Lyric discussion by Explosionsinthemind 

Cover art for Glittering Blackness lyrics by Explosions in the Sky

To me, this song is a scene of staring into the night sky, watching the stars mingle with the fireworks, and being inspired to do something wonderful. I think this is a story about the memories of naming the band "Explosions in the Sky." From my personal favourite album, How Strange, Innocence.