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.
Gone
Black Lab Lyrics
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But there's a couple things
To say that should be said
Number one, loving you was fun
I'm sorry if I hurt you
Number two goes like this
If you listen close
You can feel my kiss
cause I'm gone
I'm gone
You know it
You know by now
That I'm gone
I'm gone
You know by now
You know by now
That I'm gone
I don't give
Idon't take
I don't talk to you
I don't tell you
What I feel
As if I feel
Do you understand
I'm hollow
And I'm gone
The song "Gone" by Black Lab speaks of a relationship that has reached its end. The singer admits to being impulsive in their actions, and despite knowing that they have hurt their partner, they cannot apologize for loving them. Moreover, the singer refuses to communicate with their ex-partner, stating that they feel hollow and have nothing to say. The chorus of the song repeatedly asserts the fact that the singer is "gone," emphasizing their desire to move on from the relationship.
The lyrics convey a sense of resignation and acceptance of the end of a relationship. The singer does not try to justify or explain their behavior; instead, they accept the consequences of their actions. The line "You can feel my kiss" is particularly poignant, as it suggests that the singer's affection for their partner still lingers, even though the relationship is over.
The mood of the song is melancholic and reflective, with the instrumentation being understated and the vocals being emotive. The lyrics and the music come together to create a somber atmosphere that perfectly encapsulates the emotions of someone who has just come out of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't think with my head
I am impulsive and I often act on my emotions rather than rational thinking.
But there's a couple things
However, there are a few things that I need to express.
To say that should be said
These things are important and need to be communicated.
Number one, loving you was fun
Firstly, I want to acknowledge that I enjoyed being in a relationship with you.
I'm sorry if I hurt you
I understand that my actions may have caused you emotional pain and I apologize for that.
Number two goes like this
Secondly, there is something else I need to tell you.
If you listen close
It's important that you pay attention and hear me out.
You can feel my kiss
Even though we're apart now, I want you to remember the love and physical connection we shared together.
cause I'm gone
I have left and moved on from our relationship.
I'm gone
I am no longer here physically or emotionally.
You know it
You have come to understand that I am no longer a part of your life.
You know by now
Enough time has passed for you to have accepted my departure.
I don't give
I don't offer emotional support or give of myself in relationships.
Idon't take
I don't allow myself to be vulnerable and accept emotional support from others.
I don't talk to you
I have cut off communication with you and refuse to express my feelings openly.
I don't tell you
I keep my thoughts and emotions to myself, even if they could be beneficial to our relationship.
What I feel
My emotions are not something I am willing to share with you.
As if I feel
I have become numb and unable to express my emotions in a healthy way.
Do you understand
Can you comprehend the severity of my emotional detachment?
I'm hollow
I am empty and lacking in emotional depth or substance.
And I'm gone
I have moved on from our relationship and am no longer emotionally present.
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chel grenier
SONG LYRICS:
I don't think with my head
But there's a couple things
To say that should be said
Number one, loving you was fun
I'm sorry if i hurt you
Number two goes like this
If you listen close
You can feel my kiss
Cause i'm gone
I'm gone
You know it
You know by now
That i'm gone
I'm gone
You know by now
You know by now
That i'm gone
I don't give
Idon't take
I don't talk to you
I don't tell you
What i feel
As if i feel
Do you understand
I'm hollow
And i'm gone
Mr.Matric
Black lab is just awesome!!!They really deserve to be more popular!!!
chel grenier
SONG LYRICS:
I don't think with my head
But there's a couple things
To say that should be said
Number one, loving you was fun
I'm sorry if i hurt you
Number two goes like this
If you listen close
You can feel my kiss
Cause i'm gone
I'm gone
You know it
You know by now
That i'm gone
I'm gone
You know by now
You know by now
That i'm gone
I don't give
Idon't take
I don't talk to you
I don't tell you
What i feel
As if i feel
Do you understand
I'm hollow
And i'm gone
justin alvarado
I love this band. Takes me back to my High School years when wan they came out. Wash it away was my song
babamoarta
like, like, like, like!!! all of their songs are simply amazing. thank you <3
Indie Guy
@speed294 Yeah they really are under the radar. Their music is so amazing.
Tone Starx
This is a great song #InstantFan
Jake Moore
I'm a hiker. I need a lab.
chel grenier
@chv4life chv4lyfe Pandora brought me here too! Lol. And Anyway I now love this song. My boyfriend (practically fiancé) is in jail right now serving time and they way I take these lyrics is by him being "gone" is because he's gone away from me in the jail. N I dunno... I just love this song! I'm going to write him a letter with the Lyrics in it.
I Always include one song's lyrics that we for example Deftones. Which @chv4life I found this song on my Deftones Pandora station lol! Okay too much typing, I'm out!
chel grenier
@chv4life chv4lyfe Pandora brought me here too! Lol. And Anyway I now love this song. My boyfriend (practically fiancé) is in jail right now serving time and they way I take these lyrics is by him being "gone" is because he's gone away from me in the jail. N I dunno... I just love this song! I'm going to write him a letter with the Lyrics in it.
I Always include one song's lyrics that we for example Deftones. Which @chv4life I found this song on my Deftones Pandora station lol! Okay too much typing, I'm out!
chv4life
Ok ok literally pandora brought me here