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”.
No Explanation
Church Lyrics
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Talking like the harpy again
I've got this heartache in my coat
Since I don't remember when
It's guaranteed to live and to bleed
And you feed it with your bitterest lies
[Chorus]
But I don't care to look into your eyes
There's no explanation
Dream tongued man from the golden land
Standing with the keys to your door
I had to laugh as I shook his hand
Didn't know he'd been here before
I know him well but I never can tell
If he sees right through my futile disguise
[Chorus]
Walking alone down the path to your home
On a silent and sensual day
It almost could be my very own
Before I went and lost my way
Directions aren't clear when you're standing here
And you cheer me with your faithless surprise
[Chorus]
In Church's song "No Explanation," the singer describes their troubled relationship with someone who continues to lie to them, causing them a heartache that they have been carrying for a long time. The first verse depicts the other person as a harpy, indicating that they are nagging and critical. The heartache that the singer carries is said to be guaranteed to live and to bleed, implying that it is something that they cannot easily get rid of. The second verse introduces a dream-tongued man from a golden land who carries the keys to the singer's door. Though the singer seems to know the man, they cannot tell whether he can see through their mask or not. The song ends with the singer walking alone, feeling lost before arriving at their destination.
Line by Line Meaning
You pull the sheets around you throat
You try to hide behind a facade of self-assurance
Talking like the harpy again
You're spewing out hurtful words and harsh criticism
I've got this heartache in my coat
I carry this deep emotional pain within me
Since I don't remember when
It's been with me for so long that I can't recall its origin
It's guaranteed to live and to bleed
This pain is sure to persist and cause anguish
And you feed it with your bitterest lies
You exacerbate my pain by lying and being deceitful
[Chorus] Hope you can see what that's done to me
I wish you could acknowledge the harm you've caused me
But I don't care to look into your eyes
I don't want to confront you or be vulnerable in front of you
There's no explanation
There's no excuse or justification for your hurtful behavior
Dream tongued man from the golden land
A charismatic and alluring individual from a privileged background
Standing with the keys to your door
Offering you access to a more desirable life
I had to laugh as I shook his hand
I was amused by the irony of the situation
Didn't know he'd been here before
Unaware that he had tried to charm you before
I know him well but I never can tell
I'm familiar with his tactics, but I can't predict his next move
If he sees right through my futile disguise
I wonder if he can see past my facade and recognize my pain
[Chorus]
I'm still reeling from your hurtful actions and can't forgive easily
Walking alone down the path to your home
Venturing towards a difficult relationship
On a silent and sensual day
During a peaceful but intense moment
It almost could be my very own
I could almost imagine it being a fulfilling experience
Before I went and lost my way
Until reality intruded and disrupted my hopes
Directions aren't clear when you're standing here
It's hard to know what I want or where I'm going in this relationship
And you cheer me with your faithless surprise
You offer me temporary happiness but betray me in the end
[Chorus]
I'm still grappling with the pain you've caused me and seeking clarity
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Written by: KILBEY
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