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)
The Balancer's Eye
Lord Huron Lyrics
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I've cried enough to raise the dead
"Everything comes and goes," they say
Here tomorrow, gone today
Heaven won't let me in, I don't know why
No one's ever loved you half as much as I
Everyone's a sinner in the balancer's eye
Anyone's luck can turn, I've heard
Not soon enough, I gave my word
I was born right into nothing
Under a very bad sign
Can I cross beyond that line?
Is it in my mind?
Is it in my mind?
Is it in my mind?
Is it in my mind?
Nothing's waiting for us in the great sky
Life is equal to dust in the balancer's eye
Now I know that I can't lift an old curse
Tell me, how does a man change the universe?
Will I ever be forgiven for the crime of my life?
Will it haunt me 'til I die?
To the end of time
To the end of time
To the end of time
To the end of time
Heaven won't let me in, I don't know why
No one's ever loved you half as much as I
If I follow the starlight and call your name
Will I see you again on the astral plane?
I been learnin' the truth, made me feel worse
Tell me, how does a man change the universe?
Doesn't matte, it's too late to do right
Heading into the void at the speed of light
Now I know that I can't lift an old curse
Tell me, how does a man change the universe?
Tell me, how does a man change the universe?
Tell me, how does a man change the universe?
Follow the emerald star
"The Balancer's Eye" by Lord Huron is a song that explores themes of longing, disappointment, and the search for meaning in a seemingly unforgiving universe. The lyrics express a sense of frustration and isolation, as the singer feels unheard by heaven and unloved by others. The phrase "Heaven never ever heard a word I said" conveys a deep sense of loneliness and despair, as if the singer's pleas and prayers have gone unanswered.
The lyrics also touch upon the fleeting nature of life and the uncertainty of one's place in the grand scheme of things. The line "Here tomorrow, gone today" highlights the impermanence of existence, emphasizing the transience of earthly experiences. The "balancer's eye" symbolizes perhaps a divine judgment or a sense of cosmic justice, where everyone is considered a sinner. The singer questions whether their actions and efforts will ever be enough to change their fate or find redemption.
Amidst the uncertainty and despair, there is also a yearning for connection and a desire to change one's circumstances. The repeated line "No one's ever loved you half as much as I" suggests a deep and unrequited love, emphasizing the singer's longing for affection and acceptance.
Overall, "The Balancer's Eye" delves into the existential struggles of the human condition, exploring themes of disillusionment, unanswered prayers, and the search for significance in an indifferent universe.
Line by Line Meaning
Heaven never ever heard a word I said
My pleas and prayers to Heaven have gone unanswered
I've cried enough to raise the dead
I've shed so many tears that it could bring the dead back to life
"Everything comes and goes," they say
People often say that everything in life is temporary and transient
Here tomorrow, gone today
People can be here one day and gone the next, just like that
Heaven won't let me in, I don't know why
I can't enter Heaven and I don't understand the reason
No one's ever loved you half as much as I
No one has ever loved you as deeply and intensely as I have
Everyone's a sinner in the balancer's eye
In the eyes of the divine judge, we are all sinners
I've prayed enough, I rolled the dice
I've prayed countless times and took chances
Anyone's luck can turn, I've heard
I've heard that luck can change for anyone
Not soon enough, I gave my word
Although I promised, it took longer than expected
I was born right into nothing
I was born into a life of emptiness and insignificance
Under a very bad sign
My birth was marked by unfortunate omens
Can I cross beyond that line?
Can I transcend the boundaries that confine me?
Is it in my mind?
Am I simply imagining it?
Nothing's waiting for us in the great sky
There is nothing awaiting us in the vast expanse of the universe
Life is equal to dust in the balancer's eye
Life is insignificant and fleeting in the eyes of the divine judge
Now I know that I can't lift an old curse
I have come to realize that I am unable to break a long-standing curse
Tell me, how does a man change the universe?
I seek to understand how an individual can alter the course of the entire universe
Will I ever be forgiven for the crime of my life?
Will I ever receive forgiveness for the grave mistakes I have made?
Will it haunt me 'til I die?
Will the consequences of my actions continue to torment me until my death?
To the end of time
Until the very end of existence
If I follow the starlight and call your name
If I navigate my path guided by the stars and invoke your name
Will I see you again on the astral plane?
Will we reunite in a realm beyond the physical world?
I been learnin' the truth, made me feel worse
As I have uncovered the truth, it has only intensified my sorrow
Doesn't matte, it's too late to do right
Regardless, it doesn't matter anymore as it is too late to make amends
Heading into the void at the speed of light
I am moving towards an unknown and uncertain future at an incredibly fast pace
Tell me, how does a man change the universe?
I am still questioning how an individual can have an impact on the entire universe
Tell me, how does a man change the universe?
I continue to seek an answer to how a man can influence the universe
Follow the emerald star
Direct your path towards the guiding light of the emerald star
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ben Schneider
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