While earning many rave reviews from the blogging community for their blend of art punk and indie rock, the band released several singles, one of which made single of the week in NME. The singles were collected on the debut LP Nine Times That Same Song, released by New York-based What's Your Rupture? in late 2005. After much touring through 2006 and 2007, Eriksson left the band and Love Is All continued on as a quartet. A Hundred Things Keep Me Up at Night and the remix album Love Is All Mixed Up arrived in 2008, along with Eriksson's replacement Åke Strömer (saxophone, keyboards). They are currently signed to the New York-based indie label What's Your Rupture?.
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Dust
Love Is All Lyrics
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Lots of papers piled up high
I've seen pictures of perfect homes
But none of them look like mine
There's the smell of something rotten
Hiding somewhere in this mess
There must be something I've forgotten
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And I want
And I need
To be rid
Of these things>
The lyrics of Love Is All's song "Dust" seem to describe a feeling of being overwhelmed by the clutter and imperfections of everyday life. The first verse paints a lonely picture of someone surrounded by dust and piles of paper, feeling inadequate in comparison to the "perfect homes" they've seen in photos or imagined in their mind. The second verse adds to this sense of unease with the mention of a hidden, rotting smell, insinuating the presence of something deeper and more sinister than just surface-level mess.
The chorus, however, hints at a desire for change. The repeated phrase "And I want / And I need / To be rid / Of these things" suggests a growing impatience with the status quo and a longing for something better. What exactly that "something" is remains unclear, but there is a palpable urgency in the repetition of those words.
One interpretation of these lyrics is that they reflect a dissatisfaction with the sterile, curated images of perfection that we see in media and society. The singer of the song is living in the messy, complicated reality of everyday life, and while it may not be pretty, it is authentic. They are yearning for something real, even if it means facing the less appealing aspects of their life head-on.
Line by Line Meaning
There is dust in every corner
Even the overlooked or neglected parts of my life have accumulated dirt and grime that needs attention.
Lots of papers piled up high
The stress and strain of life have left me with many responsibilities, deadlines, and commitments that continue to grow and pile up.
I've seen pictures of perfect homes
I have imagined or compared my life to others that look like they have perfect everything -- a clean house, healthy relationships, and happiness.
But none of them look like mine
However, the reality is that my life looks nothing like that and it can be discouraging to compare my life to a fantasy.
There's the smell of something rotten
There is a problem or issue festering in my life that I have yet to address or even acknowledge its existence.
Hiding somewhere in this mess
This problem or issue is lurking somewhere in my life and I have been ignoring it, hoping it will disappear on its own.
There must be something I've forgotten
Despite my best efforts to stay organized and grounded, I feel like I have missed something vital or important in my life.
And it's nowhere to be found
I cannot figure out what that something is, and it's driving me insane not knowing.
And I want
I have a desire or longing to make sense of my life, to declutter and eliminate distractions, and to be at peace with myself and those around me.
And I need
This desire has become a necessity for me because I can no longer tolerate the chaos and disorder in my life.
To be rid
I want to be free from the burden and frustration of my current situation so that I can start anew and move forward in a positive way.
Of these things
All the clutter, distractions, problems, and issues that are weighing me down and holding me back from living my best life.
Contributed by Lillian G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.