Currently, Little Red Lung is rapidly filling up their calendar with live performances in and around the Los Angeles area including being featured on the Ship Stage at the 13th Annual Eagle Rock Music Festival, and venues such as The Satellite, Pehrspace, The Echo, Hotel Cafe, and The Central SAPC, as well as completing production on their second full length album. In addition, they are currently filming a series of stop motion music videos for their first full-length album "Get on the Boat." They plan to release the videos and the album as a special addition double disk package in early 2012.
"A very sophisticated blend of programmed beats, keyboards, strings and expressive, imaginatively phrased vocals, Little Red Lung presents that rarity, a totally individual, completely coherent artistic vision. They really don’t sound like anyone else, although there are moments when a hint of something shines through, a whiff of Portishead or a distant rumble of Suzanne Vega… Excellent stuff throughout." - Live Unsigned
Into a Landfill
Little Red Lung Lyrics
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Of the magnifying glass
If I were able to see the dirt
Under your nails, I would have stopped the press
I shred it all into a landfill
So stop asking me
All the letters start with "dear" and "if you could" and "I'm so sorry"
They spotted you collecting dust
From index toe to string
I shred it all into a landfill
So stop asking me
You look like an arrow
Your irises have roots before they hit the ground
The lyrics to Little Red Lung's song "Into a Landfill" display a sense of frustration and anger towards a person the singer used to know. In the first verse, the singer mentions a magnifying glass and implies that there may have been something hidden or obscure about this person. They suggest that if they had known the truth about this person, they might have been able to prevent something from happening. The line "stop the press" may refer to putting an end to something before it becomes well-known or publicized.
In the chorus, the singer declares that they have "shred it all into a landfill." This could signify throwing away or destroying any evidence or memory of this person or situation. The repetition of "stop asking me" indicates that the singer is done talking about the situation and wants to move on.
The second verse talks about letters with phrases like "dear" and "if you could" and "I'm so sorry," which suggests that the relationship between the singer and this person was once intimate or close. However, the person has now been reduced to "collecting dust from index toe to string," indicating that they are of no importance and may have caused harm.
The final line "You look like an arrow" could refer to this person having a pointed or dangerous appearance, or it could signify that they are now heading in a specific direction, and the singer wants them to stay away.
Overall, the lyrics portray a sense of resentment and frustration towards someone who may have caused harm to the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
It must have been a scratch under the film
It seems like there was a small issue present, which is visible with close inspection.
Of the magnifying glass
This issue was only visible when looking closely under a magnifying glass.
If I were able to see the dirt
Had I known about the dirt present, I would have taken action to rectify the situation.
Under your nails, I would have stopped the press
If there was something harmful or unpleasant present, it would have been important enough for us to stop everything and address the problem.
I shred it all into a landfill
I discarded it, and it's no longer relevant.
So stop asking me
I don't want to discuss it or bring it up again.
Your irises have roots before they hit the ground
You seem incredibly focused before you even make contact, like you already know what you want to say/do.
All the letters start with "dear" and "if you could" and "I'm so sorry"
The letters you receive all follow a similar formula, filled with pleasantries and apologies.
They spotted you collecting dust
There are people watching you and keeping track of your actions, even ones that seem insignificant or unimportant.
From index toe to string
Every part of you is being scrutinized, from head to toe.
You look like an arrow
You convey a sense of direction and purpose with your appearance or demeanor.
Contributed by Kaitlyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.