They made their live debut at a small, intimate show at the scream lounge, London, on the 20th December 2009 playing with the London-based band Wake.
The music is characterized by distorted guitars, down-tempo rhythms and strong melodies, and by Patrick Walker's introspective lyrical themes and poignant vocals.
Their debut album, The Inside Room, was recorded over three days and nights at the library studio in London, produced entirely by the band and engineered and mixed by bassist William Spong. It features five new songs of original material. A bonus song features on the vinyl release. It was released on Cyclone Empire on March 4th 2011.
Carry Me Home
40 Watt Sun Lyrics
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And everyone I really know
All at once I find
I'm a stranger even to myself
And like the snow that's falling
I've never been so pure before
Christiania, before I leave you
You'll leave a mark on me
I like the way you smile
I like the way you try too hard
And in my heart this moment
I like the way you seem to read my mind
And what would I not say
To be in that room again
If only for one moment
That you would hold me
In your tiny hand, and I might say
Tomorrow I could find you, and you might take
Something that I thought I could never give away
If just to think I've something more to show
And as I touch the sky
I feel the space I've left behind
So carry me back home
Out on my own, I, like in a living dream
And all the lights of London
Are like a million reproachful eyes
Tomorrow I'll be walking a different city
Beneath a different sky
And what would I not say
If we were in that room again
If only for one lifetime
You would take me
In your tiny hand, to a place
Where I know that I can find you
To a place,
Where everything I've done and I've done has gone away
If just to show me something I don't know
These lyrics tell the story of someone who feels lost and disconnected from their life and surroundings. They're far away from home and everyone they know, and as a result, they don't even recognize themselves anymore. The purity of the falling snow is a metaphor for the singer's newfound clarity and self-awareness. They've been changed by their experience in Christiania, and it has left an indelible mark on them.
The second verse describes a moment when the singer is drawn to someone they've just met. They like the way this person smiles and tries hard, and the connection between them feels almost telepathic. The singer longs to be back in that moment again, to be held by this person and to find something more meaningful in their life. The idea of giving something away that they previously thought was impossible suggests that the singer is willing to be vulnerable in ways they never have before.
The chorus is a plea to be carried back home, where the singer can feel connected to their past and their sense of self. The lights of London are described as reproachful eyes, perhaps reflecting the singer's guilt or feelings of inadequacy. Despite this, they're looking forward to a future where they're walking under a different sky, ready to start anew.
Overall, these lyrics capture a sense of longing and displacement. The singer is searching for a place where they can find themselves and be understood, and their journey takes them through moments of beauty, vulnerability, and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Far away from home
Being in a place that is very distant from the place where one belongs or one's place of origin
And everyone I really know
Distance from people who actually understand and know you
All at once I find
Realization about the unfamiliar surroundings
I'm a stranger even to myself
Unable to recognize oneself in this new environment
And like the snow that's falling
As the snow, representing purity and novelty of experience
I've never been so pure before
Clean and unstained by negative experiences
Christiania, before I leave you
Christiania, the place that represents this experience
You'll leave a mark on me
Memorable experiences from Christiania that will impact the person
I like the way you smile
Appreciation for someone's positive attitude
I like the way you try too hard
Positive opinion of someone's dedication and hard work
And in my heart this moment
Emotion felt in the present moment
I like the way you seem to read my mind
Positive feeling when someone understands you without being told
And what would I not say
Expressing the desire to say anything to be in a particular situation
To be in that room again
Wishing to be in a specific room where positive experiences occurred
If only for one moment
Wishing for a short moment of time to revisit the past
That you would hold me
Yearning for physical affection
In your tiny hand, and I might say
Wanting to express emotions with the help of someone else, someone who can guide and protect
Tomorrow I could find you, and you might take
Hoping to meet someone who will be willing to guide and support you in the future
Something that I thought I could never give away
Discovering something positive about oneself and willing to share with others
If just to think I've something more to show
Having something to share and contribute to others
And as I touch the sky
Feeling immense happiness and contentment
I feel the space I've left behind
Recognizing the impact of moving away from familiar surroundings
So carry me back home
Desire to go back to a place one calls home
Out on my own, I, like in a living dream
Living in a dreamlike state, alone, away from familiar surroundings
And all the lights of London
The city reflecting back the complexity of emotions and experiences
Are like a million reproachful eyes
Feeling judged by the intensity of the surroundings
Tomorrow I'll be walking a different city
Exploring a new city, as an opportunity for a fresh start
Beneath a different sky
Under a new sky that represents a new beginning
And what would I not say
Reiterating the desire to express everything one feels
If we were in that room again
Yearning to revisit a memorable location in the past
If only for one lifetime
Wishing for an entire lifetime to revisit that past location
You would take me
Requesting someone special to lead the way
In your tiny hand, to a place
Wanting someone to guide the way to a new destination
Where I know that I can find you
Reassurance that the guiding person will be present in the new location
To a place,
Refreshing the desire to find a new location
Where everything I've done and I've done has gone away
Finding a place where the past will not have a negative impact on the present
If just to show me something I don't know
Learning from the new experiences and growing as a person
Contributed by Samuel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@arturmalachowski8949
I really love this song. Bleak and beautiful.
Although I’m into faster rock and metal I revisit this masterpiece every now and then. Too bad this album of 40 Watt Sun is not on Spotify.
@Psychobillysi32
This has to be one of my all time favourite songs
@LucidxSlutopsy
This song kills me a little more every time I hear it
@L1terally_Me
You dead yet ?
@Psychobillysi32
Same ❤
@jasonmalin1010
I heard it first time man ,,,, really right now today is the worst day of my life ,,and this song made it just ok.
@ThorrAxeofficial
Saw Warning play last night and Patrick closed with an acoustic version of this. Not a dry eye in the room.
@Thimsoria1327
ThorrAxeofficial I can confirm eyes were bawled
@hcawley3648
Cried both times I've seen him play this live 😭
@megorra
This is n EPIC song. Just beautiful, majestic and .....EPIC