Longwave followed up on the success of The Strangest Things by entering the studio in 2004 with famed producer John Leckie, whose work with Radiohead and Pink Floyd endeared him to the critical taste of the band, and There’s a Fire was released in 2005.
With a return to the studio planned for late 2007, Longwave found itself on the list of indispensable listening for the first part of this millennium. Expect them to stay there. Longwave's latest album, Secrets are Sinister, was released in November 2008 on Original Signal Recordings.
Everywhere
Longwave Lyrics
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I don't know why but I feel so insecure
And when it comes
It comes like a great big lull
But either way
I don't know why but I get so crazy
And all the thoughts get twisted in knots
I don't know why but I feel so all alone
And then you come barring down like an atom bomb
And I want to, but I want to
But I want to, but I feel all inside out
But I want to, but I want to
But I want to, but I feel all inside out
Everywhere you turn
There's always something there
And all the time you're getting nowhere
Everywhere I don't know why but I get so crazy
And all the thoughts get twisted in knots
Well I'm sure
Sometimes I feel out a little more
And then its hard
It's harder than it ever was before
But either way I don't know why but I get so crazy
And all the thoughts get twisted in knots
Yeah I want to, but I want to
But I want to, but I feel all inside out
But I want to, but I want to
But I want to, but I feel all inside out
Everywhere you turn
There's always something there
And all the time you're getting nowhere
Everywhere I don't know why but I get so crazy
And all the thoughts get twisted in knots
Yeah I want to, but I want to
But I want to, but I feel all inside out
But I want to, but I want to
But I want to
But I feel all inside out
The lyrics to Longwave's song Everywhere You Turn explore the feelings of insecurity and confusion that can often plague a person's thoughts. The opening lines suggest that the singer is unsure of themselves, and doesn't understand why they feel so insecure. The idea of a "great big lull" suggests a sense of depression or apathy that can feel overwhelming.
As the song progresses, the singer seems to find some solace in the presence of another person. However, their feelings are still conflicted, and they feel "inside out" despite wanting to connect with the person they're with. The line "everywhere you turn, there's always something there" speaks to the constant barrage of thoughts and emotions that can make it difficult to find peace.
The repeated refrain of "but I want to" suggests that despite these challenges, the singer still desires connection and understanding. Ultimately, the song reflects the often-chaotic nature of our inner lives, and how difficult it can be to find calm in the midst of that chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm sure
Even when I'm confident
I don't know why but I feel so insecure
I don't understand why, but I feel unsure of myself
And when it comes
When the feeling arises
It comes like a great big lull
It comes suddenly, like a big wave that washes over me
But either way
Regardless of how it happens
I don't know why but I get so crazy
I can't explain it, but I feel overwhelmed and anxious
And all the thoughts get twisted in knots
My mind becomes jumbled and confused
When I'm home
When I'm in my own space
I don't know why but I feel so all alone
I can't understand it, but I feel isolated and disconnected
And then you come barring down like an atom bomb
And then you arrive suddenly and with great force
And I want to, but I want to
I have conflicting desires
But I want to, but I feel all inside out
But I also feel disoriented and confused
Everywhere you turn
No matter where you go
There's always something there
There is always something present or happening
And all the time you're getting nowhere
Despite trying, you don't make any progress
Everywhere I don't know why but I get so crazy
No matter where I am, I start to feel overwhelmed and anxious
Well I'm sure
I'm certain
Sometimes I feel out a little more
Sometimes I feel a bit lost
And then its hard
And then it becomes difficult
It's harder than it ever was before
It's even more challenging than it used to be
But either way I don't know why but I get so crazy
Regardless, I still become overwhelmed and anxious
Yeah I want to, but I want to
Again, I have conflicting desires
But I feel all inside out
But I also feel disoriented and confused
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DAVID MARCHESE, MICHAEL DAVID LAPIANA, SHANNON EDWARD FERGUSON, STEPHEN NICHOLAS SCHILTZ
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Benjamin T
Never understood why Longwave wasn't amongst the indie bands that got catapulted into more mainstream....btw they released a new album in 2020 and it's just as good as their stuff from 2003!
TheMusicalElitist
They’re hardly indie - they were on a major label for the majority of their career.
Esub Miah
One of the most underrated bands ever, I fucking love this band and was lucky to see them in London 2008. I hope people keep discovering their music.
Rose M Reyes Karam
I'm going to get to see them this Sunday. They're opening for Blue October.
dee634
This song helped me get through the worst breakup in my life back in 2009. It may have saved my life.
J'sDesireForAKittycatPersists
This band deserved success at least equal to their talent. My ex came to SF so we could see you guys at Slim's and you were so fucking good and cool about signing merch. Several of your songs, including this one, are my all time faves and I always sing your praises when i talk about the best bands with people. Thank you guys so much, your songs seriously had and still have a profound effect on me! This song will always be one that i want to cover with any band Im in.
Francisco Lizcano
2018 y me sigue gustando esta canción y ritmo.
Jamie Ralph
Just had this sudden compulsion to listen to Longwave after so many years. Glad to see they’ve got back together and recording new music. This is the first song I ever heard of theirs and remember seeing them live at Night & Day in Manchester as well as seeing the singer play guitar with Albert Hammond jet’s band.
Acquiescence
Their new album that came out last week is excellent. Maybe their best yet.
Daniel Clark
Saw these guys at SXSW in Austin, TX back in 2008. Good sound and good era in music. Sad the nobody is making music like this anymore. Last great decade before rampant social media and smart phones