Enlighten Me

Echo And The Bunnymen · Reverberation [1990]

It was cheap at half the price

Took a shovel where a spoon would suffice

Now I can't see you

Now I can't see you

Regimental in my way

Detrimental at the end of the day

But you won't be told

No, you won't be told

I will be, I will be

I won't be frightened

I will be, I will be

I'll be enlightened

Would it pain you so to say

There's a splinter in your

Splendor today

I could believe you

I would believe you

There's a world inside your world

There's a glass house where the insults are hurled

But you won't be told

No, you won't be told

I will be, I will be

I won't be frightened

I will be, I will be

I'll be enlightened

Took a chainsaw to my mind

Did a rain check,left this sad world behind

But all will be fine

Yes, all will be fine

I will be, I will be

I won't be frightened

I will be, I will be

I won't be enlightened

I will be, I will be

(You're shy [unverified])

I won't be frightened

(You try but still the words won't come)

I will be, I will be

(You're shy [unverified])

I won't be enlightened

I will be, I will be

(You're shy [unverified])

I won't be frightened

(You try but still the words won't come)

I will be, I will be

(Your chance had turned)

I won't be enlightened

I will be, I will be

I won't be frightened

I will be, I will be

I won't be enlightened

Enlighten Me

Echo And The Bunnymen's "Enlighten Me" stands as a defining track from their 1990 album Reverberation, capturing the band's signature blend of post-punk energy and melodic pop sensibility. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the song exemplifies their ability to fuse driving rhythms with atmospheric textures, creating a sound that resonated deeply with fans of the genre. The recording showcases the band's mature songwriting, moving beyond their earlier experimental phases into a more polished, radio-friendly direction while retaining their distinctive edge. As a key component of their discography, the track remains a testament to their influence on the alternative rock scene of the early 1990s, offering a timeless example of their unique musical identity.