Cathedrals
Jump Little Children Lyrics
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Of fallen angels on the ceilings
Oily feathers in bronze and concrete
Faded colors, pieces left incomplete
The line moves slowly past the electric fence
Across the borders between continents
In the cathedrals of New York and Rome
There is a feeling that you should just go home
In the shadows of tall buildings
The architecture is slowly peeling
Marble statues and glass dividers
Someone is watching all of the outsiders
The line moves slowly through the numbered gate
Past the mosaic of the head of state
(chorus)
In the shadows of tall buildings
Of open arches endlessly kneeling
Sonic landscapes echoing vistas
Someone is listening from a safe distance
The line moves slowly into a fading light
A final moment in the dead of night
(chorus)
The song Cathedrals by Jump Little Children explores the idea of disconnection and isolation in a world that appears to be increasingly interconnected. The lyrics describe the bleak, impersonal architecture of modern cities, with shadows falling on tall buildings and fallen angels painted on the ceilings. The imagery in the song suggests that the modern city is a cold, lonely place where people feel lost and disconnected.
The feeling of isolation is reinforced by the references to borders and security fences separating people from one another. The line moves slowly past an electric fence separating continents, and through numbered gates and mosaics of head of state. The architecture described in the song is slowly peeling and incomplete, suggesting that there is a sense of decay and abandonment in the modern city that makes it difficult for people to connect. The feeling of loneliness and isolation is heightened by the chorus, which suggests that sometimes it feels like there is no place to go or find solace.
The song could be interpreted as a critique of modern society, where people are becoming more connected through technology but are perhaps losing touch with each other in the process. The cathedrals of New York and Rome symbolize the ideals and aspirations of Western civilization, but the feeling of being lost and disconnected from these ideals suggests that something has gone wrong. The song invites us to reflect on what it means to be connected, and to seek out genuine human connection in a world that is increasingly impersonal.
Line by Line Meaning
In the shadows of tall buildings
Underneath the towering skyscrapers
Of fallen angels on the ceilings
With artistic depictions of angels that have lost their divine status
Oily feathers in bronze and concrete
The artworks are made of metal and concrete, and depict feathers with a greasy appearance
Faded colors, pieces left incomplete
The paintings have lost their vibrancy over time, and some are unfinished
The line moves slowly past the electric fence
People are slowly making their way past a barrier of electrified wires
Across the borders between continents
Traversing from one country to another
In the cathedrals of New York and Rome
Inside the famous religious buildings of these cities
There is a feeling that you should just go home
A sense of nostalgia or longing for one's place of origin
And spend a lifetime finding out just where that is
Struggling to discover one's true identity and sense of belonging
The architecture is slowly peeling
The design of the structures is gradually deteriorating
Marble statues and glass dividers
Artistic sculptures and partitions made of glass
Someone is watching all of the outsiders
An unknown figure is observing those who do not belong
The line moves slowly through the numbered gate
People are making their way through a gate with a designated number
Past the mosaic of the head of state
Going past a piece of art that depicts the leader of the country
In the shadows of tall buildings
Underneath the towering skyscrapers once again
Of open arches endlessly kneeling
With archways that lead to an infinite expanse
Sonic landscapes echoing vistas
Aural impressions that reflect vast sights
Someone is listening from a safe distance
Someone is paying attention, but from a position of safety
The line moves slowly into a fading light
People are making their way into a dimming illumination
A final moment in the dead of night
A concluding experience that happens in the darkest hours
(chorus)
The repeated section of the song that states that cathedrals are not the home of the artist
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAY CLIFFORD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kimsspencer
In the shadows of tall buildings
Of fallen angels on the ceilings
Oily feathers in bronze and concrete
Faded colors, pieces left incomplete
The line moves slowly past the electric fence
Across the borders between continents
In the cathedrals of New York and Rome
There is a feeling that you should just go home
And spend a lifetime finding out just where that is
In the shadows of tall buildings
The architecture is slowly peeling
Marble statues and glass dividers
Someone is watching all of the outsiders
The line moves slowly through the numbered gate
Past the mosaic of the head of state
In the cathedrals of New York and Rome
There is a feeling that you should just go home
And spend a lifetime finding out just where that is
In the shadows of tall buildings
Of open arches endlessly kneeling
Sonic landscapes echoing vistas
Someone is listening from a safe distance
The line moves slowly into a fading light
A final moment in the dead of the night
In the cathedrals of New York and Rome
There is a feeling that you should just go home
And spend a lifetime finding out just where that is
@wizardwolf999
[Verse 1]
In the shadows of tall buildings
Of fallen angels on the ceilings
Oily feathers in bronze and concrete
Faded colors, pieces left incomplete
[Chorus]
The line moves slowly past the electric fence
Across the borders between continents
In the cathedrals of New York and Rome
There is a feeling that you should just go home
And spend a lifetime finding out just where that is
[Verse 2]
In the shadows of tall buildings
The architecture is slowly peeling
Marble statues and glass dividers
Someone is watching all of the outsiders
[Chorus]
The line moves slowly through the numbered gate
Past the mosaic of the head of state
In the cathedrals of New York and Rome
There is a feeling that you should just go home
And spend a lifetime finding out just where that is
[Instrumental Interlude]
[Verse 3]
In the shadows of tall buildings
Of open arches endlessly kneeling
Sonic landscapes echoing vistas
Someone is listening from a safe distance
[Chorus]
The line moves slowly into a fading light
A final moment in the dead of the night
In the cathedrals of New York and Rome
There is a feeling that you should just go home
And spend a lifetime finding out just where that is
[Outro]
In the cathedrals of New York and Rome
There is a feeling that you should just go home
And spend a lifetime finding out just where that is
@lexilibby
[Lyrics]
In the shadows of tall buildings
Of fallen angels on the ceilings
Oily feathers in bronze and concrete
Faded colors, pieces left incomplete
The line moves slowly past the electric fence
Across the borders between continents
In the cathedrals of New York and Rome
There is a feeling that you should just go home
And spend a lifetime finding out just where that is
In the shadows of tall buildings
The architecture is slowly peeling
Marble statues and glass dividers
Someone is watching all of the outsiders
The line moves slowly through the numbered gate
Past the mosaic of the head of state
In the cathedrals of New York and Rome
There is a feeling that you should just go home
And spend a lifetime finding out just where that is
In the shadows of tall buildings
Of open arches endlessly kneeling
Sonic landscapes echoing vistas
Someone is listening from a safe distance
The line moves slowly into a fading light
A final moment in the dead of night
In the cathedrals of New York and Rome
There is a feeling that you should just go home
And spend a lifetime finding out just where that is
In the cathedrals of New York and Rome
There is a feeling that you should just go home
And spend a lifetime finding out just where that is
@bamadave83
Just popped into my head out of nowhere. No telling how long it's been since i've heard this, but made my night :)
@JohnnyGuitar1
Thank you Rick Beato for mentioning this song.
@gunnerysgthartman9263
Which episode did Rick Beato mention this song? That's so cool. Rick really knows his stuff and if he praised Jump Little Children, I wanna see it
@JohnnyGuitar1
@@gunnerysgthartman9263 I forgot where, I watch many Rick's clips and learn a lot from him. I just remember him saying he likes this song.
@danblumel
@@gunnerysgthartman9263 https://youtu.be/PWp417CF7fY
@St4rdog
@@gunnerysgthartman9263 And here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHMpUYluaLI (Why I Never Talk About My Record Label That Failed)
@j800r_aswell
@@gunnerysgthartman9263 Elton John praised them. Rick produced them.
@BobCraigmile
Rick Beato sent me here...
@cedjazz
Bob Craigmile me too, 3 hours after you. Lol
@tonito60187
Actually it was Elton John