Formed in 2001 by Andrea Kerr and Jared Hawkes the London duo caught the attention of renowned producer John Fryer (Depeche Mode, Cocteau Twins, Nine Inch Nails, and many more) who produced their debut EP ‘White Like Snow’ which was released in August 2004 on Johns label 'Something to Listen To'.
The band received high praise for the EP and played several UK shows including support for Psychic TV and Whitehouse in London, but increasing pressure surrounding the name forced the band to withdraw from the public eye and in March 2005 LWED performed their last gig - the ground-breaking gallery event, Parliament Of Monsters; a multi-media exhibition of live performance, alongside photography, film and sculpture, inspired by their music.
Keen to move beyond the controversy surrounding the name, the band returned on Halloween 2005 as Colt, to release their debut album 'These Things Can't Hurt You Now, So Throw Them in The Fire' on John Fryers label 'Something to Listen to' to critical acclaim from the independent worldwide press.
In 2008, after changes in the live line-up and the dissolution of 'Something to Listen to', Colt released the EP ‘You hold on to what's not real’ featuring four tracks, and remixes by artists including Arlen Figgis and William Bennett, on their own label 'obvious records' along with the video for 'Black Rabbits'. They also re-released 'These things can't hurt you now, so throw them in the fire' with bonus tracks 'Arm' and 'Lullaby Remix' by Arlen Figgis featuring Mike Figgis on Trumpet, from the LWED EP 'White Like Snow', and the previously unreleased 'Gag Reflex'.
In 2016 Andrea contributed lyrics and vocals to the track 'She Stands on a Storm' by John Fryer for his project 'Black Needle Noise'.
In 2019 the band released a series of six original Ep’s, ‘Superhero’, ‘Polaroid’, ‘Harm’, ‘Everything You Hide’, ‘More Than This’, and ‘These Pieces That You’ve Saved’. Remastered and available online for the first time, it was these stripped-back and more electronic tracks originally distributed as limited edition CD-Rs sold directly to fans at live shows that caught the attention of John Fryer.
Living With Eating Disorders are currently working on follow up tracks to The Snake and Carcass to be released this year.
Envy
Living With Eating Disorders Lyrics
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Speak to me of things like names that I should use
Speak to me of things that I want
The only thing we don't
Speak to me again
Speak to me of books that I should read,
Speak to me and call my by a secret name
And speak to me of greed
I don't want more than this
Speak to me again
I think I'm pulling you through the wires
I think I hear you in my sleep
I think we talk when no one hears
But you're far too quiet in my head
Speak to me of thirst and speak to me of greed
I don't want more than this
Speak to me again
Speak to me, I want much more than this
I want much more than this
I want much more than this
Speak to me again oh speak to me again
Speak to me of things that interest only me
Speak to me of things like names that I should use
Speak to me of thirst the only thing we don't
I want much more than this
Oh I want much more that this
Oh I want much more than this
Oh I want much more than this
Oh I want much more than this
But I want much more than this
The lyrics of "Envy" by Living With Eating Disorders convey a sense of isolation and a longing for connection. The singer is asking to be spoken to in a way that is meaningful and personal to them, with a focus on their own interests and desires. They also express a sense of dissatisfaction with their current situation, suggesting that there is something more that they want or need.
The repetition of the phrase "speak to me again" highlights this desire for communication and connection, suggesting that the singer is not getting what they need from their current relationships or interactions. The reference to "pulling you through the wires" and "hearing you in my sleep" also suggests a sense of distance or disconnect from the person they are addressing.
Overall, "Envy" captures a sense of yearning and frustration, as the singer seeks a deeper level of understanding and communication with those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Speak to me of things that interest only me
Talk to me about subjects that are exclusively related to my own interests
Speak to me of things like names that I should use
Tell me about the names I should use, including any secret ones
Speak to me of things that I want
Discuss things with me that I truly desire
The only thing we don't
But the one thing we don't talk about is...
Speak to me again
Please continue the conversation with me
Speak to me of books that I should read
Recommend some books that I should consider reading
Speak to me and call me by a secret name
Address me by a name that nobody else knows
Speak to me of thirst
Talk to me about the strong desire or craving for something
And speak to me of greed
Also, talk to me about the intense longing or desire for wealth, status, or power
I don't want more than this
I'm content with what I already have or experience
I think I'm pulling you through the wires
I believe I am transferring my emotions or thoughts through our communication channels
I think I hear you in my sleep
I imagine hearing your voice speaking to me while I sleep
I think we talk when no one hears
I believe we have conversations that nobody else is aware of
But you're far too quiet in my head
However, I feel like you're not communicating with me enough in my own thoughts
Speak to me, I want much more than this
Please talk to me, I crave for even more desirable things
Speak to me again oh speak to me again
Please continue to talk with me again and again
Oh I want much more than this
I yearn for something greater than my current situation
But I want much more than this
Nevertheless, I want even more than that
Contributed by Savannah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.