Their debut album, Walking on a Dream, was released on 4 October 2008, and has been certified platinum in Australia. The album included the duo's similarly-titled first single Walking on a Dream and their second single We Are the People. The video for Walking On A Dream was shot in Shanghai and We Are the People was shot in Mexico. The song Standing on the Shore was used in the credits for Entourage season 6 and followed as the album's 3rd single. The Band recently made their live debut at the Australian Touring music festival 'Hemmersturm', in conjunction with this debut the band released a re-edited version of the song Without You and it was released as the 4th single of the album.
Luke Steele continues to tour around the world with members of live Disco band The Swiss while fans await the return of Nick Littlemore for a second album. In the works are two projects for Luke: a punk rock project called "Icon Python" and another album with The Sleepy Jackson.
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Without You
Empire of the Sun Lyrics
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No shapes at all
Nothing real or artificial
No energy or heat
No troughs there are no peaks
No hangover from last night
No shame in first light
No time there'll be no change
And I
I get that feeling
When we're apart
I get the teaching that I can't be without you
Without you babe
No future there is no past
No slow there is no fast
No grace with which to admire
No face there is no desire
No symmetry or peace
No sirens all police
No cameras and no phones
No photographs and no tone
And I
I get that feeling
When we're apart
I get the teaching that I can't be without you
Without you babe
Come on
Hey now
Come on
Hey now
Come on
Take my heart in your hands
Come on
Hey now
Come on
Hey now
Come on
Take my heart in your hands
And I
I get that feeling
When we're apart
I get the teaching that I can't be without you
Without you babe
"Without You" by Empire of the Sun is a song that explores the idea of the absence of everything that defines the world around us. The opening lines of the song state that there are "no shapes at all, nothing real or artificial, no energy or heat," highlighting the lack of physical existence or any form of discernible matter. The lyrics go on to describe the absence of time, color, and sound, painting a picture of a world without any of the defining factors that we often take for granted.
Despite the seemingly bleak depiction of the world in the absence of these elements, the songās chorus portrays a sense of hope and reassurance. The lyrics express that despite the lack of anything else without the other, the singer cannot survive. The lines "I get that feeling when we're apart, I get the teaching that I can't be without you" demonstrate the idea that the singer cannot exist without their other half, no matter how devoid of life the world may be.
Overall, "Without You" can be seen as a tribute to the power of love and the necessity of human connection. It shows how, without love, we are lost and alone, surrounded by a world that offers nothing but emptiness and despair.
Line by Line Meaning
No
There is nothing, no existence or presence
No shapes at all
There are no forms or figures, everything's blank
Nothing real or artificial
There is neither reality nor synthetic life, there's nothing there
No energy or heat
There is no spark of energy and no warmth, it's a very cold and lifeless place
No troughs there are no peaks
There are neither valleys nor mountains, no ups or downs, it's just flat and dull
No hangover from last night
No traces, memories, or leftovers of the past, it's like there's no yesterday
No shame in first light
There's no guilt or regret in the beginning of the day, it's just empty
No time there'll be no change
There's no concept of time, and as a result, there are no changes or transformations
No colors to rearrange
There's no spectrum of colors to mix or shuffle, it's just plain and colorless
And I
The artist is talking about himself
I get that feeling
He's experiencing a specific emotion or sensation
When we're apart
The feeling arises only when he's not with his partner
I get the teaching that I can't be without you
He realizes that he can't exist without his significant other, he needs them
Without you babe
He's addressing his partner, referring to them as 'babe'
No future there is no past
There's no concept of time, no history, and no future, just a void
No slow there is no fast
There is no tempo or speed, everything is motionless
No grace with which to admire
There's no elegance, beauty, or aesthetics to appreciate, nothing worth noticing
No face there is no desire
There's no one to look at, no person or thing to desire or yearn for
No symmetry or peace
There's no harmony or balance, everything is chaotic and disorganized, there's no peace or tranquility
No sirens all police
There's no noise, hustle or bustle, no police or ambulance sirens, it's absolutely quiet
No cameras and no phones
There are no gadgets or devices to capture the moment, no cameras or phones to connect with others
No photographs and no tone
There are no pictures or visuals to preserve memories, and no sound, music, or voice to enjoy
Come on
An invitation or encouragement to take action
Hey now
An expression of greeting or enthusiasm, trying to draw attention
Take my heart in your hands
The singer is asking the partner to hold his heart, to love him
Lyrics Ā© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jonathan Thomas Sloan, Nick Littlemore, Luke James Steele
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SkitzAndShitz
their music has the greatest feeling, and it gives me an all around happy feeling inside, WHO AGREES
Denise Farrar
By the way ā”I'm usually not to fond of wearing makeup, but Luke looks "pretty awesome " with makeup!
Konsciencia Divinus
Totally agree!
Oscar Marciniak
Me
WantsomeMEAT
@SkitzAndShitz yeah
SkitzAndShitz
@WantsomeMEAT Been 4 years since I made this comment, still love this group!
Joel Ramirez
Visually stunning and an auditory masterpiece. Put it in a time capsule and open it any year you wantā¦.. this song is timeless and forever.
V&M The Man
I love Empire of the Sun. Honestly without their music. Im not sure Id be who I am today. They've truly helped me through some struggles with their music & vibes.
Cheetahprint85
When you discover a new band and your life has meaning again...
Earl Check
These guys are masters of their trade , absolutely brilliant š