Love Spirals Downwards was begun by multi-instrumentalist Ryan Lum and then-girlfriend Suzanne Perry. In 1991, Lum and Perry recorded a demo, which led to a contract with Projekt Records. Over its 8-year history, the band released four full-length albums, a career retrospective, and a CD single, selling (by their own account) in excess of 40,000 CDs. They were also included on over two dozen various artist compilations, including the Heavenly Voices series released by the German label Hyperium.
Perry's sister Kristen collaborated with Lum on two tracks for the 1998 album, Flux. One of her songs, "Psyche ," was used on episode #501 of Dawson’s Creek, originally airing on 10/10/2001. This episode is included on the Season 5 DVD set.
Jennifer Wilde (then working under her maiden name, Jennifer Ryan Fuller) collaborated with Lum and Perry on two tracks for Love Spirals Downwards' 1994 second release, Ardor. Her vocals from one of these songs, "Sunset Bell," were reused for a new version of the song 4 years later on the band's album, Flux. Wilde went on to form her own band, Liquid State, in January 2006.
Although the band never officially broke up, in 1999 Lum began releasing music under the shortened moniker, Lovespirals, featuring new vocal collaborator, Anji Bee. In January 2000, the Love Spirals Downwards career retrospective CD, Temporal, was released by Projekt with no indication of the duo's split.
Soon after the 2002 release of Lovespirals' first full-length album, Windblown Kiss, Projekt announced that Perry would release an EP under the band name, Melodyguild. Though recorded in 2003, the band's debut EP, Aitu, wasn't released until mid-2008. Perry has since collaborated with Falling You on material released in 2006 and 2008.
In 2007 Projekt re-released the first two Love Spirals Downwards albums remastered by Ryan Lum with additional tracks included in newly designed digipacs.
And the Wood Comes Into Leaf
Love Spirals Downwards Lyrics
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That wereden bright golde
Springeth sing, murie sing
Goeth sun under tre
Wherebeth they biforen us weren
And hadden feld and wode
The wood comes into leaf
Therein never havest owest then
Maiden evermore
Weree so water in wore rune
He may me bliss bringe
When spray begin springe
Nights when I wande and wake
Wherebeth they biforen us weren
And hadden feld and wode
The wood comes into leaf
Thou might and canst and owest shield
Therein never havest owest then
Maiden evermore
Wherebeth they biforen us weren
And hadden feld and wode
The wood comes into leaf
Thou might and canst and owest shield
Therein never havest owest then
Maiden evermore
With troubled eyes are
Never have I cast
Me you with thy song
The lyrics to Love Spirals Downwards' song "And the Wood Comes Into Leaf" hold a reflection on the cyclical nature of seasons, the passing of time, and the evolution of life. The opening lines can be interpreted as a description of the end of the day; the sun setting, seeds scattering on the breeze, and the golden glow that remains. The song then transitions to the spring season, marked by the growth of leaves and the exuberant singing of birds.
The repeated phrase "Wherebeth they biforen us weren" is a reference to the generations that came before us, who owned fields and woods and witnessed the recurring patterns of the natural world. The singer contemplates their own place in this continuity, listening to the call of water and waiting for the start of spring.
The final lines of the song refer to the transformative power of music; the singer is moved by the song being sung to them, and in turn, they sing to others with "troubled eyes." The song seems to convey a sense of awe and humility towards the grandeur of creation, and an appreciation for the small, fleeting moments of beauty that are so easy to miss in the midst of daily life.
Line by Line Meaning
Goeth sun under, groweth seed bloweth
The sun sets, the seeds grow and the wind blows
That wereden bright golde
The past was like bright gold
Springeth sing, murie sing
Spring is here, sing happily
Goeth sun under tre
The sun sets behind the trees
Wherebeth they biforen us weren
Where are those who came before us?
And hadden feld and wode
Who had fields and woods
The wood comes into leaf
The trees are sprouting new leaves
Thou might and canst and owest shield
You have the power and ability to protect
Therein never havest owest then
You will never have lesser harvests
Maiden evermore
Young woman forever
Weree so water in wore rune
The ancient language spoke of water
He may me bliss bringe
He could bring me happiness
When spray begin springe
When the first sprays of spring appear
Nights when I wande and wake
Nights when I wander and stay awake
With troubled eyes are
With eyes full of concern
Never have I cast
I have never let go
Me you with thy song
Your song has held onto me
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Halloween Valentine
Goeth sun under, groweth seed bloweth
That wereden bright golde
Springeth sing, murie sing
Goeth sun under tre
Wherebeth they biforen us weren
And hadden feld and wode
The wood comes into leaf
Thou might and canst and owest shield
Therein never havest owest then
Maiden evermore
Weree so water in wore rune
He may me bliss bringe
When spray begin springe
Nights when I wande and wake
Wherebeth they biforen us weren
And hadden feld and wode
The wood comes into leaf
Thou might and canst and owest shield
Therein never havest owest then
Maiden evermore
Wherebeth they biforen us weren
And hadden feld and wode
The wood comes into leaf
Thou might and canst and owest shield
Therein never havest owest then
Maiden evermore
With troubled eyes are
Never have I cast
Me you with thy song
John Grunwell
25 years ago!? I remember hearing this CD for the first time at the time, during my senior year in high school, thinking "gosh, they sound like the Cocteau Twins, but I like this a lot more." Nearly impossible for me to fathom that a quarter century has passed since then. I still remember the excitement I felt back then whenever I came across a fantastic music artist, and the worlds of associated music it could open up.
hermanessences
Such an underrated band, pure beauty <3 <3
Winter Of Our Faith
This song is so much more gorgeous than I even remember it being...I think I have a new favorite...
Halloween Valentine
Goeth sun under, groweth seed bloweth
That wereden bright golde
Springeth sing, murie sing
Goeth sun under tre
Wherebeth they biforen us weren
And hadden feld and wode
The wood comes into leaf
Thou might and canst and owest shield
Therein never havest owest then
Maiden evermore
Weree so water in wore rune
He may me bliss bringe
When spray begin springe
Nights when I wande and wake
Wherebeth they biforen us weren
And hadden feld and wode
The wood comes into leaf
Thou might and canst and owest shield
Therein never havest owest then
Maiden evermore
Wherebeth they biforen us weren
And hadden feld and wode
The wood comes into leaf
Thou might and canst and owest shield
Therein never havest owest then
Maiden evermore
With troubled eyes are
Never have I cast
Me you with thy song
RaijinZac
thanks bro
Glenn Mercer
The interplay of the two voices at the end is sheer beauty, perfection
Blue Jean
I love this! Beautiful. ...
Gonzalo Q
this band deserves M of views
Brian McWhorter
Makes me think of falling autumn leaves.
Brian McWhorter
Beautiful.