Barbie's Cradle was a popular Filipino band, formed by Barbie Almalbis (gui… Read Full Bio ↴Barbie's Cradle was a popular Filipino band, formed by Barbie Almalbis (guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter) and Franklin Benitez (drummer) from their previous band Hungry Young Poets. Rommel dela Cruz joined the group as bassist, and by 1999, drummer Wendell Garcia replaced Franklin.

In 2005, the group disbanded and Almalbis went on to pursue a solo career, while Rommel dela Cruz soon became the bassist of Freestyle (the original bassist migrated to Australia).

Hungry Young Poets (aka HYP) was founded in the Philippines as a duo in 1997 by Barbie Almalbis (guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter) and Ricci Gurango (bassist). After releasing their one self-titled album, Franklin Benitez (drummer) would officially complete the trio.

In 1998, Gurango left the band to lead cover band, Little Green Men,[1], before forming MOJOFLY. With Gurango's assertion of rights to the band's name, Almalbis and Benitez would later rename the group, Barbie's Cradle.

Goodnyt
Barbie's Cradle Lyrics

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Good evening to the sun
Might I be the only one
Who sleeps through melodies of morning
while they wake

This chirping lullaby
Brings my little dreams to life
In my sanctuary I become a child

So goodbye to the sun
Goodnight
All pain will be gone for a while
A while, goodnight

Heaven's windows are the stars
You were watching me from where you are
But we're divided by the light
When morning starts

So goodbye to the sun
Goodnight
All pain will be gone for a while
A while, goodnight

Goodbye to the sun
Goodnight
All pain will be gone for a while
A while

Goodbye to the sun
Goodnight
All pain will be gone for a while
A while, goodnight

Goodnight

Goodnight
Goodnight

Overall Meaning

The song "Goodnyt" by Barbie's Cradle is a song that speaks about finding solace in the darkness of night. The songwriter seems to be one who is not a morning person, as she describes being one of the few who "sleeps through melodies of morning while they wake." Her "sanctuary", which is likely her bedroom, is a place where she can be at peace and indulge in her dreams. She finds comfort in the chirping of crickets and other nocturnal animals as they sing her a "lullaby" that puts her in a childlike state. This innocence and childlike state of mind is a powerful defense against the pains of the world, which she acknowledges will be "gone for a while" during the night.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Goodbye to the sun, goodnight" multiple times, which reinforces the idea that the songwriter finds comfort in the night and the darkness it brings. She sees the stars as "heaven's windows" and even feels watched over by someone, likely someone who has passed away, as they watch her from beyond the grave. The dividing force of the light of the morning seems to be a poignant reminder of the ever-changing nature of life itself.

Line by Line Meaning

Good evening to the sun
Acknowledging the setting sun as the day comes to a close

Might I be the only one
Wondering if others also enjoy sleeping through morning melodies

Who sleeps through melodies of morning
Preferring to stay asleep while nature comes to life each morning

while they wake
As others begin their day and embrace the sunrise

This chirping lullaby
Referring to the sound of birds singing as a soothing bedtime song

Brings my little dreams to life
Causing the singer's imagination to run wild as they drift off to sleep

In my sanctuary I become a child
Feeling comforted and safe in their personal space, allowing them to regress and feel childlike

So goodbye to the sun
Saying farewell to the day and welcoming the night

Goodnight
Wishing oneself and others a peaceful rest

All pain will be gone for a while
Finding solace in the respite from any troubles during sleep

Heaven's windows are the stars
Viewing the night sky as a portal to the heavens