After growing Skyharbor as one of India's biggest rock bands with songwriter Keshav Dhar, including taking the stage with acts such as Lamb of God and Deftones, the pair collaborated on Tompkins' new Contemporary Pop project with progressive and experimental music at its heart.
'Atone', the new album from WMBB, is masterfully built on organic, textured and cinematic sounds, with two opposing themes of loss and hope. Tompkins explains - "Whilst songs like "Tempest" and "Atone" focus on faith and forgiveness, others like "Rising Sun" and "An Ocean Away" linger on love and nostalgia; throwing the listener into a bygone world of having less and caring more. The front cover artwork captures the beauty of nature and the harsh realities of life: power and dominance. White Moth Black Butterfly represents that very same struggle."
The album was recorded across the globe at studios in India, the UK, US and Taiwan, bringing in their international roster of performers. This included the band's other writers: Randy Slaugh, the producer and string arranger for Skyharbor in the US, who has also worked with Devin Townsend, Architects and Periphery; and co-singer and lyricist Jordan Turner.
The World Wont Sleep
White Moth Black Butterfly Lyrics
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The ending to this lonely world
Lonely, endless, it watched us all burn and fall,
Letting light into the world
Letting light into the world
Letting light into the world
Letting light into the world
Letting light into the world
Gotta peel our eyelids open (We'll be as one)
You let the light in, let the light of the world
The world won't sleep 'cause we need peace
Gotta peel our eyelids open (We'll be as one)
The world will be as one
Be as one, let the light in
Be as one, you let the light in
The lyrics to "The World Won't Sleep" by White Moth Black Butterfly speaks of a world that is lonely, endless, and burning; but amidst all the chaos, there is still hope for light to shine in. The first four lines indicate how the world is slowly deteriorating, and the people in it are unaware of the impending doom. The line "letting light into the world" is repeated several times throughout the song and depicts how hope and optimism can help alleviate the darkness and despair.
The chorus of the song speaks of the need for peace and unity. The phrase "gotta peel our eyelids open" suggests that we need to be awake and aware of the problems in the world to create a more peaceful and harmonious existence. The line "The world will be as one" speaks to the power of communities and people coming together to make a positive difference.
The overall message of the song is one of hope and unity. Despite the chaos and darkness in the world, the light can still shine in, and we can come together to make a positive change.
Line by Line Meaning
Patiently waiting they never saw, never heard,
People didn't notice or pay attention to the end of the world patiently waiting for them
The ending to this lonely world
The end of the world has made it lonely
Lonely, endless, it watched us all burn and fall,
The world has witnessed our destruction and downfall, leaving it in a state of endless loneliness
Letting light into the world
Despite everything, the world is still trying to let light in
The world won't sleep 'cause we need peace
The world cannot rest because we require peace
Gotta peel our eyelids open (We'll be as one)
We must try to stay awake and work together in order to achieve peace
You let the light in, let the light of the world
By letting light in, we can bring about positive change in the world
The world will be as one
If we work together and strive for peace, the world can be united
Be as one, let the light in
We should all stand together and allow positivity into our lives
Be as one, you let the light in
By working together and striving for a better world, we can bring light into our lives
Writer(s): daniel tompkins, keshav dhar
Contributed by Sadie O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.