When the sisters first sang together they called themselves the Beehive Girls, because of their beehive hairstyles. Their initial success came with the 1988 album Let It Bee, on which they recruited former members from ska band Madness to play guitar and drums. The album was popular on college radio stations, and the success was largely due to their brightly-coloured image and shout-along songs that was an antidote to the doom and gloom college rock scene. Their biggest commercial success came in the early 1990s with the single, Monsters and Angels from the album, Honey Lingers. In 1994 the other members left the band. The sisters decided to continue, recording the album Sex & Misery. The album did not sell well in the UK, and early success in the USA for the single Scary Kisses was poorly capitalised on. In late 1996 their record company refused to extend their contract, and the girls disappeared from the music industry, although they re-formed to play three live dates with The Wonder Stuff in 2003.
New Day
Voice Of The Beehive Lyrics
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Nowhere to hide away safe
Somehow light will always find me
And tell me how to brave a darkened silence
Any day now the clouds will part there will be sun
In the new day I'll find things aren't so bad at all
The day will carry me like water in a fall
I close my eyes in silence, held my stillness
Dark and sweet now
And though things might seem tarnished,
Something will shine for me somehow
And then there's light, remind me there's tomorrow
It could me mine
The clouds part there will be sun
In the new day I'll find things aren't so bad at all
The day will carry me like water in a fall
The sky is endless and it's just for me to see
And it'll be all mine to just reach and grab hold of
Don't need a hand to take me,
Don't need a perfect love and the darkness
Will be just a memory
The sky, the wind kicks up my adrenaline
Yesterday blue skies turned grey
You know I felt I'd lost my way
Now the sun, and the sky beauty so real
It can't be a lie, lying back, not feeling blue
Stretch out your arms, let the sun shine through.
The opening verse of Voice Of The Beehive's song "New Day" describes a feeling of insignificance, as the "night's so big" that the singer feels like a "shadow waiting in the corner." Despite this, the singer recognizes that "somehow light will always find" them, bringing them out of the darkness and teaching them how to be brave in a world that can feel overwhelming. This hopefulness is further expressed when the singer asserts that "any day now the clouds will part / there will be sun," suggesting that even if life may currently feel difficult, things will eventually improve.
The chorus amplifies this hopefulness, as the singer asserts that in the "new day" they will find that "things aren't so bad at all" and that the day "will carry me like water in a fall." The sky, which is described as "endless," represents the vast possibilities that life holds and serves to remind the singer that there is always something to look forward to. The final verse describes the beauty that can be found when we embrace stillness and silence, and expresses the hope that something will shine even in moments when things may seem tarnished. The message of the song is ultimately one of hope and perseverance, encouraging listeners to hold onto the belief that better days are ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
The night's so big I feel like a shadow waiting in the corner
The darkness is overwhelming and I feel like I'm left alone, in the shadows waiting for something to change.
Nowhere to hide away safe
I can't find a safe spot to hide and feel secure.
Somehow light will always find me
I know that eventually, light will find me, and shine a path to the future.
And tell me how to brave a darkened silence
The light will show me a more robust version of myself, and help me face the future with open and brave eyes.
Any day now the clouds will part there will be sun
I know that the clouds will eventually part, and I'll feel the warmth and comfort of the sun upon my face.
In the new day I'll find things aren't so bad at all
In the fresh start of a new day, I'll see that things aren't as terrible as they might seem at night.
The day will carry me like water in a fall
The new day will sustain me, support me, and propel me forward with great speed and momentum.
The sky is endless and it's just for me to see
The vastness of the sky and its beauty is an open playground for me to explore and enjoy.
I close my eyes in silence, held my stillness
I take a moment to pause and reflect, finding a calm stillness in peaceful contemplation.
Dark and sweet now
I am resigned to the darkness, finding a small amount of pleasure in its mysteries.
And though things might seem tarnished,
Even though things may appear dim or stained, I know there is hope for a brighter future.
Something will shine for me somehow
I trust that there will always be light and hope, even in the darkest of times.
And then there's light, remind me there's tomorrow
The light reminds me that there is always tomorrow, and always a chance for something better.
It could me mine
The future holds endless possibilities and potential for greatness that I can claim as my own.
And it'll be all mine to just reach and grab hold of
The opportunities and potential for an amazing future are within reach and mine for the taking.
Don't need a hand to take me,
I don't need anyone to rescue me; I have the strength and resources within myself.
Don't need a perfect love and the darkness
I don't need perfection or light to chase away the darkness; I can embrace and accept it as a part of my journey.
Will be just a memory
The darkness and hardships of the past will eventually fade and become just a memory.
The sky, the wind kicks up my adrenaline
The grandeur of the sky and the wind is exhilarating and fills me with energy and enthusiasm.
Yesterday blue skies turned grey
I recall a time when everything was sunny and bright, but now it feels like the opposite.
You know I felt I'd lost my way
I felt lost, like I didn't know what direction to go in or how to find my path again.
Now the sun, and the sky beauty so real
Now with the sun shining and the beauty of the sky so real, it feels like a fresh and inspiring start.
It can't be a lie, lying back, not feeling blue
The beauty and grandeur of the day is real and tangible, and I can relax and simply enjoy it without feeling down or worried.
Stretch out your arms, let the sun shine through.
I spread my arms wide, basking in the warmth and light of the sun, feeling alive and full of hope for my future.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TRACEY BRYN BELLAND, MELISSA B. BELLAND, PETER JOHN VETTESE
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Rose Vidalita
This is a rare one! I love it so much! Thank you! 💕🐝
BeeHiveYerself
you're welcome! I just realized that this entire album is out of print & can not be streamed via any of the regular streaming platforms. So of course, we had to take care of that problem (at least here while we can). Glad you liked...even if there is only one person who gets some sort of enjoyment out of re-experiencing the Beehive from days gone by or discovers them for the first time it makes it all worth while...thanks again for your comment!
Andrew Walsh
I am very aware that this album did not sell well. I have to say I bought "Sex & Misery" when it was released. It is a very strong album with many good songs! I love this one too!