Blue Hollow was a Boston-area band that started out as the Gluons. They rel… Read Full Bio ↴Blue Hollow was a Boston-area band that started out as the Gluons. They released a 4-song e.p. in 1983 featuring mid-tempo punkers that were representative of that time and place. Two years later, they re-invented themselves as a more serious post-punk/goth outfit, incorporating careful use of synthesizer in spots, and the slightest prog-like increase in length.
These guys broke from the music scene by recording 8 tracks of varying sophistication, most highlighted by an atmospheric accent. This sound is strongly reminiscent of Chameleons UK, but with fewer guitar overdubs and political themes. Great tracks are "Raining Down," title track, and "Hearts Hang Souls," the latter containing some nice 12-string guitar. Also good are "Color of Night" and "Stranger." Although mostly arty and professional sounding, there is still punky primitiveness to some of the drum and bass lines, as if they were unsure of how quickly they wanted to evolve.

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Blue Hollow Lyrics

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DAYBREAK (words & music by Thomas & Ronald Poitras 1985)

Night is falling all around, we are the shadows darkness found

And you’re the face in my hands, I tell you things ‘cos you understand

You’re the girl I want to hold when the darkness fills my soul

You’re the girl whose hand I take, while we dance we watch the daybreak

Before the dawn a melting sky, running silent in your eye

I slip inside and fade where I can hear the sound you make

You’re the girl I want to hold when the darkness fills my soul

You’re the girl whose hand I take, while we dance we watch the Daybreak

Into the night we disappear, I run to you, you touch my fear

You’re the girl I want to hold, when the darkness fills my soul

You’re the girl whose hand I take, while we dance we watch the Daybreak

We watch the Daybreak

You’re the girl I want to hold, ‘til the daybreak
You're the girl I want to hold, 'til the daybreak

You're the girl I want to hold, 'til the daybreak
You're the girl I want to hold, 'til the daybreak

Overall Meaning

"Daybreak" is a song by Blue Hollow that explores the comfort and connection found in a relationship during a time of darkness. The verses describe the sensation of being enveloped by the night and the sense of isolation that often accompanies it. Despite this, the singer finds solace in the presence of the person they're with, represented by the repeated line "You're the girl I want to hold when the darkness fills my soul." The chorus shifts the focus to the hope of a new day, of "watching the daybreak" together while holding hands and dancing. The song ends with a repetition of the line "You're the girl I want to hold 'til the daybreak," conveying the desire to hold on to this feeling of safety and closeness as long as possible.

Line by Line Meaning

Night is falling all around, we are the shadows darkness found
As night falls, we feel surrounded by darkness and uncertainty. We seem like the shadows that darkness has found.

And you’re the face in my hands, I tell you things ‘cos you understand
You are the one I confide in because you truly understand me. You are the one who comforts me in hard times.

You’re the girl I want to hold when the darkness fills my soul
You are the one I want to hold when I feel overwhelmed by the darkness inside of me. You are my source of comfort and safety.

You’re the girl whose hand I take, while we dance we watch the daybreak
We hold each other's hand and dance through the night, watching the daybreak. You are the one who gives me hope as we move forward together.

Before the dawn a melting sky, running silent in your eye
As the night turns into dawn, the sky seems to melt into colors. I see the quiet reflection of it in your eyes, which are filled with wonder.

I slip inside and fade where I can hear the sound you make
I feel myself becoming one with you, and I am enveloped in the sound of your voice. It is like a melody that soothes me when I'm lost.

Into the night we disappear, I run to you, you touch my fear
We escape into the night, disappearing with each other. I run towards you, and you touch my fear, comforting it with your presence.

We watch the Daybreak
Together we watch the daybreak, a symbol of new beginnings and hope.

You’re the girl I want to hold, ‘til the daybreak
You are the one I want to hold close until the daybreak, until the light shines through the darkness and brings us into a new day.

You're the girl I want to hold, 'til the daybreak
You are the one who gives me strength and hope when I feel lost, I want to hold you close until the daybreak.

You're the girl I want to hold, 'til the daybreak
You are the one who brings light into my life, and I want to cherish every moment with you until the daybreak comes.

You're the girl I want to hold, 'til the daybreak
You are my source of comfort and safety, and I want to hold you close until the daybreak brings new opportunities and possibilities.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Thomas Poitras

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