A Certain Slant of Light

The Tea Party

About A Certain Slant of Light

"A Certain Slant of Light" is a song by Canadian rock band The Tea Party. It was released as a single in Australia, where it peaked at #60 on the ARIA singles chart in May 1994, and as a promotional single in Canada. The music video was shot in the Sydney suburbs of Kurnell and Kings Cross, was directed by Floria Sigismondi, and features some of The Tea Party's Australian tour management personnel."A Certain Slant of Light" is a standard three-piece rock composition with lyrics referencing drug addiction. Its title is derived from the title of a poem by Emily Dickinson, "There's a certain Slant of light." The music video for this single is notable as Floria Sigismondi's directorial debut. 


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As the colors fade away my love,
As the darkness turns to day above,
Celebrate the one you love.

And she says she has a friend inside.
Shows her everything she tries to hide
Please stop the pain inside

She don't know.
Please stop her pain.
I think she's coming down again,
I hear the rain.
She's coming down again,
I hear the rain.

And she's dancing with the hands of fate,
While she's sleeping with the one she hates,
And tonight they celebrate.

She don't know.
Please stop her pain, stop her pain.
I think she's coming down again,
I hear the rain.
She's coming down again,
I hear the rain.
And the rain still falls.
It's falling down on me.

She don't know,
Please stop her pain, stop her pain.
I think she's coming down again,
I hear the rain.
She's coming down again,
I hear the rain.

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The Tea Party

The Tea Party is a Canadian rock band with blues, progressive rock, Indian and Middle Eastern influences, dubbed "Moroccan roll" by the media. Active throughout the 1990s up until 2005 when the band broke up, The Tea Party released eight albums on EMI Music Canada, selling 1.6 million records worldwide, and achieving a No. 1 Canadian single "Heaven Coming Down" in 1999. more »

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Written by: JEFFREY JOHN BURROWS, JEFFREY SCOTT MARTIN, STUART CHATWOOD

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11 facts about this song

Music Genre
"A Certain Slant of Light" is a song by Canadian rock band The Tea Party. It is a blend of rock, blues, and world music, indicating the band's unique style and genre-bending influences.
Song Incorporation
It was included on their second studio album, "The Edges of Twilight," released in 1995.
Chart Performance
The song was released as a single and charted at number 25 in the Canadian Charts, marking its noteworthy success.
Song Inspiration
The song is inspired and titled after a poem of the same name by Emily Dickinson, showing the band's inclination towards thoughtful and poetic themes.
Song Writing
The band's members - Jeff Martin, Stuart Chatwood, and Jeff Burrows - all contribute to the writing and composing of their songs including "A Certain Slant of Light".
Album Theme
The album "The Edges of Twilight" where the song features, is themed around the duality of human nature and mortality, using a myriad of literary, cultural, and musical references.
Music Video
The song's music video, released in 1996, further emphasizes the song's mystical and brooding mood.
Fanbase
"A Certain Slant of Light" remains one of The Tea Party's most beloved songs among their dedicated fanbase.
Live Performance
The band extensively performed this song during their concerts, and it is often received with great cheer.
Instrumentation
Known for their rich instrumentation, in this song too, The Tea Party employed a variety of instruments including mandolin and e-bow, contributing to its distinctive sound.
Song Review
Critics have praised the song for its depth, thoughtful lyrics, and the band's atmospheric musical style.

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