Although Shades Apart has not released an album since Sonic Boom, they continue to play live shows on occasion.
One Starry Night
Shades Apart Lyrics
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(he) takes his whole apartment outside
down at his desk he sits and writes
under a streetlight
one starry night just like tonight when these
city lights seem like candlelight
one starry night somewhere between midnight
On the steps someone plays guitar
carrying into the dark
far off a saxophone begins following along
writing the same song
one starry night just like tonight when these
city lights seem like candlelight
one starry night somewhere between midnight
and sunrise everything will be alright
Angela hears the music play
sees eric and suddenly the lights change
dare she let her heart take this one chance?
she says "do you want to dance?"
The song "One Starry Night" by Shades Apart depicts a scene of a night embraced by the city lights where everything seems peaceful and serene. Eric, the singer, feels cramped in his room, so he takes his whole apartment outside to enjoy the fresh air. It is already nighttime, but he takes advantage of the ambiance and writes under a streetlight. He senses a rhythm playing and follows it to the source. A guitarist plays on the street steps, and a saxophonist hears the tune and joins in. They all play together the same song, creating a melody that transcends.
As the music continues, Angela, a character who has been observant of the scene, is moved by the blend of the instruments and the relaxed atmosphere. She sees Eric, and a sudden shift in the environment takes place as the lights change. Emboldened by the favorable atmosphere, she asks Eric to dance, taking a chance with him. The song ends with the sentiment that everything will be alright, that this one starry night can bring people together, and that the emotions evoked can shape the course of things to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Eric's room gets too small one night
Eric feels cramped in his apartment and decides to take his whole setup outside
takes his whole apartment outside
Eric brings all his belongings and sets up a workstation outside so he can have some space
down at his desk he sits and writes
Eric starts to write and create music
under a streetlight
Eric is inspired by the one street light shining in the dark surroundings
one starry night just like tonight when these
On a clear, starry night like tonight
city lights seem like candlelight
The bright lights of the city appear dimmer and softer, like candlelight
somewhere between midnight
At a time when it's late but not quite morning
and sunrise everything will be alright
Eric feels a sense of calm and reassurance that everything will be okay
On the steps someone plays guitar
Someone nearby starts playing the guitar
carrying into the dark
The sound of the music echoes and flows into the darkness
far off a saxophone begins following along
In the distance, a saxophone player joins in and harmonizes with the guitar
writing the same song
The two musicians are vibing off of each other and creating music
Angela hears the music play
The music catches the attention of Angela
sees eric and suddenly the lights change
Angela notices Eric and becomes attracted to him, making everything seem brighter
dare she let her heart take this one chance?
Angela debates whether or not to take the risk of approaching Eric
she says "do you want to dance?"
Angela works up the courage to initiate an interaction with Eric and asks him to dance
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ED BROWN, KEVIN LYNCH, MARK J VECCHIARELLI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Il Sinistero
love this song :)
Martin Adrian Arcenas
one of those albums that was a great listen from start to end..still have my casette tape😃
Il Sinistero
you're right bout the nighttime feel - a hot summer's night :)
Jared Razzano
love them i rember when i worked at the fridays in bridgewater and saw mark and was like was up hows those wigs treating u oh and can i get a autograth
Jessica B
Jared Razzano I wanted to see them live and meet them sooo badly but there was no way my parents were going to let me travel from central NH to NJ by myself as a teen 😂