She released her full first full-length solo album, Invisible Ones, on August 23rd, 2005. A rockier affair than the measured etheriality of Azure Ray, or Maria Taylor's first solo album, it yielded the single Bloodline which bears a passing resemblance to Belly.
From the touring band she formed to promote Invisible Ones arose Art in Manila, who have so far released one album, Set the Woods on Fire.
The most recent of her many projects is O+S, a collaboration with longtime friend Cedric LeMoyne (aka Scalpelist) from the band Remy Zero, which has so far yielded one self-titled album.
In 2009 Orenda released her second solo album, the acoustic Ask The Night. In places the album echoes some of Azure Ray's starker pieces, such as Raining in Athens, foregrounding Fink's distinctive banjo playing and invoking the traditional soundscape of the American South.
Orenda is married to Todd Fink (formerly Todd Baechle) of The Faint, another Saddle Creek band.
Her official site is at http://www.orendafink.com.
Why Is the Night Sad
Orenda Fink Lyrics
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Why is the night so sad?
You can blame it on what's in your glass
But I know it's the night that makes you sad
This house can't stand the storm
And you know that you're not safe here
Through any crack in the floor
Why is the night cold?
It grabs your heart and won't let go
You can blame it on the fresh laid snow
But I know it's the night that makes us cold
It's at night that you feel all alone
And the past begins to reclaim you
What you're lost makes itself known
Yes, I know
Why is the night sad?
Why is the night so sad?
I know it doesn't help to ask
But why is the night so sad?
The lyrics to Orenda Fink's song "Why Is the Night Sad" are a reflection on the darkness and loneliness that can be felt during the night. The repeated question of "why is the night sad?" suggests a sense of helplessness and frustration, as the singer struggles to understand the source of their sadness. The second verse introduces the image of a house that cannot withstand the storm, symbolizing a feeling of vulnerability and instability. The line "you're not safe here" adds to this sense of danger and uncertainty. The final lines of this verse, "through any crack in the floor, the water pours", emphasize the idea that the darkness and sadness of the night can seep into even the smallest openings, overwhelming and flooding the singer.
The third verse expands on the theme of feeling alone and trapped in the past. The line "it's at night that you feel all alone" acknowledges the way that the darkness can magnify feelings of isolation and abandonment. The stanza also implies that the past can come back to haunt us during the night, as memories and regrets resurface. The final chorus brings the focus back to the question of why the night is sad, acknowledging that there may not be a clear answer to this existential question.
Line by Line Meaning
Why is the night sad?
Questioning the reason behind the night being melancholic.
Why is the night so sad?
Repeating the question to emphasize the sadness of the night.
You can blame it on what's in your glass
Suggesting alcohol consumption as a reason for feeling sad at night.
But I know it's the night that makes you sad
Believing that the night itself is responsible for causing sadness.
This house can't stand the storm
Metaphorically describing the instability of the artist's emotional state.
And you know that you're not safe here
Feeling vulnerable and unprotected.
Through any crack in the floor
Any weakness or vulnerability can lead to emotional turmoil.
The water pours
Imagining a flood of emotions overwhelming the artist.
Why is the night cold?
Questioning the reason behind the night being emotionally distant.
It grabs your heart and won't let go
Describing the emotional grip of the night on the artist.
You can blame it on the fresh laid snow
Suggesting external factors as a reason for feeling emotionally distant at night.
But I know it's the night that makes us cold
Believing that the night itself is responsible for causing emotional distance.
It's at night that you feel all alone
Emphasizing the isolation and loneliness felt at night.
And the past begins to reclaim you
Unwanted memories resurface, making it difficult to be present in the moment.
What you're lost makes itself known
Regret and grief begin to surface, adding to the emotional burden of the night.
Yes, I know
Acknowledging the heaviness of the emotions felt at night.
I know it doesn't help to ask
The futility of trying to find a reason for the emotional weight of night.
But why is the night so sad?
Repeating the question in a search for understanding.
Contributed by Alex P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
frankaton
I like to think I'm a big strong dude but this girls voice sends shivers down my spine and brings a tear to my eyes..... BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!! X
Jan Patchey
exactly!
bubble2575
This needs to be bigger! A true piece of musical art
crissy4445
So sad, so beautiful. I love the moaning sounds. Haunting. Yet genius. So simple yet nobody else thought to sing this. Reminds me of florence.
Idriss Sourou
Amazing as always with Orenda...
Wylliam Reichart
One of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard.
julius krömer
Im a musician and very inspired by your work, orenda thank you for making music. I was working on my new Album and always if its time to have a break i am listening to your songs. I just spent the night being in front of my music programm expecting some good music coming out of it. Its not working yet but anyway maybe the night is cold and sad so the day can be happy and warm. Thanks for writing the songs you write
pop manila
wonderful music!
Rajai B
lovely vibrations. though for me the night is full of life, a time for contemplation. sadness isn't so bad, like the night. thank you.
Vharon
I'm so happy I stumbled upon this treasure.