Face the Day
The Angels Lyrics


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(Brewster-Neeson-Brewster)
I don't wanna face the day, the day, today
I don't wanna face the day, the day, today
Long night leaves me stranded
Black visions, danger signs
No love, need protection
Feels like I'm on production line
Daggers of dawn, cold hearted-day
Why does it have to be morning?
Cover my head, stayin' in bed
Too late, the luckless warning
I don't wanna face the day, the day, today
I don't wanna face the day, the day, today
Outside, screaming city
Red lights and hungry eyes
Sucks like a space invader
The vacuum of its lies
Stealing my strength, stealing my time
It's raining in a world of traders
I don't wanna face the day
I don't wanna face the day
Let me keep on sleeping
Forget that I'm alone
One day of faceless living
Is 24 hours too long!
I don't wanna face the day
I don't wanna face the day
I don't wanna face the day, the day, today
I don't wanna face the day, the day, today
Give the night, it's more forgiving
Hold back the light from my eyes
Please stay invisible darkness
Can't see the tears I cry
I know it's coming loaded with nothing
Trapped in a tunnel of time




I don't wanna face the day
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Overall Meaning

The Angels's song "Face the Day" is a reflection of the singer's reluctance to face the reality of a new day, highlighting the feelings of isolation, weariness, and anxiety that accompany him throughout the day. The opening lines "I don't wanna face the day, the day, today / Long night leaves me stranded" set a grim tone for the song, expressing the singer's sense of abandonment and despair resulting from long, lonely nights.


Subsequently, the song talks explicitly about the harsh realities of the day, including the dangers and challenges, with lyrics like "Black visions, danger signs / No love, need protection / Feels like I'm on production line / Daggers of dawn, cold-hearted day." The singer feels overwhelmed by the burden of living in a world that lacks empathy, devoid of love, and whose harshness stifles creativity and growth, reducing everyone to a mere production line.


The song ends with the plea for release from this cycle of suffering in the hope that one day things will change, "Give the night, it's more forgiving / Hold back the light from my eyes / Please stay invisible darkness / Can't see the tears I cry / I know it's coming loaded with nothing / Trapped in a tunnel of time / I don't wanna face the day."


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna face the day, the day, today
I don't feel ready to confront the current day and all its challenges.


Long night leaves me stranded
The previous night felt endless and isolating.


Black visions, danger signs
I'm experiencing negative thoughts and warnings of potential harm.


No love, need protection
I'm lacking love and support, and feel like I must protect myself.


Feels like I'm on production line
I feel like I'm stuck in a repetitive and exhausting routine.


Daggers of dawn, cold hearted-day
The dawn's arrival feels harsh and unforgiving, with no warmth or kindness.


Why does it have to be morning?
I question why the day had to start and disrupt my peace.


Cover my head, stayin' in bed
I want to hide under my covers and avoid facing the day.


Too late, the luckless warning
It's too late to avoid facing the day, despite my warnings to myself.


Outside, screaming city
The world outside is loud and chaotic.


Red lights and hungry eyes
I see danger and aggression in the city's lights and people.


Sucks like a space invader
It feels like an invasion of my personal space and safety.


The vacuum of its lies
The city's falseness and emptiness drain me of my energy and spirit.


Stealing my strength, stealing my time
The city and its pressures drain my physical and mental energy, and waste my precious time.


It's raining in a world of traders
In this world of commerce and profit, I feel washed away and unnoticed.


Let me keep on sleeping
I wish I could escape reality by continuing to sleep.


Forget that I'm alone
I want to forget about my loneliness and the lack of support I feel.


One day of faceless living
I feel like I'm just existing and not truly living my life.


Is 24 hours too long!
The thought of facing a whole day seems unbearable to me.


Give the night, it's more forgiving
I find comfort and peace in the darkness of night, which judges me less harshly.


Hold back the light from my eyes
I wish to shield my eyes from the harsh light and reality of day.


Please stay invisible darkness
I hope the darkness can stay with me and provide a sense of safety.


Can't see the tears I cry
I don't want anyone to see my emotional vulnerability and pain.


I know it's coming loaded with nothing
I predict that the day will offer me nothing of value, and only serve to deplete me further.


Trapped in a tunnel of time
I feel stuck and trapped in an endless cycle of time.


I don't wanna face the day
I am resisting the idea of confronting whatever the day has in store.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: BERNARD PATRICK NEESON, JOHN CARRINGTON BREWSTER-JONES, RICHARD BREWSTER-JONES

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Comments from YouTube:

mean stavrakas

Why were these guys NEVER played on the US Radio? This is an awesome fuckin tune! It deserves play, and this band deserves respect!!

Ozymandius

The were on the radio in the US. They were played on "The Metalshop" which was a national radio program that aired one day per week (usually a Friday or Saturday night for all those Weekend Warriors) and times (usually around midnight) across the country, hosted by Charlie Kendall out of New York.

Chris Moser

Songs from the face to face album were played quite a bit in the US

35pies

Doc LEGEND Neeson. Surely one of the best frontmen in Ozrock history. Will be missed !!

paul cadas

One of the greatest Australian bands ever !!!

MrDocneeson

Thanks mate!

leftcoaster67

Criminal how they weren't one of the biggest bands in the world.

Yasmin Stein

Such a good song, brilliant lyrics and vocals, protest of the individual against the conformity of modern life

Sean Belote

Cancel culture

Paulie Jay

One of the all time great Australian video clips. A great performance, pyjamas and all. 3:37 - sublime moment.

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