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”.
Myrrh
Church Lyrics
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Nightmare descent into Jericho city
Camel dust heralds our arrival
New Christ beneath the drumkit moon
Oh Lord we are threatened again
In the slipstream pull of the federal men
Plummet in some seamless night
Down here to earth it's hopeless then
Who never got to meet you last time
We're interrupted by the telephone
You didn't think they were invented then
Oh Lord we need miracles
We need more wine and gold
We need slaves and roads and personal favors
We need microphones and manifolds
How can you be so invisible
Give me the nerves to see
Privilege on privilege
An unwanted discovery
So now we're cruising down this shuddering highway
With a dead sun shining on my back
And we talk about the way people treat us back there
Their hollow laughter, the pain in their eyes
Oh Lord I trust your intentions
But money strangles our love
Struggling like a fool with my junk and my jewels
You would have thought I'd had enough
How can you be so invisible
Give me the nerves to see
Privilege on privilege
An unwanted discovery
The lyrics of Church's song "Myrrh" depict a feeling of struggle and longing for something more. The song begins with the image of an emerald haunt in overdrive, evoking a sense of intensity and urgency. The descent into Jericho city is described as a nightmare, suggesting a dark and tumultuous journey. The reference to camel dust heralding their arrival adds a mystical and exotic element to the narrative.
The line "New Christ beneath the drumkit moon" hints at a spiritual or transformative experience taking place. It suggests a sense of rebirth or renewal, possibly as a result of the journey described earlier. However, despite this, there is a constant threat looming, symbolized by the slipstream pull of the federal men. This threat adds a sense of tension and vulnerability to the narrative.
The verse continues with references to an Apache gunman and being interrupted by a telephone, implying unexpected interruptions and obstacles along the way. The plea for miracles and the need for wine, gold, slaves, and personal favors suggests a desire for power, wealth, and control. The lyrics also express a yearning for visibility and recognition, as highlighted by the line "How can you be so invisible, Give me the nerves to see."
As the song progresses, the lyrics describe cruising down a shuddering highway with a dead sun shining on the singer's back. This imagery suggests a feeling of desolation or emptiness. The mention of the way people treat them back there and the pain in their eyes indicate a sense of disillusionment or dissatisfaction with the world.
Overall, "Myrrh" explores themes of struggle, longing, and the human desire for power, recognition, and meaning. It portrays a journey filled with obstacles, searching for something more tangible and fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
Emerald haunt in overdrive
An intense and mesmerizing presence that engulfs everything
Nightmare descent into Jericho city
A terrifying and nightmarish journey into a corrupt and dangerous place
Camel dust heralds our arrival
The arrival is announced by the swirling dust raised by the camels
New Christ beneath the drumkit moon
A new savior-like figure emerging under the moonlit sky
Oh Lord we are threatened again
Expressing the constant feeling of danger and vulnerability
In the slipstream pull of the federal men
Being caught up in the influence and control of powerful government forces
Plummet in some seamless night
Falling uncontrollably into a dark and seamless abyss
Down here to earth it's hopeless then
Realizing the sense of hopelessness and despair in the earthly world
Apache gunman in the boiling crowd
A figure with a threatening presence amidst a chaotic and agitated crowd
Who never got to meet you last time
Referring to someone who didn't have the opportunity to meet the intended recipient in the past
We're interrupted by the telephone
Being disturbed or interrupted by a phone call
You didn't think they were invented then
Surprised by the existence of telephones during that time period
Oh Lord we need miracles
Expressing a desperate need for extraordinary events or interventions
We need more wine and gold
Desiring wealth and abundance, seeking material possessions
We need slaves and roads and personal favors
Seeking power, control, and special treatment
We need microphones and manifolds
Desiring tools and mechanisms to amplify and manipulate our voices
How can you be so invisible
Questioning the lack of obvious presence or interference
Give me the nerves to see
Asking for heightened perception and awareness
Privilege on privilege
The accumulation of advantages and benefits
An unwanted discovery
Coming across something that brings discomfort or dissatisfaction
So now we're cruising down this shuddering highway
Traveling on a chaotic and unsettling path
With a dead sun shining on my back
Feeling the burden and oppressive nature of a lifeless sun
And we talk about the way people treat us back there
Discussing the mistreatment and disrespect faced in the past
Their hollow laughter, the pain in their eyes
Reflecting on the insincere laughter and hidden suffering of others
Oh Lord I trust your intentions
Having faith in the intentions and plans of a higher power
But money strangles our love
The presence and influence of money suffocates and damages the love between individuals
Struggling like a fool with my junk and my jewels
Experiencing difficulties and challenges with material possessions and wealth
You would have thought I'd had enough
Despite past experiences, it is surprising that one hasn't reached a point of contentment
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