Since it's creation, Fire by Night has evolved from a singer/songwriter duo to a full five-piece band. The current line-up was formed in February 2005 and consists of front man Michael Walton, lead guitarist e.schwank, drummer Bill Grillo and percussionist Justin Hirsch. The scope, depth, and diversity of their music are key to the group's overall sound. From the unforgettable melody of Brick by Brick to the bluesy, stomping groove of Dragonfly, the band continues to stretch their outlook on how and why they write music.
"We are constantly changing," says Walton, "so our approach to life and, in turn, our approach to music naturally changes with us."
Gravity
Fire By Night Lyrics
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Revolve 'round each other,
A brotherhood of lights,
While I sit here and stutter
And see the iris of your eyes
Yeah, I stare across the room,
You draw me near to my surprise
It explains to me the mystery of gravity
It explains to me the mystery of gravity
And just like the earth revolves 'round the sun
So I want to be with you
Hopelessly caught in your pull
Giving weight, bringing truth, making everything new
Making everything new
Spinning a pirouette among planets
This is prob'ly too big for me to understand
You made it all with your hands
You made it all with your hands
And I am of yesterday and nothing
I see your design every single day
Through my eyes
Yeah, they're circles themselves
And they're pulling in the sights
It explains to me the mystery of gravity
It explains to me the mystery of gravity
And just like the earth revolves 'round the sun
So I want to be with you
Hopelessly caught in your pull
Giving weight, bringing truth, making everything new
Making everything new
Making everything new
And I see your design every single day
Through my eyes
Yeah, they're circles themselves
And they're pulling in the sights
It explains to me the mystery of gravity
It explains to me the mystery of gravity
And just like the earth revolves 'round the sun
So I want to be with you
Hopelessly caught in your pull
Giving weight, bringing truth, making everything new
And just like the earth revolves 'round the sun
So I want to be with you
Hopelessly caught in your pull
Giving weight, bringing truth, making everything new
Making everything new
Making everything new
The song Gravity by Fire By Night delves into the mystery of gravity and its connection to love. The opening lines talk about the circles in the sky revolving around each other, representing the shimmering stars that twinkle and glow from heaven. The lead singer expresses his awe at this phenomenon and contrasts it with his human limitations. He admits he is no match to such vastness, and sits frozen, stuttering as he tries to comprehend the confusion in his heart. He looks across the room and sees the object of his affection, whose eyes draw him closer, and as he approaches them, he understands the mystery of gravity.
Gravity is not just a physical force but a metaphor for the bond that ties two souls together. The song suggests that just as the earth revolves around the sun, so the singer wants to be with his love. He is helplessly pulled towards the center of her energy and warmth, and in that pull, he finds himself transformed. He realizes that being in love means having a weighty presence, bringing truth, and making everything new. The song's theme is that the universe is a beautiful and vast creation of God's hand, and love is the gravity that gives meaning and purpose to life. The song's profound message is conveyed through its intricate melodies and metaphorical lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Circles in the sky
Satellites revolve around each other in space
Revolve 'round each other,
Satellites move in fixed orbits relative to each other
A brotherhood of lights,
The satellites appear as a group of illuminating objects
While I sit here and stutter
I am hesitant and speechless in your presence
As I stare across the room
I look at you from a distance
And see the iris of your eyes
I gaze into the center of your eyes
You draw me near to my surprise
You attract me even though I didn't expect it
It explains to me the mystery of gravity
Your love enlightens me about the inexplicable force that attracts two objects toward each other
So I want to be with you
I desire to be close to you
Hopelessly caught in your pull
I am helplessly attracted to you
Giving weight, bringing truth, making everything new
Your love gives substance, reveals authenticity, and brings renewal to everything
Spinning a pirouette among planets
Moving gracefully among celestial bodies in the galaxy
This is prob'ly too big for me to understand
It may be too complicated for me to comprehend
You made it all with your hands
You created the universe and all that's in it
And I am of yesterday and nothing
I am insignificant and small in comparison to the enormity of creation
And they're pulling in the sights
Your eyes are attracting and drawing my attention
And just like the earth revolves 'round the sun
Just as the earth orbits around the sun in a regular pattern
Making everything new
Your love brings renewal and transformation to everything it touches
Contributed by Juliana G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.