Brave Saint Saturn is an American rock band started as … Read Full Bio ↴1995-present
Brave Saint Saturn is an American rock band started as a side project by members of Five Iron Frenzy, a now-defunct Christian ska band. Described by the band as "astro-rock," the music of Brave Saint Saturn (often abbreviated to BS2) is generally more serious than the lighthearted FIF. The group was originally an outlet for Five Iron's frontman, Reese Roper, to explore themes of loneliness and abandonment. BS2 also experimented with more melancholy song composition and ambient sounds, with instruments like synthesizer, glockenspiel, accordion, strings and electronic sampling rounding out the simple, guitar-driven music.
The band's trilogy of albums follow the same outer space-themed story that uses space exploration as an extended metaphor, making the three records an extended concept album. The first album, So Far from Home, was about being lost, while their second, The Light of Things Hoped For, focused on being found. Their third album, entitled Anti-Meridian, about returning home, was released on September 15th, 2008, completing the trilogy and the story of the crew of the U.S.S. Gloria.
Daylight
Brave Saint Saturn Lyrics
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I'm not coming home, no
And I wished it all away
I felt so alone, yeah
And the darkness crept it's way
Like stars we know will die too soon
There is never any sunrise here in the shadows of eclipsing moons
Crawling on a tightrope
Daylight, save me
Daylight, save me
Tonight, tonight
Halogen, the lights will flicker
Incandescent burning lies
And the silence stands for nothing
Desperate I search the skies
Aching for a spark
Trembling in pitchest dark
Daylight, save me
Daylight, save me
Tonight, tonight
Mission Control: U.S.S. Gloria, this is mission control, do you copy?
We have lost contact with the U.S.S. Gloria
U.S.S. Gloria: Mission Control, this is the U.S.S. Gloria, do you read me?
Mayday, we have lost primary guidance functions
News Reporter: The crew is now out of radio contact.
Presently there is no way for us to know whether they
Are alive or dead.
Our hopes and prayers go out with you all.
Mission Control: U.S.S. Gloria, this is mission control, do you copy?
U.S.S. Gloria: Houston this is the U.S.S. Gloria.
Good to hear your voice
We are coming out of the eclipse now.
I see the sunlight. it's beautiful
The sunlight is beautiful.
Jesus Christ, Light of the World
You never did forget me
And when I bled in darkness, You held me
Still held me
When desperate nights I cursed You
You loved me, still loved me
Jesus Christ, You dry the tears
You break my heart of stone
Your words are life
Cut marrow through
The darkness, to the bone
A heart of flesh You gave me
Only You can save me
Savior
Daylight
I am coming home
The lyrics "Daylight in 2-3" of Brave Saint Saturn's song talks about a person who feels lost and alone. The person is struggling with inner demons and trying to overcome them. The song's title serves as a plea to find hope to bring them out of darkness. The first verse talks about hearing bad news and wishing it away, feeling alone and vulnerable to the darkness creeping in. The imagery of "stars we know will die too soon" suggests that the person feels transient, like they'll fade away before their time, and that life is fleeting. They are crawling on a tightrope, but the only thing that keeps them going is hope. In the chorus, the person implores daylight to save them from the darkness that has overtaken them.
The second verse paints a picture of a flickering light, like a halogen bulb, and the desperation that comes with being lost in darkness. The person is searching for something, anything that can give them a spark of hope. The bridge features a brief interlude from a news report about the USS Gloria, a fictional spaceship, losing contact with mission control. The song ends with the person finding hope through Jesus Christ, who never forgot them even in the darkest of moments. The person realizes that only Jesus can save them and bring them home to the light.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you hear the news today?
Have you been made aware of the recent development?
I'm not coming home, no
I will not be returning to my place of residence
And I wished it all away
I hoped the situation would disappear
I felt so alone, yeah
I was overwhelmed by feelings of isolation
And the darkness crept it's way
A sense of gloom slowly invaded
Like stars we know will die too soon
Comparable to celestial bodies that burn out prematurely
There is never any sunrise here in the shadows of eclipsing moons
There is always an absence of hope in difficult times
Crawling on a tightrope
Navigating an uncertain situation with difficulty
The bravest thing I have is hope
My only source of courage lies in optimism
Daylight, save me
Appealing for a way out of darkness
Tonight, tonight
This moment is critical
Halogen, the lights will flicker
The unstable state of things will shake its foundations
Incandescent burning lies
Deceitfulness will flourish under the surface
And the silence stands for nothing
There is no value in a lack of communication
Desperate I search the skies
Frantically looking for a solution
Aching for a spark
Longing for a glimmer of hope
Trembling in pitchest dark
Shaking in the depths of darkness
Mission Control: U.S.S. Gloria, this is mission control, do you copy?
Attempting to establish contact with the U.S.S. Gloria from base
We have lost contact with the U.S.S. Gloria
Connection to the U.S.S. Gloria has been disrupted
Mayday, we have lost primary guidance functions
We are experiencing technical difficulties in flight control
The crew is now out of radio contact.
There is currently no communication with the ship's crew
Presently there is no way for us to know whether they
Are alive or dead.
The status of the crew is undetermined at this time
Our hopes and prayers go out with you all.
We are extending our best wishes to everyone involved
Houston this is the U.S.S. Gloria.
The U.S.S. Gloria is establishing communication with Houston
Good to hear your voice
We are coming out of the eclipse now.
Happy to receive word from you
Emerging from darkness
I see the sunlight. it's beautiful
The sunlight is beautiful.
The sight of sunlight is breathtaking and awe-inspiring
Jesus Christ, Light of the World
Addressing a higher power
You never did forget me
God remained attentive to the artist
And when I bled in darkness, You held me
Still held me
God provided comfort even in painful moments
When desperate nights I cursed You
You loved me, still loved me
God's unconditional love persisted even in moments of anger and frustration
Jesus Christ, You dry the tears
You break my heart of stone
God can heal emotional wounds and soften hearts
Your words are life
Cut marrow through
The darkness, to the bone
God's words contain a powerful message that can penetrate deep into darkness and despair
A heart of flesh You gave me
Only You can save me
God gave me a new life and salvation is possible only through God's grace
Savior
Daylight
I am coming home
God is the ultimate salvation
The artist is ready to move on towards a better future
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Written by: Bobby Womack, Harold Timothy Payne
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