In 2005, she released her debut album titled Lemon Love. The name Lemon Love is due to the fact that every car she has owned turned out to break down, or in other words, turned out to be a "lemon"; she spent more on repairing them than they were actually worth. The album Lemon Love reached number #36 on the Top Heatseeker charts and it's single Be the Girl reached #26.
In January 2008, Aslyn released an EP entitled The Grand Garden EP. The EP features 28 songs, most of which were recorded between Lemon Love and Wherever the Dandelion Falls. It is divided up into 4 parts, each one having 7 different songs.
In January 2009, Aslyn's second full length album, The Dandelion Sessions was released under Lemonade Records. The 13 song collection includes some old fan favorites that have been played at live concerts for a couple of years now, such as "Your Best Thing", "The Way It Goes", and "Making Her Right". Another fan favorite recorded with Zac Brown, "Trying to Drive" was also included on the album. She is now managed by J.Romo Music Management.
Love Engineer
Aslyn Lyrics
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Or if that sound's the air conditioning turned way up on high
It's raining in my heart and that, I know
Cause I'm not with you
I can't see the colors through the black and white
I can't tell where my thoughts begin, these days, they all collide
Now, I can think too much and that, I know
My body hasn't slept that much in four long days
Is it everything you are? Am I too far away?
I'm alive but I'm dying inside
Watching time, like my tears, run me dry
If there's a love engineer
I could use a little steering tonight
I can't point the moon out for the stars
But I can put my finger in this hole in my heart
I can't tell you all the things that I want to
Cause I'm not with you
And my body hasn't slept that much in four long days
Is it everything you are? Am I too far away?
Cause I'm alive but I'm dying inside
Watching time, like my tears, run me dry
If there's a love engineer
I could use a little steering tonight
When I'm watching lovers, I try to laugh while I'm crying
I can't tell my mother that I've lost so much pride trying
She'd say if I don't know myself without you
I'm better off without you
And but my body hasn't slept that much in four long days
Is it everything you are? Am I too far away?
Cause I'm alive but I'm dying inside
Watching time, like my tears, run me dry
If there's a love engineer
I could use a little steering tonight
The lyrics of Aslyn's song Love Engineer depict a feeling of deep despair and loneliness. The singer is separated from the person she loves and is experiencing profound emotional pain as a result. The first stanza sets the tone, as she tries to figure out whether she is hearing rain or the sound of the air conditioning. The metaphor suggests that she is lost in her thoughts and cannot appreciate the world around her. The second stanza continues this theme by expressing the confusion and disorientation that comes with missing someone. She describes how her thoughts collide, and she can't make sense of them. She knows she is overthinking, but she can't help it. All she knows is that she feels incomplete and broken without her loved one.
In the chorus, the singer reveals the depth of her anguish. She hasn't slept in four days and describes feeling like she is dying inside. Time seems to slip away from her, as she is consumed by her tears. She implores "If there's a love engineer, I could use a little steering tonight." The lyrics show how the singer feels lost and adrift without her loved one. The final verse suggests that she has lost her sense of identity and self-worth. She can't even tell her mother how much she is struggling because she has lost so much pride in trying to hold on to her relationship.
Overall, the lyrics of Love Engineer express a feeling of heartbreak and desperation. The singer is lost without the person she loves and cannot move on. The metaphor of the love engineer implies that she needs someone to help her navigate her emotions and find a way back to contentment and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't tell if it's raining outside
I am unable to distinguish between rainfall and the sound of the air conditioning in my current state of detachment
Or if that sound's the air conditioning turned way up on high
There is an overwhelming noise that is muffling my surroundings
It's raining in my heart and that, I know
I'm experiencing intense emotional pain
Cause I'm not with you
Because of your absence
I can't see the colors through the black and white
I am lacking clarity in my thoughts and cannot differentiate between them
I can't tell where my thoughts begin, these days, they all collide
I am struggling to organize my thoughts and feelings, causing confusion and distress
Now, I can think too much and that, I know
My excessive thinking is exacerbating my pain
Cause I'm not with you
Because of your absence
My body hasn't slept that much in four long days
I am experiencing insomnia
Is it everything you are? Am I too far away?
Am I feeling this way because of your distance from me? Are we too far apart?
I'm alive but I'm dying inside
I am still physically alive, but emotionally, I'm in agony
Watching time, like my tears, run me dry
The passage of time is painful and draining, increasing my sadness and despair
If there's a love engineer
If there's someone who can help me understand and manage my emotions better
I could use a little steering tonight
I need some guidance and comfort to ease my pain and navigate my emotions
I can't point the moon out for the stars
I am unable to find clarity or meaning in the world around me
But I can put my finger in this hole in my heart
I am keenly aware of the emotional pain and emptiness I am experiencing
I can't tell you all the things that I want to
I am struggling to communicate my feelings and desires due to overwhelming emotions
Cause I'm not with you
As a result of your absence
And my body hasn't slept that much in four long days
I am still struggling with insomnia
Is it everything you are? Am I too far away?
I am still questioning the possible reasons for my intense emotional pain
Cause I'm alive but I'm dying inside
Despite still being physically alive, I am in emotional agony
Watching time, like my tears, run me dry
The passage of time is exacerbating my emotional pain and leaving me feeling drained
If there's a love engineer
If there is someone who can provide emotional support and guidance
I could use a little steering tonight
I am in need of some emotional guidance and comfort to cope with my pain
When I'm watching lovers, I try to laugh while I'm crying
I am trying to find humor in love and relationships to ease my emotional pain
I can't tell my mother that I've lost so much pride trying
I am ashamed that I cannot overcome my emotional pain and that it's affecting my self-worth
She'd say if I don't know myself without you
My mother would suggest that I should develop more self-awareness and independence
I'm better off without you
I would be better off emotionally without this intense attachment to you causing me so much pain
Contributed by Declan I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.