Classic indie rock meets Madchester vibes on Mansfield’s single “The Sky’s in Love with You’, a catchy song with psychedelic and dreamy lyrics on the unfathomable nature of love. After Mansfields recent collaboration with British producer Paul Schroeder (The Verve, Stone Roses), the band releases this anthemic song as the second single leading up to the release of their EP “Come Rain or Shine” in early 2023.
lyrics
The Sky’s in Love with You
You’re the seventh wonder
But I wonder who you are
You paint the night with colours
You’re a shining superstar, oh yes, you are
You kill the world with kindness
In your own distinctive way
The more I think about it
I believe you’re here to stay, you’re here to stay
Tonight, you’ve started a chain reaction
Reaching as far as the eye can see
And the sky’s in love with you
And so am I
Tell me what’s happening
Why does it have to be me
Pardon my confusion
You’re an enigmatic soul
The moment I surrender
You begin to seize control, oh yes, you know
Apart from my amazement
I have nothing left to share
I need a close encounter
Before you vanish in the air and make me stare
Tonight, you’ve started a chain reaction
Reaching as far as the eye can see
And the sky’s in love with you
And so am I
Tell me what’s happening
Why does it have to
Tonight, you’ve started a chain reaction
Reaching as far as the eye can see
And the sky’s in love with you
And so am I
Tell me what’s happening
Why does it have to be me
You’re playing tricks on my imagination
My mind’s controlled by the way that I feel
And in the middle of investigation
I break down and cry from the weight of your flattery
Tonight, you’ve started a chain reaction
Reaching as far as the eye can see
And the sky’s in love with you
The sky’s in love with you
The sky’s in love with you
And so am I
Tell me what’s happening
Why does it have to be me
Tell me what’s happening
Why does it have to be me
credits
from Come Rain or Shine,
track released November 11, 2022
Words and music by Christian Stage, Mathias Havelund, Filip Gulløv and Mathias Wedeken
Recorded and produced by Morten Bue at Black Tornado Studios, CPH
Mix and mastering by Morten Bue at Orange Orchid Studio, CPH
St. Louis DIY stalwarts Shady Bug's latest EP is languid, low-key indie rock that combines warm dream pop tones with alt-rock crunch. Bandcamp New & Notable May 11, 2023
supported by 5 fans who also own “The Sky's in Love with You”
XTC had their moment in time...this recording extends it...Full of small, tight , quirky songs it juz rolls along. Recommended but maybe only for XTC fans.. cwhitney