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.
Depression Glass
Love Spirals Downwards Lyrics
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Driven forward by brilliant shafts of light
Half crazed from lack of love i swoon
And cry your name into the, the cold dark night
Close my burning eyes to see your shining face
Floating in dreams that tortures soul and heart
Promises of love, love and light and grace
I find myself alone, confused and forlorn
I cry your name into the, the cold dark night
Gazing round myself i am surprised to see
Moon comes down to me, her gentle arms enfold me
Love to dream, dream of love
And all it was, it was
All it was, it was what i wanted to be with you
And all it was, it was
And it was, it was everything to me you knew
And all it was, it was
All it was, it was that i wanted to be with you
And all it was, it was
And it was, it was everything to me
Love to dream, dream of love
Love to dream, dream of love
All it was, it was what i wanted to be with you
And it was, it was everything to me you knew
The lyrics to Love Spirals Downwards' song "Depression Glass" explore the emotions brought on by the absence of love. The singer describes a journey to the valley of the moon, driven forward by brilliant shafts of light. The lack of love in the singer's life has driven them half-crazed, and they find themselves swooning and crying out the name of their beloved into the cold dark night. Their mind's eye closes, revealing the shining face of the one they love, but this is only a dream that disappears upon waking. The singer finds themselves alone, confused, and forlorn, with nothing but their own voice crying out into the darkness.
As the singer gazed around themselves, they are surprised to see the moon coming down to wrap them in her gentle arms. In this moment, the singer finds solace in their love for the one who is absent. The repeated chorus of "Love to dream, dream of love" reinforces the idea that the singer is clinging to the hope of love, even if it is only in their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
I journey to the valley of the moon
I'm in search of my love, and I'm traveling to the place where dreams come true.
Driven forward by brilliant shafts of light
I'm filled with hope, as I follow the light that guides me on my journey.
Half crazed from lack of love i swoon
I'm feeling overwhelmed and vulnerable due to the absence of love in my life.
And cry your name into the, the cold dark night
I call out for my love in desperation, hoping that they will hear me and come to me.
Close my burning eyes to see your shining face
I close my eyes and imagine my love's radiant face, hoping to bring them closer to me.
Floating in dreams that tortures soul and heart
I'm haunted by dreams of my love, which both comfort and afflict me.
Promises of love, love and light and grace
I cling to the promises of love, hope, and goodness that my love has given me.
That disappear upon waking with a start
But when I wake up, those promises seem to vanish, leaving me confused and alone.
I find myself alone, confused and forlorn
I'm left feeling lost and abandoned, unsure of where to turn next.
Gazing round myself i am surprised to see
As I survey my surroundings, I'm stunned by what I discover.
Moon comes down to me, her gentle arms enfold me
The moon seems to embrace me, offering me comfort and solace in my loneliness.
Love to dream, dream of love
I often find myself dreaming of love, which brings me both joy and pain.
All it was, it was what i wanted to be with you
Everything I've been searching for is embodied in my love for you.
And all it was, it was everything to me you knew
My love knows how much they mean to me and how much I need them in my life.
Contributed by Logan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Love Spirals Downwards
thanks for enjoying! this is one of my (ryan) favorite lsd tracks as well!
DBCOOPER
Not sure where you are in life or what you're doing now, but I just wanted to say this song has had a long lasting impact on me at least. As someone who suffers through chronic depression, I can say you've brought true art into this world.
Erick Ortuno
De lo mejor que han escuchado mis oídos en la vida, no puedo dejar de escucharla.
Tomi N.
Definitely one of my favorites of yours!
Viviane Albuquerque
Tão lindo! ❤️
César
Beautiful... bring up bittersweet memories... thanks for sharing :) I love and missed your songs
Jeremiah Huffman
Always calms my soul when i need it.
Nicholas Nicklebee
Another amazing track!
LUIS MARQUES
Lovely song, I think Suzanne sister sings on this one to
sj3rish
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