While founder Belville is a devout Christian, it is difficult to apply the same label to the band itself; while the lyrics are at times clearly infused with a strong element of faith, they are not specifically based around praise and at no point could they be considered to be preaching a message.
The music of The Echoing Green is heavily based in electronic sounds, however these are used more for their melodious structure than any desire to create an electronic dance outfit. As such, the music comes across as a well shaped, driving flow of intricate harmonies, underpinned with somewhat reflective, even introverted, lyrics.
AURORA
The Echoing Green Lyrics
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Is it light, or the darkest night
Swirling around your head?
Are you dead?, 'cause your skin's so white
And I remember the words you said to me
You said that
"Life can't always be what you want it to be"
So you see...the accidental tears
Let it be and take this key from me
And rediscover the One who set this fire in me
This is not the day
For you to throw it all away
The life you've got is like the breath of God
It's such a lovely thing to face
Tell me is it true
That you had been there too?
I've seen it all before
And the door, that your life went through
Is in pieces on the floor, and you find
That the careless life has left
Your dreams all behind
And it's time to turn your life back to
The forgiving love so kind...
Well it's not the Son that you run from
So confront the one who put the loneliness in your heart
The Art, the missing part is your second start
So let the Son rise in your heart
The Echoing Green's song "Aurora" is a powerful track that offers a message of hope and redemption to those who may be struggling with the darkness in their lives. The lyrics are written in a way that invokes imagery in the listener's mind, with the themes of light and dark contrasting throughout the song. The opening line, "What's in your sight?" is a rhetorical question that asks the listener to reflect on what they are focusing on in life. The lyrics go on to describe the struggles that many people face, such as feeling lost or disconnected from the world around them. The phrase "the accidental tears in your empty tragedy" is particularly poignant, suggesting that sometimes we may feel overcome with emotion without fully understanding the source of our pain.
As the song progresses, the lyrics shift to a message of empowerment and redemption. The lines "Let it be and take this key from me, and rediscover the One who set this fire in me" suggest that even in our darkest moments there is still hope. The song continues to encourage the listener to embrace life and find joy in the simple things. The line "The life you've got is like the breath of God, it's such a lovely thing to face" is a lovely reminder that life is a precious gift, and we should not take it for granted. The song concludes with an invitation to embrace forgiveness and turn towards the light: "So confront the one who put the loneliness in your heart, the art, the missing part is your second start, so let the Son rise in your heart."
Line by Line Meaning
What's in your sight?
What is your perspective right now?
Is it light, or the darkest night
Are you seeing positivity or negativity?
Swirling around your head?
Are you feeling confused?
Are you dead?, 'cause your skin's so white
Are you emotionally dead or disconnected?
And I remember the words you said to me
I still recall the advice you gave me
You said that "Life can't always be what you want it to be"
You advised me that expectations of life can be misleading.
So you see...the accidental tears
You can now understand how tears can flow inadvertently
In your empty tragedy
Through your unfortunate moment of sadness
Let it be and take this key from me
Forget about it and let me provide you with the solution
And rediscover the One who set this fire in me
And find the source of my inspiration
This is not the day
Not today
For you to throw it all away
For you to give up completely
The life you've got is like the breath of God
Your life is something God has granted you
It's such a lovely thing to face
It's wonderful to be alive
Tell me is it true
Can you confirm something for me?
That you had been there too?
That you have experienced what I'm going through?
I've seen it all before
I have previously witnessed similar situations
And the door, that your life went through
And the opportunity that you had previously
Is in pieces on the floor, and you find
Is now destroyed; and you realize
That the careless life has left
That your indifference to life has caused
Your dreams all behind
Your aspirations to be forgotten
And it's time to turn your life back to
It's time to return to
The forgiving love so kind...
The compassionate and gentle love
Well it's not the Son that you run from
You're not running from Jesus
So confront the one who put the loneliness in your heart
So confront the offender who caused your loneliness
The Art, the missing part is your second start
The absent piece is your fresh beginning
So let the Son rise in your heart
Let Jesus go up in your heart
Lyrics © MEIS MUSIC GROUP LLC
Written by: Joey Belville
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