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”.
Night Of Light
Church Lyrics
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A rundown future let me down now everything's complete
Uncurling human tragedy apparently a parody
Send my love upstairs to me she used to be a symphony
I let her go into the night
Night of light, satellite, quite a sight to see
Dream importer's underling who answers to the boss
Can't afford a breakage, I'll pay for any loss
Uncurling human tragedy there's definitely a remedy
Let her come and look for me she used to be the enemy
(Chorus)
Seaside town in winter, I'm trying to write my book
She's broken down, it's raining, I said I'd have a look
Uncurling human tragedy appropriately a mystery
She tells my story back to me she said I'll live this chapter
Till eternity
(Chorus)
The lyrics to Church's song "Night of Light" tell a story of a broken relationship and a protagonist searching for a way to heal. The first verse describes a desolate location, the "dishwater cafe" in a rundown future, where the singer receives news of their lost love. The line "send my love upstairs to me she used to be a symphony" suggests the singer longs for their former lover's beauty and harmony, but they have become something tragic and laughable. The chorus speaks to a night of light and a satellite, possibly referring to a hopeful moment or a distraction from the pain.
The second verse shifts to a seaside town in winter, where the singer is attempting to write a book. They encounter their broken down former lover and offer help, suggesting that the singer may still care for them despite the hurt of their past. The line "she tells my story back to me she said I'll live this chapter till eternity" implies the singer sees their story in the perspective of their former lover and may be stuck in this chapter of their life forever. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of a person trying to make sense of a relationship that has gone wrong and seeking a way to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Dishwater cafe in a torn paper street
The cafe is dull and unappealing, located in a street that is in a bad condition.
A rundown future let me down now everything's complete
The future has not lived up to expectations and now everything is finished.
Uncurling human tragedy apparently a parody
The unfolding of events is a tragic situation that seems like a joke.
Send my love upstairs to me she used to be a symphony
Send me love from someone who used to be like a beautiful symphony to me.
I let her go into the night
I allowed her to leave, possibly for a time of darkness and uncertainty.
Night of light, satellite, quite a sight to see
The night is illuminated by artificial lights, and the sight of a satellite is impressive.
Dream importer's underling who answers to the boss
Someone who works for a company that handles dreams is subordinate and follows orders from the boss.
Can't afford a breakage, I'll pay for any loss
I can't tolerate or afford any damage, so I'll compensate for any loss.
Uncurling human tragedy there's definitely a remedy
Despite the unfolding tragedy, there is surely a solution or cure.
Let her come and look for me she used to be the enemy
Allow her to seek me out, even though she used to be an adversary.
(Chorus)
Repetition of the previous two lines.
Seaside town in winter, I'm trying to write my book
It's probably cold and desolate by the shore in winter, but he is focused on writing his book there.
She's broken down, it's raining, I said I'd have a look
She is in distress, and it's raining; he offered to inspect her situation.
Uncurling human tragedy appropriately a mystery
The unfolding events are a fittingly mysterious tragedy.
She tells my story back to me she said I'll live this chapter
Till eternity
She is narrating back his experiences, and suggests he will always carry this part of his life with him.
(Chorus)
Repetition of the previous two lines.
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