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.
Never Know
Living With Eating Disorders Lyrics
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And days are blue and sterile green
There's no love here
And everything you hide is seen
Everything you hide is...
If I hid from the sun
And chased darkness round
I'd never know that you were gone
I'd never know that you were...
The lyrics to Living With Eating Disorders' song "Never Know" explore the feeling of hopelessness and despair in a relationship that lacks love and transparency. The first two lines of the verse set the tone for the whole song, with the vivid imagery of days being "blue and sterile green" suggesting a bleak and lifeless existence. The repetition of "There's no love here" further emphasizes the absence of any emotional connection between the two people in the relationship. The final line of the verse, "everything you hide is seen," suggests that each person in the relationship is hiding their true feelings and thoughts, but that this emotional dishonesty is ultimately futile.
The chorus of the song adds another layer of emotional depth. The lyrics "If I hid from the sun and chased darkness round around the world, I'd never know that you were gone" suggest that the singer is so disconnected from his/her partner that if they were to disappear completely, the singer wouldn't even notice. The repetition of "I'd never know that you were gone" underscores the idea that this relationship is beyond repair, and that the singer has lost all hope of finding love and companionship with this person.
Overall, "Never Know" is a hauntingly beautiful and melancholic song that vividly captures the experience of being in a loveless and emotionally stunted relationship. The lyrics are carefully crafted to convey a sense of despair and resignation, while the musical arrangement heightens the emotional impact of the words. The overall effect is a poignant exploration of the human heart at its bleakest moments.
Line by Line Meaning
There's no love here
Love is absent in this place or situation
And days are blue and sterile green
The days feel sad and lifeless, with a sense of emptiness
There's no love here
Reiteration of the previous line to emphasize the lack of love
And everything you hide is seen
Despite hiding things, they are still visible and known
Everything you hide is...
Leaves the ending open, implying that there is more to say about the things being hidden
If I hid from the sun
If I actively avoided the light and warmth of the sun
And chased darkness round
If I surrounded myself with darkness
Around the world
Everywhere I go
I'd never know that you were gone
I would not realize that you have left or disappeared
I'd never know that you were...
Concluding the thought from the previous line, leaving the ending open once again
Contributed by Levi I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
People Are Strange
I had forgotten how much the body says with movement... Its amazing how emotionless a still straight face can effect such a feeling full song... Im scared... in a good way.
VS
I am still addicted to this song, after 4 years.