Havalina Rail Co. or just Havalina was an eclectic rock band from Long Beac… Read Full Bio ↴Havalina Rail Co. or just Havalina was an eclectic rock band from Long Beach, California. Many of Havalina's releases were regional concept albums. According to the band's website, the band's name was inspired by the song Havalina by The Pixies. Havalina was active from 1992 through 2005. Havalina played their last show on March 17, 2005 at The Gypsy Lounge. Former members of Havalina are now involved in Matt Death and the New Intellectuals.

Twilight Time
Havalina Rail Co. Lyrics

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Around twilight time, I guess things turn blue
The lights in the sky are not yet on high
I can only be dreaming of you

And there's nothing that you can do
To avoid touching down
Won't you send me a crown that says in a way
I need you

So I try on a hat to forget where I'm at
I guess any old place will do
Rome will be fine, I've forgotten the time
As I reach for my dirty old shoe

And I guess in a way I've forgotten today
And I dreamt right through yesterday too
And this night comes alive as these darknesses rise
And at least the scenery's new

A million little windows, summer stars above
Would you find my window, and would you be singing of love
And even the moon has a dark side, with the Earth shining above

And the white side's bright because it lights up the night
And it points the way back to the one you love

Overall Meaning

The opening of Havalina Rail Co.'s song, "Twilight Time", describes a moment of contemplation in which the singer reflects on the deep blue of twilight and their inability to forget about someone. This person haunts their dreams and they long for a sign from them, even though they know that there is nothing they can do to alter their course of events. The second verse describes the singer's effort to disconnect from reality with the use of a hat, contemplating the simplicity of just about any place, particularly Rome, while providing details of messy footwear. The singer admits to being in a state of disconnection, failing to register yesterday or tonight, and feeling bewildered by the arrival of darkness.

However, the song eventually topples back into the dream landscape, where summer stars illuminate many little windows, while the moon becomes visible with one side shining bright and the other perpetually dark. The chorus transmits hope and brings music to the piece. It poses questions about love and the potential for it to endure the difficulties of life. Perhaps the moon can be likened to people's resilient souls, and in their desire for love, they aim for their bright side, which will illuminate it all with a gentle and comforting light.

Line by Line Meaning

Around twilight time, I guess things turn blue
As day turns to night, everything takes on a blueish hue.

The lights in the sky are not yet on high
It's not yet dark enough for the stars and other lights in the sky to be visible.

I can only be dreaming of you
The singer can only think of the person they miss and are dreaming of being with.

And there's nothing that you can do
The separation is inevitable and there's no way to change it.

To avoid touching down
To avoid the pain of separation.

Won't you send me a crown that says in a way
As a symbol of their love, the singer wants a crown to represent their beloved.

I need you
The singer is expressing their need and desire for their beloved.

So I try on a hat to forget where I'm at
The artist is trying to distract themselves from their current situation by trying on a hat.

I guess any old place will do
The artist is willing to go anywhere, as long as they're not where they currently are.

Rome will be fine, I've forgotten the time
The artist is willing to go to Rome just to forget about the time and their current situation.

As I reach for my dirty old shoe
The singer is getting ready to leave and is grabbing their old, worn-out shoe.

And I guess in a way I've forgotten today
The artist has been so focused on missing their beloved that they've forgotten about the present day.

And I dreamt right through yesterday too
The singer was so consumed by their dream of being with their beloved that they missed out on living in the present, including yesterday.

And this night comes alive as these darknesses rise
As the night sky becomes darker, it's as though the singer is coming alive and embracing their emotions.

And at least the scenery's new
Even though the singer is feeling lost and alone, they are at least in a new place with different surroundings.

A million little windows, summer stars above
Looking up at the sky, there are countless stars shining down on the artist.

Would you find my window, and would you be singing of love
The artist is hoping their loved one will come find them and express their love.

And even the moon has a dark side, with the Earth shining above
Just like the moon, everyone has flaws or 'dark sides,' but something brighter is always shining in the sky.

And the white side's bright because it lights up the night
The bright side of the moon is a source of light at night.

And it points the way back to the one you love
The artist sees the moon as a symbol or guide leading them back to the one they love.

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