Here Comes The Night
Polly & Bruce Lyrics
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To the drums of dawn
New day's breath
Dews the lawn
Birds chirping
In the silver light
I leave my pillow
Longing for the night
The sun beams down
On the honey bees
Through the flowers
With the singing leaves
The moving waters
Twin the sky
I trace the clouds
Longing for the night
Sudden twilight
A bashful moon
The blue fades into
Violet maroon
The final rays
Soon out of sight
She wears her dress
Longing for the night
The weary horses
Bedded soft
In the fields and meadows
Underneath the stars
Lay down your head
Shut your eyes
Don't be afraid
Here comes the night
Don't be afraid
Here comes the night
The lyrics of "Here Comes The Night" by Polly & Bruce capture the transition from day to night and the beauty of the natural world during this time. The opening lines depict the beginning of a new day with the rooster crowing, drums of dawn, and the dew glistening on the lawn. The imagery of birds chirping in the silver light sets a tranquil and serene scene as the singer yearns for the coming night, suggesting a sense of peace and anticipation.
As the sun rises higher in the sky, the lyrics describe how its beams illuminate the activities of nature, such as the honey bees buzzing around the flowers and the leaves rustling in the gentle breeze. The mention of moving waters reflecting the sky and the singer tracing the clouds further emphasizes the connection between the natural world and the human experience of longing for the night, emphasizing a sense of unity and harmony.
The transition from day to night is beautifully depicted in the lyrics as the twilight descends, accompanied by a bashful moon and the gradual shift in colors from blue to violet maroon. The fading sunlight marks the arrival of the night, symbolized by the personification of the night wearing her dress, creating a sense of anticipation and perhaps even allure as the darkness approaches.
The final verses bring a sense of peace and closure as the weary horses find rest in the fields and meadows beneath the starry night sky. The reassurance to lay down one's head, shut their eyes, and not be afraid signifies a comforting and soothing conclusion as the night envelops everything in its embrace. The repetition of "Here comes the night" serves as a reassuring and comforting refrain, suggesting acceptance of the natural cycle and the beauty of the night ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Rooster crows
The start of a new day, signaled by the crowing of a rooster
To the drums of dawn
As the day breaks, the sounds of nature begin to wake up
New day's breath
The fresh air of the morning
Dews the lawn
The dew covering the grass in the early hours
Birds chirping
The cheerful songs of the birds as they greet the day
In the silver light
Under the soft glow of the early morning light
I leave my pillow
Awakening from sleep and getting up to start the day
Longing for the night
Already looking forward to the peace and quiet of nighttime
The sun beams down
The warmth and light of the sun shining brightly
On the honey bees
Illuminating the busy bees as they gather nectar from the flowers
Through the flowers
Shining through the petals of blooming flowers
With the singing leaves
Accompanied by the rustling sound of leaves in the wind
The moving waters
The flowing streams reflecting the sky above
Twin the sky
Mirroring the colors and movement of the sky
I trace the clouds
Watching the clouds drift by in the sky
Longing for the night
Yearning for the calm and quiet of nighttime
Sudden twilight
The transition from day to evening, as the sky darkens
A bashful moon
The shy appearance of the moon as it rises in the sky
The blue fades into
The vibrant blue hues of daytime blending into
Violet maroon
The deep purple and red colors of sunset
The final rays
The last beams of sunlight before darkness falls
Soon out of sight
Quickly disappearing as the day comes to an end
She wears her dress
Referring to the night as a beautiful, calming presence
Longing for the night
Anticipating the peacefulness and serenity of nighttime
The weary horses
Tired horses resting in the fields after a long day
Bedded soft
Calmly lying down in a comfortable place
In the fields and meadows
Surrounded by the peacefulness of nature
Underneath the stars
Beneath the sparkling night sky
Lay down your head
Relax and rest, letting go of worries
Shut your eyes
Closing your eyes to fall asleep peacefully
Don't be afraid
Don't worry, everything will be okay
Here comes the night
Embracing the tranquility and comfort of nighttime
Don't be afraid
Reassuring once more that there is nothing to fear
Here comes the night
Welcoming the peaceful darkness of the night once again
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