Featuring former members of the Fort Collins based group Matson Jones, Land… Read Full Bio ↴Featuring former members of the Fort Collins based group Matson Jones, Land Lines is the continuation of a longstanding collaboration between close friends who have been playing & making songs together for 10 years.

Formed in 2010, the new project started with Martina Grbac (cello/ vocals), Anna Mascorella (cello/vocals) and Ross Harada (drums/percussion). Their debut LP was recorded in Denver at the end of 2011 and was released by Cash Cow Production in 2012.

Based in Denver, the current lineup includes Martina Grbac, Ross Harada and James Han (electric piano/organ).

Limb from Limb
Land Lines Lyrics

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It happens us to when we're torn apart
Separated limb from limb

What if we were strong and held our ground
We could have been strong and held our ground
But the water came in and sour grip away
Yeah the water came in and sour grip away

When the water come in it takes our breath away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Land Lines's song Limb from Limb speak about the pain of being torn apart or separated "limb from limb". The first few lines suggest that this kind of experience happens to all of us at some point in our lives. The metaphor of being "torn apart" emphasizes the severe emotional impact of these experiences, leaving one feeling broken or incomplete.

The second part of the lyrics explores the possibility of withstanding such experiences and holding one's ground. It suggests that if we were stronger, we could face these situations head on and not let them break us. However, the water symbolizes the overwhelming force of emotional turmoil that can sweep everything away, including our grip or control over the situation. The line "When the water come in it takes our breath away" represents how such a situation can leave a person feeling powerless and gasping for air.

Overall, the lyrics of Limb from Limb paint a vivid picture of the emotional pain caused by being torn apart, and the subsequent struggle to hold oneself together when faced with such adversities.

Line by Line Meaning

It happens us to when we're torn apart
We all experience this feeling of being torn apart

Separated limb from limb
The separation is as painful as being torn apart limb by limb

What if we were strong and held our ground
Perhaps, if we were stronger, we could have avoided being torn apart

We could have been strong and held our ground
Our strength could have been enough to keep us together

But the water came in and sour grip away
However, there were external forces beyond our control that caused our breakup

Yeah the water came in and sour grip away
The metaphorical 'water' was too powerful and took away our grip on each other

When the water come in it takes our breath away
The suddenness and force of the breakup can leave us breathless and overwhelmed

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