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."
Help Me
Low Roar Lyrics
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on sacred ground
What happened out there
now happens in here
Cold sweats and couches
this was the worst of my fears
Help me out,
Bones made of glass,
I'm starving
for someone to fill
my blood, my skin
Help me out,
help me out
What's left to talk about?
What's left to talk about?
The lyrics of Low Roar's song "Help Me" delve into themes of fear, vulnerability, and the search for connection. The opening lines, "We built a house on sacred ground," suggest a sense of security and stability that has been shaken by some unknown external force. The singer goes on to describe the physical effects of this fear, experiencing "cold sweats and couches." The repetition of "Help me out" throughout the song emphasizes the feeling of desperation and the need for support from others.
The second verse introduces the metaphor of "bones made of glass," suggesting a fragility and vulnerability that leaves the singer feeling empty and in need of someone to "fill my blood, my skin." The repeated question, "What's left to talk about?" suggests a sense of hopelessness or resignation, as if there are no words left to express the depth of the singer's emotions.
Overall, the lyrics of "Help Me" offer a poignant reflection on the importance of connection and the ways in which fear and vulnerability can leave us feeling isolated and in need of support from others.
Line by Line Meaning
We built a house
We created a sanctuary, a safe place to exist
on sacred ground
On a location that is held in high esteem or religious significance
What happened out there
The events occurring in the external world
now happens in here
The external world has invaded and now affects our inner world
Cold sweats and couches
Physical manifestations of anxiety and discomfort, leading to inaction and lethargy
this was the worst of my fears
This level of anxiety and fear was previously unfathomed
Help me out,
Assistance and guidance is needed to overcome the overwhelming situation
Bones made of glass,
Physical and emotional fragility, leading to vulnerability and fear
I'm starving
Desire for nourishment, figuratively and literally
for someone to fill
Craving for emotional and physical connectedness
my blood, my skin
Essence of self and being
What's left to talk about?
Exhaustion and resignation towards the situation
What's left to talk about?
Repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the futility of communication
Contributed by Grace O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.