1) The Choir were a ro… Read Full Bio ↴There have been two bands known as The Choir:
1) The Choir were a rock band in the mid-1960s from Cleveland Ohio, best known for the oft-covered song "It's Cold Outside". With the addition of singer Eric Carmen, they became The Raspberries in 1970. The band consisted of Dann Klawon on rhythm guitar, Dave Smalley on vocals & rhythm guitar, Wally Bryson on vocals, lead guitar, & bass, and Jim Bonfanti on vocals & drums.
2) The Choir (originally The Youth Choir) is an atmospheric alternative Christian rock band, led by Derri Daugherty on guitar and vocals, Steve Hindalong on drums -- who also writes most of the band's lyrics -- and Dan Michaels on lyricon, electric flute and saxophone. Originally formed in Southern California in the early 1980s, the band members moved to the Nashville, Tennessee area in the 1990s. Past members include guitarist Marc Byrd and bass guitarists Michael Sauerbrey, Robin Spurs, Bill Batstone, and the late Tim Chandler.
Each band member also has a depth of musical history outside of The Choir. Hindalong produced four successful City On A Hill albums, writing the well-known song "God of Wonders" with Marc Byrd. Daugherty has been a member of the Christian-alterna-pop-supergroup The Lost Dogs since it started in 1991, and Hindalong joined the group in 2006. Chandler was the bass player for years for Daniel Amos and that band's alter egos The Swirling Eddies, and passed away in 2018. Byrd was a member of Common Children, recorded with his wife Christine Glass as Glassbyrd, and is currently half of the post-rock duo Hammock. Michaels has been a Senior Vice President of Fair Trade Services (formerly INO Records) since 2000.
Let the Sky Fall
The Choir Lyrics
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Into what was once the sea
How the ground is crackin' up
To swallow you
To swallow me
Let the devils of a lost world
Raise their planet from the dea
Angel cover me with kisses
No I won't hide my head
No no no
I won't mind
Should the sun refuse to shine
No no no
I won't crawl
Let the sky fall
See the preacher board the peace train
With a a hatchet in his hand
Isn't that one fraudulent
Ticket that you're holdin', man
Let the proud religious soldier
Guard the dream that he's been sold
Heaven fill my cup with mercy
I won't hide my gold
I won't hide my gold
No no no
I won't mind
should the sun refuse to shine
No no no
I won't crawl
Let the sky fall
Let the sky fall
When the clouds of sorrow hover
Everybody dreads the flood
In the garden of Gethsemane
the Lord Himself sweat blood
But the ending to that story
It was written from the start
Paint the winter night with true love
And I won't hide my heart
No I won't hide my heart
No no no
I won't mind
should the sun refuse to shine
No no no
I won't crawl
Let the sky fall
Let the sky fall
Let the sky fall
The song Let the Sky Fall by The Choir may be interpreted in different ways, but the overall message seems to be about not being afraid in the face of disaster, whether natural or man-made. The lyrics describe how the sky is falling and the ground is cracking up, but the singer seems unafraid and even defiant. The reference to the preacher with a hatchet in his hand and the proud religious soldier guarding his sold dream could mean that people have been misled by false beliefs and ideologies.
The chorus repeats that the singer won't mind or crawl even if the sun refuses to shine or the sky falls. It is a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity. The reference to the garden of Gethsemane and the Lord sweating blood, but the ending being written from the start, adds a spiritual dimension to the song. It could mean that even in the darkest hour, there is a higher purpose and a plan in place. The ending of the song asks to paint the winter night with true love and not hide the heart, which could mean that love and compassion are the antidotes to fear and anger.
Overall, Let the Sky Fall is a powerful and inspiring song that encourages listeners to face their fears with courage and compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me how the sky is falling
Explain to me how the world is changing drastically
Into what was once the sea
As weather patterns shift and the earth experiences new phenomena, parts of the sea may become land and vice versa
How the ground is crackin' up
The changes in the world may manifest in physical cracks appearing in the earth's surface
To swallow you
The changes in the world may consume individuals, rendering them helpless and vulnerable to these effects
To swallow me
The singer acknowledges that they too are susceptible to the changes occurring in the world
Let the devils of a lost world
The singer is referencing negative and evil influences that may contribute to the current state of the world
Raise their planet from the dead
Negative influences may also be powerful enough to potentially revive or bring back the earth from its current state
Angel cover me with kisses
The singer is seeking protection and comfort amidst these changes
And I won't hide my head
The singer will not ignore or avoid the current state of the world, but will face it head-on
No I won't hide my head
Reiterating that the singer will not run away from the world's challenges
No no no
The singer is emphatically stating their refusal to cave in to despair or fear
I won't mind
The circumstances of the world will not dissuade the singer from their path or goals
Should the sun refuse to shine
Even in the worst case scenario, where the most fundamental aspects of the world cease to function normally, the singer will not give up
I won't crawl
The singer will not succumb to the despair or sadness that may accompany the world's changes
Let the sky fall
The singer is essentially stating that no matter what happens to the world, they will remain determined and stalwart
See the preacher board the peace train
The singer is describing a hopeful image of a figure who promotes peace and harmony in the world
With a a hatchet in his hand
However, the preacher is carrying a weapon, which suggests that even those who strive for peace may be forced to defend themselves against those who promote violence or are antagonistic to their goals
Isn't that one fraudulent
The singer is criticizing the Preacher's seemingly contradictory behavior of promoting peace while also wielding a weapon
Ticket that you're holdin', man
The singer is suggesting that the Preacher may not be a true promoter of peace or may be misguided
Let the proud religious soldier
The singer is referencing a person who is proud of their faith
Guard the dream that he's been sold
However, the singer suggests that people can be prone to being taken in by false or idealistic representations of their faith or religious beliefs
Heaven fill my cup with mercy
The singer is again seeking solace and positivity amidst the changes in the world
I won't hide my gold
The singer will not keep their most valuable attributes or qualities hidden
When the clouds of sorrow hover
The singer is describing a time of great emotional anguish or sadness
Everybody dreads the flood
The singer is suggesting that people fear the worst in these difficult times
In the garden of Gethsemane
Referencing a biblical location and moment in time where Jesus was overwhelmed with sadness and fear shortly before being arrested
the Lord Himself sweat blood
Highlighting the intense physical and emotional pressure Jesus was under at that moment
But the ending to that story
Referencing the Bible and the subsequent resolution to Jesus' trials
It was written from the start
The singer is suggesting that the story of Jesus' trials and triumphs has been preordained
Paint the winter night with true love
The singer is requesting that a pure and genuine love be the guiding light throughout difficult times
And I won't hide my heart
The singer will not keep their heart or character concealed despite the changes in the world
Let the sky fall
Reiterating the singer's determination to face and overcome the difficulties in their world
Let the sky fall
Repeating the call to stay strong regardless of what happens in the world
Let the sky fall
One final time emphasizing the singer's resilience and fortitude in the face of adversity
Contributed by Ian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Scott Cook
my favorite song on this album! I wish it made it on to Speckled Bird