Their first studio album, Eleven Pieces of Something, was released as a free digital download from their official website in 2008. It became more successful in Spain when four songs from the album, Deep Inside, I Cry, I'm Missing You and Release, became regular parts of the soundtrack to the Telecinco TV drama series, La Pecera de Eva.
Their music has featured on radio programs on Spain’s national Radio 3, the television program No Solo Música, they performed in the music festival FESTIMAD 98, the Villa de Mostoles pop festival and supported Dover in concert in Valladolid. Lam Rim fuse jazz, latin and soul with an alternative pop-rock sound, all of which is deftly mixed and mastered in the current album thanks to the work of José Vinader, Goya award-winner for his soundtrack to The Other Side Of the Bed (2002).
Massive
Lam Rim Lyrics
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Solid feelings need to grow
if there's nothing deep inside.
Hearts online: click to load;
happy mobile, electric soul;
just a needle in the mind.
Underneath the ground:
Rolling in the light
like a lonely burning kite
always falling for the sun.
Living empty lies
as the feelings synthesize
loving tear drops out of sight.
Underneath the ground:
Love, love seeping down.
Green shoots of freedom deep inside
reach out to fail.
Tears out of reasons never found
lead out to fade.
Green shoots of freedom deep inside
reach out to fail.
Feel what is growing in your mind.
Don't you feel what is growing in my mind?
The song "Massive" by Lam Rim is a contemplative and introspective song that delves into the complexities of emotions and the human experience. The first verse starts with the line "So nice. Empty hope" which, in essence, presents a paradoxical statement about how hope can seem empty or insubstantial. The lyrics then go on to emphasize the need for solid feelings in order for growth to occur. The line "if there's nothing deep inside" suggests that without a deeper connection to one's emotions, one cannot fully experience growth and change. The next two lines, "Hearts online: click to load; happy mobile, electric soul" allude to the rampant and instantaneous nature of technology in relation to relationships and emotions. The line "Just a needle in the mind" portrays the notion that connectedness through technology can have the same effects as an addictive substance, as it can provide only temporary relief from loneliness or a lack of true emotional connection.
The chorus, "Underneath the ground: Love, love seeping down" suggests that love is slow and steady, almost like a soft and constant rain that permeates deep into the earth. It also suggests that true love may require a deeper emotional connection than the fast-paced, tech-centric world can provide. The second verse starts with "Rolling in the light like a lonely burning kite, always falling for the sun" which implies a sense of longing and desire. The next line, "Living empty lies as the feelings synthesize" suggests that we sometimes deny our true feelings or bury them in favour of seemingly easier or more convenient options. The last line of the verse, "loving tear drops out of sight" speaks to the idea of hidden emotions and the tears we cry when no one else is around to see them.
The final verse starts with the line "green shoots of freedom deep inside reach out to fail" which suggests that true growth and change may involve taking risks that can be difficult or ultimately unsuccessful. The next line, "tears out of reasons never found lead out to fade" implies that sometimes, we can't even understand why we are feeling a certain way, and the only choice we have is to let it go. The final chorus ends with the line "Feel what is growing in your mind, Don't you feel what is growing in my mind?" which is both a question and a statement, and seemingly an invitation to connect in a more authentic and emotional way.
Line by Line Meaning
So nice. Empty hope.
It may seem nice and hopeful on the surface level, but in reality, it's empty and lacking substance.
Solid feelings need to grow
Real and genuine emotions require time and effort to develop and mature.
if there's nothing deep inside.
If there is no true depth in what you feel and experience, it can't sustain or fulfill you in the long run.
Hearts online: click to load;
People can connect online easily with a simple click, but it doesn't replace the depth and meaning of face-to-face heart-to-heart interactions.
happy mobile, electric soul;
Modern technology offers us an easy way to feel happy and connected, but it often comes at the cost of our deeper emotions and spiritual selves.
just a needle in the mind.
Technology can be like a drug that, while offering temporary relief, doesn't address or heal the root of our mental and emotional issues.
Rolling in the light
Basking in bright and positive experiences.
like a lonely burning kite
Feeling free and alive but also disconnected and isolated like a kite flying alone in the sky.
always falling for the sun.
Continuously seeking out warmth, light, and positivity.
Living empty lies
Pretending everything is fine and happy while ignoring any negative emotions and issues within oneself.
as the feelings synthesize
As various emotions and experiences blend together and become muddled.
loving tear drops out of sight.
Genuine love can often be ignored or overlooked amidst superficial experiences and distractions.
Green shoots of freedom deep inside
The potential for profound inner freedom exists within oneself.
reach out to fail.
The fear of failure often stops people from pursuing their inner freedom and potential.
Tears out of reasons never found
Experiencing intense emotions without fully understanding why or where they come from.
lead out to fade.
These overwhelming emotions eventually disappear and fade away.
Feel what is growing in your mind.
Take the time to truly feel and acknowledge your thoughts and emotions.
Don't you feel what is growing in my mind?
Acknowledging the importance of emotional connection and understanding between individuals.
Contributed by Charlotte B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lam Rim
Thanks for your words, we're glad that you can identify with the lyrics of our songs and they offer you some consolation. Thanks for subscribing to us and for leaving us your comments. You'll find more info and music on our official website (mentioned above). All the best and hope you feel better!
TheDestinyDragoon
I feel terribly depressed. Found your song "No Place For Me" when I searched for those exact words. Now I'm here. So far I love your melodies. Feeling somewhat better.