After an extended hiatus from recording, 2006's Choreography (2006), demonstrated a remarkable growth in her songwriting and performance. Her latest album, Interplanetary Traveler, was released in Jaunary 2010.
Hoffman has also participated in a number of other musical projects from time to time.
Another Song About the Darkness
Lauren Hoffman Lyrics
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But you don't know what you've got
So you try to be like them, but you're not
And you're almost dead
Almost dead
You're almost dead
And be the light to shine you home
So I write another song about the darkness
And how you're not alone
So you try to find a hole
Deep enough to lie in
There's comfort in the cold, I know
When you're almost dead
Almost dead
You're almost dead
And I wish I could hang out up in the sky
And be the light to shine you home
So I write another fucking song about the darkness
And how you're not alone
The first verse sets the tone for the entire song, with Hoffman singing about how the person she is addressing doesn't fit in with what she refers to as "them." The singer offers thanks that the person in question isn't like the others, but seems to be saddened that they aren't seeing their own worth. Rather than embracing their differences, they try to conform to the expectations of others. In the chorus, Hoffman repeats the phrase "almost dead," emphasizing that the person is spiritually or emotionally unwell.
The second verse offers a more concrete idea of what the person is going through, as they "try to find a hole / Deep enough to lie in." This is likely a metaphor for the person's search for escape or comfort, but it's not clear what specifically they're trying to hide from. The singer acknowledges that there can be comfort in the cold, which again could be both literal and metaphorical. The chorus repeats, with the singer expressing their longing to provide comfort for the person in question, but being unable to do so beyond writing them another song about their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you don’t fit in, thank God
Not belonging to the rest of the world can be a blessing in disguise as it helps you find your true self.
But you don't know what you've got
You fail to see the value in being different.
So you try to be like them, but you're not
You try to blend in but it makes you unhappy because it’s not really you.
And you're almost dead
Your will to live is ebbing away.
Almost dead
Your soul is tired of the pain.
You're almost dead
You feel like a lost cause.
And I wish I could hang out up in the sky
The singer wishes to be a comforting presence for the listener.
And be the light to shine you home
They want to guide you back to a safe and stable place.
So I write another song about the darkness
The artist uses their music to give voice to people who are going through similar struggles.
And how you're not alone
They want you to understand that your pain is valid, and you have support.
So you try to find a hole
You seek out isolation and seclusion.
Deep enough to lie in
The only way to cope is to withdraw and hide in the darkness.
There's comfort in the cold, I know
The harshness of the world makes it easier to be numb and unfeeling.
And I wish I could hang out up in the sky
The singer wishes to be a comforting presence for the listener.
And be the light to shine you home
They want to guide you back to a safe and stable place.
So I write another fucking song about the darkness
The artist is frustrated with the cycle of pain and darkness that they see in the world.
And how you're not alone
Regardless of how you feel, there are others who share your struggle.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LAUREN AMRIT HOFFMAN
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LYRICS:
Well you don't fit in, thank God
But you don't know what you've got
So you try to be like them, but you're not
And you're almost dead
Almost dead
You're almost dead
And I wish I could hang out up in the sky
And be the light to shine you home
So I write another song about the darkness
And how you're not alone
So you try to find a hole
Deep enough to lie in
There's comfort in the cold, I know
When you're almost dead
Almost dead
You're almost dead
And I wish I could hang out up in the sky
And be the light to shine you home
So I write another fucking song about the darkness
And how you're not alone
Danial Sun
Your music heals me🖤
max green
Love this song. Hidden gem
Angel Sly
Stuff of genius.
Lydia Strange Kobain
This is my stuff
Paul R.
good song... but im hooked on the acoustic version
Piss Off
❤❤❤
mike cal
So hot...
Michael Calasione
mike cal still feeling the heat.