Although the band's music was superfically similar to the grunge style that was popular at the time, it incorporated industrial and noise rock characteristics with a melodic inventiveness and an unusual guitar style which brought the band swift attention. Despite being favourites of the UK rock press the band split after the recording of their second album Shooters in 1997.
2) Skyscraper are a powerful, spiky, new wave / post punk act from London. The 4-piece has been likened variously to Joy Divison, Talking Heads and Television amongst others and they are 'Glastonbury Festival Unsigned' finalists. They have been hotly tipped in the UK press and have featured on TV and Radio.
3) Skyscraper is also an alias for drum'n'bass producers Duncan Hutchinson & Nicholas Kristian Sykes a.k.a. DJ Trace & Nico.
4) Skyscraper is trance double-act Andy Bury and Rich Mowatt, better known as Solarstone. Under the Skyscraper alias they released Jabberwock and the beautiful opus The Hymn in 1999. The Hymn was eventually reissued in 2006 with remixes from Duende and Adam Nickey.
Awaken Night
Skyscraper Lyrics
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And in my heart the fright
Counting the hours
Before the morning light
But it's in vain
The only friend I got is pain
My soul is hidden
One minute over
I feel much older now
Rescue me faster
Before the light of dawn
And blow away,
Blow out the ghost that made me stay
Blow out the dust that's hidden me
For all these years
And at night when the whispers are louder
And the silence is all but a still
Inner sirens are topping my dawning
I wish I were dreaming this awaken night
My eyes wide open
I'm on the ship of fools
I'll share the colors
Of my devoted blues
'Cause through the night
I'm an eternal black and white
Watching the silent nighttime rainbow
Passing by
And at night when the whispers are louder
And the silence is all but a still
Inner sirens are topping my dawning
I wish I were dreaming this awaken night
Dusk and denial blend in a lullaby
Taste the regrets lurking behind a sigh
So dim's the light
So cold is the morning bound to thrive
When to the stillness drowning me I resign
Throughout the night
'Cause through the night
I'm an eternal black and white
Watching the silent nighttime rainbow
Passing by
And at night when the whispers are louder
And the silence is all but a still
Inner sirens are topping my dawning
I wish I were dreaming this awaken night
And at night when the whispers are louder
And the silence is all but a still
Inner sirens are topping my dawning
I wish I were dreaming this awaken night
The lyrics of "Awaken Night" by Skyscraper create an emotional representation of the experience of loneliness and pain in the darkness of night. The song opens with a scene of the singer lying alone, gripped by fear and disquietude, counting down the hours until daylight arrives. Though they are tormented by their own anguish, the only friend the singer seems to have is pain, which alludes to the idea that they are struggling to move past their own emotional pain. The following lines continue to describe the sense of being hidden and insignificant, almost like a shadow. The singer senses life passing before them, yet they remain trapped in the same spot, unable to move on.
The chorus of the song reflects the singer's longing for an escape from their misery. They wish to be rescued and for their inner demons, represented by the whispers, to be blown away. The second verse of the song echoes the same sentiment of feeling trapped and alone, but this time the singer is accepting of their role as an observer, watching as the world passes by. The bridge of the song segues into a more abstract, metaphysical representation of the night, where dusk and denial are compared to a lullaby. The singer resigns themselves to the stillness and darkness of the night, yet they remain bound to their own emotional distress.
Overall, "Awaken Night" is a heartfelt and evocative reflection of the emotional struggles people face when they experience loneliness, fear, and emotional pain. Through vivid metaphor and description, Skyscraper's song captures the listener's heart and imagination, inviting us into the dark night of the singer's world.
Line by Line Meaning
Laying alone
I am alone and lying in bed.
And in my heart the fright
I am feeling fear in my heart.
Counting the hours
I am keeping track of the time.
Before the morning light
I am waiting for morning to come.
But it's in vain
My efforts are useless.
The only friend I got is pain
Pain is my only companion.
My soul is hidden
The true essence of my being is concealed.
In the Shadows of my name
I am hiding behind my identity.
One minute over
A short amount of time has passed.
I feel much older now
I feel aged and worn out.
Rescue me faster
I need to be saved quickly.
Before the light of dawn
Before the sun rises.
And blow away,
Get rid of.
Blow out the ghost that made me stay
Remove the spirit that has kept me here.
Blow out the dust that's hidden me
Eliminate the dirt that has covered me.
For all these years
For a long time.
And at night when the whispers are louder
During the night, when the murmurs are more intense.
And the silence is all but a still
Even though it appears silent, it is anything but.
Inner sirens are topping my dawning
My inner alarms are overpowering my awakening.
I wish I were dreaming this awaken night
I want this sleepless night to be a nightmare.
My eyes wide open
I am awake and alert.
I'm on the ship of fools
I am on a vessel of the foolish.
I'll share the colors
I will express my emotions.
Of my devoted blues
My loyalty to the blues genre.
'Cause through the night
Because all night long.
I'm an eternal black and white
I am constantly fluctuating between two extreme emotions.
Watching the silent nighttime rainbow
Observing a phenomenon that is both beautiful and elusive.
Passing by
Going away, disappearing.
Dusk and denial blend in a lullaby
The combination of evening and refusal create a soothing melody.
Taste the regrets lurking behind a sigh
Experience the remorse hiding behind a deep breath.
So dim's the light
The illumination is weak.
So cold is the morning bound to thrive
The upcoming morning will be chilly and unforgiving.
When to the stillness drowning me I resign
When I give in to the quietness suffocating me.
Throughout the night
All evening long.
Contributed by Aaron E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Robson da Paz
Sei que só tem esse álbum, mas eu escutei e escuto muito desde 2005 quando fui apresentado com um CD falso da banda. Por sorte consegui um original aqui na minha cidade, Caruaru-PE. Esse álbum escuto como se fosse uma banda ativa, ainda espero um show, cd novos, notícias, mais vídeos...Conheço com detalhes todas as músicas. me lembro o site quando estava no ar que tinha algumas curiosidades da gravação, que foi barra pesada conseguir!
Paulão
Obra prima. Uma das melhores bandas brasileiras de Metal.
Jorge Picto
Considero um hino do power metal nacional... Quanta melodia e inspiração nessa canção!!! Eleva o espírito e afasta a melancolia... Heavy Metal is the law!!!
Alejandro Rivera
Rick tiene una voz increíble
William Dutra
Laying alone - and in my heart the fright
Counting the hours - before the morning light
But it's in vain - the only friend I got is pain
My soul is hidden in the shadows of my name
One minute over - I feel much older now
Rescue me faster - before the light of dawn
And blow away - blow out the ghost that made me stay
Blow out the dust that's hidden in me for all these years
And at night when the whispers are louder
And the silence is all but a still
Inner sirens are topping my dawning I wish
I was dreaming this awaken night
My eyes wide open - I'm on the ship of fools
I'll share the colors - of my devoted blues
'Cause through the night - I'm an eternal black and white
Watching the silent nightime rainbow passing by
And at night when the whispers are louder
And the silence is all but a still
Inner sirens are topping my dawning I wish
I was dreaming this awaken night
Dusk and denial blend in a lullaby
Taste the regrets lurking behind a sigh
So dim's the light
So cold is the morning bound to thrive
When to the stillness drowning me I resign
Throughout the night
'Cause through the night - I'm an eternal black and white
Watching the silent nightime rainbow passing by
And at night when the whispers are louder
And the silence is all but a still
Inner sirens are topping my dawning I wish
I was dreaming this awaken night
田中一郎一郎
my favorite song from Japan
Rodolfo Elsas
Caralho!!!!!