Her debut album "Mellow Drama" was released on April 5th, 2011 by Light Organ Records. The first single "What Do You Wanna Do" was released on February 1st, 2011.
Her second album, The Midnight Mass, was released July 9, 2013. The album was produced by Colin Stewart of The Hive and Sune Rose Wagner (Raveonettes). Her song "Emeralds Shatter" was nominated for the SOCAN Songwriting Prize in 2014.
Burns released her third album Young Mopes on February 3, 2017. It was produced by Burns, Colin Stewart (Ladyhawk, Black Mountain) and Damian Taylor (Bjork, Braids, Austra). It was long listed for the Polaris Music Prize in 2017. She received positive critical reception from The New York Times, Stereogum and CBC Music.
Burns produced the debut EP by Vancouver's FIONN, titled Sad Pagans and released on April 25, 2018.
Burns was also a guest host and writer for CBC Radio 3 from 2011 to 2017.
Her latest full-length release Portraits was released November 9, 2019. The album received positive reviews from Exclaim and The Vancouver Sun,
Cry
Louise Burns Lyrics
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You tell me what you're thinking, then I get the feeling and run away Save it for later, heart like a crater
I'm terrified
Cause I've been living in darkness, living in the darkness all my life
Oh can you hold on
It's just a phase that we can count on
To fade away just like the shadows
I'll never cry all night Like I want you
Cry all night
Like I need you
Cry all night
Like I love you
But the light is starting to fade just like a memory
Hey why so heavy? Talking like you're ready to break my pride?
Can't you see I'm broken from a fear of emotion, I'm mystified
It took awhile to trust you, to fully comprehend you and have your back So all I am asking is to pick up the pieces and give them back
Oh can you hold on
It's just a phase that we can count on
To fade away just like the shadows
From which we run from as the light is starting to fade
I'll never cry all night Like I want you
Cry all night
Like I need you
Cry all night
Like I love you
But the light is starting to fade just like a memory
Way too high
I'm out of body and my mind
So I compromise
And look you in the eye
Now I'm terrified
Of everything I thought I was I'm mystified, mystify my love
I'll never cry all night
Like I want you
Cry all night
Like I need you
Cry all night
Like I love you
But the light is starting to fade just like a memory
The song "Cry" by Louise Burns is a reflection of someone who has been living in darkness and is hesitant to embrace emotions due to fear of being hurt. The opening lines showcase the fear of staying in a dark place and running away from everything that has the potential to be hurtful. The singer fears getting hurt by people, trusting her emotions, and dealing with the harsh realities of life.
The chorus emphasizes the significance of holding on and staying strong during tough times. It indicates that sometimes one has to go through tough phases, but they eventually fade away. The singer confesses that she doesn't want to cry all night, but the light is fading away, and everything is becoming just like a memory. The bridge highlights the conflict of emotions and the fear that comes with embracing them. The lyrics talk about looking someone in the eye and feeling out of place and compromised.
Overall, the lyrics are a beautiful portrayal of the inner conflict that one experiences while trying to navigate through life's uncertainties. The song talks about the importance of being resilient and holding on to the hope and light within, even during the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been living in darkness, living in darkness every day,
My life has been full of sadness and despair.
You tell me what you're thinking, then I get the feeling and run away
I struggle with my emotions and constantly push people away.
Save it for later, heart like a crater
I'm guarded and my heart is deeply wounded.
I'm terrified
My fear is consuming me.
Cause I've been living in darkness, living in the darkness all my life
My sadness and despair have been a continual part of my life.
Oh can you hold on
Please be patient with me.
It's just a phase that we can count on
I know my emotions will eventually change.
To fade away just like the shadows
My emotions will go away as the light of a new day comes.
From which we run from as the light is starting to fade
We try to run from our emotions but they catch up to us as the darkness sets in.
I'll never cry all night Like I want you
I am struggling with my emotions and cannot express them fully.
Cry all night
I am consumed with sadness and despair.
Like I need you
My emotions are overwhelming and I need someone to rely on.
Cry all night Like I love you
My pain comes from a place of deep love and disappointment.
But the light is starting to fade just like a memory
The hope I once had is fading away.
Hey why so heavy? Talking like you're ready to break my pride?
I am struggling with my own emotions and feel like you are judging me.
Can't you see I'm broken from a fear of emotion, I'm mystified
My fear of expressing myself has left me feeling lost and confused.
It took awhile to trust you, to fully comprehend you and have your back
I have had to work hard to trust others and let them into my life.
So all I am asking is to pick up the pieces and give them back
I need help putting myself back together and finding hope again.
Way too high
My emotions are overwhelming and hard to manage.
I'm out of body and my mind
My emotions have disconnected me from my physical self.
So I compromise
I try to find balance in my emotions.
And look you in the eye
I am trying to be honest and confront my emotions.
Now I'm terrified
I am scared of the intensity of my emotions.
Of everything I thought I was I'm mystified, mystify my love
I am struggling to understand my emotions and my capacity to love.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DAVID TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
L Collin
miss louise never disappoints. all her music vids are insane
Brad Herrera
One of the best albums in years ♥️♥️♥️♥️
Jim Fraser
Such a sweet song to have stuck in my head!
circashirt
Addicted to this song after hearing it on cbc music a few days ago
Big country's poundcake
Out of all the songs with Cry in them this is pretty high tier for myself
alex nieto
Es la primera vez que escucho esto aunque llevaba mas tiempo siguiéndote en Facebook y he quedado anonadado. <3
Lee Chief Moon
Love this song
Lazy Eye
Deliciously pop, dangerously heady!
Josef Jiřík
Omg so beautiful singin lady 💓💓
Sidrianico Burgos
She's back!
Also, 2:20 beautiful shot.