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”.
She Never Said
Church Lyrics
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I clutched at someone in the dark again
It's so hard to remember her name she never said
It was in a story that I wanted to write
The details weren't important, the plot was slight
No-one asked what happened that night she never said
Get out of bed, pull on a shoe
I've got a notion what we ought to do
Here's a number you can try to ring
I'm still thinking about all the things she never said
I parked my car by some memories
And told my story to the laughing trees
They don't know what's wrong with me, she never said
All the letters had the wrong address
Did you notice who cleared up the mess
What the date was is anybody's guess she never said
The lyrics of Church's song She Never Said reflect a sense of mystery, nostalgia, and yearning for an elusive memory or a lost opportunity. The singer, who is not exact but not insane either, confesses to having clutched at someone in the dark, a moment that he struggles to remember vividly. Moreover, he reveals that this person, likely a woman or a lover of sorts, is only a fragment of a story that he wanted to write, a plot that may or may not have happened. The singer's reminiscence of this figure is complicated by her silence or absence, as she never said anything that could corroborate his feelings or confirm the nature of their relationship.
As the song progresses, the singer switches from introspection to action, urging himself to get out of bed and do something about his vague longing. He suggests calling a number or reaching out to someone, but the listener gets no sense that he follows through with these plans, leaving the possibility of a resolution up in the air. The singer then evokes images of memories, stories, and letters that all hint at a connection or a disconnection with the object of his affection. However, what stands out is that all these things are incomplete or erroneous, adding to the singer's frustration and confusion. In the end, the song circles back to the refrain of "she never said," underscoring the ambiguity and the emotional weight of the missing piece of the puzzle.
Overall, Church's She Never Said is a poignant and evocative reflection on the power of memory, the complexity of relationships, and the allure of the unknown. The song touches on themes of love, loss, regret, and ambiguity, while also showcasing Church's signature voice and somber guitar strums.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not exact but I'm not insane
I am not perfect, but I am also not completely mad or irrational.
I clutched at someone in the dark again
I reached out and held onto someone while it was dark.
It's so hard to remember her name she never said
I cannot recall her name because she never told me.
It was in a story that I wanted to write
I had plans to include this memory in a fictional piece of writing.
The details weren't important, the plot was slight
The specifics of what happened were not significant; it was a minor event in the overall narrative.
No-one asked what happened that night she never said
No one inquired about the events of that night since she didn't recount them.
Get out of bed, pull on a shoe
Wake up and get ready.
I've got a notion what we ought to do
I have an idea or plan that we should follow.
Here's a number you can try to ring
I am providing you with a telephone number to try calling.
I'm still thinking about all the things she never said
I am still pondering over all the words and information that she kept to herself.
I parked my car by some memories
I parked my vehicle near some significant reminiscences.
And told my story to the laughing trees
I recounted my tale to the trees, who appeared to be amused or mocking.
They don't know what's wrong with me, she never said
The trees do not comprehend what troubles me since she did not express it either.
All the letters had the wrong address
All the correspondence had an incorrect destination.
Did you notice who cleared up the mess
Did you observe the individual who resolved the situation?
What the date was is anybody's guess she never said
The exact date is unknown, as she did not disclose it.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KILBEY
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