The Daysleepers self-released their first two EPs on their Rain Delay Music imprint.
The Daysleepers Debut EP "Hide Your Eyes" (December 2005) won the band many fans around the world (selling out the first pressing), and praise from shoegaze legends such as Robin Guthrie (Cocteau Twins), Rachel Goswell and Neil Halstead of Slowdive. It also hit No. 1 for several weeks on Tonevendor's (Renowned Shoegaze Distributor) top 20 record sales list. The EP is now out of print.
In October 2006 The Daysleepers released their 2nd EP/Mini Album "The Soft Attack". This EP shows a heavier side of the band's sound, with ethereal guitars spinning way into outerspace, and vocal melodies that hauntingly soar to new heights.
After signing to Clairecords, the band issued their first full length album, "Drowned in a Sea of Sound" in May 2008. The album builds on their earlier music while retaining their trademark vocals, drums, and density of sound.
There Is a Light That Never Goes Out
The Daysleepers Lyrics
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Where there's music and there's people
And they're young and alive
Driving in your car
I never, never want to go home
Because I haven't got one anymore
Take me out tonight
And I want to see life
Driving in your car
Oh, please don't drop me home
Because it's not my home, it's their home and I'm welcome no more
And if a double-decker bus crashes into us
To die by your side is such a heavenly way to die
And if a ten-tonne truck kills the both of us
To die by your side, well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine
Take me out tonight
Take me anywhere, I don't care
I don't care, I don't care
And in the darkened underpass
I thought oh God, my chance has come at last
But then a strange fear gripped me and I just couldn't ask
Take me out tonight
Oh take me anywhere, I don't care
I don't care, I don't care
Driving in your car
I never never want to go home
Because I haven't got one, oh, I haven't got one
And if a double-decker bus crashes into us
To die by your side is such a heavenly way to die
And if a ten-tonne truck kills the both of us
To die by your side, well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
There is a light and it never goes out
The Daysleepers's song "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" is a cover of the iconic track by The Smiths. The lyrics depict a desire for escape from a mundane and unsatisfactory life. The singer longs to be taken out to a place with music and young people where they can feel alive, and they don't want to go back home as they feel unwelcome there. The lyrics hint at a romantic attraction, as the singer expresses a desire to die by the side of their love interest, preferably in a tragic accident like being hit by a double-decker bus to make their death a heavenly experience.
The song's central theme of seeking escape from a monotonous life resonates with many people, especially youth. It speaks to the yearning for connection, adventure and transcendence. The song perhaps also speaks to a sense of alienation, where one feels out of place and unwanted, and the only escape route is to be with someone who makes them feel accepted and loved.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me out tonight
I want to go out and enjoy the night life
Where there's music and there's people
I want to go where there is music and people having a good time
And they're young and alive
I want to be around young, energetic people
Driving in your car
I want to ride in your car
I never, never want to go home
I want to stay out all night and not go home
Because I haven't got one anymore
I don't really have a home to go back to
Oh please don't drop me home
Please don't take me home
Because it's not my home, it's their home and I'm welcome no more
I don't feel welcome at the place that's supposed to be my home
And if a double-decker bus crashes into us
Even if something terrible happens to us
To die by your side is such a heavenly way to die
I would be happy to die with you by my side
And if a ten-tonne truck kills the both of us
Even if something worse were to happen to us
To die by your side, well, the pleasure, the privilege is mine
I would feel honored to die with you by my side
Take me out tonight
I really want to go out tonight
Take me anywhere, I don't care
I don't really care where we go
And in the darkened underpass
In the dark alleyway
I thought oh God, my chance has come at last
I thought this was my chance to do something I've been waiting for
But then a strange fear gripped me and I just couldn't ask
But I got scared and couldn't ask for what I wanted
There is a light and it never goes out
There is something that will never fade away
There is a light and it never goes out
That thing will always be there
There is a light and it never goes out
It will never die or diminish
There is a light and it never goes out
It's everlasting
There is a light and it never goes out
No matter what happens, it will always shine bright
There is a light and it never goes out
It's a constant source of hope and positivity
There is a light and it never goes out
It will always be there to guide you through the dark times
There is a light and it never goes out
A bright spot in the darkness
Contributed by Makayla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.