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”.
Trance Ending
Church Lyrics
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Think all my life to me
Wild things you bring
Bring drums and bells to me
We dance and sway
Sway like the drunken priest
We dream all day
Day of the wedding feast
Eyes of a stallion
We roll the dice
One in a million
The lyrics of Church's song "Trance Ending" is open to interpretation, but central themes of the song seem to include altered states of consciousness, celebration, and the inevitability of fate. The "strange girl" mentioned in the opening line could be seen as a representation of the unknown, perhaps a symbol of the transcendent or the mystical. This is further emphasized by the reference to "wild things" and the call to bring "drums and bells," which are instruments commonly associated with spiritual rituals and trance-inducing music. The mention of the "drunken priest" suggests a sense of abandon and revelry, perhaps indicating that the singer is in a state of ecstatic joy or religious ecstasy.
The later lyrics contain further references to fate and chance, with the mention of rolling dice representing the unpredictable nature of life. The line "Eyes of a stallion" also has a sense of foreboding, as the stallion's gaze is often associated with a fierce, uncontrollable will. Together, these lyrics suggest a sense of surrender to the unknown and the unknowable, with the singer embracing the flow of life and letting themselves be carried along by its currents.
Line by Line Meaning
Strange girl sing
A peculiar lady sings
Think all my life to me
Reflecting on my life
Wild things you bring
You bring untamed elements
Bring drums and bells to me
Providing percussion and chimes
We dance and sway
We move and swing
Sway like the drunken priest
Swaying like an intoxicated clergyman
We dream all day
We fantasize throughout the day
Day of the wedding feast
A day of celebration
Dark hooded eyes
Eyes concealed by a dark hood
Eyes of a stallion
Eyes like those of a male horse
We roll the dice
We take chances
One in a million
An exceptional occurrence
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Rob Philpott
This band is sublimely talented.
Pauline Martin
Gorgeous song.
Trixy B
Sweet memories from the past.
Thagy1973
So mysterious and beautiful!
Nastyoff
You can't get much more pagan than this. Nearly makes me want to go sacrifice a bull at the Temple of Jupiter. Thanks for posting!
little seagull
thx!!
James Paul Street
God like.
Super Guide
I'm here from a comment from terminal passage
chestnut
I'm not a fan of this album like I used to be years ago (still love 'Tantalised' as a single). I'm still a BIG fan of The Blurred Crusade (awesome album).....
ibelieveicansoar
Probably not the greatest place to leave this comment 😐