The Night We Called It A Day
Axel Stordahl Lyrics
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But a cloud drifted over it's face
You kissed me and went on your way
The height we called it a day
I heard the song of the spheres
Like a minor lament In my ears
I hadn't the heart left to pray
Soft through the the dark
A hoot of an owl in the sky
Sad though his song
No sadder was he than I
The moon went down stars were gone
But the sun didn't rise with the dawn
There wasn't a thing left to say
The night we called it a day
Axel Stordahl's song "The Night We Called It A Day" is a poignant ballad about the end of a love affair. The first verse creates a mood of homesick melancholy by describing a cloudy night when the moon disappears from view, while in the second verse, the singer feels abandoned and alone, listening to the "song of the spheres" that seems to echo his sadness. The third and final verse describes a profound sense of emptiness and resignation, as the singer comes to the realization that there is nothing left to say or do except accept the end of the relationship.
The song's lyrics convey a sense of emotional loss and frustration using various symbols of night and darkness that are associated with sadness and melancholy. The owl's hoot represents the singer's mournful cry as he feels the pain of heartbreak. The moon, which is often seen as a symbol of love in poetry, serves as a contrasting image to represent the end of love. The song's lyrics are written in a poetic and evocative language that expresses the singer's sense of loss and longing in a powerful and moving way.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a moon out in space
The night was expected to be romantically beautiful, just like the moon in the sky.
But a cloud drifted over it's face
Unfortunately, something intervened and the beauty of the night was ruined, just like a cloud blocking the view of the moon.
You kissed me and went on your way
Despite having a romantic moment, the relationship must end or move on for some reason and one person must part ways.
The night we called it a day
The relationship has reached its final end and it seems like it was a very sad and emotional night for both individuals, signified by the phrase 'called it a day.'
I heard the song of the spheres
In this hopeless moment, the poet can hear and imagine the universe's music of sorrow and lament.
Like a minor lament In my ears
The sad melody of the universe feels especially melancholic to the poet.
I hadn't the heart left to pray
The poet's heart is so shattered, they cannot find it in themselves to pray or hope for something better.
Soft through the dark
The night is quiet, dark, and solitary. A sense of loneliness is conveyed with this line.
A hoot of an owl in the sky
Suddenly, the poet hears an owl calling out in the darkness, adding to their sense of isolation.
Sad though his song
The owl's call is mournful and melancholic, as if it is feeling the pain of loss as well.
No sadder was he than I
Just as the poet is feeling a deep sadness, the owl's cry reflects the same level of emotion and despair.
The moon went down stars were gone
The night has passed and everything beautiful has faded away, such as the moon and stars representing hopes and dreams.
But the sun didn't rise with the dawn
The start of a new day and a fresh start isn't able to bring resolution or relief to the pain caused by the end of this relationship.
There wasn't a thing left to say
The writer is conveying that the relationship is really over; all the feelings have been expressed, there is nothing left but to accept it and say goodbye.
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