The band takes its name from the New Order song "Love Vigilantes," although their sound tends more to folk, Americana, and country rock than New Wave. Their 2001 album Summershine also showed some movement toward Brit-pop and R.E.M.-style college rock, which would be more fully explored in Mallonee's solo career.
Galaxy
Vigilantes of Love Lyrics
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And step forth into this good night
Yeah your lips were so soft and our eyes were so closed
And we bathed in the halogen glow
You empty your pockets and sort out your change
Of the things you picked up along the way
With this wind at our feet and the sun on our face
She said I'll show you a room but I don't have the key
But then I love traveling light
And if you let go your burdens and hold onto me
Well we're both gonna be alright
Now this you should keep but that one you don't need
There's no need to ever push or shove
And this makes the stars shine through the galaxy
It's the stuff that dreams they are made of
Both gonna be both gonna be both
Both gonna be both gonna be alright
The lyrics of “Galaxy” by Vigilantes of Love is a romantic song about two individuals walking through the night holding onto each other. The first stanza highlights the chill in the air and the warmth and intimacy of the moment. The second stanza indicates that the couple has been on a journey together, and they've been picking up things along the way. As they walk with the sun on their faces and the wind at their feet, they believe they can walk all the way.
In the final stanza, the female member of the duo seems to offer the male protagonist a space, a room, or a place to stay. She adds that there’s no need to carry the weight of the world when she's there. As they go along, sorting out their possessions, the woman offers the man some advice, "This you should keep, but that one you don't need." The song then ends on a self-assured note with the words “Both gonna be alright” repeated twice, signifying a mutual trust and bond.
Line by Line Meaning
Put on your coat when it's bitter and cold
Prepare yourself for the harshness that's coming.
And step forth into this good night
Move into the darkness with confidence and strength.
Yeah your lips were so soft and our eyes were so closed
We were sharing an intimate moment together, oblivious to the world around us.
And we bathed in the halogen glow
We were enjoying the artificial light and the warmth it brought us.
You empty your pockets and sort out your change
Take stock of what you have to offer and what you've gained so far.
Of the things you picked up along the way
Reflect on the experiences, possessions, and people you've encountered in your journey so far.
With this wind at our feet and the sun on our face
We have nature on our side and everything we need to keep going.
I believe we can walk all the way
I have faith in our ability to persevere and keep moving forward.
She said I'll show you a room but I don't have the key
She's offering her love and shelter, but she's not certain of what the future holds.
But then I love traveling light
I'm okay with not knowing everything because I don't like to carry too much baggage.
And if you let go your burdens and hold onto me
If you trust me and allow me to share your load, we will get through this together.
Well we're both gonna be alright
Together, we'll make it through anything and everything.
Now this you should keep but that one you don't need
Some things are worth holding onto, while others can be discarded as unnecessary.
There's no need to ever push or shove
There's enough to go around and no need to fight over what we have.
And this makes the stars shine through the galaxy
Focusing on what truly matters makes the whole universe brighter and clearer.
It's the stuff that dreams they are made of
These moments of connection and clarity are what inspire and motivate us to dream and pursue our goals.
Both gonna be both gonna be both
Together, we will both come out stronger and better, no matter what happens.
Both gonna be both gonna be alright
We'll make it through, no matter what comes our way.
Contributed by Caden I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.