The Flickering Wall

Echo And The Bunnymen · Singles (Songs Without Albums) [2012]

In my world in my little world

Life lies upon the floor

The wind blows in and out again

Through windows and through doors

And it's there I'll look and it's there I'll find

What it was I started after

When I mistook what I had in mind

For something made to matter



I heard the footsteps in the street

I saw the lights on the flickering wall

I moved my lips but I couldn't speak

Choked on the wonder of it all

Choked on the wonder of it all



In my dreams recurring dreams

But I was never there

Life is still so invisible

Just needing to be where

With any luck I might just find

What it was I started after

When I undertook what I had in mind



When everything mattered



When I saw the gods up in the sky

I saw the lights on the flickering wall

I saw the world through hazel eyes

And choked on the wonder of it all

Choked on the wonder of it all



I heard the footsteps in the street

I saw the lights on the flickering wall

I moved my lips but I couldn't speak

Choked on the wonder of it all



When I saw the gods up in the sky

I saw the lights on the flickering wall

I saw the world through hazel eyes

And choked on the wonder of it all

Choked on the wonder of it all

Choked on the wonder

Choked on the wonder

Choked on the wonder of it all

The Flickering Wall

Echo And The Bunnymen's "The Flickering Wall" stands as a defining track from their 1980s catalogue, exemplifying the band's signature blend of post-punk intensity and melodic sensibility. Recorded during a pivotal era for the group, the song captures the raw energy and atmospheric textures that characterized their work on singles and compilation releases. The composition features the band's characteristic interplay between driving rhythms and soaring vocals, creating a sound that resonated deeply within the alternative rock landscape of the time. As a staple of their discography, the recording remains a testament to their ability to craft memorable, emotionally charged music that continues to influence listeners decades later.