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To Die in L.A.
Lower Dens Lyrics


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I wish I could
Count on you to be mine

But here I'm not crying
I'm just glad to be alive

Time will turn the tide

Time will turn the tide

Time will turn the tide

You never noticed
Never cared or never knew

And, oh, heartbreaker
Did you think I was a fool?

Time will turn the tide

Time will turn the tide

Time will turn the tide

Time will turn the tide

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lower Dens's song "To Die in L.A." express a sense of disappointment and heartbreak over unrequited love. The singer expresses a desire to be with someone but acknowledges that they cannot rely on them. Instead of crying over this situation, the singer is grateful for being alive. The repeated refrain of "time will turn the tide" suggests that the singer is hopeful that things will improve in the future, perhaps that their feelings will be returned or that they will find someone else.


The second verse seems to be directed at the object of the singer's affection. It suggests that this person was unaware of or indifferent to the singer's feelings, and perhaps also dismissive or condescending towards them. The lyrics refer to this person as a "heartbreaker" and question whether they thought the singer was a fool. Despite this mistreatment, the singer remains optimistic that time will eventually bring change.


Line by Line Meaning

I wish I could
I desire to have the ability or opportunity to


Count on you to be mine
Depend on you for a romantic relationship


But here I'm not crying
I am not shedding tears despite the disappointing situation


I'm just glad to be alive
I am content with simply being alive


Time will turn the tide
The passage of time will change the situation for better or for worse


Time will turn the tide
The passage of time will change the situation for better or for worse


Time will turn the tide
The passage of time will change the situation for better or for worse


You never noticed
You never paid attention to


Never cared or never knew
You were not interested or were unaware


And, oh, heartbreaker
Addressing the person who broke their heart


Did you think I was a fool?
Asking the person who broke their heart if they underestimated them


Time will turn the tide
The passage of time will change the situation for better or for worse


Time will turn the tide
The passage of time will change the situation for better or for worse


Time will turn the tide
The passage of time will change the situation for better or for worse




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: GEOFFREY COOPER GRAHAM, JANA HUNTER, NATHANIEL NELSON, WALKER DAVID TERET

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@taylortrash

I wish I could
count on you to be mine

But here I'm not crying
I'm just glad to be alive

Time will turn the tide

You never noticed
Never cared or never knew

And, oh, heartbreaker
did you think I was a fool?

Time will turn the tide



@lucakaleb8797

I wish I could
Count on you to be mine
But here I'm not crying
I'm just glad to be alive
Time will turn the tide
Time will turn the tide
Time will turn the tide
You never noticed
Never cared or never knew
And, oh, heartbreaker
Did you think I was a fool?
Time will turn the tide
Time will turn the tide
Time will turn the tide
Time will turn the tide



@ivanolivas9897

I have no clue what is going on so i'm going to break this down point for point to see If I can understand this
0:24 hot girl is in bed looking restless watching a hunting program
0:31 She asks a Ball a question and it responds with "it is certain" and she doesn't look happy about it
0:36 She grabs her Emmy witch suggest she was an ex actress and gives a acceptance speech which is probably the one she gave when she 1st got that award
0:52 camera moves down to the slums and moves up to the skyscrapers. Maybe to visually symbolize how unfair life can be.
1:13 She goes out jogging
1:26 she probably asks the 8 ball the same question and by her reaction she got the same answer
1:33 A woman looks menacingly down on hot girl but then jogs with her so she is Hot Girl's friend
1:41 Hot Girl is enjoying drinks with her friend while book snob gives a disapproving look
1:52 Hot Girl is enjoying the view
2:00 there seems to be a connection between the painting and the health of Hot Girl while the singer is saying "time will turn the tide" which could mean her downfall is coming or she is going to lose an unfair advantage.
2:12 She puts her teeth in the fish tank
2:13 Hot girl's crush is beckoning her
2:19 hot girl's crush and Hot girl are having a splash war
2:22 Hot Girl's friend and book snob are staring disapprovingly, maybe they both have a crush on hot girl but they felt for lack a better word "friend zoned"
2:29 a dead animal is in the water. From Hot girl's reaction it was probably her pet. Or at least some kind of animal she cares about.
2:38 Hot guy comforts Hot girl then they start making out over the corpse.
2:51 from the way she said "time will turn the tied" makes me think she killed the pet out of jealousy.
2:53 she threw the dead body in the trash and found a red dress.
3:05 she is dancing in a bedroom in her new dress.
3:10 painting aged but she hasn't. Dorian Gray maybe
3:20 she is singing with book snob and it is worth pointing out that book snob is holding a magic 8 ball so maybe she will be the one to make sure "it is certain"
3:43 she walks up to the painting and sets it on fire
3:58 Camera looms to book snob. This could be suggesting this was her doing.



All comments from YouTube:

@user-ok9uq3sc2g

Help me! I cannot stop listening to this! Remember the day when I have discovered this one 7 years ago and fell into listening spree (like 1500 times in a row). This video is an ultimate masterpiece! One of the most underrated bands in the history

@strangewayfaringstranger

I don't remember that day, sorry lol

@mentonerodominicano

5 years later and the song is still as magical.

@joshsimpkin4337

Games are worth buying for the sheer quality artists you discover alone...

@theohix8855

Watch dogs 2?

@TulpechaidoplaysMC

Theo Hix YES!

@adaptorperish1322

Yeah, but not for $60.

@stayfrosty6290

@Sad Endings It's like $20 USD for a new copy.

@jeffmenace91

@Sad Endings I mean the game isn't worth $60 now because you can get it dirt cheap but at the time of it's release I'd say it was worth the $60.

@HoneyB.Nails.

It can’t be six years already!? Wow; I clearly remember when I first found this song I was blown away. Thank you for sharing. ❣️

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