Tear Ourselves Away embodies a passage of feelings that manifest themselves in a collection of bittersweet and thoughtful tunes. The album tells tales of the desire to run free from inhibitions, being keenly aware of surroundings, fears, desires, and compelling moments of inspiration.
The story of San Francisco’s LoveLikeFire began when two musicians, Ann Yu and David Farrell met at a show while playing in other bands. Their musical chemistry was undeniable, and they soon wrote a handful of songs that would become LoveLikeFire’s first self-released EP, Bed of Gold, immediately capturing the interests of the likes of Deathcab for Cutie, KEXP, Live105, WOXY radio, and MTV.com.
In 2007 they recorded their second EP, An Ocean In The Air, which reached the top 20 in the CMJ charts, the only self-released album among their peers in the group. The band toured across the country self-booking and financing 4 national tours spanning two weeks to two months.
Tear Ourselves Away is set for a UK release August 10, 2009. The single “William” was released digitally March 23, hard copy to be released April 7th.
LoveLikeFire is Ann Yu, David Farrell, Martin Mattern, and Eric Amerman.
Broken Shapes
LoveLikeFire Lyrics
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My mind grows weak, conjuring nonsense
Confide, tell me what you don't trust
This soul will hold onto nothing
Every day I spend on trial
To avoid what scares me the most
Although I try, I cannot relate
My ears burn hot, your friend is a suspect
Paranoid of what the people are saying
Replied to the message I believed in
This body holds a chemical process
Every day I spend on trial
To avoid what scares me the most
Although I try, I cannot relate
To most anyone or to most anything
My heart lies deep, out of reach
Out of reach, out of reach
My mind grows weak, for weeks
For weeks, for weeks
My heart lies deep, buried in cobwebs...
The lyrics of "Broken Shapes" by LoveLikeFire speak of a person's struggles with their emotions and their inability to connect with others. The opening lines of the song, "My heart lies deep, buried in cobwebs, my mind grows weak, conjuring nonsense," suggest that the singer is experiencing feelings of isolation and confusion. They feel lost and detached from both their own emotions and the world around them. The next lines, "Confide, tell me what you don't trust, this soul will hold onto nothing," convey a sense of desperation, as if the singer is pleading with someone to help them understand the world.
The song goes on to describe the singer's ongoing struggle to overcome their fears and anxieties. "Every day I spend on trial, to avoid what scares me the most" suggests that the singer is constantly battling with their own fears and insecurities. They are constantly struggling to maintain some form of control over their emotions and their life. Despite their efforts, they find it difficult to connect with others, and "cannot relate to most anyone or anything." The final lines of the song repeat the opening lines, "My heart lies deep, out of reach, my mind grows weak, for weeks," suggesting that the singer is trapped in a cycle of isolation and confusion.
Overall, "Broken Shapes" is a powerful and emotionally charged song that conveys a deep sense of pain and isolation. The lyrics speak to anyone who has ever felt lost or disconnected from the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
My heart lies deep, buried in cobwebs
My deepest feelings and emotions are trapped and hidden away, covered by layers of neglect and abandonment.
My mind grows weak, conjuring nonsense
My thoughts are deteriorating and losing their grip on reality, becoming irrational and illogical musings.
Confide, tell me what you don't trust
Share with me your doubts and fears, tell me what you find difficult to believe or accept.
This soul will hold onto nothing
I am unable to retain or maintain any meaningful connections, attachments or possessions in my life.
Every day I spend on trial
Every day I struggle and face challenges, trying to avoid and overcome the things that scare and haunt me the most.
To avoid what scares me the most
I try my best to evade and steer clear of the things that give me the most anxiety and fear.
Although I try, I cannot relate
Despite my best efforts, I find it difficult to connect or empathize with most people or situations.
To most anyone or to most anything
I find it hard to relate or attach any meaning to anyone or anything in my life.
My ears burn hot, your friend is a suspect
I am paranoid and anxious about what people think or say about me, suspecting even my closest friends or acquaintances of betraying me.
Paranoid of what the people are saying
I am constantly anxious and uneasy about what others are saying or thinking about me, even when it is baseless or unfounded.
Replied to the message I believed in
I respond to the beliefs and ideas that resonate with me, which may not align with popular opinion or convention.
This body holds a chemical process
My physical and emotional state is influenced and driven by chemical reactions and hormones within my body, beyond my conscious control.
Out of reach, out of reach
My deepest desires and longings seem unattainable, distant and beyond my grasp.
For weeks, for weeks
My mental and emotional struggles have persisted and remained unresolved for an extended period of time.
Contributed by Adalyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.