The band broke up in 2016 but announced their comeback, along with 2 singles under the title "Too Quick to Forgive", on April 11th, 2023. The singles were produced by Will Yip and released under Memory Music.
Defeat The Low
Balance and Composure Lyrics
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I am the ghost of better past
Lingering deep down
South of here
Where we know his face
But not the name of a brother drowned in his
Have you been skipping stones across the lake ablaze
For your own damn sake
Open wide
It's this taste we've all been tasting in our tongues
And in our minds
And take that head of yours
And stick it through the clouds
You've been buried underneath our world
With all your selfish doubt
Feel the heat
Dripping from our dirty tongues
Gathering flames now
Just last year
We felt the hell of a sneaky spark
Let it burn us to the ground
There's a hole
In all there is to see in these waking days
And it's all fake
Open wide
The taste we've all been tasting in our tongues
And in our minds
And take that head of yours
And stick it through the clouds
You've been buried underneath our world
With all your selfish doubt
By the time you turn the clocks all back
You'll be covered in all the leaves
It's a shame you didn't look around
Oh, all the things you'd see
Defeat the low
Defeat the low
Defeat the low
Defeat the low
Defeat the low
Defeat the low
The opening line "Breathe me in, I am the ghost of better past, lingering deep down" sets the tone for the rest of the song, which seems to be about nostalgia and longing for a better time. The presence of a "ghost" suggests that this better past is no longer available, and the singer is left only with memories. The second stanza adds a layer of tragedy to the song, as we learn about a "brother drowned" whose name is not even known. This suggests a sense of loss and disconnection from community, as well as the idea that death can erase a person's identity entirely.
The third stanza adds a sense of urgency to the song, as the singer implores the listener to "take that head of yours and stick it through the clouds." This seems to be a call to action, a reminder to look beyond the constraints of everyday life and strive for something greater. The line "you've been buried underneath our world with all your selfish doubt" suggests that the singer believes that the listener has potential that is being held back by self-doubt and insecurity.
The final stanza contains the repeated refrain "defeat the low," which seems to be a rallying cry for the listener to overcome their doubts and fears and strive for something better. The final line "defeat the low" is repeated several times, perhaps as a reminder for the listener to keep pushing forward, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Breathe me in
Come closer and take me in
I am the ghost of better past
I am the memory of a better time long gone
Lingering deep down
Persisting in the subconscious
South of here
Somewhere far away from our current location
Where we know his face
A place where we recognize someone
But not the name of a brother drowned in his
A place where we remember a face but not the name of a drowned person
Oh, last years
Reflecting on the events of the last few years
Have you been skipping stones across the lake ablaze
Have you been taking risks despite the dangers?
For your own damn sake
For your own benefit, regardless of the consequences
Open wide
Be receptive to the truth
It's this taste we've all been tasting in our tongues
It's the same experience we have all shared
And in our minds
Its impact is also felt on a mental level
And take that head of yours
Mentally free yourself from your doubts
And stick it through the clouds
Challenge your perceptions by looking beyond your limits
You've been buried underneath our world
You have been oppressed by social norms and conventions
With all your selfish doubt
Your own fears and uncertainties have contributed to your oppression
Feel the heat
The intensity of the situation is increasing
Dripping from our dirty tongues
Our communication is flawed and imperfect
Gathering flames now
The situation is getting explosive
Just last year
Recently, we faced a difficult challenge
We felt the hell of a sneaky spark
We experienced the pain of an unseen danger
Let it burn us to the ground
We allowed ourselves to suffer and be consumed by the situation
There's a hole
There is something missing or incomplete
In all there is to see in these waking days
We are not seeing the complete picture of the world around us
And it's all fake
Our perceptions are clouded and not entirely true
By the time you turn the clocks all back
By the time you recognize your mistakes and try to fix them
You'll be covered in all the leaves
You will be surrounded by fall and decay
It's a shame you didn't look around
It's a pity you didn't try to see the world in a clearer way
Oh, all the things you'd see
There are many things you missed and could have seen
Defeat the low
Rise above feelings of inadequacy and negativity
Defeat the low
Conquer your fears and doubts
Defeat the low
Overcome the obstacles in your path
Defeat the low
Don't give up or give in to negativity
Defeat the low
Rise up and be a better version of yourself
Contributed by Blake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dnis villena
i love this song and this band too
brii paige
they literally have the most beautiful lyrics i have ever heard before. i cannot believe how little views they have its awful . this is the greatest band
soy sebas
Greaf
soy sebas
@impure greaf- i wore my lucky tie
impure
do you remember what song?
mikey D Flanders
2019?
hunter600rr
2021
Derek Hameister
@mikey D Flanders agreed
mikey D Flanders
@Derek Hameister their best song man
Derek Hameister
2020