The band's initial line up was as below, although there would be line up changes for the band by the time they came to work on their 3rd album, the first two members listed were a constant throughout the life time of the band.
* Steve Gould (vocals/saxophone/bass)
* Dave Kaffinetti (keyboards)
* Graham Field (organ)
* Mark Ashton (drums)
The band split up in the mid 1970s.
Fears of the Night
Rare Bird Lyrics
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We could help each other get along
Making out, we have no care
For the currents crossing, we are strong
Fears of the night, should a man pass by
And they don't seem to care if I live
Why do I have these fears of the night?
And I don't seem to change what I see
And as the darkness fills my head
And the storm clouds ruin my every day
We'll take our time for just a moment
And together we can find our way
Don't be afraid, hold your head up high
And we'll laugh out loud tomorrow but today we must cry
Fears of the night, golden shoots past by
And I don't seem to change what I see
The song “Fears of the Night” by Rare Bird is a reflective piece about the emotional turmoil the singer is going through. The first verse is about the challenges of navigating through a tough time with a partner or a friend. It is about finding strength in each other and relying on that strength to weather the storms of life that come their way. Despite the chaos around them, they are confident in their bond and it keeps them grounded.
The chorus raises the question of why the singer is so afraid of the night. They seem to be worried about being forgotten or ignored by those around them. The line “they don’t seem to care if I live” suggests a fear of being alone and without support. The "golden shoots" that pass by may represent opportunities or happy moments that the singer cannot seem to grasp because of their fears.
The second verse explains how the darkness and storm clouds have become a constant presence in the singer's life. However, they still find comfort in the company of their companion, even if it’s only for a brief moment. The song ends on a hopeful note, encouraging the listener to hold their head up high and to not be afraid.
One interpretation of "Fears of the Night" is that it speaks to the universal fear of loneliness and the importance of relying on loved ones to get through tough times. It also acknowledges that fear can be an obstacle to experiencing joy and growth. The lyrics suggest that facing fears and being vulnerable can lead to a brighter tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
If we rove a stormy season
In difficult times, we can support each other
We could help each other get along
We can help each other make it through
Making out, we have no care
We are confident and carefree
For the currents crossing, we are strong
We are resilient and can handle the challenges
Fears of the night, should a man pass by
The fear of danger from strangers lurking in the dark
And they don't seem to care if I live
Feeling invisible and uncared for
Why do I have these fears of the night?
Questioning the origin and validity of their fears
Golden shoots past by
Opportunities come and go quickly
And I don't seem to change what I see
Feeling powerless to make a difference in their circumstances
And as the darkness fills my head
Feeling consumed by negative thoughts
And the storm clouds ruin my every day
Experiencing tumultuous times that make every day difficult
We'll take our time for just a moment
Finding a moment of escape and respite
And together we can find our way
Supporting each other to navigate through challenges
Don't be afraid, hold your head up high
Encouraging fearlessness and resilience
And we'll laugh out loud tomorrow but today we must cry
Knowing that joy will come eventually, but mourning in the present
Fears of the night, golden shoots past by
Feeling stuck in fear while opportunities pass by quickly
And I don't seem to change what I see
Still feeling powerless to make a difference in their circumstances
Contributed by Isaac H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.