A Sunny Day in Glasgow began as a collaboration between friends Ben Daniels… Read Full Bio ↴A Sunny Day in Glasgow began as a collaboration between friends Ben Daniels and Ever Nalens, both of whom had recently returned to Philadelphia after several years in the UK. The band name came from Nalens, who had been living in Glasgow, and Daniels kept it after Nalens left the project. In 2006, Daniels asked his twin sisters, Robin and Lauren, to start singing on the songs they had been working on. In March of that year the trio self-released The Sunniest Day Ever EP to great acclaim from college radio stations and blogs. Their debut release, Scribble Mural Comic Journal, came out February 2007 and received favorable reviews from Pitchfork and Drowned in Sound among others. Scribble Mural Comic Journal was recorded with one microphone in a bedroom in West Philly and pushed the boundaries of dream pop often drawing comparisons to My Bloody Valentine and Cocteau Twins. During the summer of 2007 the band toured the United States including in-studios on KEXP and Radio K and released a handmade tour only EP titled Tout New Age which was subsequently released as a digitally only EP. A year later the band emerged for a performance at the Whitney Museum as part of the Wordless Music Series and an in-studio performance on WNYC. A month later they toured across the UK and France which was celebrated with a string of 7"s coming out labels as varied as Slumberland, Disjuncture and Georgraphic North. Shortly following their tour, Ruined Potential released SMCJ in a limited edition on 180 gram double vinyl. Though only playing a few shows stateside after their European tour the band shared the stage with such luminaries as Telepathe, M83 and Asobi Seksu. During the fall of 2008 the group - now comprised of guitarist/drummer Josh Meakim and cellist/vocalist Annie Fredrickson - assembled in a dance studio space in rural New Jersey to record their sophomore album. Their new album, Ashes Grammar, expands on the dream pop themes of SMCJ and finds the band experimenting with recording techniques a la Alvin Lucier. Ashes Grammar was released worldwide on Mis Ojos Discos on September 15, 2009 and will be available on a cd, as a download and on a limited edition double vinyl. On March 2, 2010 ASDIG released a vinyl and digital only 12" EP titled "Nitetime Rainbow" which features some of their brightest sounding recordings to date. Newest additions to the group include bassist Ryan Newmeyer, vocalist Jen Goma and drummer Adam Herndon. The gang will be touring North America and Europe throughout early 2010.

Moments on the lawn
A Sunny Day In Glasgow Lyrics

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Moments on the lawn.
Shine a light

I'm made of stone, a moment's all we've got.
I never think of going anywhere.
I'm made of stone, I see right through this afternoon.
I never think I'm going.
I never think, I never think I'm going from this lawn.

I'm made of feathers.

Moments on the lawn.
I'm made of stone, I mean it.
Moments on the lawn.
I never think I'm going.

Moments on the lawn.
I never think of going.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to A Sunny Day in Glasgow's song "Moments on the lawn" convey a sense of stillness and inertia, as the singer describes themselves as being made of stone and unable to move or think of leaving their current state. The repeated phrase "Moments on the lawn" emphasizes the stagnant, unchanging nature of their existence. "Shine a light" could possibly be interpreted as a request for some kind of illumination or clarity in their situation.

The opening line, "I'm made of stone, a moment's all we've got," suggests a feeling of being stuck or trapped in a particular moment or space. The singer seems resigned to their immobility and emphasizes the fleeting nature of time. This may reflect a sense of isolation or an inability to progress or move forward in life.

The line "I'm made of feathers" introduces an interesting contrast to the initial imagery of being made of stone. Feathers typically symbolize lightness and freedom, which stands in stark contrast to the heaviness and immobility associated with being made of stone. This juxtaposition could hint at the singer's desire for change and movement, despite feeling trapped in their current state.

Overall, "Moments on the lawn" captures a sense of stagnation and the struggle to break free from a state of inertia. It explores themes of isolation, immobility, and the fleeting nature of time, ultimately leaving the listener with a feeling of introspection and longing for change.

Line by Line Meaning

Moments on the lawn.
These small instances or experiences that take place on the lawn are significant and cherished.

Shine a light
Illuminate and bring attention to the importance of these moments.

I'm made of stone, a moment's all we've got.
Metaphorically, I am solid and unchanging, and we only have this brief period of time.

I never think of going anywhere.
I don't contemplate leaving or seeking other places or experiences.

I'm made of stone, I see right through this afternoon.
I am emotionally unaffected and have a clear understanding of the present afternoon.

I never think I'm going.
I never consider the idea of departing or moving on.

I never think, I never think I'm going from this lawn.
I never entertain the thought of leaving this specific location, this lawn.

I'm made of feathers.
My existence is light and delicate, contrasting with the previous description of being made of stone.

I never think of going.
I never contemplate leaving or moving away.

I never think of going.
I never consider the idea of departure or change.

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