Hannah Levin's review of the Black Angels album, Passover, described them as "Walking in the shadows cast by Spacemen 3 and Spiritualized mastermind Jason Pierce" and compared them to The Warlocks and Black Mountain, also invoking "dirges" reminiscent of both The Velvet Underground and the 13th Floor Elevators. The band's icon is a stylized image of Nico.
In December 2007, the group announced on their blog that their second album would be released in Spring of 2008. In March 2008 a release date of May 13th was announced for their second album, Directions to See a Ghost. Their third album was "Phosphene Dream" released in 2010. This record is slowly starting to give Black Angels international recognition.
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Sunday Afternoon
The Black Angels Lyrics
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It's all right, over here
In the silent, empty places,
It's shining, in the shadows
It's all right, over here
It's OK, over here
Up in my tree, where you can see
You know that you don't even know
(Yeah yeah yeah)
You think just like they told you to
(Yeah yeah yeah)
Look within you for the Kingdom,
Then you'll see, you can see.
Come on, over here
It's all right, over here
In the middle, of the daytime,
Feel the colors, pull from inside
And come on, over here,
It's all right, over here
With your new eyes, turn on your light
Let your love glow, leave your ego
You know that you've just got to go
(Yeah yeah yeah)
You were blind, trapped inside their sty
(Yeah yeah yeah)
But now you see that you know nothing
So just go and let it show
The Black Angels' song Sunday Afternoon circles around the theme of enlightenment and inner reflection. The song opens with an invitation to come over and discover the beauty in the silent and empty places which have an inner radiance that shines in the shadows. The singer assures the listener that it is all right and okay, and they should climb up to his tree to experience crystal visions on a Sunday. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for taking the time to pause and reflect, to see things in a new and clearer way.
The verse, "You know that you don't even know" suggests that people are conditioned to think and act in a certain way, and often they don't allow themselves to step out of the box and explore new perspectives. The lyrics encourage the listener to look within themselves to find the Kingdom, to discover their true self and find enlightenment. The chorus repeats that it is all right, and urges the listener to embrace the colors they feel within, to let their love glow and leave their ego behind.
The song's message is clear - open your eyes and see the world in a new light, reflect on yourself, let go of your past beliefs, and embrace the true colors of your soul. It is a call to break free from the chains that bind us and to search for a deeper meaning and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Come on, over here
Encouragement to move towards or join a safe and positive space
It's all right, over here
Assurance that in this said space, you are safe and free
In the silent, empty places,
In places that seem vacant and unknown to many
It's shining, in the shadows
There exists a bright glow in obscure places or moments
You know that you don't even know
You are unaware of how little you know of the world
(Yeah yeah yeah)
An exclamation or affirmation of the previous statement
You think just like they told you to
You are subconsciously obedient towards society's norms
Look within you for the Kingdom,
Search within yourself to find your true purpose or destiny
Then you'll see, you can see.
Through self-realization comes clear perception of one's surroundings
In the middle, of the daytime,
During the busyness of everyday life
Feel the colors, pull from inside
Recognize your inner emotions and desires that are waiting to be expressed
With your new eyes, turn on your light
Use newfound perception to reveal your inner light to the world
Let your love glow, leave your ego
Allow your love of life and others to radiate, and forget self-importance
You know that you've just got to go
You realize you must move forward without hesitation
You were blind, trapped inside their sty
You once were unable to think for yourself and were stuck in society's constraints
But now you see that you know nothing
Through reflection, you understand how little you truly know
So just go and let it show
Unleash your newfound perspective on the world and let your inner light shine
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Written by: ALEXANDER MAAS, GEARY CHRISTIAN BLAND, KYLE HUNT, NATHANIEL RYAN, STEPHANIE BAILEY
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