Already Yesterday
The Church · Other Songs - The Church
I heard the sirens play just like an orchestra
Mechanical bird of prey sing for your emperor
Last broken flash of love still in the camera
We don't feel those locks and chains
We won't listen to the lizard part of our brains
Giving the orders
Another morning we'll be gone
I start the car for Ten Mile Beach
And maybe Avalon, across the water
It's already yesterday and nobody's answering
Disconncted, drift away, nobody's questioning
Head silver, feet of clay, who is surrendering
They fall in our heyday, I am remembering
(Chorus)
We can't feel those aches and pains
We won't listen to the voices in the city rain
Giving the orders
Another morning I'll be gone
I start the car for Violet Town
And then to Babylon, over the border
Already Yesterday
The Church's "Already Yesterday" stands as a quintessential example of their atmospheric rock sound, blending psychedelic textures with melodic sensibilities characteristic of the late 1970s. Recorded during a period when the band was refining their signature style, the track features the distinctive layered vocals of Mark Holcomb and the driving guitar work of Richard song. The song captures the band's ability to weave complex harmonies with a driving rhythm, creating a soundscape that feels both timeless and specific to their era. It reflects the broader influence of art rock and progressive elements that defined their discography, offering a listening experience that prioritizes mood and texture over conventional song structures. As a staple of their catalog, the recording remains a key song point for understanding the band's evolution and their lasting impact on alternative rock.