The band released their debut album, This Chapter Is Called Titles, in 2000 and subsequently released 2003's Hi, Everything's Great, 2005's Let Me Come Home and 2007's Limbeck. In December 2010 they unofficially disbanded, with each member moving on to other projects.
Limbeck released a split EP with Motion CIty Soundtrack, and two live albums, Hey, Everything's Fine and The Delicacy of Living Modestly. They featured on various compilations, including ¡Policia! A Tribute to the Police, where they covered the Police's "So Lonely."
Save Us
Limbeck Lyrics
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And this place wasn't meant for sleeping
You can just lay and think and hear
Surf's down for me, I never learned
Can I save us killing the waiters
I never will be one I know
This time I have to prove it
And that face wasn't meant for lying
Or crack this case i'm proving wrong
In Limbeck's song Save Us, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who seems to be struggling with their current situation. The opening line "These days I hate the summer" sets the tone for the rest of the song. Summer is usually associated with happy times, but the singer finds no joy in it. He is most likely unhappy with his current circumstances and the summer only reminds him of what he is missing. The second line "And this place wasn't meant for sleeping" makes it clear that he is not comfortable in his environment.
The singer continues by saying "You can just lay and think and hear" which suggests that he is someone who lies awake at night and overthinks things. He is not able to relax and possibly suffers from anxiety. He then goes on to say "Surf's down for me, I never learned" which is a metaphor for his lack of ability to navigate through life. He feels like he can't keep up with others and that he is falling behind.
The chorus of the song suggests that the singer wants to take control of his life. He says "Can I save us killing the waiters, I never will be one I know". The waiters refer to the people who wait for things to happen to them instead of taking action. He realizes that he doesn't want to be one of those people and wants to take charge of his life. The rest of the song suggests that he is willing to do what it takes to achieve his goals even though he might not know how to do it at the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
These days I hate the summer
The singer dislikes summer and finds it unpleasant.
And this place wasn't meant for sleeping
The place the singer is currently in is not ideal for sleeping.
You can just lay and think and hear
While lying down, the singer is able to think and hear things around them.
Surf's down for me, I never learned
The singer has never learned how to surf and therefore cannot enjoy it.
Can I save us killing the waiters
The singer wonders if they can save themselves by killing the waitstaff, although this is not a realistic or desirable solution.
I never will be one I know
The singer knows they will never become a waiter.
This time I have to prove it
The singer feels the need to prove something, possibly to themselves or someone else.
And that face wasn't meant for lying
The singer's face is not suitable for lying or keeping secrets.
I can't just figure people out
The singer has trouble understanding and discerning people's true motives and intentions.
Or crack this case I'm proving wrong
The singer is struggling to solve a problem or make sense of a situation that they have determined to be incorrect or problematic.
Contributed by Amelia W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.