Born in London to a Sri Lankan father and Icelandic mother, LAY LOW’s musical abilities stretch as far as her geographical heritage. Starting out as a pianist and bass guitar player; she has jammed on keyboards and synthesizers with Benny Crespo’s Band, found her voice in blues folk and a little honky tonk bop collaborating with producers such as Liam Watson. Although her new material is taking on a new trip hop twist, LAY LOW’s distinct musical journey can still be felt at its roots, producing a honed yet experimental sound that is all her own.
Vocally LAY LOW combines a rich chocolate sound with a sweet cinnamon rasp and a sip of whisky to take the edge off. Her live shows have seen her reach round and hug a room of 200 people using only her voice in acapella. Seeing LAY LOW perform is unique, musically playful, she spins new yarns out of her songs, exudes warmth and radiates sincerity that amounts to a profoundly personal experience.
LAY LOW came about in 2006, after Lovísa was contacted by a local label that picked up on a raw demo that she had uploaded onto MySpace. Not one to waste an opportunity, LAY LOW’s debut album ‘Please Don’t Hate Me’ was released that same year. An intoxicating take on classic Americana sounds, the record topped the Icelandic charts and became the bestselling original album in the country, winning no less than 3 Icelandic Music Awards.
To prepare for her next album Lovísa drew inspiration from Icelandic nature, travelling to remote country villages. With such a vast range of influences this isolation allowed LAY LOW to come into her own. She found something special with producer Liam Watson [White Stripes, Pete Molinari & Holly Golightly] on her second album, “Farewell Good Night’s Sleep”. The album was soon picked up by the music team at iTunes in the US who tipped LAY LOW as one of the best discoveries of 2008.
LAY LOW could never have predicted where her travels would take her in 2009. She spent a large part of the year supporting Emilíana Torrini on tour and performing solo across the world. This included appearances at Glastonbury, Into The Great Wide Open, Slottsfjell, and End of the Road festivals.
On “Brostinn strengur” (Broken String), her 3rd LP album, LAY LOW explored her talent for collaboration, harnessing the energy of Icelandic female poetry over the last 150 years. Using the poems as her lyrics, she sings in Icelandic and creates an enchanting sound of soothing folk with experimental indie twists. Nominated for 5 Icelandic Music Awards, the album was commended as her most experimental record yet, showing a confident use of LAY LOW’s broad range of musical styles.
LAY LOW’s new single ‘The Backbone’ has a poetic resonance with Neil Young and P.J. Harvey; a lick of Nancy Sinatra’s husky attitude and a dose of Portishead’s dirty acid trip. ‘The Backbone’ stirs up a cocktail of something you’ve never had before. And with her upcoming LP, set for international release in the autumn of 2012, you’ll soon be back at the bar asking for more of LAY LOW.
I Remember
Lay Low Lyrics
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To keep them close to never ever let them go
But surely enough I managed to misplace my fortune
Did I give it away with my first kiss?
Or was it maybe stolen in front of me?
I remember when I was told to be on my best behaviour
To sit still and calm down and in my faults
But now I can't seem to find them anywhere
And I guess I must've lost them somewhere
I remember when I was told that someday I'd get older
Memories would fade away and take a part of me
With no surprise I am fading away
But I'll not let go of things that I hold dear
And I hope I won't forget to hold them near
When the darkest night whispers in my ear
The lyrics of "I Remember" by Lay Low are a reflection on the experiences and lessons learned during childhood and adolescence. The singer remembers being told to take care of her possessions and keep them close, but somehow managed to misplace her fortune. She questions whether she gave it away with her first kiss or if it was stolen in front of her. This line speaks to the idea that we are often so focused on the future that we forget to cherish the present.
The second verse reflects on the pressures of being a child and the expectation to always be on your best behavior. The singer recalls being a kid with a lot of opinions but now cannot seem to find them anywhere. This line speaks to the loss of innocence and creativity that can occur as we grow up and become more conformist. The final verse reflects on the inevitability of aging and the gradual fading away of memories. However, the singer emphasizes the importance of holding onto things that are dear to her and not letting them slip away. The line "when the darkest night whispers in my ear" suggests that even in the darkest moments, we can find solace in the memories of things we hold dear.
Overall, the song is a meditation on the passage of time, the loss of innocence, and the importance of holding onto the things that are important to us, even as we age.
Line by Line Meaning
I remember when I was told to take care of my possessions
I recall being advised to look after my belongings and never let them out of sight
To keep them close to never ever let them go
I was instructed to keep them within reach and never lose track of them
But surely enough I managed to misplace my fortune
Despite my efforts, I still managed to lose my assets
Did I give it away with my first kiss?
I wonder if I unknowingly sacrificed my possessions when I had my first romantic encounter
Or was it maybe stolen in front of me?
Perhaps it was taken from me right before my eyes without me noticing
I remember when I was told to be on my best behaviour
I reminisce about being told to always display proper conduct
To sit still and calm down and in my faults
I was expected to remain still and composed, even when I made mistakes
I was a kid with a lot of opinions
As a child, I had many beliefs and viewpoints
But now I can't seem to find them anywhere
However, I can't seem to locate those opinions and beliefs now
And I guess I must've lost them somewhere
I assume I misplaced them or they disappeared over time
I remember when I was told that someday I'd get older
I recall being informed that I would age someday
Memories would fade away and take a part of me
And with time, memories would fade and cause me to lose a piece of myself
With no surprise I am fading away
As expected, I too am beginning to lose my memories and essence
But I'll not let go of things that I hold dear
However, I won't let go of things that are significant to me
And I hope I won't forget to hold them near
And I trust that I won't forget to keep these things close to me
When the darkest night whispers in my ear
Especially when I'm in the depths of despair
Writer(s): Lovisa Elisabet Sigrunardottir
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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lossthesemigod
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Kn Knight
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The Slavic Cherokee Fox
Es verdad ; vibe dark
Vuk Miškiljin
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