Born with Asperger's Syndrome, Pip Brown came from a musical family, with her mother being a singer-guitarist and her stepfather, a jazz drummer. During her childhood, various illnesses and allergies kept her in and out of the hospital. At age 10 she contracted erysipeloid, a disease that is common in seagulls but had not been seen in humans in New Zealand for 20 years. Her allergies to antibiotics, penicillin, and antihistamines greatly complicated treatment efforts and had put her in a coma and she came close to dying.
While attending Chanel College, she played in several grunge bands. After high school, Brown moved from Masterton to Wellington and formed in 2001 the hard rock band Two Lane Blacktop with some friends, playing lead guitar. Brown relocated to Melbourne, Australia after Two Lane Blacktop parted ways in late 2003, when their lead singer and drummer quit the band.
In Melbourne she met Nick Littlemore of Pnau (and later Empire of the Sun), formed the duo Teenager and moved together to Sydney. In 2006 Brown decided to leave Teenager to focus on a personal project she had been developing for sometime, a persona she had dubbed "Ladyhawke", inspired by the Richard Donner film from 1985 with the same name.
In 20 September 2008, her debut album Ladyhawke was released on Modular and gained mostly positive reviews. The album peaked at #16 at UK Albums Chart, #16 Australian Albums Chart, #41 at U.S. Billboard Top Heatseekers, #62 at European Top 100 Albums, #1 at New Zealand Albums Chart. Ladyhawke ranked #23 on MusicOMH Best Albums of 2008.
She released five singles from the debut album: "Back of the Van" (1 April 2008, re-released in 18 May 2009; #93 UK), "Paris Is Burning" (6 July 2008, re-released in 2 March 2009; #47 UK, #52 AUS, #40 NZ), "Dusk Till Dawn" (8 September 2008; #78 UK), "My Delirium" (8 December 2008; #33 UK, #8 AUS, #9 NZ) and "Magic" (28 September 2009; #31 NZ).
In 2008 Pip Brown collaborated with the Australian band Pnau on the song "Embrace".
In 2009 Ladyhawke won five awards (Album of the Year, Best Dance/Electronica album, Single of the Year for "My Delirium", International Achievement Award, Best Female Solo Artist, Breakthrough Artist of the Year) and was nominated for People's Choice Award at New Zealand Music Awards. In the same year she was nominated for Best Solo Artist at NME Awards, Best Kiwi & Independent Spirit at MTV Australia Awards and for six categories on ARIA Music Awards 2009 (she won two of them: Breakthrough Artist – album for "Ladyhawke" and Breakthrough Artist – single for "My Delirium"). Ladyhawke was also nominated for International Female Solo Artist at Brit Awards 2010.
In 4 May 2010, Ladyhawke released a digital live EP entitled iTunes Live from SoHo. Currently she is writing material for a second album.
Official site: http://www.ladyhawkemusic.com
Love Don't Live Here
Ladyhawke Lyrics
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You say that it's a shame and show me the door
You say that you don't need me anymore
And I said
Love, love, love don't live here any
Love, love all you want is ending
Love, love all the nights we're spending
Lonely hearts are always wanting more
But only parts of mine were still unsure
You say that you don't want me anymore
And I say
Love, love, love don't live here any
Love, love all you want is ending
Love, love all the nights we're spending
Love, love, love don't live here anymore
Don't know anymore
Love, love, love is always so unsure
But bleeding hearts have always known no law
You say that you don't need me anymore
And I said
Love, love all the nights we're spending
Love, love, love don't live here anymore
Don't know anymore
You say your life was heading downhill
The light denied you, that's why you left
From me, what's left to you
I waited for you still
You say your life was heading downhill
The light denied you, that's why you left
From me, what's left to you
I waited for you still
Ladyhawke’s song “Love Don’t Live Here” speaks of a crumbling relationship where love no longer lives in the same place. The lyrics reveal a conversation between two people where one person says they do not need the other anymore and the other person responds with the acknowledgment that love does not exist in their relationship anymore. The verse “you say that it’s a shame and show me the door” implies that the breakup is not mutual and that one person wants out of the relationship. The chorus “love don’t live here anymore” is repeated multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the main theme of the song. It speaks to feelings of neglect, abandonment and heartbreak that often accompany the end of a romantic relationship.
The song suggests that the relationship has been on shaky ground for some time, with “only parts of mine were still unsure” suggests that one person was committed to the relationship while the other was not. The line “lonely hearts are always wanting more” reveals that the person still wanted to be with the other person, while the line “bleeding hearts have always known no law” implies that they have both been hurt and that there is no law to govern how the heart feels.
Ladyhawke’s “Love Don’t Live Here” is a song about a relationship that has fallen apart. The lyrics speak of heartbreak, uncertainty, and the end of love. It is a poignant reminder that love does not always last, and sometimes we have to face the uncomfortable truth that it’s time to say goodbye.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, love, love don't live here anymore
The feeling of love has disappeared from this place or relationship.
You say that it's a shame and show me the door
You express regret but ask me to leave anyway.
You say that you don't need me anymore
You tell me that you no longer require my presence or assistance.
And I said
A response to the previous statement will be given but is not yet disclosed.
Love, love, love all you want is ending
Although love was present, it is concluding or ending now.
Love, love all the nights we're spending
The time spent together is still fueled by love despite its diminishing presence in this space.
Lonely hearts are always wanting more
The idea of a complete and whole heart yearned in solitude is never fulfilled or satisfied.
But only parts of mine were still unsure
Although some areas of my heart remain uncertain, the desire for love is certain.
Don't know anymore
Uncertainty, confusion, or lack of clear definition or direction is present.
Love, love, love is always so unsure
The notion of love is always surrounded by uncertainty, doubt, and lack of concrete reasoning.
But bleeding hearts have always known no law
Although emotional pain is present, hearts do not obey any expected laws or boundaries.
You say that you don't want me anymore
You communicate that the desire for my presence or assistance is absent.
Love, love all the nights we're spending
The time spent together is still fueled by love despite its diminishing presence in this space.
Don't know anymore
Uncertainty, confusion, or lack of clear definition or direction is present.
You say your life was heading downhill
You explain that your life was deteriorating, deviating from the upward trajectory initially envisioned.
The light denied you, that's why you left
Opposition or absence of positivity hindered your progress or growth, resulting in your departure.
From me, what's left to you
What remains of our relationship or what you have gained from me appears insignificant or meaningless to you.
I waited for you still
I still held hope and patience for your return despite your departure and apparent lack of interest.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAR WIKSTEN, JAMES ELIOT, PHILLIPA MARGARET BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mark Brown
Can't believe this album is 10 years old. She should've made it big. Love this song
Charles Angs
que música incrível bicho
deejaycee72
i grew up starting with the 70s still going and gotta admit i find myself playing ladyhawke a lot and really loud ! love magic
Dani Bentley
I totally love her album but this is my fave song! thanks for putting up the lyrics. In the sleave she hasn't put the breakdown at the end ... thats my favourite bit!!!
Dominik Gansner
still in love with this super song!!! so damn beautiful.... oh my, ladyhawke =)
Dominik Gansner
will love this song forever!
allanbenn1970
just seen pip play live at wolverhampton civic insupport of the ting tings & shes amazingly good, 2009 will be a good year for her!!
L R
Love it!
moody
I'm a 70 YEAR OLD AND I LOVE RETRO MUSIC! None of my community members like them since they like stuff like Elvis and Barry Manilow! I'm a cool grandpa.
Nebur
what i love about ladyhawke is that she is so 80's