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."
Patience
Low Roar Lyrics
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my patience
out of time
lacking rhythm
barely concious
over sensitive
feeling weaker
as I stumble around
Get out of my mind
In the morning
rests the paper
heavy snow fall
wakes the neighbors
the alarm calls
I clean out my eyes
feeling nauseous
as the world spins around
Get out of my mind
The lyrics to "Patience" by Low Roar reveal a sense of frustration and a search for clarity. The singer is sick of losing their patience and feeling as though they are lacking rhythm and barely conscious. They feel oversensitive and weaker as they stumble around, indicating a sense of being overwhelmed by the world around them. These feelings all accumulate into the plea to "get out of my mind," as if the singer is asking for something to alleviate their mental anguish.
The second verse adds additional context, describing a snow-filled morning and the sound of an alarm calling the singer to wake up. The imagery of the heavy snow fall and waking neighbors adds to the sense of disorientation and confusion, while the feeling of nausea and spinning world hints towards possible physical symptoms of anxiety. The repeated plea to "get out of my mind" becomes all the more poignant, as it seems to suggest a desperate need for escape from both mental and physical discomfort.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sick of losing
I'm tired of constantly falling short of my goals
my patience
My ability to remain calm and composed in difficult situations
out of time
I feel rushed and like I don't have enough time to accomplish everything I need to
lacking rhythm
I feel disorganized and like I can't find a consistent flow or pace
barely conscious
I feel groggy and like I'm not fully awake or alert
over sensitive
I'm easily affected by things that wouldn't normally bother me
feeling weaker
I feel less capable and less confident than I usually do
as I stumble around
I feel like I'm clumsily navigating through life without direction or purpose
Get out of my mind
I want to push away negative thoughts and emotions that are weighing me down
In the morning
At the start of a new day
rests the paper
The newspaper is waiting to be read
heavy snow fall
There is a lot of snow on the ground outside
wakes the neighbors
The noise from the snow falling and being shoveled wakes up those nearby
the alarm calls
It's time to start the day and get moving
I clean out my eyes
I rub my eyes to help myself wake up fully
feeling nauseous
I feel sick to my stomach, possibly due to stress or anxiety
as the world spins around
Things are happening quickly and chaotically, and I feel like I can't keep up
Contributed by Ellie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.