Originally hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, Civil Twilight is a power trio that draws parallels with Pilot Speed and is especially known for their similar sound to early U2, Muse, Jeff Buckley, and Radiohead. Their music has been described as having impassioned vocals and stirring, alt-rock songcraft. Brothers Andrew and Steven McKellar were raised in a musical household, having explored their father's jazz collection at a young age while listening to their classically trained mother play piano. In November 1996, Andrew launched a teenaged band with help from his high school classmate, guitarist Richard Wouters. The two scheduled an inaugural rehearsal for the following month; in the interim, Andrew discovered that his younger brother, Steven, could sing and write songs. The three musicians subsequently banded together, with Steven agreeing to master the bass and Wouters giving up the guitar (which Andrew also played) to learn drums.
Their songs have been featured in many TV spots, including One Tree Hill and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles. "Quiet In My Town" was prominently featured at the end of Season 6 Episode 3 Get Cape. Wear Cape. Fly. of One Tree Hill on The CW Network. It played for 6 minutes during the coda – the scene of Quentin's funeral. They have also had songs on Vampire Diaries and the movie, "Underworld: Awakening". "Letters From The Sky" was featured at the end of Episode 11 of Harper's Island, after Wakefield kills Cal and Chloe commits suicide. In addition to this, the song was also featured on Season 7 of One Tree Hill, in the opening scene of the episode, You Are a Runner and I Am My Father's Son. The song has also featured at the end of the film I Am Number Four.
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Next To Me
Civil Twilight Lyrics
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You are the reason that I wait
On the corner of this empty street
Oh I just can't wait to meet
There's so much a man can do
And there's so much a man can say
See I have done so many things wrong
That you should've thrown me away
I've got this second chance
I'm gonna take it
I've got this song and dance
I'm gonna take it
I've got all that I need
And I can taste it
I've got you next to me
And I don't want to waste it
You are my only embrace
You are the light that lights my face
And any fool would do the same
To follow in your trace
See people come and people go
And I know I should've been replaced
I've got this second chance
I'm gonna take it
I've got this song and dance
I'm gonna take it
I've got all that I need
And I can taste it
I've got you next to me
And I don't want to waste it
I'm gonna take it
All that I can get
I'm gonna take it
It's beautiful the way you love
The way you take me back
Here she comes around the bend
She's coming to take me back
I've got this second chance
I'm gonna take it
I've got this song and dance
I'm gonna take it
I've got all that I need
And I can taste it
I've got you next to me
And I don't want to waste it
You are my only escape
You are the reason that I wait
The lyrics to Civil Twilight's song Next To Me convey a sense of both longing and gratitude for a second chance at love. The singer appears to have made mistakes in the past, leading to the belief that he has been left behind by those who have moved on. However, he finds hope through his lover, who he describes as his "only escape" and the "reason that [he waits]." Despite the odds against him, the singer can't help but feel hopeful for the future with this person by his side.
Throughout the song, the singer describes how his lover is his guiding light, the one who brings him back from the brink of despair. He realizes that he has been given a "second chance" in life and this time, he won't waste it. He acknowledges that he has done many wrong things in the past, yet his lover hasn't given up on him. For the first time in a long while, he feels like everything is possible, and he'll take any opportunity that comes his way.
The song ends with the singer determined to hold onto his "second chance" and not let it be squandered. He sees the future bright and full of possibility, thanks to the presence of this person by his side.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my only escape
You are the only thing that can save me.
You are the reason that I wait
I am waiting for you because you are the most important person to me.
On the corner of this empty street
I am waiting for you in a lonely, deserted place.
Oh I just can't wait to meet
I am excited to finally see you.
There's so much a man can do
There are a lot of opportunities in life for a man.
And there's so much a man can say
A man can express his feelings in many different ways.
See I have done so many things wrong
I have made a lot of mistakes in my life.
That you should've thrown me away
You have every right to give up on me because of my mistakes.
I've got this second chance
I have been given another opportunity to make things right.
I'm gonna take it
I am going to seize this opportunity and make the most of it.
I've got this song and dance
I have a plan and I am ready to follow through on it.
I've got all that I need
I have everything necessary to make things right.
And I can taste it
I can feel success coming and it tastes sweet.
I've got you next to me
Having you by my side is everything I need to succeed.
And I don't want to waste it
I am determined not to let this opportunity slip away.
You are my only embrace
You are the only one who gives me comfort and support.
You are the light that lights my face
You bring happiness and joy into my life.
And any fool would do the same
Anyone would be lucky to have you in their life.
To follow in your trace
I want to be like you and follow your lead.
See people come and people go
People are constantly entering and exiting my life.
And I know I should've been replaced
I know that logically someone else should have taken your place in my life.
It's beautiful the way you love
Your love is truly amazing.
The way you take me back
The way you forgive me and take me back after my mistakes is incredible.
Here she comes around the bend
You are coming back into my life once again.
She's coming to take me back
You are forgiving me and accepting me back into your life.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREW MCKELLAR, RICHARD WOUTERS, STEVE MCKELLAR
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