1. Heavy Metal/Rock band from Linköping, Sweden. Band was formed in 2011. Read Full Bio ↴1. Heavy Metal/Rock band from Linköping, Sweden. Band was formed in 2011.

2. Night is a new-school folk band from Nepal. The band uses traditional Nepali instruments to create new sounds. It aims to reintroduce the traditional instruments of Nepal to the modern generation of Nepali-speaking audience.

The band released singles initially, which became highly popular in Nepal. It released its first album, Ani Ukali Sangai Orali in 2014, second album Jhalka Raya Buka in August 2017 and its third album "Ramite-The Music Volume 1" in 2019. The band has established a solid fan base ranging from metalheads to the common man. Some of the band members have composed music for Nepali films such as Chhadke, Jhola and Suntali. Night has performed at the Shambala Festival in August 2015 and 2019, BBC Radio 3 in April 2016 and WOMEX showcase in October 2017, Sommarscen Malmo, EthnoKrakow at 2018. They had also collaborated with A.R. Rahman on the occasion of International Peace Day to produce a musical tribute Ot. Apart from Nepal, Night had also performed in many other countries.

The music of Night is folk-based and echoes the pains of the economically marginalized sections of the society. The band members visit various parts of Nepal and collect folk tunes and instruments. Night aims to promote rare traditional musical instruments through its short documentary series Know Your Instruments on its YouTube channel and live concerts. Some of the Nepali musical instruments used by Night are Sarangi, Piwnacha, Nagara (drums), Dhimay (drums), Paluwa (leaf), Tungna and Flute.

Under the Moonlight Sky
Night Lyrics

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I look myself in the mirror
I close my eyes
And I leave my past behind
I put myself in a distance
Tonight is gamble
Because nothing is all I've found
Dreaming on
On

Dreaming under the moonlight sky
Have you ever been wondering why
If it will ever shine on you
If it will ever find you too
The moonlight
The moonlight sky

Will I ever surrender
Will I be remembered for this life
Was it only for nothing
Was it only a way to pass the time
Dreaming on
On

Dreaming under the moonlight sky
Have you ever been wondering why
If it will ever shine on you
If it will ever find you too

The moonlight
The moonlight sky

Overall Meaning

In "Under the Moonlight Sky," Night sings about self-reflection and leaving the past behind. The song begins with the singer looking at themselves in the mirror, and closing their eyes to detach from their older self. They commit to taking a step back and distancing themselves emotionally, focusing on living in the present. The singer emphasizes the gamble of being vulnerable, explaining that they've found nothing thus far. Despite this, the idea of dreaming on becomes a recurring theme throughout the song, suggesting that the singer still has hope for a brighter future.

The chorus of "Under the Moonlight Sky" introduces a beautiful image to the audience: the moonlight sky. The singer sings directly to the listener this time, asking if they have ever wondered whether or not they will experience the shine of the moonlight on them. The moonlight seems to represent an altogether different kind of hope, one more rooted in the beauty of the present rather than the future. The imagery and symbolism of this song lend it a unique, complex flavor that enhances listeners' immersive experience.

Overall, Night's "Under the Moonlight Sky" is a refreshing, evocative reflection on living in the present and dreaming for the future.

Line by Line Meaning

I look myself in the mirror
I stare at my own reflection

I close my eyes
I shut my eyes to forget the past

And I leave my past behind
I move forward from previous experiences

I put myself in a distance
I create physical space from my current reality

Tonight is gamble
Today is uncertain

Because nothing is all I've found
I have yet to find anything meaningful

Dreaming on
I continue to have aspirations

On
Forever

Dreaming under the moonlight sky
Imagining under the stars and moon's light

Have you ever been wondering why
Do you sometimes question why things are the way they are?

If it will ever shine on you
Will you ever receive the happiness you crave?

If it will ever find you too
Will your wishes come true?

The moonlight
The mystical light of the moon

The moonlight sky
The vast space above that illuminates with moonlight

Will I ever surrender
Will I ever give up?

Will I be remembered for this life
Will I leave a lasting impact?

Was it only for nothing
Did my efforts amount to nothing?

Was it only a way to pass the time
Did I just waste time?

Dreaming under the moonlight sky
Continuing to dream under the starry sky

Have you ever been wondering why
Do you ever question why you're here?

If it will ever shine on you
Will you ever find joy in your life?

If it will ever find you too
Will the universe grant you with good fortune?

The moonlight
The gentle light from the moon

The moonlight sky
The never-ending space lit by the moon's glow

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Sammy Ouirra, Ola Ersfjord, Oskar Andersson, Joseph Max, Linus Fritzson

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