Loveless
Lo Moon Lyrics
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Loveless in our shelter time will pass
Would you take a chance on us?
Could you take a chance on us?
Call out to the lonely with regrets
Loveless is your answer time will pass
Couldn't take a chance on us
Take my hand
In belief we trace our steps
Understand
No relief in silhouettes
Battled myself so many times
What I was isn't what I want now
We can seek denial and search for miles
Blessed love the love I need
Rolling drums the loveless bleed
Take my hand
In belief we trace our steps
Understand
No relief in silhouettes
The opening lines of the song, "Crosses in the distance bells ring fast, loveless in our shelter time will pass" set a somewhat eerie tone. The image of crosses in the distance creates a feeling of loneliness or perhaps even death, and the fast ringing of bells suggests urgency or panic. The use of the word "loveless" hints at a sense of longing or desperation, perhaps a lack of connection with others or even oneself. Despite this, the singer still asks "Would you take a chance on us? Could you take a chance on us?" suggesting that there is still hope for connection and love, even in the midst of despair.
The second verse shifts the focus to those who feel lonely and filled with regrets, seemingly unable to take a chance on love. The repetition of the phrase "loveless is your answer time will pass" emphasizes the feeling of hopelessness that can come with being alone. The singer seems to understand this feeling, having "battled" themselves many times, suggesting that they have also struggled with feelings of isolation and disconnection. However, they still believe in the possibility of love, and urge the listener to take their hand and join in searching for it.
Overall, the song Loveless is a haunting and introspective exploration of the human desire for connection and the struggles that can come with seeking it. The repeated use of "loveless" throughout the song creates a sense of isolation and desperation, but the singer's insistence on the possibility of love offers a glimmer of hope.
Line by Line Meaning
Crosses in the distance bells ring fast
There are physical and auditory signals of events happening far from us, moving quickly.
Loveless in our shelter time will pass
We are not experiencing love, even though we are together, and time will continue to move in our sheltered state.
Would you take a chance on us?
Asks if the listener is open to taking a chance, possibly in the form of a romantic relationship.
Could you take a chance on us?
Repeats the previous line, asking again if the listener is willing to take a chance.
Call out to the lonely with regrets
Directs a message to people who feel lonely and have regrets.
Loveless is your answer time will pass
Being loveless is not a solution, and time will continue to pass even in this unhappy state.
Couldn't take a chance on us
Acknowledges that someone wasn't willing to try taking a chance with the song's narrator.
Take my hand
Extends one's hand in a gesture of help, support, and unity.
In belief we trace our steps
We have faith in what we're doing and keep moving forward.
Understand
A call for mutual comprehension and empathy.
No relief in silhouettes
Outlines that there is no comfort or reprieve in filtered or obscured views of people, things, or situations.
Battled myself so many times
There's been an internal struggle, fighting against one's past self.
What I was isn't what I want now
There was a change in priorities, desires or identity from the past to the present, and an acceptance of that change.
We can seek denial and search for miles
We can try to suppress or ignore these changes, but it would be a futile action.
Blessed love the love I need
The singer needs a kind of love that is pure and divine.
Rolling drums the loveless bleed
Even though there is no love or affection, people are still very affected and hurt by it.
Contributed by Elijah N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jhart7304
yes.
saw them open for Ride years ago.
they are criminally underated.
the live show i experienced still gives questions on what was performed, a song they played still haunts me as i can not find it on anything they have published.
regardless, i met them all after playing their set and purchased lots of vinyl and a few cotton. They offered to sign the sleeves which i declined.
they are fabulous artists and hope to see them again soon, this reality or the next.
@hbb1590
Lyrics ~
Crosses in the distance bells ring fast
Loveless in our shelter time will pass
Would you take a chance on us?
Could you take a chance on us?
Call out to the lonely with regrets
Loveless is your answer time will pass
Couldn’t take a chance on us
Couldn’t take a chance on us
Take my hand
In belief we trace our steps
Understand
No relief in silhouettes
Battled myself so many times
What I was isn’t what I want now
We can seek denial and search for miles
Blessed love the love I need
Rolling drums the loveless bleed
Take my hand
In belief we trace our steps
Understand
No relief in silhouettes
@welkin102
Who's here in 2024 ?
@UpRisingDown
Me. And forever 👌 // sweden
@danamarie7860
Always and forever love this video and many more
@mande369made
I am. But also..not. 🤷🏼♀️
@henriwiegandt2595
Me! Because my favorite radiostation RadioEins in Potsdam still plays this song. 🙂
@isabellaluna2506
@henriwiegand Wow, in Nordrhein-Westfalen they rarely play smallish bands like Lo Moon. I have to admit I didn't watch this video since recently despite being a fan from the beginning but this is really artistic. Love everything they do. ❤️
@shaunoakford9272
You know a song is genius when some 55 year-old dude from Darwin, Australia clicks on this band randomly and becomes a convert for life. This is early post rock meets latter post rock, meets shoe gaze, meets romantic wave, meets lo-fi and... produces the most beautiful child there ever was. This is one gem of a song amongst many with this band, and I want more. Long live the Californian revival of atmospheric rock. Perhaps Talk Talk and Peter Gabriel did indeed have a love child..
@oldbridgemaker2094
Maybe check out Bon Iver, Midlake, Sylvan Esso, Broken Bells, there's an awful of fantastic music out right now.
@missamp2601
Your description is almost perfect, sir. Extra feels for the call out of Talk Talk. Music can be transcedent.
@jayoenix8763
Peter collaborated with nusrat fateh Ali Khan. I'm from where he was. That would be a new unique genre. They could break musical itself. But as that's not supposed to happen, nusrat sahab died too early. Tysir