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”.
Metropolis
Church Lyrics
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I'm so involved with everything you do
Don't say nothing good will ever come of this
Don't say the damage is worse than it is
Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants
Where the oranges grew
And back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us
When I'm standing with you
You stare down at some crowd from your trapeze
And when you fell they fell down on their knees
And when you broke they scrambled for a piece
And when you spoke I felt their anger freeze
Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants
Where the oranges grew
And back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us
When I'm standing with you
And back in Metropolis talk about a holocaust
And then visit the zoo
And back in Metropolis the weather is ridiculous
What's it all leading to
And it's only a day away
We could leave tonight
You could sleep along the way
Dream in black and white
"Metropolis" is a song by UK electronic band, Church, and was released in 1996. The song is about the deep connection between two individuals, that no matter what happens, they will always stand together. The opening lines of the song, "There'll never be another quite like you, I'm so involved with everything you do" shows the unique bond that exists between the two individuals. They share their pain and suffering, and they fight for each other's survival. The lyrics also suggest that people around them acknowledge the strength of their connection, "And when you spoke I felt their anger freeze".
The song title refers to a fictional place called Metropolis, which is often used in literature, films, and music to represent a city of the future with a complex social structure. The lyrics provide a commentary on the highs and lows of life in the city, "Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants, where the oranges grew". The song touches on the idea that in spite of the destruction, natural disasters, and wars, there is still beauty and hope to be found in the Metropolis where they stand together. The chorus, "And back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us, When I'm standing with you", reinforces the idea that their relationship is strong enough to overcome any obstacle.
Line by Line Meaning
There'll never be another quite like you
You are unique and there is no one else like you.
I'm so involved with everything you do
I'm deeply connected to your every action and movement.
Don't say nothing good will ever come of this
Do not convey the negative outcomes of this situation.
Don't say the damage is worse than it is
Do not exaggerate the harm caused by this crisis.
Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants
During primitive times, circus shows with animals were quite popular in cities.
Where the oranges grew
Describing the landscape of the city where fruit orchards were present.
And back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us
When I'm standing with you
Together, we are invincible like Metropolis - a thriving city where nothing can disturb its people.
You stare down at some crowd from your trapeze
You gaze at the spectators, hanging and swinging from the trapeze infuses adrenaline in performers.
And when you fell they fell down on their knees
The spectators gave standing ovations to the performers even after they fall.
And when you broke they scrambled for a piece
Spectators rushed to grab anything that the performers discarded, as a souvenir.
And when you spoke I felt their anger freeze
The audience maintained pin-drop silence when the performer spoke or addressed them.
And back in Metropolis talk about a holocaust
And then visit the zoo
Parallelism of the importance given to catastrophic events like the holocausts alongside the fervor shown to the city's leisure activities such as the zoo.
And back in Metropolis the weather is ridiculous
What's it all leading to
The weather conditions in Metropolis are increasingly erratic, which gives rise to the question of its impact on the city's future.
And it's only a day away
We could leave tonight
You could sleep along the way
Dream in black and white
We could leave Metropolis tonight, the journey would last only a day, you can rest while traveling and relax and envision a brighter future.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD DAVID JAMES HEACOCK, NEILL MACCOLL, GEORGE TAYLOR
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There'll never be another quite like you
I'm so involved with everything you do
Don't say nothing good will ever come of this
Don't say the damage is worse than it is
Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants
Where the oranges grew
And back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us
When I'm standing with you
You stare down at some crowd from your trapeze
And when you fell they fell down on their knees
And when you broke they scrambled for a piece
And when you spoke I felt their anger freeze
Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants
Where the oranges grew
And back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us
When I'm standing with you
And back in Metropolis talk about a holocaust
And then visit the zoo
And back in Metropolis the weather is ridiculous
What's it all leading to
And it's only a day away
We could leave tonight
You could sleep along the way
Dream in black and white
Paul Martocci-smale
Lyrics
There'll never be another quite like you
I'm so involved with everything you do
Don't say nothing good will ever come of this
Don't say the damage is worse than it is
Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants
Where the oranges grew
And back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us
When I'm standing with you
You stare down at some crowd from your trapeze
And when you fell they fell down on their knees
And when you broke they scrambled for a piece
And when you spoke I felt their anger freeze
Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants
Where the oranges grew
And back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us
When I'm standing with you
And back in Metropolis talk about a holocaust
And then visit the zoo
And back in Metropolis the weather is ridiculous
What's it all leading to
And it's only a day away
We could leave tonight
You could sleep along the way
Dream in black and white
Erick Uribe Candelas
Nunca habrá otra como tú
Estoy tan involucrado con todo lo que haces. No digas que nada bueno saldrá de esto.
No digas que el daño es peor de lo que es. Volver a Metrópolis, circos y elefantes
Donde las naranjas crecieron
De vuelta en Metrópolis, nada puede derribarnos cuando estoy contigo
Miras hacia abajo a una multitud desde tu trapecio
Y cuando te caíste, cayeron de rodillas
Y cuando rompiste se revolvieron por una pieza
Y cuando hablas, sentí que su enojo se congelaba
De vuelta en Metrópolis, circos y elefantes
Donde las naranjas crecieron
De vuelta en Metrópolis, nada puede derribarnos cuando estoy contigo
De regreso en Metrópolis, hablamos de un holocausto
Y luego visita el zoológico
De vuelta en Metrópolis el clima es ridículo
¿Qué es todo lo que conduce a Y está a solo un día de distancia
Podríamos irnos esta noche
Podrías dormir en el camino
Sueño en blanco y negro
Yami si un dia ves esto esta cancion para ti
EJUC 24 03 2020
dreeziL
There'll never be another quite like you
I'm so involved with everything you do
Don't say nothing good will ever come of this
Don't say the damage is worse than it is
Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants
Where the oranges grew
Back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us
When I'm standing with you
You stare down at some crowd from your trapeze
And when you fell they fell down on their knees
And when you broke they scrambled for a piece
And when you spoke I felt their anger freeze
Back in Metropolis, circuses and elephants
Where the oranges grew
Back in Metropolis nothing can ever topple us
When I'm standing with you
Back in Metropolis talk about a holocaust
And then visit the zoo
Back in Metropolis the weather is ridiculous
What's it all leading to
And it's only a day away
We could leave tonight
You could sleep along the way
Dream in black and white
W. W. 2 Restorations. Vehicles and Equipment.
1990 this song was released. I was 25 and fresh out of The Marines from an awful combat tour in Columbia S.A. and terribly addicted to Cocaine. I was at the end of my rope without hope of living much longer. Working at a glass shop in West Los Angeles, I would hear this song play on 106.7 KROQ from time to time and the sound of this song kinda relieved my pain for a bit.
12 October 1990 I went to rehab, Pacifica House on El Segundo Blvd. There I got clean and a new outlook on life. I lost track of this song until a few years ago. I will be 32 years Clean and Sober in a few months and listening to Metropolis takes me to this time of the year back then and my struggle to live. I am happy to hear it with Sober ears today, it warms my heart all these years later.
david reuter
PURDY relaxing huh?
Jamie Reno
majestic and ethereal all at once. a musical masterpiece.
Jamie Reno
@Kenny Gerchow well said!
Kenny Gerchow
couldn’t agree more. I was knee deep in extreme music during their heyday and this release. The Church always took me to a completely different realm of pure wonder.
Matthew Fooks
This was one of those songs that when I first heard it, I felt as if it had been on the airwaves since I was a toddler. It is one of those songs that feels like it has always been and will always be.
AK Vox
timeless my man, this one's timeless
Doyle Perkins
Probably the same for you as I feel about two songs by the Beatles, "Day Tripper" and "Friends and Lovers," two songs which have become the defining sounds of my life going all the way back. As for "Metropolis" being your very own life's siren call, you could have scarcely picked anything better..."Metropolis" is one of my all time favourite songs...
Left Point
Marty Wilson Piper is one of the best guitarists ever, in my opinion. I still love the Church even after all these years.
Michele Bravin
I do agree but I would consider Peter at the same level. They have different styles.