The current lineup consists of Brian Byrne (vocals), Bruce Gordon (bass), Christian Tanna (drums), and Jagori Tanna (guitar). The members are currently at work on other projects while on a self-described "hiatus". Brian released a solo album, Tuesdays, Thursdays and if it rains in 2006 and is enjoying the commercial success of its release. Jag and Christian started their own record label, Upper Left Side Productions. Bruce Gordon performed as a musician with the Toronto production of the Blue Man Group.
Another Sunday
I Mother Earth Lyrics
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and flowers/ And a long night of nothing/ In the morning some coffee/ 'Cause when the sun goes/ Down you close your eyes and think /
That you might wake in the same place/
I'm out of my head/ That was what they said/ There was no way I would/ Ever trust again/ There's something that fills you up/ And it
feels you up and then/ It takes control of your better sense/ There ain't no control of things/ You take for granted/ But they came and
they/ Held me up and they felt me up/ And left...I miss them
I don't have a real friend/ And I hate my whole family/ But from my bed, my window's / Lit by a red light/ I have seen before, while
floating away
The lyrics of I Mother Earth's "Another Sunday" touch on themes of insomnia, fear, loneliness and the desire for belonging. The Sunday in question is presented as a particularly challenging day to fall asleep, with strange noises making the singer feel like their safety is being threatened. They suffer alone on cold sheets, sweaty and unable to rest. On all other days, they experience more peaceful surroundings, with only the comfort of flowers and lethargy following a long night of nothingness. The contrast between the two is highlighted by the need for morning coffee to jumpstart the day. The fear that the singer feels is tied to the idea of being stuck in the same place, with no escape from their thoughts.
The second verse explores the aftermath of a traumatic experience where the singer has lost trust in others. They describe a feeling of being filled up and then controlled, with no power to stop it. The loss of control extends to taking things for granted, something that the singer realizes only once those things have gone. They long for the return of those who have left, having missed their presence in their life. The final verse delves into a desire for escapism, a desire to belong somewhere else, far away from their current situation. They express a lack of friendship and dislike for their family, leading them to question whether there is a religion or place where they could fit in. The final image of a floating red light seen from a bedroom window provides a surreal conclusion to a song that has touched on the difficulties of sleep, fear, and the desire for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunday...
The day is Sunday.
Always hard to get to sleep when
It's always difficult to fall asleep when
Weird noises are implying threats
Strange sounds are suggesting danger
On cold sheets I sweat
I perspire on chilly linens
On any other day
During any other time
It's all rest and flowers
It's typically peaceful and pleasant
And a long night of nothing
And a lengthy night of emptiness
In the morning some coffee
I drink coffee in the morning
'Cause when the sun goes Down you close your eyes and think
When the sun sets, you shut your eyes and believe
That you might wake in the same place
You may awaken in the same spot
I'm out of my head
I'm insane
That was what they said
That's what they told me
There was no way I would Ever trust again
I believed I could never trust again
There's something that fills you up
There's some force that satisfies and consumes you
And it feels you up and then
It gratifies you and then
It takes control of your better sense
It dominates your good judgement
There ain't no control of things
You can't control everything
You take for granted
You assume as given
But they came and they Held me up and they felt me up
But they appeared and supported and embraced me
And left...I miss them
And departed...I yearn for them
Take me to your world
Bring me to your reality
I want to know if I belong
I desire to understand if I fit in
There instead of here
In that place rather than this one
Is there religion?
Is faith practiced there?
It is unordinary
It's uncommon
To want this affection
To crave this closeness
But I don't have a real friend
However, I lack a true companion
And I hate my whole family
And I detest my entire family
But from my bed, my window's
But from my bed, I can observe through my window
Lit by a red light
Illuminated by a red lamp
I have seen before, while floating away
I've witnessed it previously, while drifting off
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW P KOSHOWSKI, BRUCE GORDON, CHRISTOPHER KOSHOWSKI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Sunday.../
Always hard to get to sleep when/ Weird noises are implying threats/ On
cold sheets I sweat/ On any other day/ It's all rest
and flowers/ And a long night of nothing/ In the morning some coffee/
'Cause when the sun goes/ Down you close your eyes and think /
That you might wake in the same place/
I'm out of my head/ That was what they said/ There was no way I would/ Ever
trust again/ There's something that fills you up/ And it feels
you up and then/ It takes control of your better sense/ There ain't no
control of things/ You take for granted/ But they came and
they/ Held me up and they felt me up/ And left...I miss them
Take me to your world/ I want to know if I belong/ There instead of here/ Is
there religion?/ It is unordinary / To want this affection/ But I don't have a real friend/
And I hate my whole family/ But from my bed,
my window's / Lit by a red light/ I have seen before, while
floating away
@Whiteout.0
For a person that's 14 years old, I can say that I love 90's songs so much
@jedimindtrix2142
I'm 36. I spent my 3 to 13 year old period in the 90s. I was a bit young myself to truly appreciate the music of the era. So you and I have a similar outlook believe it or not. Definitely a unique era of tunes
@tybacks6534
Haven’t heard or thought of this song in 20 years and woke up with it in my head. Glad I did.
@buistmatt
One of my all time favourite songs... EVER. After a thousand listens since a kid I still never tire of the grove and lyrics :D
@leifvernest
Drove across Canada in '96 at eighteen listening to this album. This song became part of my DNA then..
@bouelf
Been listening to this album since it came out and I always come back to it. Timeless and authentic.
@floydsemlow8253
I couldn't agree more with the comment above!! Kudos 👍
@davedarling6512
the production is absolutely glistening as well.. such a nice sounding album
@chriswells3535
I saw I Mother Earth and The Tea Party on Saturday night at The Masonic Temple in Toronto. It was an amazing show. They both still got it and brought it.
@ginor8416
“I don’t have a real friend
And I hate my whole family”
That line makes me laugh more often than not.
Such an awesome band with a very unique sound