I wonder if anyone would be willing to stand by me despite how deep and dark my troubles are?
How could this go so very far
How could my problems feel so insurmountable that I'm in need of help beyond myself?
That I need someone to say
I'm at a point in my life where I'm completely reliant on others to help me move forward.
What is wrong
I need someone to identify and validate the issues I am facing to provide clarity and support.
Not with the world but me
I'm not seeking reassurance that the world is to blame for my problems, but rather acknowledgement that my internal struggle is valid and important.
Who could promise to never destroy me
Who would vow to never hurt, harm or destroy me?
Tonight my head is full of wishes
In this moment, I'm filled with hopes and dreams for a better future.
And everything I drink is full of her
I'm consuming everything, but thinking of just one person, and how they may hold the key to my salvation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDERS NYSTROM, JONAS PETTER RENKSE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@erlexar
“Who could call my name without regretting
Who could see beyond this my darkness
And for once save their own prayers
Who could mirror down just a little
Of their sun
How could this go so very wrong
That I must depend on darkness
Would anyone follow me further down
How could this go so very far
That I need someone to say
What is wrong
Not with the world but me
Who could call my name without regretting
Who could promise to never destroy me
Tonight my head is full of wishes
And everything I drink is full of her”
@dantemert
Kederlenmeden ,kim benim ismimi çağırabildi
Bunun ötesinde kim benim karanlığımı görebildi
Ve ilk kez kendi dua edenlerini koruyabildi
Kim birazcık güneşini aşağıya yansıtabildi
Bu nasıl bu kadar yanlış gidebildi
Ki ben karanlığa dayanmalıyım
Herhangi biri beni daha fazla aşağı çekecekmiydi
Bu nasıl bu kadar uzadı
Ki birine şunu söyleme ihtiyacındayım
Yanlış olan ne..
Dünyayla değil ama benimle
Kederlenmeden kim benim ismimi çağırabildi
Kim bana beni asla yok etmeyeceğini söz verebilir
Bu gece kafam birçok dilekle dolu
Ve içtiğim herşey onunla dolu
@bengusukaynakoglu5274
Who could call my name without regretting?
Who could see beyond this my darkness?
And for once save their own prayers
Who could mirror down just a little of their sun?
How could this go
So very wrong
That I must depend on darkness?
Would anyone
Follow me further down?
How could this go
So very far
That I need
Someone to say?
What is wrong
Not with the world but me?
Who could call my name without regretting?
Who could promise to never destroy me?
Tonight my head is full of wishes
And everything I drink is full of her*(him)*
@user-gc6db5uc3y
Каждый раз когда я чувствую себя потеряно, непонятно или чувствую печаль, я включаю эту песню. Она цепляет так же как несколько лет назад
@user-pd4ok3kr3l
Когда мокро, промозгло, холодно и ветрено, когда утренний ледяной асфальт сверкает будто гладкое чёрное зеркало и почти все, уже бурые, опавшие от раннего мороза, схваченные хрупкой но цепкой ледяной короной листья неподвижно застыли на земле, деревья , уставшие хранить призрачное осеннее тепло, молчаливые и участливые, засыпают и молчат про свою тайну до весны. Их силуэты видны сквозь тяжёлый сырой туман, они дышат, думают и нежат в своей угасающей ветвяной горсти последний живой и тёплый золотой листок.
@doge7097
Masterpiece, indeed. I can listen to this 500 times a day. Tragically depressive.
@Turanbar
i have decent job. happly married. but still find myself here after 3 beers. love&peace
@Intermentor
That`s life. And the song is also great:)
@CristianHernandez-tr1jq
I'm not the only one
@alexs4113
same...
@blackdeath6085
i personally think thats not a great issue, if you can be honest in your relationship about your feelings. if thats not the case, i would never encourage you to bring it up out of nowhere, if you get what i mean, but maybe you will be surprised what your partner understand. really dont encourage to drop it like a bomb or so, but i think communication is the key to a long and succesful relationship.
just my humble opinion
@manwiththecigar2606
Someday
@Rithleena
If my heart can wrote music, then would it sounds like KATATONIA! <3