Story Behind The Song
After viewing the August 2017 total solar eclipse (Hank at Carhenge in Nebraska, Jeff in Oregon) we just HAD to write a song about the experience!
Song Description
Inspired by observing the total solar eclipse on August 21, 2017
| Song Length |
3:51 |
Genre |
Rock - Americana, Pop - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Exultant, Welcoming |
Subject |
Stars, Planets, Space, Celebration |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
We've come to witness, traveled for days
High anticipation for a 2-minute gaze
Tin foil hats, solar souvenirs
Nothing like this has happened for years
1st contact is met with applause
Scientists are here to explain the cause
Time slows down as the bodies align
Air becomes still, colors lose their shine
Chorus:
We join to witness this cosmic event
To get a sense of the Universe's extent
Feeling so small after all
A sudden chill, thin cirrus swirl
Tiny slice of sun beams an HD world
Darkness racing toward us faster than sound
Curtain of our world's finale coming down
Chorus
bridge:
Circle of twilight
A glimpse of light's death
Plunged into darkness
I take a deep breath
CHOIR VOICES
As quick as it came, a sudden beam's glow
Lights up the Earth, returning status quo
But somehow it's different, something's gone on
Somehow we're changed in this new light's dawn
We join to witness this cosmic event
To get a sense of the Universe's extent
Feeling so small . . . so so small . . .