In the beginnin… Read Full Bio ↴Love of Lesbian is a Spanish indie pop/indie rock band.
In the beginning they were influenced by The Cure (they toured with them in Spain), Radiohead and R.E.M. Today they have the personal Love of Lesbian sound and style. There is always a "sold out" at all their concerts. Each one is a mix of party-concert-celebration-catharsis.
Santi Balmes, the writer, main composer, and charismatic leader brings to each album excellent lyrics of high composition, from a delicious sense of humour to deep emotional tales. Their first three albums are sung in English, but their more acclaimed album is Maniobras de Escapismo (2005), the first sung in Spanish. With "Cuentos Chinos Para Niños Del Japón" (2007) they confirm again the band in the scene.
In 2009 (March 24) , they publish "1999 (o como generar incendios de nieve con una lupa enfocada a la luna)" a concept album that tells, 10 years later, the life of a relationship between a boy and a girl during 1999 (the year of their first album). It includes songs to dance to, to listen to in intimacy or just to think about.
Videoclips are another face of the LOL experience; the first video of "1999..." is "Club de fans de John Boy" and the second one is "Te hiero mucho (Historia del amante guisante)" both directed by the influent director Lyona, who also directed "Universos Infinitos" from "Cuentos chinos para niños del Japón".
Band websites:
www.myspace.com/loveoflesbian
www.lacoctelera.com/loveoflesbian
(lol)
http://www.diario-e.com/blog/vidas_ejemplares
http://www.fotolog.com/lampart
(santi balmes)
Band members:
Santi Balmes (voice, guitars)
Jordi Roig (guitars)
Joanra Planell (bass)
Uri Bonet (drums, percussion)
Julián Saldarriaga (accoustic guitar, guitars, backing vocals)
Maniobras de escapismo
Love of Lesbian Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
vamos a ultimar el plan de escapismo,
lo has prometido.
Si día a día hemos ido a peor,
si nunca caes de pie, ¿quién mueve los hilos?,
corta el ciclo.
De nada sirve ir a más velocidad
si los recuerdos te encadenan.
Y encerrado entre ti mismo,
maniobras de escapismo
se convierten en refugios o salidas
por donde escapar.
Por las ventanas sé que escaparán,
van a ser un millón, un millón,
saldrán por las calles
a asustarles.
Creo que tiemblas como un flan,
prometiste iniciar conmigo el viaje,
no me plantes.
Noche maga, ¿adónde fuiste?
De nada sirve ir a más velocidad
si los recuerdos te encadenan.
Y encerrado entre ti mismo
maniobras de escapismo ...
me diluirán.
The lyrics of "Maniobras de escapismo" by Love of Lesbian convey a sense of urgency and a need for escape. The singer is urging their partner to follow through with their plan of escape, as they believe that they have been gradually getting worse with each passing day. They question who is really in control of their lives if they never seem to land on their feet, and in turn, implore their partner to break the cycle. They lament the encasement of memories that keep them bound to the past, and the need to find refuge or an escape route where they can be free from their own thoughts.
The chorus also touches on the idea of a coming rebellion, where the people will rise up and frighten those in power. The singer seems to be trying to rally their partner to join them in this movement, but they sense their partner's trepidation and reluctance to commit. The song ultimately ends on a note of uncertainty, where the singer muses about what will happen to them if they do not manage to escape their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Ya no vale echarse atrás,
We can't go back now, we need to finalize the escape plan. You promised.
Si día a día hemos ido a peor,
If we've only been getting worse day by day, if you can't seem to get back on your feet, then who's really controlling the strings? It's time to break the cycle.
Noche maga, ¿adónde fuiste?
Magical night, where did you go? It's pointless to try to speed up and move past things if memories continue to hold you back. And when you're trapped within yourself, maneuvers of escape become either a refuge or a way out.
Por las ventanas sé que escaparán,
Through the windows, I know they'll escape. They'll be a million, a million, and they'll take to the streets to terrify them. I think you're as nervous as a flan. You promised to embark on this journey with me, don't back out now.
Y encerrado entre ti mismo,
Trapped within yourself,
maniobras de escapismo
these escape maneuvers
se convierten en refugios o salidas
become either a sanctuary or a way out
me diluirán.
They will dilute me.
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