His new surroundings have inspired three new songs, with a sound that is more natural and yet still doesn't stray much too far from Love Is a Story's electronic roots. These became The Hills EP, released August 2010.
hide and seek
Love Is a Story Lyrics
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What the hell is going on?
The dust has only just begun to fall
Crop circles in the carpet
Sinking feeling
Spin me round again
And rub my eyes,
When busy streets a mess with people
Would stop to hold their heads heavy
Hide and seek
Trains and sewing machines
All those years
They were here first
Oily marks appear on walls
Where pleasure moments hung before the takeover,
The sweeping insensitivity of this still life
Hide and seek
Trains and sewing machines (oh, you won't catch me around here)
Blood and tears (hers)
They were here first
Mmmm whatcha say,
Mmm that you only meant well?
Well of course you did
Mmmm whatcha say,
Mmmm that it's all for the best?
Of course it is
Mmmm whatcha say?
Mmmm that it's just what we need
You decided this
Whatcha say?
Mmmm what did she say?
Ransom notes keep falling out your mouth
Mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut outs
Speak no feeling no I don't believe you
You don't care a bit,
You don't care a bit
(Hide and seek)
Ransom notes keep falling out your mouth
Mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut outs
(Hide and seek)
Speak no feeling no I don't believe you
You don't care a bit,
You don't care a (you don't care a) bit
(Hide and seek)
Oh no, you don't care a bit
Oh no, you don't care a bit
(Hide and seek)
Oh no, you don't care a bit
You don't care a bit
You don't care a bit
The song opens with a sense of confusion as the singer tries to understand the current state of affairs. The metaphor of the dust having just begun to fall represents the aftermath of an event, leaving a sense of unease and discomfort. The singer then observes the physical world around them and notes the unusual presence of crop circles in the carpet, which could symbolize an intrusion of something otherworldly or unknown. The sinking feeling further indicates a sense of foreboding, as the singer is apprehensive about what is happening.
As the song progresses, the singer feels disoriented and pleads to be spun around again and to have their eyes rubbed to make sense of the situation. The busy streets full of people who are holding their heads heavy suggest that they are also feeling the same sense of confusion and turmoil. The imagery of trains and sewing machines represents the idea that these things have been around far longer than the current chaotic situation, highlighting the idea that things can and will be restored to normalcy. The oily marks on the walls suggest that something has changed, and something pleasant has been replaced by something less desirable.
The chorus of "Hide and seek" could represent a game of hide and seek being played, or the singer's attempt to hide or seek solace from the current state of affairs. The sections where the phrase "Mmmm whatcha say" features are almost like a spoken-word part where the singer seems to be questioning the actions and motivations of someone else in the situation, possibly someone who has caused or contributed to the confusion.
Overall, the song portrays a sense of chaos, uncertainty, and discomfort in response to an event that is not yet fully understood. The singer is struggling to understand the situation and is searching for answers and solace.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are we?
We feel lost and unsure about our current situation and location.
What the hell is going on?
We are questioning and confused about what is happening around us.
The dust has only just begun to fall
The chaos and confusion has just started and we are starting to feel its effects.
Crop circles in the carpet
We see odd and unexplained patterns or events happening around us.
Sinking feeling
We are experiencing a sense of dread or sadness that is causing us to feel down.
Spin me round again
We are feeling dizzy and disoriented and need to regain our bearings.
And rub my eyes,
We are questioning if what we are seeing is real or if we are hallucinating.
This can't be happening
We are feeling overwhelmed and cannot believe that what is happening is real.
When busy streets a mess with people
We are surrounded by chaos and crowds of people that are causing us distress.
Would stop to hold their heads heavy
The people around us are also affected by the confusion and are experiencing a similar sense of stress and unease.
Hide and seek
We feel like we are playing a game of hide and seek, trying to navigate through our emotions and experiences.
Trains and sewing machines
We see objects that are familiar to us but are now taking on a new meaning and importance in the chaos.
All those years
We are remembering a time before the chaos, when things were simpler and more stable.
They were here first
The objects and memories we are recalling were present before the chaos and have now taken on a new significance because of it.
Oily marks appear on walls
We see evidence of the chaos and destruction around us, which is causing us further unease.
Where pleasure moments hung before the takeover,
We are remembering happier times and are seeing how they have been tainted by the current situation.
The sweeping insensitivity of this still life
The world around us is apathetic and uncaring about how we are feeling and what we are experiencing.
Blood and tears (hers)
We witness someone else's pain and suffering, which emphasizes the tragedy and chaos of our surroundings.
Mmmm whatcha say,
We are feeling confused and uncertain about what has just transpired.
Mmm that you only meant well?
We are questioning the intentions of those around us and their actions towards us.
Well, of course you did
We are being sarcastic and do not believe that the other person had good intentions.
Mmmm whatcha say,
We are still trying to make sense of what has happened and what we are feeling.
Mmmm that it's all for the best?
We are questioning if the current situation is really for the best and if things will get better.
Of course it is
We are being sarcastic and do not believe that the current situation is good or for the best.
Mmmm whatcha say?
We are still trying to understand what has happened and why.
Mmmm that it's just what we need
We are questioning if this chaos and pain is really what we need to grow and learn.
You decided this
We feel powerless and are placing blame on someone for creating or perpetuating the chaos.
Whatcha say?
We are still questioning and trying to understand what is happening around us.
Mmmm what did she say?
We are trying to interpret or understand the words or actions of someone else in the situation.
Ransom notes keep falling out your mouth
We are feeling threatened or held hostage by someone's words or actions.
Mid-sweet talk, newspaper word cut outs
We hear words and phrases that are not genuine or true, creating a sense of distrust and doubt.
Speak no feeling no I don't believe you
The person we are talking to is not being truthful or genuine about their emotions or intentions.
You don't care a bit
The person we are speaking to is apathetic and indifferent to our feelings or wellbeing.
Oh no, you don't care a bit
We feel hurt and betrayed by the other person's lack of concern or care for us.
You don't care a bit
We are emphasizing the other person's lack of concern or care for us.
Contributed by Cole M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.