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.
In The Morning
Vigilantes of Love Lyrics
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I know you think that they're big and strong
God knows these rooms aren't safe with the night so long
But in the morning, they may be gone
Your heart is beating faster, and your fever is red-hot
Ever since the Fall, we try to remember something we forgot
All the broken toys we left out on the lawn
See, these sheets and flimsy covers don't offer much protection
And they don't make Penicillin that'll cure your infection
And our method of detection is so wrong
But in the morning, they may be gone
Child, you know I love you and I care
But you will find the heart of man is worse than any nightmare
Oh, how they will try to steal your dawn
But in the morning, they may be gone
Close your eyes and try to get some sleep
Sufficient is the evil for the day we have to keep
It's written somewhere that this can't go on and on
Why, in the morning, it may be gone
The lyrics of Vigilantes of Love's song "In the Morning" convey a sense of unease and fear, as the singer speaks to a loved one who is clearly struggling with something. The first verse suggests that this person feels threatened by someone else, who they believe to be "big and strong." The singer acknowledges this fear, but also offers hope in the form of the fact that whatever is causing it may be gone "in the morning." This phrase is repeated throughout the song, serving as a refrain and a source of comfort.
The second verse takes a more abstract turn, speaking about the Fall (capitalized, suggesting a religious connotation) and the idea of forgetting things. This could be interpreted in a number of ways, but it seems to tie in with the theme of fear and unease - perhaps the person the singer is speaking to feels a sense of existential dread or uncertainty. The third verse speaks about the fragility of the human body and the limitations of modern medicine, implying that the things that scare us are often beyond our control.
Throughout the song, the singer cautions the listener about the dangers of the world, but also offers reassurance that they will ultimately pass. The final verse suggests that there is some larger force at work, and that the cycles of fear and destruction cannot continue indefinitely. The overall effect is one of both comfort and foreboding - a sense that while the things that scare us may be temporary, they are also inevitable.
Line by Line Meaning
Darling, come and tell me what is wrong
Ask me what's bothering you
I know you think that they're big and strong
You're afraid of someone or something
God knows these rooms aren't safe with the night so long
You don't feel secure inside these walls
But in the morning, they may be gone
Things that seem threatening at night may not be there in the morning
Your heart is beating faster, and your fever is red-hot
You're anxious and worried
Ever since the Fall, we try to remember something we forgot
Humanity is trying to regain its lost innocence
All the broken toys we left out on the lawn
Our past mistakes and regrets
Why, in the morning, they may be gone
We may be able to move past our mistakes and start afresh
See, these sheets and flimsy covers don't offer much protection
The things we rely on for protection are often ineffective
And they don't make Penicillin that'll cure your infection
There's no easy cure for the problems we face
And our method of detection is so wrong
We're not always good at recognizing danger
But in the morning, they may be gone
What we fear might not be there when we face it
Child, you know I love you and I care
I'm here for you and care about what happens to you
But you will find the heart of man is worse than any nightmare
People can be cruel and dangerous
Oh, how they will try to steal your dawn
Others may try to take away your hope and happiness
But in the morning, they may be gone
The people who try to bring you down may not be around forever
Close your eyes and try to get some sleep
Take a break from worry and rest
Sufficient is the evil for the day we have to keep
There's enough trouble in life without adding more
It's written somewhere that this can't go on and on
At some point, things will change for the better
Why, in the morning, it may be gone
Things that seem permanent and overwhelming may not last forever
Contributed by Eva W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.