Sealine
The Church · El Momento Descuidado [2006]
You're strapped to the pain like an angry stranger
The moment the rain freezes in the gutter
Caught the flaming birds and their hideous matter
The second the claw lifts up your chin
I'm alone in your head and you can't get in
Somebody said that it's all for you
It's a miracle, let it alter you
But I will not follow you to the sealine
Somebody went and turned it on for you
Revelation baby, you're beautiful
But I will not follow you to the sealine
The instant the transfer hits your account
And it's deep in the black and just one way out
The morning the storm rolled to the coast
We were down to the shake and our silent throats
The evening the trees lash at the window
The roots crawl up, strangle the candles
Somebody said that it's all for you
It's a miracle, let it alter you
But I will not follow you to the sealine
Somebody went and turned it on for you
Revelation baby, you're beautiful
But I will not follow you to the sealine
To the sealine
It's a miracle, let it alter you
Revelation baby, you're beautiful
To the sealine
Sealine
Sealine stands as a compelling song in The Church's expansive discography, appearing on their 2006 album El Momento Descuidado. By this era, the Australian rock band had long established a signature sound defined by shimmering guitar textures and atmospheric depth. The track reflects the group's continued exploration of melodic rock, maintaining the distinctive sonic identity that propelled their earlier international success. While the album itself represents a specific chapter in their career, the song showcases the band's enduring ability to craft intricate, layered compositions. It serves as a reminder of their consistent output across decades, bridging their classic new wave roots with the more experimental tendencies found in their later recordings. The work remains a testament to their lasting influence within the alternative rock genre.