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.
End of the day
The Echoing Green Lyrics
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When you stand your ground?
Foolish sense of pride that you won't cast down
When the tension comes around
Is the empty dark now your source of light?
Is your conviction losing sight?
In a house so grey is where you choose to stay
And now you're...
Waiting for the end of the day
Waiting for the end of the shame
Waiting for the end of the blame
Waiting for the end of the pain
Waiting for the end of the day
When you look so young, but you feel so old
And your heart is growing cold
Take a piece of hope and let your heart take hold
And watch his peace unfold
Your sense of guilt and fear
Your fear of guilt and loss
Was all it ever cost
With no more role that you will play
You can step out of the way
That left you...
Waiting for the end of the day...
"...Look to the future"
The song "End of the Day" by The Echoing Green explores the concept of standing your ground and the consequences that come with it. The song begins with a question, asking if there is something lost or found when you stand your ground. It then delves into the idea of pride, and how it can lead to tension and conflict. The lyrics suggest that it is possible to lose sight of one's convictions and find oneself in a dark place, represented by the imagery of an empty house. The chorus repeats the phrase "Waiting for the end of the day," which suggests a desire to escape whatever difficult situation the singer is facing, whether it be shame, blame, or pain.
The second verse of the song focuses on the idea of feeling young but also old, with a heart that is growing cold. The lyrics offer some hope in the form of the idea that one can take a piece of hope and allow it to transform into feelings of peace. However, the song also acknowledges that guilt and fear can hold people back and cause them to feel stuck. The song ends with the phrase "Look to the future," which offers a message of optimism and suggests that there is hope for change and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Is there something lost, is there something found
Are you feeling lost or have you found something in your life?
When you stand your ground?
Do you keep up with your beliefs and opinions in standing up for yourself?
Foolish sense of pride that you won't cast down
You have an impractical amount of ego that you refuse to let go of.
When the tension comes around
During a moment of conflict, when everyone is under pressure.
Is the empty dark now your source of light?
Is sadness and emptiness now what motivates and drive you?
Is your conviction losing sight?
Are you losing track of what you truly believed in?
In a house so grey is where you choose to stay
You are making the choice to reside in a dull and lifeless place.
And now you're...
Afterall, eventually you got to this point...
Waiting for the end of the day
You're just waiting and hoping for the day to end.
Waiting for the end of the shame
You're hoping that the shame and humiliation that you feel will end.
Waiting for the end of the blame
You're hoping to rid yourself of the blame in a situation.
Waiting for the end of the pain
You're hoping the pain you're in will end soon enough.
Waiting for the end of the day
And all you can think of is to wait for the day to be over.
When you look so young, but you feel so old
It's about feeling incomplete and exhausted in spite of your young age.
And your heart is growing cold
You're becoming more distant and detached in every possible way.
Take a piece of hope and let your heart take hold
Try to find a glimmer of hope to hold onto tightly for motivation.
And watch his peace unfold
And witness how peaceful things will turn out after a storm.
Your sense of guilt and fear
The guilt and fear you've been carrying with you.
Your fear of guilt and loss
Your anxiousness over feeling guilt and the potential loss that may occur.
Was all it ever cost
It cost you your happiness and perhaps your sanity.
With no more role that you will play
You wouldn't have any further part to play.
You can step out of the way
You may disregard it all and leave it behind.
That left you...
It caused you to feel this way...
Waiting for the end of the day...
And so you just wait for the day to end.
"...Look to the future"
Perhaps it's time to start looking ahead and envisioning something better for yourself.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Davies
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