Madison Park Bell
Satellites Lyrics


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Madison park bell
Chiming out your name
On every hour
It reminds me again
Upstairs air-con dripping onto mine
That is not on
Gotta save a dime
I've never known anything like it before
I've never known anything like it before
I've never known anything like it before
And I've never known anything like you before
Yellow flashing by while the sirens cry
Hear your name in the New York rain
I've never known anything like it before
I've never known anything like it before





I've never known anything like it before
And I've never known anything like you before

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Satellites' song Madison Park Bell reflect the feelings of longing and reminiscence that arise from hearing a familiar sound or experiencing familiar surroundings. The titular "Madison Park Bell" is the chime that rings out the hours and seems to call out the name of someone the singer misses. The sound of the bell triggers memories of past moments spent with that person or in the same location, evoking both happy and sad feelings.


In the first verse, the singer describes being in a different place from where they usually hear the bell and feeling the absence of the other person keenly. They also note the practical concern of saving money by turning off their air conditioning. The second verse paints a picture of a rainy night in New York, with the sound of emergency vehicles and the color of taxi cabs passing by stirring memories of the absent person once more.


The repetition of "I've never known anything like it before" emphasizes the uniqueness of the experience and the depth of the singer's feelings. The final repetition of "And I've never known anything like you before" reinforces that the person being missed is one-of-a-kind and irreplaceable. Overall, Madison Park Bell is a poignant expression of the way that small things in our environment can trigger powerful emotions and memories.


Line by Line Meaning

Madison park bell
The sound of the bell in Madison park brings to mind memories of the person he associates with it.


Chiming out your name
The sound of the bell seems to call out the name of the person he is reminded of.


On every hour
The chiming occurs on a regular interval, reminding him of this person consistently throughout the day.


It reminds me again
The sound of the bell brings back memories and emotions he associates with this person.


Upstairs air-con dripping onto mine
His neighbor's air conditioning unit is leaking on his own and he is trying to save money by not turning his own unit on.


That is not on
He is not using his own air conditioning unit, likely to save money.


Gotta save a dime
He wants to save money and is making sacrifices to do so.


I've never known anything like it before
The feelings he has for this person are unique and special to him.


And I've never known anything like you before
The person he associates with the Madison park bell is unlike anyone he has ever met or experienced before.


Yellow flashing by while the sirens cry
He sees the color yellow while hearing sirens wail, which may be associated with memories or emotions related to this person.


Hear your name in the New York rain
The sound of the rain in New York makes him think of or associate memories of this person.




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