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
Weight
God Lives Underwater Lyrics
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Some say its not friends who take the fall
It's so obscene
Turn off my life support machine
Sometimes the weights on me
Most people never see
You think that everythings a miracle
There's nothing left but sadness
And now too I do this
Everybody wants me to be happy
Don't they know what it take to make me
Sometimes the weights on me
Most people never see
You think that everythings a miracle
I don't
Sometimes the weights on me
Most people never see
You think that everythings a miracle
I don't
Sometimes the weights on me
Most people never see
You think that everythings a miracle
I don't
The song "Weight" by God Lives Underwater is an introspective look at the pressure and weight that comes with life. The opening line, "Some say it's not friends who all, some say it's not friends who take the fall" suggests that people may not always be there to support you, and that it's up to the individual to carry the weight of their own problems. The lyrics "Turn off my life support machine" further drives home the idea that the weight of life can become so unbearable that one may even contemplate ending it all.
The chorus, with the repetition of the line "Sometimes the weights on me, most people never see" highlights the idea that even though someone may seem fine and happy on the surface, there may be an immense burden weighing them down internally. The line "You think that everything's a miracle, I don't" further emphasizes this idea, as the singer may not see the beauty in life that others do.
Overall, "Weight" is a poignant and impactful song that explores the weight of life and the pressure that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say its not friends who all
Some people suggest that not all friends are loyal and will stand by you
Some say its not friends who take the fall
Some argue that it's not always the friends who take the blame for mistakes or failures
It's so obscene
The reality of the situation is unbearable
Turn off my life support machine
I want to end my life
Sometimes the weights on me
I feel burdened and overwhelmed at times
Most people never see
Many people don't realize the extent of my struggles
You think that everythings a miracle
You have a positive outlook on life, believing that everything is a blessing
I don't
I don't share your optimism and don't see things that way
There's nothing left but sadness
I am consumed by a deep sense of sadness
And now too I do this
I engage in self-destructive behavior
Everybody wants me to be happy
People around me are concerned about my well-being and want me to be happy
Don't they know what it takes to make me
They don't understand what I am going through and what I need to be happy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID REILLY, JEFF TURZO
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@dugp1862
🎵Some say it's nothing to all
Some say it's nothing to, to the fall
It's so obscene
Turn off my life-support machine
Sometimes the weight's on me
Most people never see
You think that everything's a miracle
I don't
There's nothing left but sadness
And now to, back to this
Everybody wants me to be happy
Don't they know what it takes to make me
Sometimes the weight's on me
Most people never see
You think that everything's a miracle
I don't
Sometimes the weight's on me
Most people never see
You think that everything's a miracle
I don't
Sometimes the weight's on me
Most people never see
You think that everything's a miracle
I don't🎵
@josh5459
I think it was May 1998, got to see GLU for the second time and got to spend some quality time with David before and after the show. I was 16 years old and got to hang with him for several hours after the show. We even rode together to take him to his hotel. Well, he asked if we could listen to the radio and it didn't work in my friend's car. What does cringey 16 year old me do? I ask him if we can sing a GLU song. Trying to show Dave that I was indeed the biggest GLU fan ever, I picked the deep-cut that we have here, Weight. He played along and we had a great time. RIP bud!
@juliogalvan2625
So happy I bought the MK Soundtrack 2-3 years ago, because I discovered this band. Better late than never. Mk has a lot of my favorite stuff for some odd reason.
@MorrisChannel4
Childhood memories right here, had this soundtrack in the 90s, glad to see it here on YouTube
@mindphaserxy
This song is a bonafide hit that should be recognized alongside a lot of bigger mainstream hits from this era but Empty is their greatest song...ever. It's like Today, Closer and Black Hole Sun levels of good. Should be acknowledged as one of the greatest songs from the 1990s.
@dugp1862
🎵Some say it's nothing to all
Some say it's nothing to, to the fall
It's so obscene
Turn off my life-support machine
Sometimes the weight's on me
Most people never see
You think that everything's a miracle
I don't
There's nothing left but sadness
And now to, back to this
Everybody wants me to be happy
Don't they know what it takes to make me
Sometimes the weight's on me
Most people never see
You think that everything's a miracle
I don't
Sometimes the weight's on me
Most people never see
You think that everything's a miracle
I don't
Sometimes the weight's on me
Most people never see
You think that everything's a miracle
I don't🎵
@BusinessZeus
It's either nothing or not fair
To take the fall
Is it so obscene?
@handbananafool
this was the first one i heard by them when i got this cd when i was a kid, so damn good and so damn underrated
@staticxmachina
I'm with dane anderson on this one. I was a kid still in middle school when i first heard of GLU. I was hooked from then on. I do agree music nowadays pretty much sucks for the most part. Glad to have grown up in the golden age of grunge and alternative. Everything was so vibrant and alive and everyone wanted a piece of the pie trying to be just enough unique to break through.
@Fujikoma3x222
Music is still evolving, some interesting forms of expression are out there. The old music will always hold a special place in our hearts, but we must always be open to new things.
@jaydangerface
ONE OF MY FAV BANDS HANDS DOWN BACK IN THE DAY I SEEN THEM PLAYIN WITH STABBING WESTWARD IT WAS F'N EPIC