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”.
Electric lash
Church Lyrics
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Fills my head with light
Only the voice of the girl on the radio
Falling from a height
I turn to leave as if in a cameo
It doesn't feel quite right
Only one thing you ever really know
If it's day or night
Our eyes meet and I love her
I suspect she already knows
How those eyes see me so very very clearly
Even when they're closed
The electric lash of trees in the studio
A bite then a caress
Only the voice of the girl on the radio
Drifting from the west
I turn to leave as if in a cameo
A moon, a knot, a guess
Only one thing you ever really know
You might curse before you bless
The lyrics of "Electric Lash" by Church describe a unique, almost surreal experience that feels simultaneously disorienting and enlightening. The opening lines set the scene in a recording studio where there are trees emitting an "electric lash" that fills the singer's head with light. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the creative energy and inspiration that comes from nature. The only other sound in the studio is the voice of a girl on the radio, "falling from a height," which could suggest a sense of vulnerability or raw emotion. However, the singer is clearly intrigued and drawn in by this voice.
As he contemplates leaving, he realizes that there is only one thing he truly knows - whether it's day or night. This could signify a sense of being lost or adrift, and the distinction between day and night provides a necessary grounding point. However, the singer's attention is quickly diverted when he meets the gaze of the girl on the radio. He loves her, though he suspects she already knows this about him. This suggests a level of intimacy or connection that goes beyond words or even physical proximity. The final lines of the song are perhaps the most enigmatic, with a reference to a "moon, a knot, a guess" and the idea that one might curse before they bless. Overall, "Electric Lash" captures the strange and dreamlike quality of a moment of intense creative inspiration and emotional connection.
Line by Line Meaning
The electric lash of trees in the studio
The sound of the rustling trees, similar to the impact of an electric whip, fills the entire studio space.
Fills my head with light
The sound has a calming and illuminating effect on the singer, filling their mind with a peaceful lightness.
Only the voice of the girl on the radio
The only other sound present is that of a woman singing on the radio which adds a soft touch to the fierce rustling of the trees.
Falling from a height
The girl's voice has an ethereal quality to it, almost as if she is descending from a height while singing.
I turn to leave as if in a cameo
The artist tries to leave the studio quietly and unobtrusively, as if in a brief and insignificant appearance in a movie or play.
It doesn't feel quite right
The singer's uneasy feeling indicates that he is unaccustomed to the serenity of his surroundings, and unsure of the effect it will have on him.
Only one thing you ever really know
The singer tries to find some clarity amidst his thoughts and realizes the only certainty in life is to know whether it's daytime or nighttime.
If it's day or night
This serves as a reminder to focus on the things which are within one's control rather than worrying about unpredictable things which are beyond one's power.
Our eyes meet and I love her
The artist is deeply attracted to the girl, and as they engage in eye contact, he grows fonder of her.
I suspect she already knows
The artist senses that the girl is aware of his feelings towards her.
How those eyes see me so very very clearly
The singer believes that even if her eyes are physically closed, she can still see him and his emotions very accurately and distinctly.
Even when they're closed
The artist trusts that their connection transcends physical barriers and that she can feel his presence and love regardless of whether her eyes are open or not.
A bite then a caress
The sound of the trees first hits hard like a sharp bite before turning into a gentle and soothing sound, just like how love can be both painful and comforting.
Drifting from the west
The girl's voice is distant but still present in the studio, as if it is carried by the winds from the west.
A moon, a knot, a guess
The singer's attempt to describe his feelings towards the girl is poetic, uncertain and complex, similar to how the different phases of the moon can be characterized as various phases of one's emotional state.
You might curse before you bless
The artist acknowledges that sometimes things can seem frustrating or challenging before they become rewarding or fulfilling, just like how one might curse a difficult task before ultimately achieving it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KILBEY
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