2. Doom/Sludge band from Saramento, CA - formed by members of Caulfield
Not to be confused with Australian 1980’s band The Church most famous for their hit-single “Under The Milky Way”.
Day 5
Church Lyrics
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We came to a chasm dark and wide
And drifted in silence through endless anemones
In shallow dreams
Life was beginning to take a shape
Water was warm as it hastened our enemies
This kind of world will start a little colony
This kind of earth will eat a little energy
This kind of thing needs a little secrecy
After thousands of years
Our priests have predicted you would come
You with your death that appears in no photograph
You watch the night sky
We bickered like fools amongst ourselves
We sought protection in artificial youth
This kind of world will start a little colony
This kind of earth will eat a little energy
This kind of thing needs a little secrecy
This kind of thing needs a little secrecy
This kind of thing needs a little secrecy
This kind of thing needs a little secrecy
In a sickening jump
I fell through the surface of my life
And I was cut back by the hollow camaraderie
The planet was still
Nothing moved as it slept in space
I pulled on my suit and exited quietly
The song "Day 5" by Church is a cryptic and hauntingly beautiful track that touches upon a variety of themes including life, death, and the secrets of the universe. The lyrics describe the journey of a group of individuals who find themselves in a chasm that is both dark and wide while they drift in silence through endless anemones. The water is warm as it hastens their enemies, and they begin to see life taking shape in shallow dreams. The stanza may be interpreted as their journey towards creating a colony against the challenges of their surroundings.
The second stanza mentions priests who have been predicting the arrival of someone with death appearing in no photograph, implying that the person may be supernatural or alien. The group members seek protection in artificial youth, implying that they are afraid of aging and seek to prevent it through science or technology. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase, "This kind of thing needs a little secrecy," emphasizing that the characters' journey is shrouded in secrecy and mystery, and not everyone is privy to being a part of it.
The final few lines are ambiguous, but it seems like the singer is realizing the futility of their mission or perhaps the loneliness of their existence as they fall through the surface of their life. The song leaves a lot to interpretation and is all the more intriguing because of it.
Line by Line Meaning
Eventually
After a while
We came to a chasm dark and wide
We encountered a large, dark gap
And drifted in silence through endless anemones
We floated quietly through countless sea creatures
In shallow dreams
In dreams that lacked depth or meaning
Life was beginning to take a shape
Existence was starting to form
Water was warm as it hastened our enemies
The water was warm and made our foes move quickly
This kind of world will start a little colony
A world like this could be used to create a small settlement
This kind of earth will eat a little energy
This type of planet will consume some energy
This kind of thing needs a little secrecy
This situation requires a bit of confidentiality
After thousands of years
Following many centuries
Our priests have predicted you would come
Our religious leaders prophesied your arrival
You with your death that appears in no photograph
You, the person whose demise cannot be captured by any picture
You watch the night sky
You gaze at the stars above
We bickered like fools amongst ourselves
We argued foolishly with each other
We sought protection in artificial youth
We attempted to safeguard ourselves in fake youthfulness
In a sickening jump
In a nauseating leap
I fell through the surface of my life
I descended through the facade of my existence
And I was cut back by the hollow camaraderie
I was halted by the empty companionship
The planet was still
The world was immobile
Nothing moved as it slept in space
Everything was dormant as it slumbered in the universe
I pulled on my suit and exited quietly
I got dressed and left silently
This kind of thing needs a little secrecy
This kind of matter necessitates some level of confidentiality
This kind of thing needs a little secrecy
This kind of matter requires some degree of privacy
This kind of thing needs a little secrecy
This kind of matter calls for some level of secrecy
Contributed by Christopher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rickg8015
I love these guys.. A big part of my childhood in the mid 80’s.. Unguarded Moment..
@JakeBarlow
Missing the 12 string that made the studio version so special, but still love it!
@rayla1780
I think Marty has it.
@rayla1780
Epic story song.
@ivark8201
church music
@user-cr3es2hy6f
Where is 'Reptile' song?
@rayla1780
Slithered away.