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)
Way Out There
Lord Huron Lyrics
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I've been running through life and cruising toward death
If you think that I'm scared you've got me wrong
If you don't know my name, you'll know it now
I belong bodily to the earth
I'm just wearing old bones from those that came first
There are many more flames when mine is gone
They will build me no shrines and sing me no songs
I'm a long way from the one that I loved
I've been tending old flames, lamenting what was
Drifting in a land time forgot
If you think that I've changed, you know me not
I belong bodily to the earth
I'm just wearing old bones from those that came first
I been unraveling since my birth
Gonna wander out there and see what I'm worth
Find me way out there
There's no road that will lead us back
When you follow the strange trails
They will take you who knows where
If I found a way to stay with you tonight
It would only make me late, for a date I can't escape
Find me way out there
There's no road that will lead us back
When you follow the strange trails
They will take you who knows where
If I found a way to stay with you tonight
It would only make me late, for a date I can't escape
Lord Huron's "Way Out There" is a reflective and introspective song that speaks to the vastness of the world and our place within it. The lyrics describe a person who is far from home and struggling to come to terms with their mortality. The opening line sets the tone for the song by stating, "I'm a long way from the land that I left," immediately creating a sense of distance and disconnection.
The following lines describe the singer's feelings of being caught between life and death, the fear of the unknown, and their acceptance of their fate. The lines "I've been running through life and cruising toward death/If you think that I'm scared you've got me wrong" reveal a sense of confidence and bravery, indicating that the singer is unafraid of whatever may come their way.
The lyrics "I belong bodily to the earth/I'm just wearing old bones from those that came first" speak to the singer's connection to the earth and the passing of time. They recognize that they are part of a larger cycle of life and death, and that their life is just a small part within the greater scheme of things. In the end, the singer decides to venture out and discover their worth, signifying a desire for self-discovery and growth.
Overall, "Way Out There" is a powerful and poignant exploration of the human condition, reminding us to appreciate every moment and embrace life's journey, no matter where it may lead.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a long way from the land that I left
I am far away from where I started my journey.
I've been running through life and cruising toward death
I've been living life fast but I know I am getting closer to death.
If you think that I'm scared you've got me wrong
I may appear fearless, but it's simply because you don't know me well enough.
If you don't know my name, you'll know it now
After hearing my story, you'll finally know who I truly am.
I belong bodily to the earth
In the end, my body will return to the earth from which it came.
I'm just wearing old bones from those that came first
My body is made up of the same components that make up the earth.
There are many more flames when mine is gone
I am not the only one who will eventually pass; others will follow.
They will build me no shrines and sing me no songs
I am insignificant in the grand scheme of things; there will be no celebration of my life.
I'm a long way from the one that I loved
I am far away from the person or place I hold dear.
I've been tending old flames, lamenting what was
I often tend to think about my past love or times gone by.
Drifting in a land time forgot
I feel lost in a land that is no longer relevant.
If you think that I've changed, you know me not
If you believe I have transformed, then you don't understand me anymore.
I been unraveling since my birth
I've been slowly falling apart since my very existence.
Gonna wander out there and see what I'm worth
I'll explore the unknown and try to discover my purpose.
Find me way out there
I want to venture into the unknown.
There's no road that will lead us back
There are no guarantees that we can ever go back to what we once knew.
When you follow the strange trails
When you pursue unfamiliar avenues.
They will take you who knows where
You can never truly predict where life might take you.
If I found a way to stay with you tonight
If I managed to be with you tonight.
It would only make me late, for a date I can't escape
It would only delay my eventual disappearance, which is inevitable.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEN SCHNEIDER
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