The band consisted of:
* Brittin Karroll aka Britt Black: guitar
* Colette Trudeau: lead vocals
* Felicity Hearst: bass guitar
* Leah Emmott: drums
LiveonRelease's genre of music follows the likes of Blink-182. The name, LiveonRelease, originated from basketball jargon. Basketball is Brittin's favorite sport.
In 2002 they released Seeing Red, which included the singles "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears", "Get With It", and "Emotional Griptape". "I'm Afraid of Britney Spears" also appeared on the Dude, Where's My Car? soundtrack. In 2003 they released their second album Goes on a Field Trip, which included the single "Let's Go".
Losing Gravity
LiveonRelease Lyrics
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here i am
losing gravity
2ooo miles from the way it's supposed to be
i really feel like i'm sellin my soul here
forget myself, i cant face my own face in the mirror
if i gave you fire would you turn it back on me? will i burn or will i melt, try and we'll see.
if they can find the trail of gasoline
if they're still not convinced
we could meet over coffee
and tell it like it was while you sit distractedly
and i will fade into the background
out of touch with reality
(CHORUS)
here i am
losing gravity
2ooo miles from the way it's supposed to be
i really feel like i'm sellin my soul here
forget myself, i cant face my own face in the mirror
i never asked for this, as much as i came to receive
if you stop dragging me under, i'll feel compelled to leave
you are my fuel, i am your match stick
and i'm combusting ever so gently
(CHORUS)
here i am
losing gravity
2ooo miles from the way it's supposed to be
i really feel like i'm sellin my soul here
forget myself, i cant face my own face in the mirror
i'm afraid of myself
and i'm coming apart at the seams
it's better when i lie
so i'll keep smiling while i'm kissing this world goodbye
i really feel like i'm selling my soul here
forget myself, i cant face my own face in the mirror
(CHORUS)
here i am
losing gravity
2ooo miles from the way it's supposed to be
i really feel like i'm sellin my soul here
forget myself, i cant face my own face (in the mirror)
The lyrics of LiveonRelease's song Losing Gravity depict the struggles of an individual who feels like they are losing themselves and drifting away from their true self, as they grapple with situations that are not aligned with how they envisioned their life to be. The lyrics suggest that the individual is feeling incomplete, almost as if they are selling their soul, and cannot face themselves in the mirror. They are struggling with their own identity and feel like they are coming apart at the seams. The repetitive chorus emphasizes the gravity of the situation, almost as if the individual is in free fall, losing touch with reality, and drifting away from the way things are "supposed to be."
The lyrics also touch upon themes of self-doubt and vulnerability, as the individual questions whether they are truly in control of their own fate or if they are being manipulated or controlled by external forces. They fear that if they give into their emotions, they might get hurt or end up losing their self-identity altogether. The line "you are my fuel, I am your matchstick, and I'm combusting ever so gently" is particularly striking, as it suggests that the individual is in a relationship that revolves around fire and gasoline, a combination that can be explosive and dangerous.
Line by Line Meaning
here i am
I am present in this situation
losing gravity
I am losing my sense of stability and control
2ooo miles from the way it's supposed to be
I am far away from the intended path or outcome
i really feel like i'm sellin my soul here
I am compromising my values and beliefs for this situation
forget myself, i cant face my own face in the mirror
I am ashamed of myself and cannot confront my own reflection
if i gave you fire would you turn it back on me?
If I trusted you with my vulnerability, would you use it against me?
will i burn or will i melt, try and we'll see.
I am uncertain of the outcome and consequences of my actions
if they can find the trail of gasoline
If they can trace the source of my problems
if they're still not convinced
If they still don't believe me
we could meet over coffee
We could have a conversation and try to resolve our issues
and tell it like it was while you sit distractedly
I will openly communicate while you are not fully engaged
and i will fade into the background
I will become less noticeable and ignored
out of touch with reality
I am losing my sense of what is real and true
i never asked for this, as much as i came to receive
I did not actively seek out this situation, but I am still accepting of it
if you stop dragging me under, i'll feel compelled to leave
If you stop bringing me down, I will want to move on
you are my fuel, i am your match stick
You are the energy and motivation behind my actions, and I am the catalyst for it
and i'm combusting ever so gently
I am slowly and carefully reacting to this situation
i'm afraid of myself
I fear my own actions and decisions
and i'm coming apart at the seams
I am losing my composure and falling apart
it's better when i lie
I feel more comfortable and secure when I am not truthful
so i'll keep smiling while i'm kissing this world goodbye
I will pretend to be happy while I give up and let go
Contributed by Maria J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.