Supposedly, the name "God Lives Underwater" was derived from Jeff Turzo's previous band GLU, from which David Reilly used the initials as a backronym to form the band's name. Influences of the band's sound include Depeche Mode, Nine Inch Nails, David Bowie, Psychedelic Furs, Econoline Crush, and Spiritualized. Reilly disparaged uses of "electronica" in reference to the band in 1998, suggesting that "techno" would be more appropriate, but ultimately saying that he would prefer the label "pop band".
In 1998, the band scored a hit with their second studio album Life in the So-Called Space Age on 1500/A&M, which charted at #137, and soon began nation-wide touring, supporting major label acts and playing numerous music festivals.
However, contractual entanglements and a label bankruptcy postponed the release of their follow-up album Up Off The Floor, and the numerous side-projects created by the GLU band members never saw release. Up Off The Floor was finally released in 2004 on an independent label, but by that time, the core members of God Lives Underwater had split up and moved on to other projects. Jeff Turzo started Wired All Wrong with Matt Mahaffey (and live support from former GLU bandmates Andrew McGee and Scott Garrett), while David Reilly pursued a solo career.
David Reilly died in his sleep on the morning of October 17, 2005 from complications of a coma brought on by bleeding, as a result of tooth infection. He was 34 years old.
They have four albums:
* God Lives Underwater EP 1995 - Onion/REP
* Empty 1995 - American Recordings
* Life In The So-Called Space Age 1998 - A&M
* Rearrange EP 1998 - A&M
* Up Off the Floor 2004 - Locomotive Music
No More Love
God Lives Underwater Lyrics
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See the signs
I've been waiting here for you
But nothing's getting through
I am gone
Up in the clouds
Praying I can turn
Turn myself around
I gave it a year
I hoped it wouldn't happen
Now it's here
It took so long
I can't carry on
I know the reason that you left me
You had nothing more to give me
No more love
I can see
See your eyes
I can feel your heavy stare
I run my fingers through my hair
I am high as one can be
And I hope I don't come down
I hate when I come down
A month ago
I knew you lied
Took my life into your hands
You just don't understand
How it feels to be free
Know the reason that you left me
You had nothing more to give me
The lyrics of God Lives Underwater's song No More Love depict a person who is waiting for someone, but nothing is getting through. The singer is gone, up in the clouds, hoping to turn their life around by praying. They had given the relationship a year hoping it wouldn't fall apart, but it did take a long time, and they cannot carry on. The singer knows the reason that their partner left them is that they had nothing more to give.
In the second verse, the singer can see their partner's eyes and can feel their heavy stare. They run their fingers through their hair, feeling high and hoping they don't come back down. They know that the partner had lied a month ago and took their life into their hands. But the partner does not understand how it feels to be free. The singer again knows the reason their partner left them is that they had nothing more to give.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see
I am introspective and observant
See the signs
I recognize the indications that something is wrong
I've been waiting here for you
I have been longing and anticipating your arrival
But nothing's getting through
My attempts to communicate with you are met with failure
I am gone
I am absent
Up in the clouds
I am detached from reality and my surroundings
Praying I can turn
I am hoping for the ability to change
Turn myself around
I want to reverse my negative behavior or situation
A year ago
One year has passed
I gave it a year
I allotted a certain amount of time
I hoped it wouldn't happen
I wished for a different outcome
Now it's here
The undesirable circumstance has become a reality
It took so long
The process was prolonged
I can't carry on
I am unable to continue in this manner
I know the reason that you left me
I understand the cause behind your departure
You had nothing more to give me
You were unable to provide me with what I needed
No more love
Our relationship has reached its end
See your eyes
I am aware of your gaze
I can feel your heavy stare
The intensity of your look is palpable
I run my fingers through my hair
I am fidgeting due to nervousness or anxiety
I am high as one can be
I am under the influence of a drug or feeling a sense of euphoria
And I hope I don't come down
I wish to remain in this altered state
I hate when I come down
I dislike the sensation of returning to normalcy
A month ago
Thirty days have elapsed
I knew you lied
I was aware of your untruthfulness
Took my life into your hands
You assumed responsibility for my well-being
You just don't understand
You fail to comprehend my feelings or perspective
How it feels to be free
The sensation of liberation is unfamiliar to you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID REILLY, JEFF TURZO
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Selena Khoury
I can see
See the signs
I've been waiting here for you
But nothing's getting through
I am gone
Up in the clouds
Praying I can turn
Turn myself around
A year ago
I gave it a year
I hoped it wouldn't happen
Now it's here
It took so long
I can't carry on
I know the reason that you left me
You had nothing more to give me
No more love
I can see
See your eyes
I can feel your heavy stare
I run my fingers through my hair
I am high as one can be
And I hope I don't come down
I hate when I come down
A month ago
I knew you lied
Took my life into your hands
You just don't understand
How it feels to be free
Know the reason that you left me
You had nothing more to give me
The Metaphysical Golden Thread of Yoga
I can see
See the signs
I've been waiting here for you
But nothing's getting through
I am gone
Up in the clouds
Praying I can turn
Turn myself around
A year ago
I gave it a year
I hoped it wouldn't happen
Now it's here
It took so long
I can't carry on
I know the reason that you left me
You had nothing more to give me
No more love
I can see
See your eyes
I can feel your heavy stare
I run my fingers through my hair
I am high as one can be
And I hope I don't come…
Luminae
These guys were years ahead of their time. RIP Dave Reilly.
Q
Truly!
Daniel S
I received the American Recordings 1995 CD sampler when I got "Comix Zone" for the Sega Genesis for Christmas. And this song was included with it. I would listen to it over and over again. You don't hear music like this anymore (at least to me anyways). I'm glad that there are people who still listen to this song and still enjoy it. :D
Jamie Yon
I first heard this when I was 16 . now at 37 they still kick ass!!
Osage Studios
Me too but I wasn’t going to believe it ,until I heard it , from your mouth
Aldo Schmedack
Ditto on the ages!
Carol Swain
Same
Scrambles the Death Dealer
I love Skynyrd and GLU!
momatomic
I first heard this when I was 41. now at 67 they still kick ass!
Selena Khoury
I can see
See the signs
I've been waiting here for you
But nothing's getting through
I am gone
Up in the clouds
Praying I can turn
Turn myself around
A year ago
I gave it a year
I hoped it wouldn't happen
Now it's here
It took so long
I can't carry on
I know the reason that you left me
You had nothing more to give me
No more love
I can see
See your eyes
I can feel your heavy stare
I run my fingers through my hair
I am high as one can be
And I hope I don't come down
I hate when I come down
A month ago
I knew you lied
Took my life into your hands
You just don't understand
How it feels to be free
Know the reason that you left me
You had nothing more to give me