Low Roar draws from ambient influences, especially on single, "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight," a sultry electro-washed song, recalling late 90's era Radiohead. The album takes the listener on Karazija’s unsettled journey conveying emotion with yearning choruses and haunting strings in simple, yet stark, classical arrangements, alongside optimistic melodies and folk-styled songs. Combining elements of post rock with minimalist tones and sonically aligning with the change and introversion of fall, Low Roar released on November 1st, 2011, by Tonequake Records.
Adding players Júlíus Óttar Björgvinsson and Katie Buckley to the live show, Low Roar slowly reveals a beautiful and powerful set consisting of loops and layers of instrumentation including guitar, harp, pump organ, percussion, and keys – at times, a combination capable of evoking tears.
On October 28th, 2022, it was announced that Ryan Karazija had died due to complications with Pneumonia; aged 40. About a month prior to the announcement, it was stated that Karazija had been working on a new Low Roar record titled "house in the woods" which would be announced in the former to be "released when it is ready."
Dreamer
Low Roar Lyrics
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I believe I was poisoned
I think I've been poisoned
Cause the holes drilled in my head
They keep me from wandering
You keep me from wandering
Cause I was a dreamer
Wherever the wind blows
Well, that's where I'm headed
I think that we speak bends
When we are sleeping
When we're both sleeping
Cause the holes drill in my head
You keep me from wandering
The lyrics of Dreamer by Low Roar are seemingly simplistic and straightforward, yet they carry meaningful depth and emotion. The singer is calling out to someone, perhaps a lover or a close friend, to help nurse them back to health. The words "I believe I was poisoned" and "I think I've been poisoned" suggest that the singer is feeling sick, not necessarily in a physical sense, however. The illness could be a metaphor for a toxic environment or relationship that the singer is trying to escape.
The following lines, "Cause the holes drilled in my head, They keep me from wandering, You keep me from wandering" further emphasize the idea of feeling trapped or limited. The holes in the head could imply negative thoughts or traumatic experiences that have affected the singer's behavior and mindset. However, the presence of another person in the lyrics suggests that there is someone who is offering stability and comfort. The use of the word "wandering" gives a sense of freedom and uncertainty that may be both exciting and frightening to the singer.
The chorus of the song, "Cause I was a dreamer, A dandelion prophet, Wherever the wind blows, Well, that's where I'm headed" speaks to the theme of wandering and the singer's desire for adventure and exploration. The description of the singer as a dreamer and a dandelion prophet suggests that they have a unique perspective on life, one that is open to possibilities and the unknown. The imagery of the wind blowing is a metaphor for the unpredictability of life, and the singer's openness to change and new experiences.
Overall, Dreamer by Low Roar is a moving song that explores themes of illness, trapped emotions, and the desire for freedom and adventure. It is a song that speaks to the universal human experience of searching for purpose and meaning in life, yet also struggling with limitations and setbacks.
Line by Line Meaning
Nurse me back to health
I need someone to help me recover from my current state.
I believe I was poisoned
I am convinced that something harmful has been done to me.
I think I've been poisoned
I suspect that I have been harmed intentionally or unintentionally.
Cause the holes drilled in my head
There are gaps in my thoughts or memories that cause me confusion and distress.
They keep me from wandering
My uncertainty and confusion prevent me from moving forward or making decisions.
You keep me from wandering
You provide a sense of stability and safety that allows me to move forward.
Cause I was a dreamer
I used to have big ambitions and plans for myself and my future.
A dandelion prophet
I was full of hope and optimism, like a dandelion that spreads its seeds in the wind.
Wherever the wind blows
I was open to the possibilities and opportunities that came my way.
Well, that's where I'm headed
I was ready to follow my dreams wherever they may take me.
I think that we speak bends
I believe that our communication can be distorted or misunderstood when we are not fully conscious or present.
When we're both sleeping
When neither of us is fully alert or conscious.
You keep me from wandering
You provide me with stability and grounding when my mind is unclear or uncertain.
Contributed by Lauren F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Dalinkinparkkid
Dreamer by Low Roar
nurse me back to health
I believe I was poisoned
I think I've been poisoned
cause the holes drilled in my head
they keep me from wandering
you keep me from wandering
cause I was a dreamer
a dandelion prophet
wherever the wind blows
well that's where I'm headed
I think that we speak bends
when we are sleeping
when we're both sleeping
cause the holes drill in my head
you keep me from wandering
cause I was a dreamer
a dandelion prophet
wherever the wind blows
that's where I'm headed
(x2
@jav_huerta
nurse me back to health
I believe I was poisoned
I think I've been poisoned
cause the holes drilled in my head
they keep me from wandering
you keep me from wandering
cause I was a dreamer
a dandelion prophet
wherever the wind blows
well that's where I'm headed
I think that we speak bends
when we are sleeping
when we're both sleeping
cause the holes drill in my head
you keep me from wandering
cause I was a dreamer
a dandelion prophet
wherever the wind blows
that's where I'm headed
(x2)
@billyboneshisfancy
Your music will always be a part of me. Rest in Peace Ryan x
@michaelpetersen5777
His music has helped me through every struggle I've had in my adult life since 2019 and it will probably continue to help for a long long time to come.
@jamesdalton9526
@@michaelpetersen5777 same, man. To everyone i'm a metal head, but this music has helped me through some tough sh-stuff. Low roar was (no sh! T) part of my daily. This hit's hit hard.
@chelen77777
Low Roar: how many songs do you need?
Hideo Kojima: Yes
@clean_nutzzgaming5290
Yep XD
@almasandratoribio1459
I remember a live from his ig, I asked this song and he told me “Sandra I’ve already played that song but I will sing again and will be the last”; I never thought were the last time I can see him. He have not idea how much happiness he gave me that day, I felt special. He pronounced my name and was magic. I miss him and his lives on ig every morning when a notification comes💫
@shahzeibjaswal6391
Gonna miss those morning live sessions. Can’t believe it still 💔
@RevenantMisanthrope
I just wish I asked what were the lyrics to Son of Mine and Conscious, Not Really
@Honkwaddle
How can something be so cold and so melancholy yet so joyful and beautiful?
@MartynaZastrozna
I am not an emotional person at all, but listening to this after his passing almost made me cry.