1. In 2019 Christian … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name.
1. In 2019 Christian Savill found himself alone and with a year off from playing guitar for his grown-up band Slowdive. He started writing and demoing songs with no particular plan. From 2001 he had recorded with longtime friend and collaborator Sean Hewson as Monster Movie releasing several albums on Graveface Records. These new ideas felt different in that they’re more personal and honest.
Christian sent these sketches to good friends and multi-instrumentalists, Ryan Graveface (Dreamend / The Casket Girls) and Steve Clarke (The Soft Cavalry), and Beachy Head was formed. Ryan and Christian put flesh on the bones in Savannah just before Covid struck. Matt Duckworth (Flaming Lips) added drums. In between lockdowns back in the UK Steve added harmonies and other instrumentation. The final touch of recording was Rachel Goswell (Slowdive / Mojave 3 / The Soft Cavalry / Minor Victories) contributing vocals on a few songs.
Beachy Head is a chalk cliff in Sussex. It’s one of Britain’s most popular beauty spots but also a notorious suicide spot.
2. Mid-2000s German indie band consisting of Stefan Zollner (vocals, guitar), Yannic Schemion (Bass), Timo Lexau (Drums), Hans Cheerful (guitar) and Georg Linke. Called "best of German indie" by the Elmshorner Nachrichten.
Lights Out
Beachy Head Lyrics
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Where are we then?
It all comes crashing around your feet and
Does that change a thing?
You said it's the best day of your life,
Well that's so damn true.
And the systems are down,
For once in my life,
I think we're getting somewhere...
Somewhere near the end of everything,
What do you care?
As one by one the lights go out and
The sun comes up again.
You said it's the best day of your life,
Well that's so damn true.
Now the lights are all out,
And the systems are down,
For once in my life,
I think we're getting somewhere...
Now the lights are all out,
And the systems are down,
For once in my life,
I think we're getting somewhere...
The lyrics to Beachy Head's "Lights Out" speak to the idea that even when we do everything we can and say everything we mean, life can still feel aimless - as if we're standing still with no progress being made. The line "After all is said and nothing's done, where are we then?" captures this sentiment perfectly. It's a reminder that simply talking about things and expressing ourselves isn't enough to bring about change or move forward. Sometimes life just crashes down around us and we're left to pick up the pieces and wonder if anything we do really matters.
However, the song doesn't wallow in this despair - it offers a glimmer of hope in the chorus. The refrain "Now the lights are all out, and the systems are down, for once in my life, I think we're getting somewhere..." suggests that sometimes it takes everything falling apart for us to see things clearly and make progress. We may have to hit rock bottom in order to rebuild and start moving forward.
Overall, the lyrics to "Lights Out" are introspective and thought-provoking, inviting the listener to reflect on their own experiences of feeling stuck or in a rut. The song acknowledges the difficulties of life, but offers a ray of hope that growth and progress are possible even in the darkest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
After all is said and nothing's done,
Despite all the talking, no actions were taken, so what is the point?
Where are we then?
What is left for us to do now that we have failed to act?
It all comes crashing around your feet and
The consequences of our inaction are now upon us
Does that change a thing?
Are we finally willing to take action or will things remain unchanged?
You said it's the best day of your life,
You claimed to be at your happiest moment
Well that's so damn true.
It is evident that you were truly happy
Now the lights are all out,
Now that everything seems hopeless and without direction
And the systems are down,
The usual ways of doing things are no longer effective
For once in my life,
Despite all the failures before, I feel a sense of progress now
I think we're getting somewhere...
Maybe, just maybe, we are making progress towards a better future
Somewhere near the end of everything,
We are approaching the final stages of a difficult situation
What do you care?
Do you even care about the outcome at this point?
As one by one the lights go out and
As things continue to get worse and people lose hope
The sun comes up again.
A new day is born, offering an opportunity to start anew
Now the lights are all out,
Again, emphasizing the sense of despair and hopelessness
And the systems are down,
Once again highlighting how the usual ways of doing things are no longer effective
For once in my life,
Despite everything, there is still a glimmer of hope
I think we're getting somewhere...
Maybe, just maybe, things are starting to look up
Contributed by Ruby S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Thank you for this. I've loved this song forever and never knew it had a video!
David Symonds
Didn’t know Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall was in a music video