Neon Cathedral
Ben Ivory Lyrics
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I′ll end in your master - then you're master of the beat.
Feel the bass I′m calling - calling righteously.
When the lasers are flashin', will you keep it up with me?
In a Neon Cathedral, where we dance with the ...
In a Neon Cathedral, we're gone - we pan - we just exult
We′re praising Jay and Pi and Shiva - get on your leases side.
I will be your leader - I′ll take you to the light.
Get rid off what controls you and be whatever you wanna be.
Just feel the power risin' - and then the light will set you free.
And when the lasers flashin′, you will keep it up with me!
In a Neon Cathedral, where we dance with the ...
In a Neon Cathedral, we're gone - we pan - we just exult
We′re praising Jay and Pi and Shiva - get on your leases side.
I will be your leader - I'll take you to the light.
In a Neon Cathedral - In a Neon Cathedral
In a Neon Cathedral - In a Neon Cathedral
I'll take you to the light - I′ll take you to the light.
I′ll take you to the light - I'll take you to the light.
I′ll take you to the light - I'll take you to the light.
The song "Neon Cathedral" by Ben Ivory is an upbeat, danceable song that encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and embrace the power of the music. The lyrics describe a neon-lit cathedral where people come to dance and feel free, with the music serving as the guiding force. The chorus repeats the phrase "In a Neon Cathedral, where we dance with the...". The ellipsis at the end of the line leaves the listener to fill in the blanks with their own interpretation of what's happening in this imaginary space.
The verses focus on the idea of giving oneself over to the music, with lines like "feel the bass I'm calling - calling righteously" and "get rid of what controls you and be whatever you wanna be." The singer of the song positions himself as a leader or guide, offering to take the listener to the light and help them feel the power of the music. He invokes a variety of spiritual and cultural figures, including Jay, Pi, and Shiva, perhaps suggesting that the experience of losing oneself in music is a universal one that transcends individual belief systems.
Overall, "Neon Cathedral" is a celebration of music and the transformative power it can have on those who let themselves get lost in it. The song is an invitation to let go of one's inhibitions and join in a communal experience of joy and freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
You wanna feel rapture - feel rapture in me
You desire to experience a state of intense pleasure or ecstasy, and I can provide that for you.
I'll end in your master - then you're master of the beat.
I'll submit to your control, making you the one who sets the rhythm and pace of our experience together.
Feel the bass I'm calling - calling righteously.
Listen to the thumping bass and hear my call to join me in this righteous dance.
When the lasers are flashin', will you keep it up with me?
Can you keep up with me when the flashing lasers intensify our experience and make it more exhilarating?
In a Neon Cathedral, where we dance with the ...
We are in a vibrant, pulsating space where we can dance freely and let loose.
In a Neon Cathedral, we're gone - we pan - we just exult
Within this environment, we lose ourselves, shift and move wildly, and celebrate with unabashed enthusiasm.
We're praising Jay and Pi and Shiva - get on your leases side.
We are paying tribute to deities, such as Jay, Pi, and Shiva, and you should join us in this spiritual, reverential celebration.
I will be your leader - I'll take you to the light.
Let me be your guide and take you toward the light of an ecstatic, uplifting experience.
You're marchin' like a soldier - come join this golden army.
You adhere to strict, regimented ways of living, so break away and join our radiant, free-spirited community of dancers.
Get rid off what controls you and be whatever you wanna be.
Cast off the restraints that hold you back and embrace your true self with abandon.
Just feel the power risin' - and then the light will set you free.
Sense the energy building within you, and the illumination from the light will grant you liberation.
In a Neon Cathedral, where we dance with the ...
We are still in this place where we can dance without inhibition.
In a Neon Cathedral, we're gone - we pan - we just exult
Again, in this setting, we become lost in movement, shift frenetically, and rejoice exuberantly.
We're praising Jay and Pi and Shiva - get on your leases side.
Once more, we are venerating Jay, Pi, and Shiva, and you should participate in this honoring and spiritual joyfulness with us.
I will be your leader - I'll take you to the light.
I reiterate that I can be your guide to a profound, heightened experience of lightness and joy.
In a Neon Cathedral - In a Neon Cathedral
We remain in this magical, luminescent space of wonder and delight.
In a Neon Cathedral - In a Neon Cathedral
Once more, we emphasize that we are continuing to dance and celebrate within this setting.
I'll take you to the light - I'll take you to the light.
I promise again that I will be there to guide you toward the uplifting brightness that awaits us.
I'll take you to the light - I'll take you to the light.
I reaffirm this conviction once more: I will show you the way to an experience filled with radiance and joyfulness.
I'll take you to the light - I'll take you to the light.
Once more, I express my commitment to showing you the path toward a state of brilliant light and euphoria.
Writer(s): Svante Halldin, Jakob Hazell, Ben Ivory
Contributed by Alice B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.