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.
Look Like Shit
Lauren Hoffman Lyrics
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You're whispering and I moan,
Hardly moving, one toe tapping.
In a hushed tone and eyes turned low,
While the space you take up grows,
I grow weak and my heart's collapsing.
But that's got nothing to do with it,
You open your mouth and a God comes out.
I look at you, you look like shit,
But that's got nothing to do with it,
You open your mouth and a God comes out.
It's two forty-five in the morning,
Being lonely just gets boring,
It's too late now to get wasted.
Yeah it's two forty-five in the morning,
Being lonely just gets boring,
It's too late now to get wasted.
I look at you, you look like shit,
But that's got nothing to do with it,
You open your mouth and a God comes out.
I look at you, you look like shit,
But that's got nothing to do with it,
You open your mouth and a God comes out.
I'm in my room and all alone
You're turned up loud there's no-one home,
You're faceless and my eyes are closed.
I'm in my room and all alone
You're turned up loud there's no-one home,
You're faceless and my eyes are closed.
I look at you, you look like shit,
But that's got nothing to do with it,
You open your mouth and a God comes out.
Yeah I look at you, you look like shit,
But that's got nothing to do with it,
You open your mouth and a God comes out.
The lyrics to Lauren Hoffman's song "Look Like Shit" are beautifully poetic yet melancholic. The opening lines paint a picture of a singer, hunched over a microphone, whispering, and barely moving while one toe taps. The persona in the song seems to be entranced and almost mesmerized by the singer's performance. Hoffman's observation of the musician's appearance is evident in her lyrics, "I look at you, you look like shit, but that's got nothing to do with it." Despite the singer's gnarly appearance, her performance is nothing short of God-like. The person in the song is amazed by the singer's ability to evoke such emotion and beauty from the stage.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the person listening to the singer is lonely and searching for something to fill a void. It's too late to indulge in alcohol or any other kind of vice, so they find solace in the singer's voice. As they listen to the singer's music, their mind begins to wander, and they're transported to another world.
The main theme of "Look Like Shit" is that beauty is subjective, and it's not just about outer appearance. With the power of music, even the ugliest things can become beautiful. The song also alludes to the transformative power of music and how it can connect people from all walks of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Hunched over a microphone,
You're whispering and I moan,
Hardly moving, one toe tapping.
You're singing in a low voice, making me feel weak, while barely moving but tapping a toe.
In a hushed tone and eyes turned low,
While the space you take up grows,
I grow weak and my heart's collapsing.
Your soft voice and lowered gaze contrast with the expanding impact you have, leaving me feeling powerless and emotionally drained.
Yeah I look at you, you look like shit,
But that's got nothing to do with it,
You open your mouth and a God comes out.
Although you appear disheveled, your appearance is irrelevant compared to the divine sound you create when you sing.
It's two forty-five in the morning,
Being lonely just gets boring,
It's too late now to get wasted.
Late at night, loneliness is tedious and it's too late to numb the feeling with alcohol.
I'm in my room and all alone
You're turned up loud there's no-one home,
You're faceless and my eyes are closed.
I'm alone in my room, but your music is so loud that it feels like you're here with me, even if I can't see your face.
Yeah I look at you, you look like shit,
But that's got nothing to do with it,
You open your mouth and a God comes out.
Despite your unattractive appearance, your singing brings forth something divine, which is all that matters.
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caintapi
I love this song!!!!
Daytona Bleach
I’ve been hunting this song down forever! Recorded it from ‘Brave New Waves’ radio program in the late 90’s and never knew who it was. 20 years later find it, yay!! This was a song she wrote about Elliot Smith