1. L7 is a rock band founded in Los Angeles, California, first active from 1985 to 2001 and re-formed in 2014. Their longest standing line-up consists of Suzi Gardner (vocals, guitar), Donita Sparks (vocals, guitar), Dee Plakas (drums, vocals) and Jennifer Finch (bass, vocals). L7 has released seven studio albums and has toured widely in the US, Europe, Japan, Australia, and South America. L7's song "Pretend We're Dead" became a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Modern Rock chart in 1992. A documentary film about the band entitled L7: Pretend We're Dead premiered in 2016.
2. L7 was a visual kei band from Fukuoka, Japan. They formed on the 1st of October, 2019. The members were KEN as vocalist, Ray on guitar, Taikou on bass and Ryuta on drums. All members were previous members of Blue Blood Boa. L7 released one single - LOVE&HATE - on the 5th of November, 2019. They disbanded shortly after on the 4th of July, 2020, after Taikou and Ray secceded the band. Ken and Ryuta went on to form BAD ROMANCE and are current members of 201号室.
Baggage
L7 Lyrics
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In a very sort of jaded way
Very cynical and hard
Weeds all over my yard
I can't remember the summer
It's all a blur, yeah
It's been pilin' high
It's been pilin' up so goddamn high
Now I've got baggage
I'm probably tagged for life
My self-righteous eyes
want to close the book
It's got nothing to do with the looks
Can't keep it together, losing my grip
Yeah, i've been sinking down
Time to abandon ship
It's hard to swim with baggage
My friends are all strangers
They stopped calling weeks ago
But guilt's a heavy load
It's a very very heavy load
Packed in my baggage
The song "Baggage" by L7 is about the weight of the past and its effects on the present. The lyrics are a somewhat sad and reflective dialogue from someone who is struggling with the baggage of their past. The singer describes themselves as looking quite old and leading a life of jaded cynicism. The weeds in the yard suggest neglect, and the sense of being stuck in the past is reinforced by a failure to remember the summer - all of which leaves the singer bogged down under an ever-increasing pile of emotional baggage.
The metaphor of the baggage is carried throughout the song. The singer describes themselves as "tagged for life" with the burden of their emotions, which they can't shake off. Their self-righteousness, which they seemingly recognize as part of the problem, does little to help free them. They feel like they are losing their grip and sinking under the weight of their "heavy load." The sense of loneliness and isolation is palpable, as the singer notes that their friends have stopped calling them. The heavy load, in the end, is something they must shoulder alone.
"Baggage" is a poignant song that speaks to the realities of living with the emotional weight of past mistakes and regrets. It is an introspective, melancholy track that showcases the depth of the band's songwriting and musical skill.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm lookin' old today
I feel tired and worn out, both physically and mentally
In a very sort of jaded way
I am disillusioned and cynical, and my worldview has become negative
Very cynical and hard
I have become hardened and pessimistic due to life's disappointments
Weeds all over my yard
My life has become messy and unkempt, just like my surroundings
I can't remember the summer
Time seems to have passed by in a blur, without any significant events or memories
It's all a blur, yeah
Everything seems hazy and undefined, as if I'm constantly in a fog
It's been pilin' high
My problems and worries have been accumulating and growing out of control
It's been pilin' up so goddamn high
It feels like my burdens have become insurmountable, and I'm suffocating under their weight
Now I've got baggage
My past experiences, disappointments, and mistakes have left an emotional and psychological burden that I carry with me
I'm probably tagged for life
The scars of my past will affect me for a long time, if not for life
My self-righteous eyes
I have a tendency to pass judgment on others and see myself as morally superior
Want to close the book
I wish to forget about my past and move on, but it's harder than it seems
It's got nothing to do with the looks
My emotional baggage doesn't have to do with my physical appearance, but rather my inner struggles
Can't keep it together, losing my grip
I feel like I'm falling apart and losing control of my life
Yeah, i've been sinking down
I have been getting worse, both mentally and emotionally
Time to abandon ship
I need to let go of the things that are pulling me down and move on, before it's too late
It's hard to swim with baggage
My emotional burdens are hindering me from moving ahead and making progress, just like carrying weights while swimming
My friends are all strangers
My social connections and relationships have deteriorated, and I feel disconnected from the people close to me
They stopped calling weeks ago
I have been isolated and alone, and my loved ones seem to have forgotten about me
But guilt's a heavy load
The guilt I feel about my past mistakes only adds to my emotional baggage and weighs me down further
It's a very very heavy load
The burden I carry is not only heavy, but also overwhelming and almost unbearable
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Written by: DONITA SPARKS, SUZI GARDNER
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João Victor
I'm lookin' old today
In a very sort of jaded way
Very cynical and hard
Weeds all over my yard
I can't remember the summer
It's all a blur, yeah
It's been pilin' high
It's been pilin' up so goddamn high
Now i've got baggage
I'm probably tagged for life
My self-righteous eyes
Wanna close the book
It's got nothing to do with the looks
Can't keep it together, losing my grip
Yeah, i've been sinking down
Time to abandon ship
It's hard to swim with baggage
My friends are all strangers
They stopped calling weeks ago
But guilt's a heavy load
It's a very very heavy load
Packed in my baggage
B
I'm 48 and this is still my favourite song. It will never not be.
Cheetah Thunders.
this after "andres" is like the greatest opening 2 song on a record ever.... right up there anyway.
Cheetah Thunders.
@Alyssa Powell well it’s all in the ear of the listener, but I think that’s on if the great riffs of the 90s.
Alyssa Powell
what's so good about 'Andres'? did I miss something?
stuart morris
Fuck yea!
João Victor
I'm lookin' old today
In a very sort of jaded way
Very cynical and hard
Weeds all over my yard
I can't remember the summer
It's all a blur, yeah
It's been pilin' high
It's been pilin' up so goddamn high
Now i've got baggage
I'm probably tagged for life
My self-righteous eyes
Wanna close the book
It's got nothing to do with the looks
Can't keep it together, losing my grip
Yeah, i've been sinking down
Time to abandon ship
It's hard to swim with baggage
My friends are all strangers
They stopped calling weeks ago
But guilt's a heavy load
It's a very very heavy load
Packed in my baggage
Frances Moon
I live for these fuckin chicks! No matter what I'm doing, I would rather be getting wasted and rocking out severely hard to L7.
maroual chicon
strange song ! I love it !
Scragglepuss
now i've got BAGGAAAAAAAGE! BAGGAAAAAAAGE! BAAAGGAAA-EEE-AAAAGE!!! love it. heavy ass bitches.
Frankie NO-Nose
Thank you for posting this gem