When a crowd is singing along with the last chorus after hearing the song for the first time, and Twitter lights up with those same lyrics in the days following a performance, you know it's a song that connects. With poignant yet sing-along-able lyrics and undeniable rock noir musical undertones, Spirits, the first single from The Strumbellas’ forthcoming album, embodies the essence of what has been attracting fans from across North America to this Lindsay, Ontario-bred band.
That journey has been a whirlwind since the release of the band’s 2012 debut album My Father And The Hunter. The Strumbellas' sound — haunting lyrics fused with infectious, danceable melodies — won them both fans and critical recognition. A year later, they followed up with We Still Move On Dance Floors, which earned the band six awards, including a JUNO and Sirius XM
Indie Award, as well as a spot on the Polaris Music Prize Long List. And of course, there’s been touring. Lots of touring.
In early 2015, the Strumbellas, off the road and ready to go into the studio again, set up shop at downtown Toronto’s Lincoln County Social Club to record the new album with LA Producer/Engineer, Dave Schiffman (Johnny Cash, Haim, Weezer). During three recording sessions during the first half of 2015, Schiffman and the band harnessed a vivid sound that was itchin’ to get out of them. Bigger. Bolder. Beckoning.
The Night Will Save Us
The Strumbellas Lyrics
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I have never come down
We bought an old farm house
And paid to have it all torn down
And we sat under an oak tree
And watched as every leaf hit the ground
The sky became a painting
We watched as the planes crashed down
I'm waiting for the night to save us
I'm waiting for the night to take us
I'm waiting for the night to wake us
I'm waiting for the night to break us
And we stood atop the jukebox
And sang until the cavalry came
And our thoughts were bleeding colors
The rifles cocked and took their aim
And we took off all our clothes
And marched in a perfect line
And we sat and talked for hours
Laughed and drank the cheapest wine
I'm waiting for the night to save us
I'm waiting for the night to take us
I'm waiting for the night to wake us
I'm waiting for the night to break us
I'm waiting for the night to save us
I'm waiting for the night to take us
I'm waiting for the night to save us
I'm waiting for the night to break us
Oh, I don't know where to go
And I don't know where is my home
But we carry on
Oh, I don't know where to go
And I don't know where is my home
But we carry on
I'm waiting for the night to save us
I'm waiting for the night to take us
I'm waiting for the night to wake us
I'm waiting for the night to break us
I'm waiting for the night to save us
I'm waiting for the night to take us
I'm waiting for the night to wake us
I'm waiting for the night to break us
Carry on
Carry on
The lyrics of “The Night Will Save Us” by The Strumbellas seem to depict a relationship that has been wild and chaotic, but the two individuals involved are still holding on to each other in hopes that the night will save them from their problems. The opening lines set a metaphorical tone for the rest of the song with “She took me on a roller coaster, I have never come down.” The roller coaster is a symbolic representation of the ups and downs of their relationship, and the inability to return to a state of equilibrium or “come down” from the high of the relationship.
The second stanza of the song depicts a scene where the two individuals seem to be oblivious to the turmoil around them. They sing and dance atop a jukebox, representing a moment where they are lost in each other but the world outside of them is prepping for war, with “The rifles cocked and took their aim.” The song ends with a sense of uncertainty regarding the future, as the singer states, “Oh, I don't know where to go, and I don't know where is my home, but we carry on.” It's almost as if they are relying on the night to provide a sense of shelter and safety.
Overall, “The Night Will Save Us” seems to be a song about hope in the midst of chaos. After experiencing the roller-coaster of a relationship and turmoil around them, they are left with the hope that the night will provide relief, salvation, and a sense of home.
Line by Line Meaning
She took me on a roller coaster
She introduced me to a wild and exciting lifestyle
I have never come down
I've been on an adrenaline high ever since
We bought an old farm house
We invested in a new life together
And paid to have it all torn down
We dismantled our old lives and started anew
And we sat under an oak tree
We enjoyed the beauty of nature together
And watched as every leaf hit the ground
We took the time to appreciate the small things in life
The sky became a painting
The world around us was transformed and beautiful
We watched as the planes crashed down
We witnessed tragedy and destruction
I'm waiting for the night to save us
I'm hoping that darkness will bring us safety and shelter
I'm waiting for the night to take us
I'm anticipating a departure from the current path
I'm waiting for the night to wake us
I'm hoping that the night will shake us out of our current state
I'm waiting for the night to break us
I'm waiting for the night to cause a major change in our lives
And we stood atop the jukebox
We were on top of the world and full of life
And sang until the cavalry came
We were carefree and enjoying the moment until something changed
And our thoughts were bleeding colors
Our emotions were intense and vivid
The rifles cocked and took their aim
We faced danger and possible violence
And we took off all our clothes
We were unafraid to be vulnerable and let our guard down
And marched in a perfect line
We were united and strong in our purpose
And we sat and talked for hours
We had meaningful conversations and enjoyed each other's company
Laughed and drank the cheapest wine
We found joy in simple pleasures
Oh, I don't know where to go
I am lost and uncertain
And I don't know where is my home
I don't feel like I belong anywhere
But we carry on
We keep moving forward despite our uncertainties
Carry on
Keep going
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: David Ritter, Brian Pickett, Joanne Setterington, Isabel Ritchie, Jeremy Drury, Simon Ward, Darryl James
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Jon Block
on We Don't Know
I just saw Strumbellas in concert tonight in Denver. They were so great!! And this song "We Don't Know" moved me to tears. Made me reflect on my life and the uncertainties I'm facing. Being in the energy of this song and really getting the lyrics for the first time filled me with peace and hope.
Victoria Miller
on Spirits
Where did you find their bio?
Angela J Szucs-PagliariniVictoria Miller
on Spirits
if you read their bio, Simon Ward their frontman has an unhealthy fear of dying . he says most of the songs are based on that.
Dalton Bacon James
on Spirits
This sounds like it's about PTSD. Just listen to the lyrics and think about it