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.
Signs
LoveLikeFire Lyrics
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Pondering every sign
Building up chemistry between you and me
Imagine if harmony
Could happen mutually
Why does it have to be so difficult?
It might be that you don't mind me
It might be I'm just too blind
But I think it's more
And you're yet to show me any sign
That you don't feel it too
If you are on the fence
And you share your love in jest
Don't be convinced
It means nothing to me
A squeeze from you shoots through my limbs
And I feel my energy growing
I lay my head on your shoulder because you know
It might be you're just too kind
It might be that you don't mind me
It might be I'm just too blind
But I think it's more
And you're yet to show me any sign
Do you realize the weight I hold under (? ) your signs
And I think you do when you're in your room
And you're wondering just who you will choose
Signs
Signs
Signs
Signs
The LoveLikeFire song "Signs" is a song that portrays the singer's increasing frustration at being unable to gauge the feelings of the person they have feelings for. The repeated chorus of "signs" suggests that the singer is looking for some sort of signal or sign that their crush reciprocates their feelings. Despite this, there is a sense of ambivalence in the lyrics- the singer is unsure whether their crush is too kind to tell them they're not interested, or whether they are simply oblivious to the signs of mutual attraction.
The first verse sees the singer "pondering every sign," presumably constantly analyzing their crush's behavior to try and decipher if there is any underlying attraction. They are keen to build "chemistry" between themselves and this person, but are struggling to get any indication that their feelings are mutual. The second verse sees the singer musing on the difficulties of finding harmony, begging the question of why it has to be so difficult.
The bridge hints at the singer's frustration at being unable to read their crush's feelings, with the line "And you're yet to show me any sign/Do you realize the weight I hold under(?) your signs." The line "Do you realize the weight I hold under your signs" suggests that the singer is struggling under the burden of trying to decipher the signals they are receiving from their crush.
Overall, LoveLikeFire's "Signs" is a song that speaks to the universal experience of trying to gauge the feelings of someone you have a crush on. The ambiguity of the lyrics, coupled with the repeated use of the word "signs," creates a sense of tension and frustration that is likely to be relatable for many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
I spend a lot of time
I dedicate a lot of my time to analyzing our situation
Pondering every sign
Examining every gesture and action you make in order to understand your feelings towards me
Building up chemistry between you and me
Envisioning and attempting to create a deeper connection between us
Imagine if harmony
Consider if we could achieve a mutual understanding and connection
Could happen mutually
If we could both feel the same way about each other
Why does it have to be so difficult?
Why is it so challenging to understand and express our emotions towards each other?
It might be you're just too kind
Your kindness towards me may be misleading, and not indicative of romantic interest
It might be that you don't mind me
Perhaps you are not bothered by my presence, but do not see me in a romantic light
It might be I'm just too blind
My interpretation of your actions may be skewed or incorrect
But I think it's more
However, I believe that there could be something deeper between us
And you're yet to show me any sign
Despite my suspicions, you have not given me any clear indication of your feelings towards me
That you don't feel it too
I hope that you reciprocate my feelings, but I cannot be certain
If you are on the fence
If you are unsure of your own emotions toward me
And you share your love in jest
And you joke or tease about romantic feelings, without being serious
Don't be convinced
Do not let this sway my interpretation of your emotions
It means nothing to me
I will not take these expressions of love as genuine
A squeeze from you shoots through my limbs
Your touch sends shivers down my spine and makes me feel alive
And I feel my energy growing
I am energized and motivated by the possibility of our relationship
I lay my head on your shoulder because you know
I feel comfortable and at home when I am with you
Do you realize the weight I hold under (?) your signs
Are you aware of how much I am affected by your actions and gestures?
And I think you do when you're in your room
I suspect that you are aware of my feelings when you are alone and thinking about our relationship
And you're wondering just who you will choose
And you are contemplating whether or not to pursue a romantic relationship with me
Signs
The gestures and actions we make towards each other, which may indicate our true feelings
Signs
The clues and hints we give each other regarding our attraction and interest in one another
Signs
The elusive and mysterious gestures and actions that may hold the key to our romantic future
Signs
The little details that can make or break our chances of being together
Contributed by Lillian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Fire and ice
This love is like fire and ice
This love is like rain and blue skies
This love is like sun on the rise
This love got me rolling the dice
Don't let me lose
Still falling for you
Still falling for you
Beautiful mind
Your heart got a story with mine
Your heart got me hurting at times
Your heart gave me new kind of highs
Your heart got me feeling so fine
So what to do
Still falling for you
Still falling for you
It took us a while
With every breath a new day
With love on the line
We've had our share of mistakes
But all your flaws and scars are mine
Still falling for you
Still falling for you
And just like that
All I breathe
All I feel
You are all for me
I'm in
And just like that
All I breathe
All I feel
You are all for me
No one can lift me, catch me the way that you do
I'm still falling for you
Brighter than gold
This love shining brighter than gold
This love is like letters in bold
This love is like out of control
This love's never growing old
You make it new
Still falling for you
Still falling for you
It took us a while
'Cause we were young and unsure
With love on the line
What if we both would need more
But all your flaws and scars are mine
Still falling for you
Still falling for you
Still falling for you
And just like that
All I breathe
All I feel
You are all for me
I'm in
And just like that
All I breathe
All I feel
You are all for me
No one can lift me, catch me the way that you do
I'm still falling for you
Falling, crash into my arms
Love you like this
Like a first kiss
Never let go
Falling, crash into my arms
Never breaking what we got
Still falling for you
Still falling for...
And just like that
All I breathe
All I feel
You are all for me
I'm in
And just like that
All I breathe
All I feel
You are all for me
All for me
And just like that
All I need is you
All I feel is you
You are all for me
I'm still falling...
And just like that
All I need is you
All I feel is you
You are all for me
No one can lift me, catch me the way that you do
I'm still falling for you
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