In 1998, Paul Durham and his rock band, Black Lab, released their Geffen Records debut Your Body Above Me to critical acclaim. The album yielded the top 10 rock and alternative single "Wash it Away," and the top 40 ac and pop track "Time Ago."
Paul Durham grew up in Twin Falls, Idaho before moving to San Francisco to pursue his passion for musical invention. He recorded and toured with a group of friends under the moniker “Durham,” and made an acoustic-based singer/songwriter record with celebrated jazz producer Lee Townsend. (now available at blacklabworld.com under the title Ten Million Years: songs from the nineteen nineties).
“Durham” split, but a deal with Geffen Records followed, a new band was built, and Black Lab's debut was tagged as "one of this year's breakout records" (Billboard). Hollywood called, and the band contributed songs to the soundtracks for Can't Hardly Wait, Varsity Blues, Permanent Midnight, and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. After a year of touring, Black Lab was poised to fulfill their destiny as "the American U2" (San Francisco Chronicle) when their record label was quickly shuttered. Over the next two years, Durham left his band, fired his manager and moved to LA. "In the end, all I had were my guitars and the songs I was writing." Durham wanted to control the sound around his voice, so he bought a computer and learned to use it. "I had to get back to how it was in high school -- just me and my four-track."
The resulting demos got Durham a new deal with Epic Records. "The first thing I did was buy a giant ProTools system." The only problem was, he didn't know how to install the software. On advice from a friend, Durham hired Andy Ellis to set up his studio. "So, we're sitting around waiting for the computer to reboot," remembers Durham, "And this guy picks up my guitar, without asking. I was cringing inside, afraid of what he would play. But he was great. I wanted to sing over the top of everything he played. Pretty soon, we were writing together."
At 23, Ellis was already an accomplished guitarist, keyboard player and programmer. He had been working as an assistant to some of the best engineers in the business and knew how to twiddle some serious knobs. Durham had found the missing link between what he heard in his head and what came out of the speakers. "Working with Andy is the first time collaboration has ever been easy," says Durham. "Instead of the whole hell-is-other-people thing, we have a blast just making sounds.
See the Sun has a depth and emotional range that broadens with each listen. Much of the album was mixed by Tom Lord-Alge (Live, Blink 182, Avril Lavigne). What shines brightest is the band's pop sensibility – the liquid swirl of "Remember," the epic sweep of "See the Sun," the raging loss of "Without You," and the open-armed surrender of "Lonely Boy."
“Learn to Crawl” was tapped as the fourth track on the platinum Spider-Man soundtrack. Produced by Durham and veteran mixer/producer Tom Lord-Alge, the song wraps an aggressive guitar riff around what Rolling Stone calls "Black Lab's tightly spun, highly melodic rock."
The title of "Ecstasy," a pulsing shadow that wakes to full rock glory, was inspired by Durham's experience recording: "The freedom to do what I wanted – in the studio across the hall from my bedroom – was amazing. I would get up late, go to the beach, then work until four or five in the morning. I got to record this album the same way I wrote it."
While See the Sun represents a zenith in Black Lab’s songwriting and production, the band continues to push and expand its sound into uncharted territory, contributing a vicious techno track called “This Blood” to the worldwide hit movie Blade : Trinity. Black Lab also continues to produce music for television (MTV’s Real World, “What I Like About You,” “The Days”) as well as the upcoming film Lovewrecked.
The third Black Lab album, entitled "Passion Leaves A Trace" was released on January 16th, 2007. Highlights include the majestic "Mine Again", the jet-black remorse of "This Night" (featured in the trailer for The Shield Season 6, and on the episode "Out of the Chute" of House), the hook-laden driving force that is "The Real You", and the achingly beautiful "Ghost In Your Mind".
All things Black Lab, including streaming and free downloads from the new and past albums, can be found at blacklabworld.com.
Broken Heart
Black Lab Lyrics
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She makes an easy mark
I hate to be rough
I like her so much
I don't know where to start
She looks good with her eyes red
Matches her long red dress
I like the way that she walks
No matter what she says
And you know I know my sugar there's no one sweeter than you
And you know I know my sugar that no one else would ever do
And she knows I need it
But I've had enough for now
She looks good with a broken heart
I like to see you fly
Up in the broken sky
Don't slit your wrists
Don't jump off a bridge
It's gonna be alright
If you bring your love around
Don't bring me down
I like your face
You're such a waste
When you wear that frown
And you know I know my sugar there's no one sweeter than you
And you know I know my sugar that no one else would ever do
And she knows I need it
But I've had enough for now
And she knows I need it
But I've seen enough for now
She looks good with a broken heart
She the best
She's my sunshine
My only sunshine
Shows me a good time
Show her my worse side
And you know I know my sugar there's no one sweeter than you
And you know I know my sugar that no one else would ever do
And she knows I need it
But I've had enough for now
And she knows I need it
But I've seen enough for now
She looks good with a broken heart
Good with a broken heart
Good with a broken heart
Good
The song "Broken Heart" by Black Lab is a ballad about a woman who seems to be dealing with a broken heart, but still manages to look good doing it. The singer is drawn to her and is attracted to the way she carries herself in spite of her pain. The lyrics celebrate her strength and resilience but also express a concern for her well-being. The singer doesn't want her to give in to despair or harm herself, but instead wants to be there to offer her comfort and support.
The song presents a complex and nuanced portrait of heartbreak. While the woman is admired for her ability to cope, the lyrics also suggest that she may be putting on a brave face and hiding her true feelings. The singer seems to understand this and encourages her to open up and share her pain. Ultimately, the song is a tribute to the human capacity for strength and resilience in the face of adversity.
Overall, "Broken Heart" is a powerful and moving tribute to the human spirit. It explores the theme of heartbreak with sensitivity and insight, while also celebrating the resilience of the human spirit. The lyrics paint a vivid and emotional picture of a woman dealing with heartbreak and her admirer who wants to support her.
Line by Line Meaning
She looks good with a broken heart
Despite her pain, she still manages to radiate beauty and strength
She makes an easy mark
Her vulnerability makes her an easy target for those who wish to take advantage of her
I hate to be rough
I don't want to hurt her or cause her any more pain
I like her so much
Despite everything, I have strong feelings for her
I don't know where to start
I am overwhelmed by my emotions and don't know how to express them
She looks good with her eyes red
Even though she's been crying, she still manages to look beautiful
Matches her long red dress
The red color of her dress complements the redness in her eyes
I like the way that she walks
I admire her strength and resilience
The way she talks
I am drawn to her voice and the way she expresses herself
No matter what she says
I will always listen to her and be there for her
And you know I know my sugar there's no one sweeter than you
I know that there isn't anyone as kind and loving as you
And you know I know my sugar that no one else would ever do
I know that no one else could ever replace you in my heart
And she knows I need it
She knows that I need her love and support
But I've had enough for now
I need a break from the intensity of our emotions
I like to see you fly
I want to see her rise above her pain and soar to new heights
Up in the broken sky
Even though the sky may be broken, she can still choose to find beauty and hope in it
Don't slit your wrists
I don't want her to harm herself in any way
Don't jump off a bridge
I don't want her to give up on life and take drastic measures
It's gonna be alright
I want her to know that no matter what happens, things will eventually get better
If you bring your love around
If she is willing to share her love with others, she will find happiness and fulfillment
Don't bring me down
I don't want her negativity to affect my own life
I like your face
I find her physically attractive
You're such a waste
It's a shame that someone as amazing as her is going through such pain and suffering
When you wear that frown
I can't help but feel sad when I see her unhappy
She the best
She is truly amazing and deserves the best
She's my sunshine
She brings light and happiness into my life
My only sunshine
She is the only thing that brings joy and happiness into my life
Shows me a good time
I love spending time with her and enjoying life together
Show her my worse side
I want her to know and accept me, even at my worst
But I've seen enough for now
I need some space and time to process everything that has happened
Good with a broken heart
Despite her pain, she is still strong and beautiful
Good with a broken heart
I admire her strength and resilience in the face of heartbreak
Good with a broken heart
She is able to find beauty and hope in the midst of pain and heartbreak
Contributed by Evelyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Onur
awesome song..!