In 1984, Fell From the Sun EP was released and then followed in '85 by another EP, Northern Line. In 1987, the band released their first and last full-length album, Happy Nightmare Baby, on SST. Smith left the group on the Happy Nightmare tour and effectively put an end to the band. David Roback continued with vocalist Hope Sandoval, and in 1989 this band became Mazzy Star. A singles and rarities anthology, Early Recordings, was released that year on Rough Trade.
Supernova
Opal Lyrics
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she knows knows it's there for every
every single one
she knows the moon
she knows where money lies buried in the sand
she knows the rain
its all the same
she knows the wind
it brings her up a breath and moves her golden hands
The lyrics of Opal's song Supernova showcase a person who has a clear understanding of their surroundings and the forces of nature. The lines "she knows the sun, she knows it's there for every every single one" suggest that the singer understands the universality of life and how everyone is connected in some way to each other and the world. Similarly, "she knows the rain, it brings her up and takes her down, it's all the same" implies that this person has accepted the cyclic nature of life and recognizes the beauty in its impermanence.
The reference to the moon and how the singer knows "where money lies buried in the sand" could imply a deep understanding of the world's secrets and mysteries. This phrase may be symbolic, highlighting how this person has knowledge of the hidden treasures of life that go unnoticed by most. Overall, the lyrics of "Supernova" suggest a sense of enlightenment and insight that could only be gained through experience and contemplation.
Line by Line Meaning
she knows the sun
Opal is aware of the existence of the sun
she knows knows it's there for every
She knows that the sun is available to everyone and not just her
every single one
Emphasizes that the sun is available to all individuals
she knows the moon
Opal is aware of the presence of the moon
she knows where money lies buried in the sand
Opal might have knowledge of where valuable things are hidden in unusual places
she knows the rain
Opal is aware of the role that rain plays in her life
it brings her up and takes her down
Opal is affected by the rain emotionally, both positively and negatively
its all the same
This line suggests that Opal has accepted the cyclical and unpredictable nature of life and its impact on her emotions
she knows the wind
Opal is aware of the presence of wind in her surroundings
it brings her up a breath and moves her golden hands
The wind is capable of moving her physically and she finds inspiration in it
Contributed by Hudson E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pradeepravle
Lyrics
She knows the sun
She knows it's there for every
Every single one
She knows the moon
She knows where Monica lies
Buried in the sand
She knows the rain
It brings her up and takes her down
It's all the same
She knows the wind
It brings her up a breath and moves
Her golden hands
@carolineb.
RIP David Roback genius songwriter and player original expression shine on.
@pradeepravle
Lyrics
She knows the sun
She knows it's there for every
Every single one
She knows the moon
She knows where Monica lies
Buried in the sand
She knows the rain
It brings her up and takes her down
It's all the same
She knows the wind
It brings her up a breath and moves
Her golden hands
@mantia39
Incredible music. Can't believe I'm just discovering this. Pre Mazzy Star. David Roback was an amazing songwriter/musician. God rest his his beautiful soul.
@francescomoretta656
A sonic explosion!!! Kendra and David are two magicians! And the music... more and more powerful accompanied by an enchanting hypnotic voice coming from the stars! A psychedelic gem from California of lthe late eighties. An absolute song and one of the highest points of new psychedelia!!!
@adrianmarcado6450
Sure enough, one of the most sexy and fascinating song ever...
The bass, the guitar, the drums... all playing dark, formidable, body telluric vibs.
And Her Voice as the Voice of a post Velvet Underground's Nightmare...
A Shining, Cool Nightmare.
Kendra is great.
@patcharisma
This is fantastic Neo-Psyck!
I remember them being "LIVE in Zurich".... fuck, they were all so drunk on stage! xD
Then few years later, they came back as "Mazzy Star" and were all so sober like eerie...
(Pat, Switzerland)
@pumpkinpie78
Opal is Opal. Mazzy Star is Mazzy Star. Their lead singers are perfect and integral in their own wise. Quit comparing apples to oranges.
@bloodyandblunt
right
@deathstarstallion
Do yall know if Opal is on Spotify?
I tried looking but couldn't find anything
@Delimit23
My favorite Opal track. Dave Roback was so ridiculously good.