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.
Something
Longwave Lyrics
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Something to get me to your light
You know that I'd bow with my fingers crossed
You know I believed when I lost
Trying to make something from nothing
Yeah, I need something
I need something to pull me deeper
Something to break this fever
And you know that I take more than I should
Trying to make something from nothing
Yeah, I need something
I'd really like to blow right through this design
I don't need no drugs to help me get high
I'd do anything to see to see at this time
A perfect light
That shines
I need something to fill this cold space
Something to crack this hard face
You know when I'm down I'm down good
You know that I'd get up if I could
Trying to make something from nothing
Yeah, I need something
I'd really like to blow right through this design
I don't need no drugs to help me get high
I'd do anything to see to see at this time
A perfect light
That shines
I need something to make this alright
Something to get me to your light
The lyrics to Longwave's "Something" express the singer's deep yearning for something to make things better in their life. They are searching for a way to reach a metaphorical "light" that they feel is out of reach. The singer acknowledges that they have made mistakes, but they still hold onto hope that something can pull them out of their current situation. With lines like "Trying to make something from nothing" and "I need something to fill this cold space," it becomes clear that the singer is feeling lost, empty, and in need of a change.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency and a desire to break free from the current circumstances. The singer acknowledges that they don't need drugs to feel high or escape, but they are willing to do anything to find that "perfect light" that they seek. The repetition of the line "Yeah, I need something" emphasizes this desperation and longing.
In addition to expressing these emotional themes, the lyrics also utilize some effective literary devices. For example, the use of the phrase "fingers crossed" introduces the concept of hope and uncertainty. The repetition of the word "something" creates a powerful rhythmic pattern that reinforces the sense of yearning and the need for change.
Overall, the lyrics to "Something" paint a picture of someone who is struggling, but still hopeful. The song speaks to universal feelings of longing and searching, and encourages listeners to keep looking for that "perfect light" in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I need something to make this alright
I am in need of something to fix my current situation and make it better
Something to get me to your light
I need something to guide me towards your direction, towards where you are
You know that I'd bow with my fingers crossed
I am desperate for a solution and willing to take a chance, but also skeptical that it might not work out
You know I believed when I lost
I had faith even when everything seemed hopeless and I was losing
Trying to make something from nothing
I am attempting to create something meaningful or valuable out of a situation or circumstance that seems empty or meaningless
Yeah, I need something
I am very certain that I require something to help me through this situation
I need something to pull me deeper
I am searching for something to take me to a deeper level of understanding or connection
Something to break this fever
I need something to calm me down and stop my frenzied or overwhelming feelings
You know when I touch you it feels good
I have a physical attraction or connection to someone, and it brings me happiness or pleasure
And you know that I take more than I should
I am aware that I am being selfish or greedy in this situation
I'd really like to blow right through this design
I want to break through the current structure or limitations in order to find what I am looking for
I don't need no drugs to help me get high
I do not require any external substances to experience a state of euphoria or intense joy
I'd do anything to see to see at this time
I am willing to go to great lengths to achieve my goals or reach a desired outcome
A perfect light
I am searching for something flawless or ideal
That shines
This ideal thing should be luminous and radiant
I need something to fill this cold space
There is a void inside me that needs to be filled with something warm or comforting
Something to crack this hard face
I need something to break down my emotional barriers and defenses
You know when I'm down I'm down good
I struggle with negative emotions and when they take over, it's hard for me to bounce back
You know that I'd get up if I could
Despite my hardships, I am resilient and would try to overcome them if I had the ability to
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Stephen Schiltz, Shannon Ferguson
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Rob Brown
This is so pretty...