During the band's final years, Murphy was accompanied by Al Doyle (guitar, percussion -- also of Hot Chip), Tyler Pope (!!! / Out Hud) (bass), Nancy Whang (keyboards) and Pat Mahoney (drums). Members that played live with Murphy under the LCD Soundsystem name before this time include Phil Mossman (guitar, percussion) and Phil Skarich (bass).
LCD Soundsystem gained attention with its first single, "Losing My Edge". The song, which sounds like the boastings of a music geek put to an electronic beat, received acclaim in 2002. Murphy released a double album simply titled LCD Soundsystem in February of 2005 to critical acclaim. The first disk of the album contains new music and the second contains re-releases of songs previously released as singles. The opening track "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House" entered the UK Top 40 in March 2005.
On December 8, 2005 the group received nominations for two Grammys in the Electronica category for their self-titled album and in the Dance category for "Daft Punk Is Playing At My House". This album was also chosen as one of Amazon.com's Top 100 Editor's Picks of 2005.
In March 2007, the band released their second album entitled Sound Of Silver. The album has spawned four singles including "North American Scum", "All My Friends", "Someone Great" and "Time To Get Away". Sound Of Silver saw a move towards a more traditional song writing approach whilst still maintaining the production values of their eponymous debut effort. This has resulted in the album appearing in numerous critic's end of year lists and another Grammy nomination for best electronic/dance album of 2007.
On November 18, 2008 Al Doyle seemed to suggest in an interview with 6 Music that the band would soon be discontinued. However, the following day both Doyle and James Murphy quashed this rumor, with Murphy indicating a new LCD Soundsystem album was on the way. Murphy began recording in the summer of 2009 in Los Angeles. Possible song titles mentioned at that time included "Why Do You Hate Music?" and "Love in LA." For the 2009 Record Store Day the band released a cover of Suicide member Alan Vega's song "Bye Bye Bayou".
On February 23, 2010, the official LCD Soundsystem website announced that the album had been completed. The first single was set to be "Drunk Girls" and on March 25, a stream of the song was put on music site One Thirty BPM. The title of the album and the cover were revealed on the DFA site on March 30. The album, titled This Is Happening, was released in the UK on May 17, 2010 and in the US on May 18, 2010. Prior to the release Murphy promised that it will be "definitely better than the other two." Murphy also stated that it was likely to be the last LCD Soundsystem album.
On February 5th, 2011, Murphy announced the band's breakup, citing an interest in pursuing other projects as a record producer. The same day, the band's final performance was announced -- their biggest headlining show ever at New York's Madison Square Garden on April 2nd of 2011. In the show's controversial onsale, the arena sold out in seconds due to scalpers allegedly buying tickets in mass amounts, and denying the opportunity for most fans to buy tickets. After public outrage, the band announced four more shows at New York's Terminal 5, to take place the week before the final show at MSG.
On January 5th, 2016, James announced the band's reunion, a new album to be released 2016, and a tour, "not just playing coachella. we’re playing all over".
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LCD Soundsystem Lyrics
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Home
Home
Home
Home
Home
Take me home
Just do it right
Make it perfect and real
Because it's everything
Though everything, was never the deal
So grab your things and stumble into the night
So we can shut the door
And shut the door on terrible times
Oh
Yeah, do it right
And head again into space
So you can carry on
And carry on, and fall all over the place
This is the trick, forget a terrible year
That we can break the laws
Until it gets weird
And this is what you waited for
But under lights, we're all unsure
So tell me
What would make you feel better?
As night has such a local ringAnd love and rock are fickle things
And you know it
Yeah, you know it
Yeah, you know
Ahh, ah
Ahh, ah
Take
Forget your past
This is your last chance now
And we can break the rules
Like nothing will last
You might forget
Forget the sound of a voice
Still, you should not forget
Yeah, don't forget
The things that we laughed about
And after rolling on the floor
And thankfully, a few make sure that you get home
And you stay home
And you better
'Cause you're afraid of what you need
Yeah, you're afraid of what you need
If you weren't, if you weren't
I don't know what we'd talk about
Ahh, ah
Ahh, ah
Ahh, ah
Ahh, ah
Yeah, no one ever knows what you're talking about
So I guess you're already there
No one opens up when you scream and shout
But it's time to make a couple things clear
If you're afraid of what you need
If you're afraid of what you need
Look around you, you're surrounded
It won't get any better
And so, goodnight
The song "Home" by LCD Soundsystem touches on themes of nostalgia, the struggle to find one's place in the world, and the fear of vulnerability. The repeated lines of "Take me home" suggest a longing for a sense of belonging and safety, while the lines "just do it right, make it perfect and real" convey a desire for perfection and a sense of control over one's life. The chorus "And this is what you waited for, but under lights we're all unsure, so tell me, what would make you feel better?" speaks to the idea that even when we achieve what we thought we wanted, we can still feel lost and uncertain. The line "you're afraid of what you need" reflects the fear of vulnerability and the fear of being hurt, which can lead to a sense of isolation and loneliness.
Line by Line Meaning
Home
Desire to return to a place of comfort and belonging
Home
Repetition to emphasize the importance and urgency of wanting to go back to a familiar place
Home
Home
Home
Home
Take me home
Explicitly stating the need and desire to be taken to a place of comfort and familiarity
Just do it right
Asking for perfection and realness in the actions taken to achieve the goal of returning home
Make it perfect and real
Continuing to emphasize the importance of doing what it takes to make the return to home as comfortable and true as possible
Because it's everything
Acknowledgment that home represents all that is important and valued
Though everything, was never the deal
Reflecting on the fact that life doesn't always go according to plan or expectations
So grab your things and stumble into the night
Urging action and movement towards the goal of returning home, even if the journey is unclear
So we can shut the door
Symbolically closing the door on the difficult times that led to the desire to return home
And shut the door on terrible times
Oh
Expressing a sense of relief or anticipation
Yeah, do it right
And head again into space
Looking towards the unknown future, but with the confidence that the journey will be worth it
So you can carry on
Encouraging perseverance and determination
And carry on, and fall all over the place
Acknowledging that challenges and obstacles are likely, but that they can be overcome to reach the goal of returning home
This is the trick, forget a terrible year
Advising to let go of past difficulties and focus on the present
That we can break the laws
Encouraging defiance and a willingness to go against the norm if necessary to reach the goal
Until it gets weird
Implies that things will get difficult and uncertain, but not to give up hope of returning home
And this is what you waited for
Acknowledging that the desire to return home has been a long-time coming
But under lights, we're all unsure
Acknowledging the uncertainty and doubt that comes with striving for a goal, even when it's something we've wanted for a long time
So tell me
Asking for advice or guidance
What would make you feel better?
Asking for the key to finally reaching the goal of returning home
As night has such a local ring
Reflecting on the sense of familiarity and belonging that comes with being in a specific location
And love and rock are fickle things
Acknowledging the fickleness of some of life's most fundamental aspects
And you know it
Yeah, you know it
Yeah, you know
Reinforcing the idea that the desire to return home is deeply rooted and well understood
Ahh, ah
Vocalizing a sense of longing or anticipation
Ahh, ah
Take
Commanding action and movement towards the goal of returning home
Forget your past
Advising to let go of anything that might hold back progress or detract from the goal
This is your last chance now
Emphasizing the importance of the current opportunity to reach the goal of returning home
And we can break the rules
Encouraging a willingness to disregard norms or restrictions to reach the goal
Like nothing will last
Emphasizing that the end goal is worth fighting for and that going all out is necessary to achieve it
You might forget
Acknowledging the reality that memories may fade
Forget the sound of a voice
Emphasizing the fleeting nature of memory and the importance of focusing on what matters most
Still, you should not forget
Encouraging to hold onto the things that truly matter
Yeah, don't forget
The things that we laughed about
Highlighting the importance of shared experiences and memories in the journey towards returning home
And after rolling on the floor
Reflecting on the shared experiences and memories that strengthen bonds and make returning home all the more desired
And thankfully, a few make sure that you get home
Highlighting the importance of friends and loved ones in helping to achieve the goal of returning home
And you stay home
And you better
Strong emphasis on the importance of staying home and not giving up the fight to return there
'Cause you're afraid of what you need
Acknowledging the fear and uncertainty that can come with striving for what is most important
Yeah, you're afraid of what you need
If you weren't, if you weren't
Reflecting on the hypothetical possibility of not having any fears or doubts
I don't know what we'd talk about
Implies that the struggle to achieve what we need is a fundamental and necessary aspect of the human experience
Ahh, ah
Ahh, ah
Ahh, ah
Ahh, ah
Yeah, no one ever knows what you're talking about
Recognizing the difficulty of communicating deep-seated emotions and desires to others
So I guess you're already there
Acknowledging that the desire to return home is deeply ingrained and difficult to explain to others
No one opens up when you scream and shout
Recognizing the difficulty of expressing oneself to others when emotions and desires run deep
But it's time to make a couple things clear
Emphasizing the importance of being clear and transparent with oneself and others about what truly matters
If you're afraid of what you need
If you're afraid of what you need
Look around you, you're surrounded
Recognizing the presence of loved ones and supporters who are always there to help and support
It won't get any better
Acknowledging that the journey to achieve the goal of returning home will be difficult, but that with hard work and perseverance it is worth fighting for
And so, goodnight
Ending the song with a sense of finality and resolution, as if to indicate that the fight to return home will continue another day
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Jeremiah Murphy
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