Reformation
Spandau Ballet Lyrics


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Bleak and tired western skies
Silence crashing with quiet lies
Shattered glass reflects elation
Reformation, reformation

I saw you running through my dreams
Question held me to the scene
Your face was wet with perspiration
Reformation, reformation

there's something wrong, there's something wrong
Man is something that must be overcome
Quick, snap, break, crack, complication
Reformation, reformation

I saw you running through my dreams
A sun burst through a cloudy scene
Shattered glass reflects elation
Reformation, reformation

Bleak and tired western skies
Silence crashing with quiet lies




Shattered glass reflects elation
Reformation, reformation

Overall Meaning

The song "Reformation" by Spandau Ballet showcases the band's skills in mixing genres and combining reflective lyricism with powerful and upbeat music. The song starts with the line "Bleak and tired western skies," which sets the tone for a contemplative and introspective exploration of modern life. The lyrics reflect on the disillusionment and despair that often accompany progress and change, especially in the context of Western society.


The lines "Silence crashing with quiet lies / Shattered glass reflects elation" point to the idea that even when progress and change are achieved, they are often accompanied by a sense of loss and destruction. The recurring line "Reformation, reformation" echoes this theme, suggesting that change is always a difficult and messy process that requires constant reinvention and rethinking.


The second half of the song shifts towards a more personal and youthful tone, with the lines "I saw you running through my dreams / A sun burst through a cloudy scene." These lines suggest a feeling of hope and joy that comes from human connections and the possibility of finding new paths forward.


Overall, "Reformation" is a powerful and evocative song that combines social commentary, personal reflection, and genre-blending music to create a memorable listening experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Bleak and tired western skies
The skies in the western horizon look grey and weary, possibly reflecting a dismal mood.


Silence crashing with quiet lies
The quietness of the surroundings is overwhelming and only punctuated by small fibs that add to the heavy atmosphere.


Shattered glass reflects elation
The broken glass reflects a hopeful and joyous future, seemingly replacing the current gloom and doom.


Reformation, reformation
Change is necessary and required to move forward in a positive direction towards a renewed purpose or goal.


I saw you running through my dreams
The artist is possibly dreaming and envisions someone that they are hoping to connect with.


Question held me to the scene
The singer wonders about the significance of the person they saw and is captivated by the moment in their dream.


Your face was wet with perspiration
The person in the dream appears to be working hard and possibly under pressure, leading to sweat drenching their face.


There's something wrong, there's something wrong
The artist feels certain that there is something amiss or broken that needs fixing.


Man is something that must be overcome
The artist believes that humans are not perfect and must actively work towards self-improvement despite their inherent flaws.


Quick, snap, break, crack, complication
Things can happen suddenly and unexpectedly, leading to confusing and chaotic situations that require resolution.


A sun burst through a cloudy scene
The sun breaks through the clouds, possibly a metaphor for a new dawn or a positive change in the horizon.




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Written by: GARY KEMP

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Glamnesia Nouveaux

Journey's To Glory remains a GENIUS album. Pulsating rhythms, Dance Floor gems and Decadence. As well as very non generic song writting that captivates and makes one think. Diamond is also GENIUS ++ HUGE Spandau fan of their first two albums.

Ian James

Definitely their best album.

Dan Kean

I wish Spandau Ballet didn't stop being synthpop.

Glamnesia Nouveaux

Me too, their first two albums were and are GENIUS

Giselle Gonzalez Hesaynes

Journeys to Glory is the perfect avant garde album, even 40 years later. Reformation is a brilliant track, quite underrated, the sort I like listening to on repeat

Adam Ward

Agreed with wat u say classic

Fran Sanchez

Flequillo volador, ojos llenos de brillo ante una vida que se abría de par en par, me sentía lleno de energía al oírlo... Tan sólo han pasado 40 años.
Un saludo a todos sus seguidores.

Jane Porter

I love Spandau Ballet❤️

Алёна

И я..оказывается! ))

Bratislav Bogojevic

Simply the best. I cant live without reformation. Its like forever. Very strange

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