Origins
In the spring of 2010 Schneider traveled from Los Angeles to Northern Michigan. At Lake Huron, he developed songs for the first Lord Huron EP. He named the recording, Into the Sun. Upon his return to L.A., Schneider set to work putting a band together. The first to join him was his percussion-playing childhood friend Mark. Each of the band members of band hail from Michigan.
Into The Sun and Mighty
Lord Huron released two EPs in 2010, Into the Sun and Mighty. Pop & Hiss, the LA Times Music Blog, described Mighty as "full of lush acoustic guitars and Midwestern-accented harmonies as warm as a winter fireplace, but it's the Caribbean-influenced percussion that fans Lord Huron's folk sound into flame,"and Pitchfork could only classify it as "a stylistic superball, bouncing off any wall you put around it." NPR's World Cafe wrote "the band's lush harmonies are backed by a hazy whirlpool of polyrhythmic tropical drums and folk guitars."
Despite the fact that Schneider played all of the instruments on both EPs, he has gathered a band for live performances, which have also gotten positive reviews. "The totality of the experience was like being on hand for a combination drum circle, chamber performance, and Calypso street party," wrote LA Weekly.Some of the larger shows the band has performed at include Lollapalooza (2011) and Outside Lands (2011), as well as a marathon ten shows in four days at the SXSW (2011) music festival.
Discography
EPs
Into The Sun (2010)
Mighty (2010)
Time to Run (2012)
LPs
Lonesome Dreams (2012)
Strange Trails (2015)
Vide Noir (2018)
Long Lost (2021)
Lullaby
Lord Huron Lyrics
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Where have you been darlin'? What have you done?
You were out finding trouble again
There's a fire in your eyes and there's blood on your hands
Come inside and lie down to sleep
You ain't gonna run and you know that you're beat
Rest awhile, they're coming for you
Fall asleep and forget all your troubles
Dream of laughter and old friends and lovers
Dream of when you were innocent
Dream forever
Lord knows you've been 'round in your day
But this kind of trouble, won't just go away
Darlin', now you're adrift in the deep
So just lay down your head and I'll sing you to sleep
The lyrics to Lord Huron's song "Lullaby" are haunting yet soothing. The song appears to describe a woman who has been through a lot of trouble, perhaps even violence as evidenced by the mention of blood on her hands. The singer urges her to come inside and rest, assuring her that she cannot run anymore and she must face the consequences of her actions.
The song seems to recognize that the world is a dangerous place and we all have to face the realities of our choices. However, the singer offers a comforting presence to this woman, telling her to "lie down to sleep" and forget her troubles. He tells her to dream of happier moments, of laughter, old friends and lovers, and to dream of when she was innocent.
Line by Line Meaning
You arrive along with the sun
You've emerged with a new day
Where have you been darlin'? What have you done?
What's kept you busy? Found yourself in some sort of trouble again?
You were out finding trouble again
You have a tendency to find adversity
There's a fire in your eyes and there's blood on your hands
You've been through something intense and have played your part in it
Come inside and lie down to sleep
Take a break and rest your head
You ain't gonna run and you know that you're beat
You're not going to escape, you have no choice but to face it
Rest awhile, they're coming for you
Take your time, the consequences will find you eventually
There's a price to be paid for the things that we do
Our choices lead to consequences
Fall asleep and forget all your troubles
Find peace in slumber, release your burdens
Dream of laughter and old friends and lovers
Find happiness in nostalgic memories
Dream of when you were innocent
Imagine the days when life was simpler
Dream forever
Hold onto the beauty of dreams
Lord knows you've been 'round in your day
You've seen a lot, you're experienced
But this kind of trouble, won't just go away
This kind of adversity won't solve itself
Darlin', now you're adrift in the deep
You're lost without a direction
So just lay down your head and I'll sing you to sleep
Allow me to comfort you and lull you to sleep
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: BEN SCHNEIDER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dungeon FreeDomm
You arrive along with the sun
Where have you been darlin'? What have you done?
You were out finding trouble again
There's a fire in your eyes and there's blood on your hands
Come inside and lie down to sleep
You ain't gonna run and you know that you're beat
Rest awhile, they're coming for you
There's a price to be paid for the things that we do
Fall asleep and forget all your troubles
Dream of laughter and old friends and lovers
Dream of when you were innocent
Dream forever
Lord knows you've been 'round in your day
But this kind of trouble, won't just go away
Darlin', now you're adrift in the deep
So just lay down your head and I'll sing you to sleep
Emilie Hunt
This is a song when your driving at night after a great night and your partner is sleeping in the passenger seat and you just drive with a big smile on your face realizing how blessed you are to be alive and how great life can be
Curtis Kraxberger
You left some things out. Driving with the top down, warm air blowing across both of you, Lord Huron playing on the radio. No place in particular to be. Free and rolling.
JJBushfan
Have you listened to the lyrics?
Lizzy b
@JJBushfan STOP THIS COMMENT SENT ME 🖐🛑
JJBushfan
@Lizzy b Don't know what you mean, Lizzy b. Sorry if I've caused you any disquiet. It's just that I can't get away from the feeling that, as good as this song is to listen to, there's something a bit weird about it. I mean, this guy's girlfriend is a right bloody Bertha Rochester. You'd be scared to go to bed if she was in the house for fear she'd set fire to you while you slept. Strange base on which to build a lullaby (unless it stems from a dark sense of humour.)
Lizzy b
@JJBushfan yes yes i know i know i agree with you!! that’s what i meant. just made me laugh a bit sorry.
Dungeon FreeDomm
You arrive along with the sun
Where have you been darlin'? What have you done?
You were out finding trouble again
There's a fire in your eyes and there's blood on your hands
Come inside and lie down to sleep
You ain't gonna run and you know that you're beat
Rest awhile, they're coming for you
There's a price to be paid for the things that we do
Fall asleep and forget all your troubles
Dream of laughter and old friends and lovers
Dream of when you were innocent
Dream forever
Lord knows you've been 'round in your day
But this kind of trouble, won't just go away
Darlin', now you're adrift in the deep
So just lay down your head and I'll sing you to sleep
anandrao salunkhe
While listening to this song, i cant help but think about all the people who took their lives troubled by the world and themselves. I would give everything i have to sit with them during their last moments and caress my hand over heads and make them feel loved. I dedicate this song to those precious souls.
"Fall asleep and forget all your troubles
Dream of laughter and old friends and lovers
Dream of when you were innocent
Dream forever"
Beanie Beans
At a time where the world is turbulent, this song helped settle my mind and grounded me. Then again, all of Lord Huron’s music makes me feel as such.
Peace to all of you 🌻🧡
Joanna Avila
Just found Lord Huron’s music, it makes me want to disconnect with the modern world and just spend the rest of my days on the farm.
It’s so calming.