Rockwell has put out six CDs since 1994, and some cassette collections, EPs, etc. His music reflects 1980s synth-pop, 1990s alt-rock, 2000s indie-pop, a deep appreciation for earlier popular music of the anglo tradition as well as international music that embraces modern and/or western forms.
Sun
Choir And Marching Band Lyrics
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The sun's yellow beams are running out
The sun's beams are running out
We wait in the darkness!
Now no star is glowing
Now no sun is shining
Come show us the pathway
We shall live again
The song "Sun" by Choir and Marching Band is an upbeat and energetic anthem urging listeners to embrace the power of positivity and togetherness. It begins with a series of cheerful "Na na na"s and urges people to find love and relation, and to come up with answers that can help them see the world in a new way. The song encourages people to believe in themselves, to have faith in their abilities, and to work towards a harmonious world where everyone is united.
Line by Line Meaning
Na na na na na (Ohoo hoo)
An upbeat sound to set a joyous tone
(You can do it) You can do it it's an old combination
Encouragement to persist with a familiar approach
(You can do it) You can do it find the love and relation
Advice to prioritize connection when pursuing a goal
Think you got the chances
Suggesting a myriad of opportunities available to someone
To come up with answers
Encouragement to actively search for solutions
To see it new
To look at things with fresh perspective
(We can do it) We can do it it's a world of emotions
Acknowledging emotional complexities but still urging to overcome adversity
(We can do it) We can do it combine all the oceans
A call for unification and collaboration
Can't you feel the passion
Asking to recognize the motivation driving someone
To go with compassion
To act with empathy and kindness
And see it new
Asking to reframe the situation with fresh insight
Come jump now
An invitation to take action
Right into my arms
A metaphorical gesture to support someone who takes action
Time to start believing
Encouragement to have faith in oneself or a situation
Today
Suggesting an urgency to act in the present moment
Don't tear it apart (Ohoo hoo)
A plea not to ruin something good
Just go with your heart (Ohoo hoo)
Encouragement to follow feelings and intuition
We should all be together now (Aaaah)
A call for unity and togetherness
Under the sun
Metaphorically referring to the shared experience of life
(You can do it) You can do it write the end of the story
Encouragement to take control and finish something on one's own terms
(You can do it) You can do it you can do it with Glory
Assertion that success is possible and worthy of celebration
Poets and dreamers
Labeling idealistic types of people
Where hopeless believers
Contrasting the pessimistic label 'hopeless' with the idealistic label 'believers'
Were you and me
Implying that the artist and the listener both fall in these categories
(Listen to it) Listen to it I hear freedom is calling
Suggesting hope in a situation that may have seemed hopeless
We can do it we’re all part of the walk in
Implying there is a shared journey working towards a common goal
Fathers and mothers (Aaaahhh)
Labeling familial roles
Where sisters and brothers (Aaaahh)
Labeling familial roles
Were you and me (Aaahhh)
Emphasizing the universality of familial labels
Can you see me (See me uuuhh)
Directly asking the listener to notice the singer
Waving in the crowd
Describing a scene where the singer is trying to stand out
Siyakuthanda Madiba
Zulu phrase meaning 'We Love Madiba' (Nelson Mandela)
We should all be Mandela now
Encouraging positive qualities associated with Nelson Mandela (forgiveness, inclusion, reconciliation)
Qhawe qhawe
Zulu greeting meaning 'Be Strong'
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Bob Chilcott
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