Lanterns
Birds Of Tokyo · Other Songs - Birds Of Tokyo
When I start to think aloud
There's a longing in the sound
There is more I could be
In darkness I leave
For a place I've never seen
It's been calling out to me
That is where I should be
We never carried days on our own
But now it's up to us to know
The weight of being so much more
We will find ourselves on the road
On we march
With a midnight song
We will light our way
With our lanterns on
On we march
Till we meet the dawn
We will light our way
With our lanterns on
As we walk out
Without question without doubt
In the light that we have found
It is finally clear
Our day has come
And we'll stand for who we are
We are ready we are young
We have nothing to fear
We never carried days on our own
But now it's up to us to know
The weight of being so much more
We will find ourselves on the road
On we march
With a midnight song
We will light our way
With our lanterns on
On we march
Till we meet the dawn
We will light our way
With our lanterns on
We held the light
To our faces
And realised
We were chasing
Shadows behind
Not worth saving
So burn it bright
Forever illuminating
On we march
With a midnight song
We will light our way
With our lanterns on
On we march
Till we meet the dawn
We will light our way
With our lanterns on
In darkness I leave
For a place I've never seen
It's been calling out to me
That is where I should be
Lanterns - Birds Of Tokyo
Birds Of Tokyo's "Lanterns" stands as a defining track within their atmospheric post-rock and shoegaze repertoire. Released alongside their seminal 2010 self-titled album, the song exemplifies the band's signature blend of ethereal textures, driving guitar work, and introspective lyricism. As a core component of their discography, the recording captures the emotional intensity characteristic of their early 2010s era, contributing to their reputation for creating immersive sonic landscapes. The track has become a staple in their catalog, often cited by fans and critics alike as a prime example of the group's ability to merge melodic sensibilities with dynamic soundscapes that resonate deeply within the indie rock community.