Read Full Bio ↴There are threee artists/bands performing under the name Livingston:
1) A musical project put together by Canadian folklorist Henry Svec featuring Misha Bower and El Ron Maltan among others. The debut album, Artificially Intelligent Folk Songs of Canada, can be downloaded for free at http://www.folksingularity.com/
2) Livingston is an Alternative Rock band from London and consists of Beukes Willemse (vocals), Jakob Nebel (guitar, percussion), Chris van Niekerk (guitar, keyboard), Phil Magee (bass) and Paolo Serafini (drums). The band won the "UK Carling Battle Of The Bands" in 2005 and have been on the road ever since - playing in various countries, such as the UK, Germany, Holland, Greece, USA, etc. After a successful video shoot at the MTV Studio in London, the guys signed a deal with UK Indie Manta Ray Music, upon which they had spent a lot of time in Los Angeles/CA and El Paso/TX recording their first album with the famous producer Al Clay. So far, they have been supporting well-known German bands like Revolverheld and Blind all over Germany. The single "Disease" was released in the UK in April 2008, followed by the next single "Silence". For more updates and news on the new album, please visit www.livingstonmusic.co.uk
3) Livingston is an alias for Drake Livingston, a 21 year old singer-songwriter from Denton, Texas. He's known for his tracks with Macklemore on "SORRY", Witt Lowry on "The War I'm Scared To Face", Louis The Child on "Hole In My Heart". Growing up, Livingston was inspired by a range of artists, from Odesza to J. Cole to Imagine Dragons and Hans Zimmer. After 2 years of silence, now an independent artist, Livingston re-emerges from digital obscurity to share the songs he's been living through.
Disease
Livingston Lyrics
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I shouldn’t feel but I’ve got to try
I shouldn’t feel that I need you
I shouldn’t feel that I even know why
But I believe that I will come to
Loosing my head just to open my mind
And in everywhere I find you
I’ll grab you by the roots and then rip you out
Is there anybody out there looking for another way out?
Oh, If there’s anybody’s out there just scream it out!
I’ve got this disease
And it’s burning in me
But it opened up my eyes and it helped me to see
We often in love, get sent from above
An angel to help us open up our eyes
Just give a Six-gun to the man who,
A six-gun to the man who cuts loose
From every single thing he’s been afraid to
Shutter up cause he’s scared he’d have to choose
Shouldn’t hate shouldn’t steel shouldn’t think shouldn’t kneel
Shouldn’t think, be, anything real
But I’ve got to, oh I need to,
don’t clip my wings cause I’ve got to reveal
Is there anybody out there looking for another way out?
If there’s anybody’s out there just scream it out!
I’ve got this disease
And it’s burning in me
But it opened up my eyes and it helped me to see
We often in love, get sent from above
An angel to help us open up our eyes
So open up my eyes
Just open up my eyes
Come open up my eyes
Like you have done before
I shouldn’t hate but I want to
I shouldn’t feel but I’ve got to try
I shouldn’t feel that I need you
I don’t know why
You changed my mind girl
So that we can fly
I’ve got this disease
And it’s burning in me
But it opened up my eyes and it helped me to see
We often in love, get sent from above
An angel to help us open up our eyes
So open up my eyes
Come open up my eyes
Open up my eyes
Why wont you let me out
Livingstone's song Disease explores the complex emotions and conflicts that arise in relationships. The lyrics indicate a sense of frustration and confusion, as the singer struggles with his feelings towards his partner. He acknowledges that he shouldn't hate, feel, or need the person in question, yet he can't help but feel that way. However, he also believes that this experience will ultimately serve to open his mind and help him grow.
The song speaks to the idea that the challenges we face in relationships can ultimately lead to growth and self-awareness. It highlights the importance of being true to oneself, even if doing so means making difficult choices or confronting uncomfortable emotions. The repeated refrain of "open up my eyes" emphasizes the idea that sometimes we need help seeing things clearly and that we must be willing to confront uncomfortable truths in order to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
I shouldn’t hate but I want to
I know I shouldn't hate, but I can't help feeling this way.
I shouldn’t feel but I’ve got to try
I know I shouldn't feel, but I can't ignore these emotions.
I shouldn’t feel that I need you
I know I shouldn't feel that I can't live without you, but I do.
I shouldn’t feel that I even know why
I know I shouldn't understand why I feel this way, but I do.
But I believe that I will come to
Despite my conflicting emotions, I believe that I will eventually find a resolution.
Loosing my head just to open my mind
I need to let go of my preconceptions to gain a new perspective.
And in everywhere I find you
You seem to be everywhere I go or look.
I’ll grab you by the roots and then rip you out
I will forcibly remove you from my life to break free from these emotions.
Is there anybody out there looking for another way out?
Is there anyone else searching for an escape from their emotions?
Oh, If there’s anybody’s out there just scream it out!
If someone else feels the same way, it's time to speak up!
I’ve got this disease
These complicated, conflicted feelings are like a disease.
And it’s burning in me
These emotions are intense and painful.
But it opened up my eyes and it helped me to see
Despite the pain, this experience has taught me something valuable.
We often in love, get sent from above
Sometimes love feels like it was meant to be, like it was destined from a higher power.
An angel to help us open up our eyes
Love can be like an angel, showing us a new perspective.
Just give a Six-gun to the man who,
Give the man the tools he needs to break free from his fears.
A six-gun to the man who cuts loose
Give him the power to break free from his old habits and ways of thinking.
From every single thing he’s been afraid to
From all the things that have held him back and kept him from being true to himself.
Shutter up cause he’s scared he’d have to choose
He's been silent and indecisive out of fear of making the wrong choice.
Shouldn’t hate shouldn’t steel shouldn’t think shouldn’t kneel
I know I shouldn't hate, steal, think or kneel, but sometimes it's hard not to.
Shouldn’t think, be, anything real
I know I shouldn't even try to be real or genuine, but sometimes it feels like the only option.
But I’ve got to, oh I need to,
Despite everything, I can't help but feel like I need to be true to myself.
don’t clip my wings cause I’ve got to reveal
Don't hold me back or limit me, because I need to express myself fully.
You changed my mind girl
You had a profound impact on how I think and feel.
So that we can fly
Thanks to you, we are now free to be ourselves and soar to new heights.
Open up my eyes
I need to see things clearly and from a new perspective.
Why wont you let me out
What's holding me back from being true to myself and breaking free from these emotions?
Contributed by Aaliyah T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GuitarSolo777
Shit, come to Italy. We need people like you.
@Yoochoobfail
Cant get over how great this song is!!@
@DawnByron
They had so much energy at the stage yesterday in Tilburg. It seemed to me that they had so much fun in making this music :) Keep on going guys!!
@skarks12
Linvingston open Apocalyptica concert in Portugal i was there.... great band gz i will be here to see your work guys keep it up
@alexbtgg
Yes, and yesterday were to La Riviera, Madrid and I enjoy both bands. I really like your songs guys!! I hope I will see you again in live cause you were great!!! :DDD
@xXSilentStoneXx
Keep it up guys! That's GREAT!
@finfaa
I love your songs!
@tabbycat11233
W I C K E D !!!! *****
@RafaKoguciuk
it's awesome :)
@Vizzi92
I know only this livingston's song...are they great??