Harbour Lights
Walkabouts · Other Songs - Walkabouts
More than judge or jury can
What a sight
Flickerin' like prayers of grace
How could you ever lose this place?
What a sight
But I'm sure I don't stand
A ghost of a chance
To stay here past the time, when all my checks run out
To stay here past the time, when all my checks... run... out
Chinese junks are driftin' in
The foghorn blows its low warnin'
Across the stars
Glistening fluorescent tears
Finally know what kept me here
Harbour lights
And I wonder if you
Are makin' it through
We all hang from a single thread and a thousand truths
We all hang from a single thread and a thousand... truths
Harbour lights will change your plans
More than judge or jury can
What a sight
But I'm sure I don't stand
A ghost of a chance
To stay here past the time, when all my checks run out
And I wonder if you
Are makin' it through
I wonder under which moon do you sleep tonight
I wonder under which moon do you say... good... night
Harbour Lights
Walkabouts' "Harbour Lights" stands as a defining track within the band's expansive catalogue of atmospheric indie rock. Emerging from the mid-1990s, the song exemplifies the group's signature blend of melancholic melodies and driving rhythms that characterized their work during this pivotal era. While often associated with the broader "Setting The Woods On Fire" period, the track operates as a standalone emotional anchor, reflecting the band's ability to craft immersive soundscapes that resonate with listeners seeking depth and introspection. The recording captures the raw energy and lyrical vulnerability typical of Walkabouts' discography, cementing their reputation as a significant voice in the alternative rock landscape of the time.