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”.
Destination
Church Lyrics
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Green shadows greet another day
Drowned for the moment, on an empty ocean bed
And I cannot lift my head
Late for an appointment, clothes everywhere
I cannot find my memory anywhere
Ah disappointment just doesn't care
Off in the distance just waiting there
Take back her keys, what shall we do today
Maybe a little lunch down at the ghost cafe
Sand in my sandals, my blood feels like red wine
They say, hey everything will work out fine
The lyrics of Church (The)'s song Destination paint a vivid picture of a person lost and overwhelmed by their own thoughts and surroundings. The first verse describes a world far beneath the surface, where the only movement belongs to the mysterious women swaying in the shadows. The second verse focuses on the singer's struggle to find their place in their own life, represented by the inability to remember where they are supposed to be - even when they are already late for their appointment. The third and final verse is a glimmer of hope, with the singer reclaiming their agency and deciding to make the best of what they have. They take their partner's keys and set out for a change of scenery, hoping that a simple lunch by the sea will be enough to lift their spirits.
Overall, the song seems to be about the human condition of feeling lost and despondent, but ultimately finding a way to keep moving forward. The lyrics are full of evocative imagery, with metaphors for the inner turmoil that can plague us all. At the same time, the music is a perfect match for the lyrics - with dreamy, spacey guitar work and a rhythm section that reinforces the sense of drifting and being lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Far below the surface, where the women sway
Deep down in a place where the ladies move gracefully
Green shadows greet another day
The start of a new day is signaled by lush and shady surroundings
Drowned for the moment, on an empty ocean bed
The singer feels submerged at present in a vast, lifeless ocean expanse
And I cannot lift my head
The singer is unable to raise his head, maybe due to exhaustion or stress
Late for an appointment, clothes everywhere
The singer is running late for a meet-up and his attire is scattered all over the place
I cannot find my memory anywhere
The singer is feeling forgetful, unable to recollect what he needs to remember
Ah disappointment just doesn't care
The feeling of frustration doesn't seem to bother disappointment at all
Off in the distance just waiting there
An unknown thing or person is silently anticipating something at a distance
Take back her keys, what shall we do today
The singer is retrieving someone's keys and wondering what they should do for the day
Maybe a little lunch down at the ghost cafe
Perhaps they can have a quick meal at a haunted eatery
Sand in my sandals, my blood feels like red wine
The singer's feet have sand in their sandals, and he's feeling intoxicated like he's drunk red wine
They say, hey everything will work out fine
People advise the singer that all things will eventually fall into place
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Gil Flores
Saw them live at the Haunt in Ithaca,NY April 13th, 2019
30th anniversary of the Starfish album tour.
I actually cried in silence when they started with this song first.
The whole show was amazing and the emotions and memories of my life back in ‘89 (in the Navy, got sober, started whole new life after discharge in ‘90), one of the top albums in that period in my life.
Show was totally worth it and recommend it with the VIP package meet and greet. The whole lot of them are a great bunch of guys, even the lady selling the merch!
Jeff
In the eighties, I never would have thought that listening to a great 80s album, would bring me to tears. I miss those times.
Vegan Higler
Do you remember jiffy peanut butter Ed mc mahon giving checks mirror mirror on the wall, well now in this reality that has never existed look up the mandella effect it's real.
John Wood
I remember driving dark, back roads at high speeds listening to this cassette. No other time will equal the eighties!!!!
The Twang Kings
Strange how much amazing music came out in the 80s. And then came the 90s and music disappeared down a black hole.
Gil Flores
John Wood got that right. as I just told my wife as my play list went on as I showered that the majority of the artists playing in my eclectic mix were sadly all DEAD!!! Prince, Rick Ocasick, Johnny Cash, Lemmy, the freakin’ Ramones! I was kind of depressed after that. it’s like those highschool/navy/college days are like an open sore on my heart when I listen anymore. they’re gone...😢😭
R
@The Twang Kings When garage bands took over, I felt like music had died and would never come back.
Luis Donado
I'm glad you lived to tell it on youtube. Hope you can read this after you posted 11 years ago :-)
josh volk
As a zillenial i can connect with you in that me and my friends have done the same thing to this song before we graduated this year
Steven Lawrence
One of Australia’s finest bands, they are so unique, to say the least, I just love them!
oliver karbus
Best Church Album ever! Bought it when it was released and still love it! Steve Kilbey at the peak of his songwriting. Simply astonishing.