Benefield rose to infamy around the New Zealand music scene with his group TOMMY headlining many festivals, getting several singles on high rotate on the indie radio stations and with their first two albums making it onto the indie charts.
TOMMY became festival darlings with their high energy performances, beautiful melodies, evocative lyrics and hilarious banter.
When TOMMY disbanded the remaining members released their new album under the name Tommy and The Fallen Horses which had a new aesthetic and a more 70’s country-rock sound.
Their critically acclaimed debut album Isolation Is The new Party has been compared to Neil Young, Bruce Springsteen, Iron and Wine, The Felice Brothers and Ben Harper to name a few.
Isolation Is The new Party has received rave reviews, had several songs receive major airplay and featured on the indie charts.
Tommy tours relentlessly both with the full band and as a duet with his crazy 20-year-old side kick, the bands lead guitarist, Finn Castree. Tommy and Finn are off to seek their fame and fortune in California early in 2011.
Through The Night
Tommy and the Fallen Horses Lyrics
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For I'm always so alone
Till the day draws to an end.
But when the sun goes down
And the moon comes through,
To the monotone of the evening's drone
I'm all alone with you.
I delight in your love,
All through the night, you're so close to me.
All through the night, from a height far above,
You and your love brings me ecstasy.
When dawn comes to waken me
You're never there at all.
I know you've forsaken me,
Till the shadows fall.
But then once again
I can dream,
I've the right
To be close to you
All through the night.
The lyrics to "Through the Night" by Tommy and the Fallen Horses takes on a melancholic and introspective tone, exploring the themes of loneliness, longing, and the power of love. The singer finds himself alone during the day, but it is the night that brings him solace as he navigates his feelings of longing and isolation. The setting of the evening is painted as a monotonous drone, but it is through this that he finds comfort in the company of his love.
As the chorus unfolds, the singer expresses the depth of his love and the intensity with which it brings him ecstasy. Even as dawn breaks and the shadows fall, he clings to the hope of being able to dream about his love and being close to her all through the night. The bond between the two is so strong that even in his isolation, he feels a connection to her that can sustain him throughout the long, lonely hours.
Overall, "Through the Night" delves into the universal themes of human connection, the power of love, and the search for solace and meaning in a sometimes harsh, unforgiving world. The song's mellow, introspective tone and heartfelt lyrics offer a powerful emotional resonance that will resonate with listeners who know the depths of loneliness and the transformative power of love.
Line by Line Meaning
The day is my enemy, the night my friend,
I struggle during the day but find comfort in the peace of night.
For I'm always so alone
I feel lonely despites being surrounded by people during the day.
Till the day draws to an end.
My loneliness continues until the sun sets.
But when the sun goes down
As the sun sets, I find solace in the presence of my loved one.
And the moon comes through,
The moon's light brings a feeling of hope and assurance.
To the monotone of the evening's drone
The night's silence is comforting, even in the mundane sounds of nighttime.
I'm all alone with you.
Despite being in each other's company, we share an emotional intimacy that separates us from others.
All through the night,
Throughout the night, our love provides a sense of euphoria and happiness.
I delight in your love,
The feeling of being loved makes me happy and content.
All through the night, you're so close to me.
My loved one's presence brings us closer together.
All through the night, from a height far above,
Our love elevates us to a higher state of mind and being.
You and your love brings me ecstasy.
Love brings me intense joy and pleasure.
When dawn comes to waken me
The morning's arrival disrupts the peace and happiness of the night.
You're never there at all.
My loved one's absence during the day highlights my emotional disconnect.
I know you've forsaken me,
Even though it's not true, I feel as though my loved one has abandoned me.
Till the shadows fall.
I eagerly await the night's return to be loved again.
But then once again
The darkness of the night brings back the sense of security and love.
I can dream,
In the stillness of the night, I am free to imagine possibilities and outcomes.
I've the right
I deserve the joy and love I receive during the night.
To be close to you
I hope to maintain the deep connection we share even during the day.
All through the night.
Love and happiness will continue to surround us throughout the night.
Lyrics © RAOUL BRETON EDITIONS
Written by: Traditional, Evan Jolly
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Robert Meuldijk
8 and a half years since I FIRST heard this song.
still listening to it regularly, as well as all the other songs written by Tommy. Just GREAT is all I can say.
finn carruthers
Love your work tommy
Corin Morrissey
A WORK OF GENIUS. DISCOVERED YOU FROM THE OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE SOUNDTRACK AND AS MUCH AS I WANT MORE OF THAT GREAT SHOW SO IT IS WITH YOU GUYS. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. WILL YOU MAKE A VIDEO OF TELL ME TWICE FOR YOUTUBE SO I CAN SHARE WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY?
Cathy Bourke
Captured the pain of loneliness and its connection to madness... psychiatric hospitals and prisons - institutions of punishment. On a lighter note.... great music!
jimmystearn
Wicked video! Go Finn! When's the Japan tour?
David Milligan
brilliant : )
Angela Lanigan
loooooooove iiiiiiiiiiiit!
svwjapan
nice one! got to have friends to use those cushions...!
Corin Morrissey
New Zealand's answer to Cat Stevens.Lovin' the video.Hat's off to the director.
Mark W
Good stuff