Euphoria Lyrics
Killing Joke
Lyrics
Overcast, the branches bare
The autumn leaves have fallen
I can hear the magpies laugh
I can't shake this melancholy
And then the clouds break
A ray of sunlight
Gloria!
As if a promise
Some strange kind of euphoria
Dark phantoms of the past
Some things are best forgotten
Like Orpheus, don't look back
Best years are waiting for you
And then the clouds break
A ray of sunlight
Gloria!
As if a promise
Some strange kind of euphoria
And then the clouds break
A ray of sunlight
Gloria!
As if a promise
Some strange kind of euphoria
And in the darkness
A ray of sunlight
Gloria!
As if a promise
Some strange kind of euphoria
Euphoria
Song & Lyrics Facts
Killing Joke's "Euphoria" is a track from their eponymous album. The British post-punk band, formed in 1978, has been described as influential to the development of industrial rock and gothic rock.
The song was written by members of the band: Jaz Coleman, Martin Glover, Paul Ferguson and Geordie Walker. The lyrics of "Euphoria" communicate themes of escapism, disillusionment with society, and longing for a transcendent experience. The song's title suggests a state of extreme happiness or pleasure, but the lyrics hint at a darker side to this euphoria. The singer seems to be seeking an escape from the confines of a mundane existence, yet recognizes that true freedom may only come through death. Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of alienation and dissatisfaction with modern life, which is characteristic of Killing Joke's oeuvre.