Goodness Gracious is a self-produced affair, written, recorded and mixed by Sowersby in his home studio before being mastered by John Lee (Laura Jean, Lost Animal, Totally Mild) at Phaedra Studios. Sonically, Goodness Gracious trades in Wonderer’s experimental headphone psychedelia for something at once more intimate and expansive, full to the brim with chiming guitars, glittering loops and warped, cinematic strings.
Sowersby says of Goodness Gracious: “I began working on this album in an exploratory way, recording for recording’s sake until an album began to naturally take form. Along the way I found some sounds that it feels like I’ve been hearing in my head for years. The result is 11 songs that document a period of change, about what we look to for guidance, comfort and stability in uncertain times”
Somehow
Sunbeam Sound Machine Lyrics
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Just tonight... please stay
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Just tonight... please stay
Just tonight... please stay
Just tonight... please stay
The lyrics to Sunbeam Sound Machine's song "Somehow" are simple yet impactful. The repetition of the phrase "Just tonight... please stay" suggests a sense of longing and the desperate plea for someone to stay for just one more night. The repetition creates a sense of urgency, emphasizing the importance of this staying request. The singer's earnest plea could stem from a desire to hold onto a fleeting moment of happiness or to mend a broken relationship. The ambiguity of the lyrics allows listeners to project their own experiences and emotions onto the song, making it relatable on a variety of levels.
Through the repetition of these lines, Sunbeam Sound Machine captures the vulnerability that comes with wanting someone to stay, whether it be just for the night or permanently. The simplicity of the lyrics adds to the raw and emotional nature of the song, creating a powerful connection between the artist and the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Just tonight... please stay
In this fleeting moment, I yearn for your presence to remain by my side
Just tonight... please stay
During this single evening, I implore you to extend our time together
Just tonight... please stay
For this brief period, I beg of you to continue sharing your company with me
Just tonight... please stay
Only for this night, I request your presence to linger
Writer(s): Kemar Ricardo Mc Gregor, Miguel Orlando Collins
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