Kind of sappy now but you can hear the talent there.
It's British invasion rock and roll, except that the MOve never invaded USA.
Jeff Lynn did with ElO and his friends.
Night Of Fear
The Move Lyrics
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With windows howling wind into your ear
You listen to the spirits far behind
These things you hear are too much for your mind
The bell strikes and your spine chills like the grave
The chill that turns your blood from red to grey
You know that with these things you see and hear
Image on your bedroom wall
Shadows marching in the hall
Just about to flip your mind
Just about to trip your mind
Just about to flip your mind
Just about to trip your mind
The green and purple lights affect your sight
Your mother cannot comfort you tonight
Your brain calls out for help that's never there
The silent night has turned to a night of fear
The Move’s song Night of Fear is a haunting tune that captures the sense of dread and unease that can come with a sleepless night. The lyrics describe a silent night that suddenly turns into a night of fear, with the howling wind and strange sounds outside the window driving the listener to the brink of madness. The bell strikes and sends shivers down the spine, as the mind begins to play tricks and the shadows march in the hall. The green and purple lights distort reality and the mother’s comfort cannot ease the distress. This song captures the terror of a sleepless and traumatic night that will forever be remembered by its victims.
The lyrics are gripping and are enhanced by the music that starts with a haunting organ and grows into a rock chorus with distorted guitar sounds. The composition of the song is interesting with the use of an unusual time signature that changes from 4/4 to 7/8, lending a sense of unease and mystery. The orchestration is also interesting with the use of symphonic arrangements, changes in tempo and the addition of brass and strings that add to the dramatic effect of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
The silent night has turned to a night of fear
The peaceful night has transformed into a terrifying one
With windows howling wind into your ear
The wind is causing the windows to produce scary sounds, affecting your hearing
You listen to the spirits far behind
You hear strange and unknown sounds that might be coming from supernatural entities
These things you hear are too much for your mind
The sounds are overwhelming and causing extreme distress to your mental state
The bell strikes and your spine chills like the grave
The sound of the bell sends shivers down your spine, making you feel like you're in a graveyard
The chill that turns your blood from red to grey
The fear is so intense that your blood seems to lose its color and turn grey
You know that with these things you see and hear
The sights and sounds that you experience are the cause of your fear
Image on your bedroom wall
There is an image on your bedroom wall that adds to the scary atmosphere
Shadows marching in the hall
The shadows cast in the hallway are moving in a way that's unsettling
Just about to flip your mind
Your mind is on the verge of snapping due to the horror of the situation
Just about to trip your mind
Your mental state is about to take a turn for the worse
The green and purple lights affect your sight
The unusual and ominous lights cause your vision to be distorted
Your mother cannot comfort you tonight
Your loved ones are unable to provide any solace or support during this terrifying experience
Your brain calls out for help that's never there
Your mind is begging for help that you know won't come
The silent night has turned to a night of fear
The peaceful night has fully transformed into a night of pure terror
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ROY WOOD
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Night of Fear
The Move
Produced by Denny Cordell
Album Move
The silent night has turned to a night of fear
With windows howling wind into your ear
You listen to the spirits far behind
These things you hear are too much for your mind
The bell strikes and your spine chills like the grave
The chill that turns your blood from red to grey
You know that with these things you see and hear
The silent night has turned to a night of fear
Image on your bedroom wall, shadows marching in the hall
Just about to flip your mind, just about to trip your mind
The green and purple lights affect your sight
Your mother cannot comfort you tonight
Your brain calls out for help that's never there
The silent night has turned to a night of fear
@melissaevans6464
Their outfits are so outstanding, just pure Carnaby Street. A Real picture in time. Thanks.
@seltaeb3302
We all wore that, back then baby.
@luketonks3579
and Jeff Lynne later of ELO and others
@arianrhodhyde7482
paisley, love beads, flared cords, round sunglasses, madras shirts, what looks like it might be a cravat, a waistcoat...it's like late 60s fashion bingo!
@manchild3479
better then
@canesvenatici4259
Not really Carnaby St. Carnaby St. fashion would be straight mod fashion, no indian/hippie flourishes.
@jjkey7120
Ace is just so cool! I love how they all sing and play and look. The Move were just fantastic at this point, Roy's songs, the showmanship, the skill. In a post-modern world, its not possible to invent a band this good, have pity on your children for the poor fayre they are forced to consume...
@canesvenatici4259
There are probably bands out there that are good in their own little way, just not any you've heard of or in the mainstream. The radio isn't the be-all-end-all of music.
@manchild3479
i agree.their best period.
@PAULLONDEN
Perfect evaluation.....Such a talented band The way they managed to present studio quality sound on that stage . Unheard of especially in those days..