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.
S.O.S
LoveLikeFire Lyrics
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I should relay, it's not a place I want to go
My knees grow weak thinking about what can't describe me
All these words that I've already learned to ignore
Just on a night like this, a beautiful day is born
Don't waste your life on anyone
Remember to realize forever is for a while
The form replays over again in context, 'til I change
What makes me feel this way
My conscience lies inside a permanent disguise
So I can hide
My weaknesses, that's what I do best
Just on a night like this, a beautiful day is born
Don't waste your life on anyone
Remember to realize forever is for a while
Find your own way back to the center, now
Just on a night, a beautiful day
Find your own way back to the center
I can't save you
I can't save you
I can't save you
I can't save you
In the song S.O.S by LoveLikeFire, the lyrics paint a picture of someone who is overwhelmed and inundated by the negative feelings and shapes that have draped over them. The singer delivers a warning that this is not a place they want to go, and they grow weak contemplating the indescribable emotions that are taking hold. The singer also expresses frustration with the words that they have learned to ignore, perhaps indicating that they are tired of the meaningless rhetoric that continually surrounds them.
However, amidst the darkness, the singer still believes that a beautiful day can be born even on a night like this. The song emphasizes the importance of finding one's own way back to the center and not wasting one's life on anyone, as forever is only for a while. The singer seems to be cognizant of the need for personal growth and finding a way to break the cycle of negative thoughts and emotions.
The final repetition of "I can't save you" adds an air of despair to the song, indicating that even the singer cannot save themselves or anyone else from the difficulties that they face. Overall, S.O.S captures the idea of being lost in a sea of difficult emotions and the struggle to stay afloat and find one's own center.
Line by Line Meaning
Such careless shapes draped over me
I feel burdened by careless decisions that affect me negatively.
I should relay, it's not a place I want to go
I am aware of this situation and I know I don't want to be a part of it.
My knees grow weak thinking about what can't describe me
I am overwhelmed and unable to express my true feelings.
All these words that I've already learned to ignore
I have become desensitized to the words that used to affect me.
Just on a night like this, a beautiful day is born
Even in difficult times, there is always hope for a better tomorrow.
Don't waste your life on anyone
Don't give your all to someone who doesn't deserve it.
Remember to realize forever is for a while
Nothing lasts forever, so make the most of the time you have.
Find your own way back to the center, now
Take control of your life and find balance within yourself.
The form replays over again in context, 'til I change
The same situation keeps repeating itself until I make a change.
What makes me feel this way
I am trying to understand the cause of my emotions.
My conscience lies inside a permanent disguise
I try to hide my true self from others, even from myself.
So I can hide
I avoid confronting my issues by hiding behind a façade.
My weaknesses, that's what I do best
I am good at hiding my vulnerabilities and weaknesses from others.
I can't save you
I am unable to rescue you from your own problems.
I can't save you
No matter how much I wish to help, I am powerless to do so.
I can't save you
I have accepted that I cannot solve your problems for you.
Contributed by Leo G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.