Closing Down
Finding Peace Beyond Night: Poor Old Lu's Closing Down Reflection
Lyrics
The last song on '8th Wonder', it was intended to be such -- a last song. Was it intended to be the "final" track for Poor Old Lu? Who knows. It was, however, a good way to end the album. If I had my way, I would make the final build at the end of the song even more dramatic.
The last song on '8th Wonder,' intended as the final track for Poor Old Lu, possibly signaling the end of the band. The desire for a more dramatic ending is expressed.
Lyrically this song touches on the fruitless ways that we attempt to deal with our problems, frustrations, confusion, and so on. Whether we try to sleep it away (as this song suggests), drown it with alcohol, or push it on other people, we can only find resolution in Christ. "He said He's hear us now". How very true.
Addresses the futile ways people cope with problems, frustrations, and confusion, emphasizing that true resolution is found in Christ. The line "He said He's hear us now" underscores the truth of finding solace in Christ.
Goodnight
Conveys a sense of evening and rest, suggesting a moment of closure or conclusion. Encourages the listener to find comfort in the assurance that everything is alright.
Sleep tight
-The sun is set
-And day is night
-Just you rest
-It's all alright
-but it's the same
Expresses a sense of monotony in life ("Day to day") and the inability to escape or sleep away the struggles and challenges.
Day to day
-Why can't I
-Sleep this away
-a headache
Describes physical and emotional pain, possibly related to trust issues. The need for prayer and surrender is acknowledged, questioning if God will listen.
(keeps me awake)
-My eyes are red
-(from trusting to much in me)
-I've got to pray
-(I've got to give this up)
-But will He hear me now?
-goodnight
Reiterates the theme of wishing for rest and relief from difficulties, reflecting a desire for a change in the monotonous cycle of life.
Sleep tight
-I wish I were
-I wish I might
-but it's the same
Re-emphasizes the repetitive nature of life's struggles and the difficulty in finding peace or sleep amid challenges.
Day to day
-And I can't
-Sleep this way
-a heartache
Continues the exploration of pain and the consequences of self-trust. Acknowledges the necessity to give up personal control and expresses hope in God hearing the plea for help.
(keeps me awake)
-Is my brain dead?
-(from trusting too much in me)
-I have to say
-(I've got to give this up)
-He said He'd hear me now
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