2) Tall Stories are a three-piece band from London, making hyper-catchy pop-rock songs with rough, sardonic edges. http://www.tallstoriesband.co.uk
Close Your Eyes
Tall Stories Lyrics
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It's only a disguise
You don't want an answer, no no
Just an alibi
Always running to the brightest light
No shelter from the dark
Now the candle burns a raging fire
Like a falling star
Hey, see the storm stretch across the sky
Now the river's running high
And the rain's gonna fall
Is there something you believe in
When you close your eyes, my my
You want a witness
To watch water turn to wine, yeah
You want forgiveness
For all those desperate nights
Always dancing from the highest wire
Still heaven's out of reach
Now you jumped from faith into desire
The truth is gonna make you bleed
Hey, see the storm stretch across the sky
Now the river's running high
And the rain's gonna fall
Is there something you believe in
When you close your eyes
Something's lost the wires got crossed
You just don't know which way to run
Is there something you believe in
Is there something you believe in
Is there something you believe in
Is there something you believe in
Is there something you believe in
Believe in
Yeah, see the storm stretch across the sky
Now the river's running high
And so the rain is gonna fall
Is there something you believe in
Something you believe in, whoa
Yeah
When you close your eyes
Close your eyes
Close your eyes (is there something you believe in)
Close your eyes
Close your eyes (is there something you believe in)
Close your eyes (is there something you believe in)
Close your eyes
Is there something you believe in
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In Tall Stories's song Close Your Eyes, the singer addresses someone who is desperate for something to believe in or hold on to in their life. The person is constantly seeking answers to questions they already know the answer to, as if they are using it as an alibi to justify their actions. They are constantly seeking out the bright lights, but there is no shelter from the darkness that follows. The candle that once provided comfort is now a raging fire, like a falling star. The storm stretches across the sky, and the river is running high as the rain falls. The singer questions whether there is something the person believes in when they close their eyes.
The person desires a witness to watch water turn to wine and forgiveness for all the desperate nights they have endured. Even though they are constantly dancing on the highest wire, heaven is out of reach. The person has jumped from faith into desire, and the truth is going to make them bleed. Something has gone wrong, the wires have been crossed, and the person does not know which way to run. The singer asks if there is something they believe in, something that will provide them with guidance and give them a sense of purpose.
The song is a reflection on the search for meaning and purpose in life. It acknowledges that we all have moments of doubt and desperation when we crave something to believe in. But it also suggests that the search for answers can become an obsession that leads us away from the truth. The song is a warning that we need to find balance and stay grounded in reality.
Line by Line Meaning
You ask a question
You're not actually asking for an answer, just trying to disguise your true intentions.
It's only a disguise
The question is just a cover-up for something else you really want.
You don't want an answer, no no
You're not actually looking for an answer to the question you asked.
Just an alibi
You're looking for an excuse or justification for your actions.
Always running to the brightest light
You're always chasing after what seems most attractive or exciting at the moment.
No shelter from the dark
You're not prepared for difficult times or negative consequences.
Now the candle burns a raging fire
What once seemed small and insignificant has grown into something bigger and more intense.
Like a falling star
It's burning bright and strong, but won't last forever.
Hey, see the storm stretch across the sky
There's trouble brewing, and it's not going to be easy to weather.
Now the river's running high
The situation is escalating and becoming more intense.
And the rain's gonna fall
Hard times are coming, and there's no avoiding them.
Is there something you believe in
Are you prepared to face these challenges and still hold onto your values and beliefs?
When you close your eyes, my my
Are you able to find inner strength and conviction when everything around you is chaotic?
You want a witness
You want someone to validate your experience or justify your actions.
To watch water turn to wine, yeah
You want something miraculous to happen that will make everything better.
You want forgiveness
You want absolution for the mistakes you've made or the pain you've caused.
For all those desperate nights
You're seeking relief from the pain and loneliness you've experienced.
Always dancing from the highest wire
You're taking big risks and living life on the edge.
Still heaven's out of reach
You're looking for something that may not exist or may not be attainable.
Now you jumped from faith into desire
You've gone from relying on your beliefs to pursuing pleasure or satisfaction at all costs.
The truth is gonna make you bleed
You're not ready for the consequences or fallout of facing reality.
Something's lost the wires got crossed
You're confused and don't know which way to go or what to do.
You just don't know which way to run
You're feeling lost and overwhelmed, with no clear path forward.
Is there something you believe in
Amidst all the chaos and confusion, are there still things you hold onto as true and valuable?
Is there something you believe in
Are you able to stand firm in your convictions, even when everything else is changing?
Believe in
Trust and have faith in what you know to be real and good.
Yeah
An exclamation of affirmation or agreement.
Close your eyes
Find inner strength and conviction in the face of adversity.
Close your eyes (is there something you believe in)
Hold onto what you believe in, even when everything else is uncertain.
Is there something you believe in
Amidst all the chaos and confusion, are there still things you hold onto as true and valuable?
Close your eyes
Find inner peace and clarity in the midst of turmoil.
Close your eyes (is there something you believe in)
Hold onto what you believe in, even when everything else is uncertain.
Close your eyes (is there something you believe in)
Remind yourself of what matters most, even when everything else is falling apart.
Is there something you believe in
Amidst all the chaos and confusion, are there still things you hold onto as true and valuable?
Contributed by Gavin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angello Rojas
This is how hard rock must sound
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Nathan Inostroza
This band and badlands were by far the best performers of the end of that era when rock with balls was happening... Thank god when grunge was popular, black crowes were rocking hard too. But tall stories and badlands were sick shit, for their era, true stuff, excellent all the way.
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