Air Formation are a Shoegaze band formed in Sussex, England in 2000; they d… Read Full Bio ↴Air Formation are a Shoegaze band formed in Sussex, England in 2000; they debuted with their first 7" in the summer of 1998 under the name "b.e.a.b Approved". In the early 2000s they were forced to change their name, they chose Air Formation as a replacement. Inspired by bands like Flying Saucer Attack, Spacemen 3, and The Jesus and Mary Chain, their music incorporated heavily delayed guitar and feedback, droning keyboards, and soft vocals. They have released five albums, three EPs, and five 7"s singles.

Until Today
Air Formation Lyrics

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These eyes are tired, I'm lying down. Dreamed a while then slowed down.
Think I need this night to fall on me, it's endlessly all the time we need.

Twilight hours and cooled breeze, illuminated, set free,

Wait for me.

Think I need some light to fall on me, we can but dream but there's more to life it seems.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Air Formation's song "Until Today" suggest weariness and the need for some respite from the stresses of life. The repeated phrase, "Think I need this night to fall on me," communicates a desire for rest and introspection. The singer acknowledges the value of dreams but also hints that they may not be sufficient for a full life. The lines "we can but dream but there's more to life it seems" can be read as a call to action or a recognition that one must engage with reality, rather than just retreating into the world of dream.

The second stanza conjures an image of a peaceful twilight scene, described as "illuminated" and "set free." The singer seems to be appealing to someone to join them in this setting, ending the verse with the entreaty, "Wait for me." It's unclear who the singer is addressing; the ambiguity could suggest a willingness to connect with anyone who shares their need for rest and reflection.

Overall, the lyric communicates a sense of weariness and a longing for peace and stillness. It may be interpreted as a meditation on the need for balance in life, a reminder that we can't always be in motion and that introspection and rest are essential for our well-being.

Line by Line Meaning

These eyes are tired, I'm lying down. Dreamed a while then slowed down.
I am exhausted, lying down and drifting off into some kind of daydream or sleep.

Think I need this night to fall on me, it's endlessly all the time we need.
I long for the night to engulf me; we need these moments to last forever.

Twilight hours and cooled breeze, illuminated, set free,
The hours leading to dusk provide a sense of liberation and cool breeze refreshes our being, leaving us illuminated.

Wait for me.
Please hold on or wait for me, don't leave me behind.

Think I need some light to fall on me, we can but dream but there's more to life it seems.
I need to awaken from my thoughts and live, even though dreaming is beautiful, there is more to explore in life.

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