1) An alternati… Read Full Bio ↴There seems to be at least four bands called Linger:
1) An alternative rock band from Regina, SK, Canada consisting of David Roman, Victor Roman, Doug Slack, Scott Tipple, and Jeremy Pilon. They released their album "The Root of Truth" in 2008.
The lyrics and music of Linger are largely about global economic and environmental issues, as well as various philosophical paradigms. Interest in these subjects is reflective of the band's interest in social justice as a whole.
2) An electronic rock band from Atlanta, consisting of Cregg Gibson, Jeremy Cole, and Stevie Monce.
3) A Depeche Mode cover band from southern Sweden. (It is as yet unknown whether they ever released anything.)
4) A modern rock band from Nashville, TN consisting of Noah Burner, Matt Hadley, and Kurt Alexander.
5) Linger is a singer-songwriter who hails from Sydney, Australia.
In late September 2016, Línger released her debut single ‘Flyon’ and has already proven she is a powerful force to be admired. The single, and EP ‘tuple’ were recorded in her home in Sydney, Australia, produced by fellow Sydney artist, Xavier Dunn.
Línger is a collaboration between experience and emotion that has come to fruition through years of feeling, longing and by simply being. Her words, originating in part through the creation of poetry, seek to make sense of the world which at times mystifies us all. Her EP ‘tuple’ is inspired by the five elements of air, fire, water, earth and space. Attuned to divinity, each of Línger’s songs is able to insightfully capture moments in time that reflect what it means to be human.
“They crest and billow gracefully, enchanting us within rich swelling tides of atmospheric electronica and reverberating acoustics…I’m left shivering in the wake of this breathtaking jewel.” - I Heart Moosiq.
Avoid
Linger Lyrics
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For all I know
Staring down on earth
All I'm thinking
No, it don't quite share
Same bed no more
I was all alone
That's three in this
She said as she kissed his tears
Only just for you
But he had better ideas
He had better ideas
We had everything
But you had better ideas
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Who cannot place blame
This kill for two
Scared to give you space
Out of my view
Imitate my love
With another's touch
I am always known
Better than she
There's three in these
I said he's out of your league
Slowing down now
Now he's got you fatigued
Got you fatigued
Slowing down now
Now he's got you fatigued
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Now he's got you fatigued
Now he's got you fatigued
Now he's got you fatigued
Now he's got you fatigued
Now he's got you fatigued
Now he's got you fatigued
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
Freedom
The lyrics of Linger's song "Avoid" are about a relationship that has fallen apart due to the actions of one of the partners. The singer is contemplating what went wrong and why they are alone now. The first two lines "And the breathing's hard, For all I know" convey a sense of difficulty and uncertainty. The singer is struggling to come to terms with the reality of the situation, which is reflected in the line "Staring down on earth, All I'm thinking."
The next few lines "No, it don't quite share, Same bed no more, I was all alone, Faded too low" reveal that the relationship has ended and the singer is now alone. The phrase "faded too low" suggests that they had given their all to the relationship but it still was not enough. The next few lines "That's three in this, She said as she kissed his tears, Only just for you, But he had better ideas, He had better ideas" suggest that the singer's partner had someone else in mind and eventually left them. The phrase "he had better ideas" implies that the partner may have had alternative motives and intentions.
The repeated use of the word "Freedom" throughout the song reinforces the idea that the singer may have been too restrictive or controlling in the relationship, which led to its demise. The lyrics "Now he's got you fatigued" suggest that the partner may have been overwhelmed or exhausted by the singer's demands. Overall, the song "Avoid" is a melancholic reflection on a failed relationship and its aftermath.
Line by Line Meaning
And the breathing's hard
The situation is tense and difficult, making it hard for me to breathe.
For all I know
I am not entirely sure what is going on or what to do in this situation.
Staring down on earth
Feeling detached from the world and my surroundings.
All I'm thinking
My thoughts are consumed by the situation at hand.
No, it don't quite share
Things are not the same as they used to be, and something has changed.
Same bed no more
We are no longer in the same place or on the same page.
I was all alone
Feeling isolated and disconnected from those around me.
Faded too low
Lost my confidence and sense of self-worth.
That's three in this
There are three people involved in this situation.
She said as she kissed his tears
Acknowledging someone's sadness and trying to comfort them.
Only just for you
Doing something out of love for someone else.
But he had better ideas
Despite her well-intentioned actions, someone else thought they knew better.
We had everything
Things used to be perfect and we had everything we wanted.
But you had better ideas
Despite this, one person thought they knew how to make things even better.
Freedom
The desire to be free and unencumbered by the past.
Who cannot place blame
Trying not to blame anyone for how the situation turned out.
This kill for two
This situation is hurting both of us.
Scared to give you space
I'm afraid to give you space because I'm worried you'll leave me completely.
Out of my view
Feeling like I have lost sight of what is truly important in this situation.
Imitate my love
Feeling like someone is copying or pretending to love me.
With another's touch
Feeling like someone else is getting the love and attention I deserve.
I am always known
Feeling like everyone already knows everything about me and my situation.
Better than she
Feeling like I am better than someone else in this situation.
Slowing down now
Things are starting to calm down a bit.
Now he's got you fatigued
Someone else has worn you out and made you tired.
Freedom
The desire to be free from whatever is holding you back.
Writer(s): linger
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