‘Remaining Light’ expresses the frustration felt towards invincible and corrupt institutions that uphold structural inequities, including police brutality and manufactured poverty experienced primarily by racialized communities. Written during a heat wave in the summer of 2016, the song dishearteningly remains as relevant as ever today.
lyrics
In the heat of the night,
something is on my mind.
A lot isn't right,
In fact, it's a crime.
I'm not telling you,
(because) you know why
we're having a hard time
shining a light.
Looking for a reaction? I know I've got mine.
How is there no connection between guns and lost lives
There is no magic solution to survive
We need immediate action to dismantle sides
This hegemonic oppression, It doesn't matter why.
(We need) to acknowledge dominion,
because colour is not a crime
I don't want to mention how many more times?
Looking for a reaction? I know I've got mine.
How is there no connection between guns and lost lives.
There is no magic solution to survive.
We need immediate action to dismantle sides.
credits
from Aftertouch,
track released September 13, 2021
supported by 14 fans who also own “Remaining Light”
A truly stunning album that mentally transports you to foggy early morning streets, the pavement wet from recent rains. Dreary, but in a comforting way. Like sitting next to a window during a rainstorm, listening to the drops hit the glass while remaining warm. Never fails to make me feel safe. Crow Yo
supported by 13 fans who also own “Remaining Light”
Like so many others, this came like a bolt out of the blue and, even though it's well before payday, I had to have this astonishing album on vinyl to prove it exists. The feel of the tunes makes me feel like the Impressions do, Curtis Mayfield, the big spaces and instinctive horns and stuff drifting in and out. Great grooves and I can see lots of ghosts nodding along to this with big smiles on their faces. At last! Anthony Cottrell
supported by 13 fans who also own “Remaining Light”
Alvvays has always been great, but with this album they took it to the next level. Every one of these songs is lodged in my brain now, permanently (in a good way). s. moxley