In just a little over a year and a handfull of member changes, the melodic … Read Full Bio ↴In just a little over a year and a handfull of member changes, the melodic post hardcore quintet known as Tonight is Glory has pushed through a vigorous amount of struggles without a single sign of stopping. Hailing from the vast Metal/Hardcore scene of El Paso, TX. Tonight is Glory has honed its energetic sound- a sonic onslaught punctuated by sky-singing screams and memorable guitar riffs,. The band has undoubtly gained a reputation for their incendiary live performance which has drawn a numerous amount of new faces show after show. They are signed on to Stand By Records and their debut album, The Vision and Reality hits stores late summer 2008.

Calotype
Tonight Is Glory Lyrics

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We are the talk of the town
No need for negligence
We move so slow as the surface surfaces into focus
We're reflecting onto your face
Into your face into focus
We're reflecting into your face
Onto my lense into focus
You come out pale you say you want it that way

Don't close your eyes or we have to take it again
We've been waiting for this moment for so long
You smile so beautiful
We wait for the red light to go off
We've been waiting for this moment for so very long
We wait for the red light to go off
We know that this is it
You walk in white
I stand in black
Wait for me to set the setting the
Flash will surely blind you must close your eyes
The shutter closes for a second
cutting off the ties that could have stopped us
Another clicking sound you want to see how you came out
We've been waiting for this moment for so very long
We wait for the red light to go off
We know that this is it

You walk in white
I stand in black

Overall Meaning

The song Calotype by Tonight Is Glory is a piece that talks about the anticipation for an important moment. The opening lines of the song describe the excitement surrounding these characters who are the talk of the town. The lyrics paint a picture where they are anticipating a special moment and are taking their time to let the events unfold gradually. As they take their time, they keep reflecting and capturing each moment through a camera lens, in preparation for the moment they have been waiting for.

As the song progresses, the intensity of the moment becomes clearer as they wait for the red light to go off, symbolizing the end of the photo shoot. There's a sense of perfectionism that drives them as they describe the process of capturing the perfect shot. The lyrics suggest that the characters don't want their eyes to close because they don't want to miss out on capturing the perfect shot. They are consumed by the moment, and nothing can take their attention as they prepare for the moment they have been waiting for.

Tonight Is Glory's Calotype is a beautiful and poignant piece that captures the essence of the wait for something that has been long anticipated. The lyrics perfectly encapsulate the anxiety and excitement of the moment, the reflection, and the eagerness to capture the perfect shot. The song shows how we should embrace the things we have been waiting for because, in the end, it's all worth it.

Line by Line Meaning

We are the talk of the town
We are the subject of everyone's conversations and attention.

No need for negligence
We don't need to be careless or sloppy in what we're doing.

We move so slow as the surface surfaces into focus
We move slowly as the camera lens focuses on the surface, gradually bringing it into clarity.

We're reflecting onto your face
We're projecting our image onto your face.

Into your face into focus
Our image is becoming clearer and more defined on your face as we project it.

We're reflecting into your face
We're projecting our image onto your face once again.

Onto my lense into focus
Our image is being projected onto my camera lens, and is becoming clear and defined.

You come out pale you say you want it that way
Your image appears pale in the photograph, and you say that's how you wanted it to look.

Don't close your eyes or we have to take it again
If you close your eyes in the photograph, we'll have to take it again to get a usable image.

We've been waiting for this moment for so long
We've been anticipating this moment for a significant amount of time.

You smile so beautiful
Your smile looks very attractive and appealing.

We wait for the red light to go off
We wait for the camera's signal that the photograph has been taken and is ready to be developed.

We know that this is it
We understand that this is the moment we've been waiting for and working towards.

You walk in white
You are wearing white clothing or are wearing something that is predominantly white.

I stand in black
I am wearing clothing that is predominantly black.

Wait for me to set the setting the
Wait for me to adjust the camera settings before taking the photograph.

Flash will surely blind you must close your eyes
The camera's flash will likely temporarily blind you, so you need to close your eyes when the photograph is taken to avoid damaging your eyesight.

The shutter closes for a second
The camera's shutter is briefly closed to capture the image and prevent any further exposure to light.

cutting off the ties that could have stopped us
The shutter prevents any external factors or disturbances from disrupting the photograph.

Another clicking sound you want to see how you came out
The camera makes another clicking sound, indicating that the photograph has been taken, and you want to see how the image turned out.

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