Armed with solid training and raw talent, they mix and combine their different musical backgrounds. Their complex arrangements, inspired by both classical and modern composers, are particularly striking to hear and see during their live shows. Devon Portielje’s remarkable voice is beautifully backed up by Connor Molander and Dylan Phillips. Phillips often plays drums and keys simultaneously as Molander and Portielje shuffle between guitar, keys, samplers, and percussion folky three-part harmonies hold down moody, psychedelic arrangements and electronic-infused soundscapes. They have recently welcomed a 4th member on stage, multi-instrumentlist Isaac Symonds, who adds his voice as well as playing guitar, keyboards and percussions.
No More Losing The War
Half Moon Run Lyrics
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The lifter
The runner
The girl with the gold in her mouth
They caught her at London
Waterloo station
Strung up on a Ferris wheel
She used to lose pageants
"pick of the litter"
The newspapers screamed from their racks
Pictures at seven, nine-teen eighty-something
The waltz on her father's shoes
No more losing the war, Karen
No more losing the war, Karen
But I really knew her
In an after-pub-closing way
Falling down, crawling drunk laughing like children with sugared up gullets
I rue this day
No more losing the war, Karen
Oh Karen
No more losing the war
You got me all frustrated
In an old fashioned way
Easy does it rider
I've had a long, long day
No more losing the war, Karen
No more losing the war, Karen
The lyrics of Half Moon Run's song "No More Losing The War" are intricately woven with layers of emotion and storytelling. The lyrics begin with a sense of urgency as the singer pleads with someone to stop Karen, who is referred to as the lifter and runner. She is described as a girl with gold in her mouth who was caught at London Waterloo station and strung up on a Ferris wheel. This imagery creates a sense of tension and danger as the listener tries to understand who Karen is and what she has done.
The song takes a nostalgic turn as the singer reminisces about his past experiences with Karen. He reveals that he really knew her in an after-pub-closing way, where they would fall down and crawl drunk, laughing like children with sugared up gullets. This contrast between the danger and excitement of the present and the nostalgia and warmth of the past provides a stark contrast that plays with the listener's emotions. The singer ends the song by expressing frustration and exhaustion, stating that he's had a long day and Karen has gotten him "all frustrated."
In short, the lyrics of "No More Losing The War" are a complex interplay of tension, nostalgia, and frustration, leaving the listener with a sense of bewilderment and curiosity about Karen and her past.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody stop her
Request for anyone to intervene
The lifter
The one who steals
The runner
The one who flees
The girl with the gold in her mouth
The one who displays her wealth flamboyantly
They caught her at London
She got caught in London
Waterloo station
Location where she was caught
Strung up on a Ferris wheel
Metaphorical description of the heightened state of being caught
She used to lose pageants
She was unsuccessful in past beauty contests
"pick of the litter"
Trophy for the most outstanding candidate
The newspapers screamed from their racks
The media sensationalized her story
Pictures at seven, nine-teen eighty-something
Photos taken when she was young
The waltz on her father's shoes
Memory of dancing with her father
No more losing the war, Karen
Encouragement to overcome personal battles
But I really knew her
Personal connection with her
In an after-pub-closing way
In the relaxed setting after a night out
Falling down, crawling drunk laughing like children with sugared up gullets
Enjoying life carefree, just like children hopped up on sugar
I rue this day
Regret for the loss of connection
You got me all frustrated
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed
In an old fashioned way
In a traditional, out-dated manner
Easy does it rider
Request to take it easy
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CONNER MOLANDER, DEVON PORTIELJE, DYLAN PHILLIPS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Doa Carter
Somebody stop her
The lifter
The runner
The girl with the gold in her mouth
They caught her at London
Waterloo station
Strung up on a Ferris wheel
She used to lose pageants
"pick of the litter"
The newspapers screamed from their racks
Pictures at seven, nine-teen eighty-something
The waltz on her father's shoes
No more losing the war, Karen
No more losing the war, Karen
But I really knew her
In an after-pub-closing way
Falling down, crawling drunk laughing like children with sugared up gullets
I rue this day
No more losing the war, Karen
Oh Karen
No more losing the war
You got me all frustrated
In an old fashioned way
Easy does it rider
I've had a long, long day
letmehavanickname
my favourite thing about this song is that if you misjudge the timing you end up howling the name Karen like a woeful maniac
Amélia Julien-Gaudry
AHAHAHAHAH
LooN
much love from germany, this song is a masterpiece and the visuals are perfect aswell <3
Kitty Kiss
I'm not 100% sure but I think the video is based on Karen Olssons book Waterloo. I also saw you guys at sommersault, you were truly amazing and ever since then you have been my favourite band. I'm the awkward girl who asked you to sign her dress👍 I love you guys.
Ana C
why do you think that the video clip is about Karen Olssons book waterloo? Please can you explain.
The book is about post war Austin. I don't see the similarities
wolfie explorerofanimaljam
Went there too, i was the girl on the front on her fathers shoulders <3
Catsby
HOW ARE YOU NOT INCREDIBLY FAMOUS YET
May El Ali
I ask the same question lol
Eat_Drink_Listen
@nicholas guyot follow up album is absolutely amazing
FAPS juegos cómics y mas
I think most of the Canadian bands are not that famous, an example is alvvays which is not that famous either. in the same way they are great bands that make beautiful music :3