The group initially signed with Elektra Records in 1993. However, just before they released their first single, two tragedies struck the band. Lead singer Hunt was seriously injured in a car accident resulting in his being in a coma for three days. Shortly after, the UK arm of the record label closed its doors leaving the Longpigs' future in doubt. Elektra set a price of £500,000 to release them from their contract.
The Longpigs contract was purchased by U2's new record label, Mother Records. The band had a series of fortunate gigs, including opening for Echobelly, Supergrass and finally Radiohead in early 1995. Their first singles, Happy Again, She Said and Jesus Christ did little in the charts. The band played the 1995 Reading Festival and subsequently, new track All Hype was featured on the compilation CD Volume 14: Reading '95 Special.
Their next single, the poppy Far, managed to hit the UK Top 40. In March 1996, this was followed by the ballad On & On which received considerable radio play and hit the UK Top 20. The song had a guitar riff remarkably similar to Pink Floyd's Wish You Were Here. In April 1996 the band released their debut album The Sun Is Often Out, which was declared one of 1996's 50 best albums by both Q Magazine and Melody Maker. On the heels of their newfound success, the band then repackaged and re-released She Said which hit the UK top 30 in June 1996.
The band waited more than two years to release their next material, an eternity in the Britpop world. Their second album, Mobile Home, was released in 1999, with singles including Blue Skies and The Frank Sonata. Despite briefly reaching the UK top 20, the album failed to achieve any notable success. Dee Boyle left the band, and shortly after Mother Records folded in 2000, the rest of the band split up. Guitarist Richard Hawley went on to tour with Pulp.
In late 2004, Hunt lent his voice to the self-titled album by pop/electronic supergroup Mayonnaise on the Lunaticworks/BMG label. Richard Hawley has a flourishing solo career and has also worked with Jarvis Cocker in the electro group Relaxed Muscle. Hunt has since been seen recording with a new band, Gramercy with the help of Dylan Rippon (producer of albums by Emma Townsend) and Nigel Hoyle, once of Britpop-rockers Gay Dad.
Lost Myself
Longpigs Lyrics
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The one that most of us live without
And dressed for the occasion day after day
Forgives herself when it don't come
I have always found it
Easier to dream about it
Careful of the stitches
But I lost myself I cannot speak
To live by myself I'm far too weak
I have lost myself I cannot sleep
To live by myself I'm far too meek
Went bold as hell for the one love
The one that most of us read about
And caressed all the persuaders day after day
Relieves herself when it don't come
By the things your saying
It's easier to turn the blame in
Careful of the stitches
Insisted there was more than this
But I lost myself I cannot speak
To live by myself I'm far too weak
I have lost myself I cannot sleep
To live by myself I'm far too meek
She's sold again on the one love
The one that all of them scream about
She's broke her wings on the one love
Her heart so warm but it's burn she wants
I have always found it
Easier to skirt around it
Careful of the stitches
Insisted there was more than this
But I lost myself I cannot speak
To live by myself I'm far too weak
I have lost myself I cannot sleep
To live by myself I'm far too meek
The song "Lost Myself" by Longpigs is about the singer's struggle to maintain their individuality in the face of societal pressure to conform and follow the crowd. The lyrics suggest that the singer has tried to sell themselves on the idea of finding true love, but ends up feeling lost and weak when they can't seem to find it. The song is a representation of the universal phenomenon of people trying to fit in and losing their real selves in that process.
The first verse talks about the singer trying to find true love - the "one love" that most people live without. The singer dresses up for the occasion and forgives herself when that love doesn't come, but the struggle continues. In the second verse, the singer tries to reason with themselves that there must be something more than this, but they find themselves losing themselves, becoming weak and unable to sleep.
The chorus serves as a reminder of the singer's dilemma - that they have lost themselves and become meek, unable to stand on their own because they have sold themselves on the idea of finding true love. The last verse talks about the singer being broken and having lost their wings, but still remaining hopeful for something better. The final statement is that the singer finds it easier to avoid the struggle altogether, rather than fighting for their own identity.
Line by Line Meaning
She sold herself on the one love
She gave into the idea of finding true love that most of us believe in.
The one that most of us live without
The idea of love that is often unattainable for most people.
And dressed for the occasion day after day
She made every effort to look her best for the one she believed was her true love.
Forgives herself when it don't come
She forgives herself for not finding the love she desires.
I have always found it
I have always thought
Easier to dream about it
It's easier to imagine true love than to actually find it.
Careful of the stitches
Be cautious of the consequences of one's actions.
Insisted there was more than this
Believed that there's more to life than just searching for love.
But I lost myself I cannot speak
I am unable to express myself because I have lost my sense of identity.
To live by myself I'm far too weak
I am not strong enough to live alone and be happy.
I have lost myself I cannot sleep
I am unable to find inner peace because I don't know who I am anymore.
To live by myself I'm far too meek
I am too timid and unassertive to live alone and find happiness.
Went bold as hell for the one love
She tried her best to find true love.
The one that most of us read about
The common portrayal of love in literature and media.
And caressed all the persuaders day after day
She entertained all the people trying to win her over, day after day.
Relieves herself when it don't come
She finds solace in accepting that her true love may never come.
By the things your saying
Based on what you're telling me
It's easier to turn the blame in
It's easier to find fault within myself than to admit that love may not be attainable.
She's sold again on the one love
She has once again convinced herself that true love is out there.
The one that all of them scream about
The idea of love that is often celebrated and glorified by society.
She's broke her wings on the one love
She has given all she has to find true love.
Her heart so warm but it's burn she wants
She desires the passionate love she sees in movies, even if it means getting hurt.
Easier to skirt around it
Easier to avoid facing the harsh reality of not finding true love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CRISPIN MACMICHAEL SANDYS HUNT, DIARMUID ISAAC BOYLE, RICHARD WILLIS HAWLEY, SIMON EDWARD STAFFORD
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