After one of their first gigs (with Australia's The Morning After Girls), LSD was asked by Kurt Heasley to play with Lilys. Shortly after, they were invited on two separate West Coast tours: first with Spectrum (featuring Sonic Boom of Spacemen 3) and then with The Telescopes (on their first-ever U.S. tour).
In 2007 LSD's self-titled debut EP (Mind Expansion) sold out from the record label and distributor before the official release date. It was subsequently picked up and reissued on vinyl (Deep Space Recordings, 2008). Around this time, LSD was also featured on three compilations: Mind Expansion Vol. 1, M.E. Vol. 2, and "Take Me on the Wildest Spree," a “nugazer” compilation released by Australia's Rubber Records (a division of EMI).
The momentum from their early shows and sold-out EP paved the way for a busy three three years of West Coast shows, a U.S. tour, and a handful of festival dates as LSD shared the bill with the likes of Dead Meadow, Martin Rev (of Suicide), and DJs Anton Newcombe (Brian Jonestown Massacre), Nick Jago (Black Rebel Motorcycle Club), and Colm O'Coissoig (My Bloody Valentine).
In the early hours of December 21, 2010, LSD were bio-holographically informed that humanity was exactly two years away from a near-spontaneous metamorphosis into a more highly evolved state of consciousness. To prepare, LSD went underground the very next day to explore new sonic frontiers while committing to a two-year vow of virtual silence by ending all non-essential communication.
As the hibernation comes to an end, it also marks a new beginning. Expect updates soon on a busy 2013 that will include shows, travels, and new releases to celebrate our collective arrival, offer psychic healing, and help facilitate a smooth transition to our new dimension.
--Mind Expansion, 2012
Without You
LSD and the Search for God Lyrics
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I′m gonna die
You can bury my body, baby
My soul is gonna reach the sky
I know it's gonna happen, but I hope it don′t happen soon
'Cause I don't want to stop
What we′re doing in the middle of the afternoon
If you're feeling low
And you′re drinking all the time
You better hide your gun from yourself
'Cause the trigger won′t change its mind
I know, I've seen it happen
And it better not happen to you
′Cause I won't be left holding the pieces
While there's nothing left worth nothing
I don′t want to live my life without you
I don′t want to live my life without you
I'm gonna die
I′m gonna die
Gonna take away the pain
I've already said goodbye to them
You′ll never see me again
I'm gonna leave you behind
No more pain
The song Without You by LSD and the Search for God is a poignant expression of the fear of mortality and the desire for companionship. The opening lines, "One thing I know, I'm gonna die," set the tone for the rest of the song. The singer acknowledges the inevitability of death, but expresses a desire for his soul to reach the sky even as his body is buried. He hopes that this event will not happen soon, as he is enjoying the moment with his companion in the middle of the afternoon.
However, the lyrics take a darker turn as the singer warns of the dangers of drinking and hurting oneself. The line, "You better hide your gun from yourself, 'cause the trigger won't change its mind," seems to suggest a warning against suicide. The singer has seen this happen before and does not want it to happen to his companion. He expresses a fear of being left behind to hold the pieces, while there is nothing left worth holding.
In the end, the singer repeats his desire to not live his life without his companion. The repetition of the line, "I don't want to live my life without you," emphasizes the importance of companionship in the face of mortality. The final lines, "I'm gonna die, gonna take away the pain, I've already said goodbye to them, you'll never see me again, I'm gonna leave you behind, no more pain," suggest a desire for release from pain and suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
One thing I know
I have a clear understanding of at least one thing
I′m gonna die
I will eventually pass away
You can bury my body, baby
You can carry out the customary funeral proceedings for my physical remains
My soul is gonna reach the sky
My spiritual essence will transcend beyond this world
I know it's gonna happen, but I hope it don′t happen soon
I understand my mortality, but I am not quite ready for it to occur yet
'Cause I don't want to stop
I am not ready to cease my current activities and existence
What we′re doing in the middle of the afternoon
The activities we are currently engaged in during the daytime
And I don′t want to live my life without you
I cannot envision my life without your presence
If you're feeling low
If you are experiencing emotional distress
And you′re drinking all the time
And you are consuming alcohol regularly
You better hide your gun from yourself
You should take steps to prevent yourself from self-harm
'Cause the trigger won′t change its mind
The mechanism that causes harm will not decide against it
I know, I've seen it happen
I have witnessed this scenario before
And it better not happen to you
I hope this does not occur to you
′Cause I won't be left holding the pieces
I will not be able to fix the aftermath
While there's nothing left worth nothing
If everything is destroyed, there will be nothing of value remaining
I'm gonna take away the pain
I plan to alleviate my suffering
I've already said goodbye to them
I have already parted ways with some aspect of my life
You′ll never see me again
You will not have another opportunity to encounter me
I'm gonna leave you behind
I will depart from your company
No more pain
I will no longer experience discomfort or anguish
Writer(s): Andrew Liszt
Contributed by Owen K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.