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.
Stir about the Stars
Love Spirals Downwards Lyrics
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As the world outside ends
Dense, even in the still light
To owe you my life
I tell you
Make castles when you want to
And fill them with sights
Stir about the stars
The lyrics to Love Spirals Downwards's song Stir about the Stars depict a sense of rebirth and renewal in the midst of chaos and turmoil. The first line, "I begin again as the world outside ends," suggests a fresh start or a new beginning. The following lines, "Dense, even in the still light, to owe you my life I tell you," could be interpreted as feeling overwhelmed, but willing to dedicate oneself to something or someone. The phrase "to owe you my life" implies a deep commitment or debt to someone or something, possibly love, passion or creativity.
The lyrics continue to encourage the listener to dream big, "make castles when you want to and fill them with sights". The imagery of castles and sights could be interpreted as creating a sanctuary or a haven in one's imagination, a place of refuge and beauty. The final line, "stir about the stars during nights below these tides," suggests a connection to the universe or the subconscious, tapping into the mysteries and depths of the human psyche.
Overall, the lyrics of Stir about the Stars evoke a sense of hope in the midst of chaos, encouraging the listener to dream big, persevere, and find solace in their own creative or spiritual world.
Line by Line Meaning
I begin again
Starting anew, with a clean slate
As the world outside ends
Despite the chaos and turmoil of the outside world, life goes on and we must move forward
Dense, even in the still light
Despite the calmness of the light, the world remains confusing and complex
To owe you my life
Out of gratitude and appreciation, I am willing to dedicate my life to you
I tell you
As a way of expressing, emphasizing or sharing what is on my mind
Make castles when you want to
Dream big and pursue your aspirations, even if they seem out of reach
And fill them with sights
Immerse yourself in imagination and creativity when pursuing your dreams
Stir about the stars
Take risks, explore, and push the boundaries of what's possible
During nights below these tides
Even in the darkest times, we still have the ability to soar and thrive
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Halloween Valentine
I begin again
As the world outside ends
Dense, even in the still light
To owe you my life
I tell you
Build castles when you want to
And fill them with sights
Stir about the stars
During night below these tides
Vinícius Youtube
Thanks for this song... You guys deserve a place in 'heaven' or something for this! 10/10
Christian Antonio Medina Ruiz
Esta musica tiene algo muy especial es Magia Pura la que infunden estos personajes del genero etéreo.
Arturo Marquez
Grupo único en su clase.Antidepresivo por excelencia ¡de maravilla!
Halloween Valentine
I begin again
As the world outside ends
Dense, even in the still light
To owe you my life
I tell you
Build castles when you want to
And fill them with sights
Stir about the stars
During night below these tides
Lydia Loud
This is among the greatest songs I ever heard and among the best on YouTube and the whole the whole goth/darkwave scene on YouTube and the whole net
Lydia Loud
@Bruno Rezende Yes I've listened to all of their released albums
Bruno Rezende
Do you ever heard Lycia ?
Crystal Ramos
I'm getting The Cure vibes from this song. And that's a compliment! <3
Steven Wasserman
So beautiful....
Love Spirals Downwards
Thanks a lot 😊