For the members of Plainsunset, – Jonathan Chan (vocals and guitars), Norsham Husaini (guitars and backing vocals), Nizam Sukri (bass) and Ronny Laily (drums) all age 33, this much anticipated fourth release documents Plainsunset’s best and most consistent music to date, and is also their most adventurous, mature, and accessible studio release. The album is not just a return to form, but a reinvention of the Plainsunset sound, a tribute to the music that fuels their heart and soul. PLAINSUNSET is the sound of a band rediscovering and paying tribute to the music that originally inspired them.
This album certainly charts the 12-year-old band’s steady progression to maturity and popularity. From their early days, playing to as little as 30 kids at local community centres, to touring Malaysia, the Philippines, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and New Zealand, Plainsunset have had quite an impressive, if convoluted, history. After breaking up in 2004, they set the record for the greatest attendance in a single set at the Esplanade’s Baybeats Festival (Singapore’s biggest Indie-Alternative rock festival) with their spectacular comeback performance in 2006. Most recently, Plainsunset have made a stride into the world of commercial music, with 5 tracks from their upcoming album featured in Star World’s HEROES Season 2 promotional campaign aired earlier this year.
So for those who have yet to be mesmerized by their explosive live performances, or who have yet to take notice of Plainsunset’s inspiring tunes and lyrics with a heart, now is the time; Because as the age old saying goes – “The sun will rise again”.
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River Song
Plainsunset Lyrics
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In the nightlights you will find her
Tall steel towers standing watching over you
In the darkness they cast their eyes
In the nighttime you can hear the city call
Hearing voices coming through these paper walls
Hear the river as it runs right through your halls
You can feel it, you can feel it
Dreaming secrets that we can keep
In the crowds cold silence makes it's home
As the people they lose their sleep
The lyrics to Plainsunset's song "River Song" describe the sensations of being in the city at night, where the towering steel structures cast their watchful eyes on you. The whole atmosphere is infused with a sense of urban urgency, where one can hear the city calling out to them through the paper-thin walls of the buildings. The river is also an omnipresent force, running through the halls of the city and making itself felt in the late hours when the only sounds to be heard are those of the city and its people.
The song is a commentary on urban life, where technology and human beings coexist in a delicate balance, and the dark of night heightens this delicate balance. Amid the chaotic hum of city life, the lyrics convey a feeling of isolation that is both haunting and compelling.
Line by Line Meaning
If you listen you can hear the city call
By paying attention to your surroundings, you can sense the energy and urgency of the city
In the nightlights you will find her
The city comes to life and becomes visible only under the illumination of the artificial light
Tall steel towers standing watching over you
The towering structures of the city stand tall as if to oversee and protect its inhabitants
In the darkness they cast their eyes
The imposing buildings loom over the city even in the absence of daylight, creating a sense of awe and intimidation
In the nighttime you can hear the city call
The sense of urgency and bustling activity of the city intensifies even more after the sun sets
Hearing voices coming through these paper walls
The thin walls of the buildings cannot completely block out the sounds of the city, creating a sense of constant exposure to the urban environment
Hear the river as it runs right through your halls
Even within the confines of the buildings, the river - a symbol of nature - can still be heard, igniting a longing for the outdoors
You can feel it, you can feel it
The energy of the city can be palpably felt by those who are open to it
In these moments with the streetlights in your eyes
The bright artificial light of the city illuminates and allows one to observe their own life and surroundings in more detail
Dreaming secrets that we can keep
The city can inspire one to dream and envision a better future, which they keep to themselves as a source of hope and motivation
In the crowds cold silence makes it's home
Within the loud and busy crowds of the city, there exists a stillness that can feel isolating and lonely
As the people they lose their sleep
The frenetic energy of the city can prevent people from resting and sleeping peacefully, creating a perpetual state of exhaustion
Contributed by Colin F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.