Despite their cu… Read Full Bio ↴Rock and Roll Rediscovered… Low Vs. Diamond Arrives
Despite their current city of residence, Low Vs. Diamond is not only a Los Angeles band. They are, in every sense of the word, an American band - with all of the members hailing from backgrounds as diverse as their hometown cities themselves… Seattle (vocalist/guitarist-Lucas Field), Chicago (drummer-Howie Diamond), San Francisco (keyboardist-Tad Moore) and the “Jersey Guys” (lead guitarist-Anthony Polcino and bassist-Jon Pancoast). This melting pot of musicians was established a few short years ago when they formed Low Vs. Diamond.
While never concealing their nods to current bands ranging from U2, in scope, to the Strokes, in grit… Low Vs. Diamond are clearly possessed by those that passed before them. It’s these roots that define the essence of what separates this band from the rest. Low Vs. Diamond achieve something uniquely intimate with their attention paid to songwriting. Real songwriting. You hear the complex song styling of Serge Gainsbourg, Burt Bacharach, and even Broadway. Real songs with real stories. Lyrically, Lucas weaves in themes dealing with family (such as “Actions Are Actions” and “Don’t Forget Sister”,) and stories about saying farewell to love (“Heart Attack” and “Wasted).” Each track on their self titled debut album is as lucid and cinematic in scope.
Kevin Bronson from the Los Angeles Times explains it best writing that the band “stands precipitously between overwrought melancholy and chimey hopefulness, avoiding both excesses… the band’s music plays to an optimism that stops short of outright glee.”
Low Vs. Diamond’s self-titled debut album will be available this summer.
Heart Attack
Low vs. Diamond Lyrics
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Let them do your nails
Doing nothing, s*AY*ing something
Never seems to fail
But our guards are down, defenceless
And our walls have cra*CK*ed
So my heart is beating faster
Kiss the way we were goodbye
Goodbye and farewell
First we live but then we die,
Goodbye, goodbye...
So they whisper secrets to you
That I know you hear
All the thoughts that rush inside you,
Never seemed so clear
You should write a book about it
You should start a war
You should tear your eyes out of you
As they look for more
Kiss the way we were goodbye
Goodbye and farewell
First we live but then we die,
We die, oh, ooh...
Pretty people standing by
We pain, we pretend
And we try and act surprised
As we watch the world end...
But our guards are down, defenceless
And our walls have cra*CK*ed
So my heart is beating faster
Than a heart attack...
Heart attack...(x3)
Kiss the way we were goodbye
Goodbye and farewell
First we live but then we die,
We die, oh, ooh...
Pretty people standing by
We pain, we pretend
And we try and act surprised
As we watch the world end
Kiss the way we were goodbye,
Goodbye, goodbye...(x3)
Kiss the way we were goodbye,
As we watch the world die...
The lyrics to Low vs. Diamond's song "Heart Attack" speak to the feelings of vulnerability and loss that come with the end of a relationship. The opening lines address the idea of superficiality and how it often masks deeper feelings, suggesting that putting on a facade of perfection can lead to a lack of authenticity in our relationships. However, as the song progresses, the vocals become more intense and emotive, revealing the singer's deeper feelings of hurt and confusion. The repetition of "Goodbye" emphasizes the finality of the situation, as the singer must say farewell to the way things were and come to terms with the end of the relationship.
The chorus, which repeats the line "But our guards are down, defenseless / And our walls have cracked / So my heart is beating faster than a heart attack," captures the intense emotions and vulnerability that come with the end of a relationship. The singer's "guards are down" and his or her walls have "cracked," leaving them open and exposed to the pain of heartbreak. The line about the heart beating faster than a heart attack suggests the intensity of the emotions he or she is feeling.
Overall, the song explores themes of vulnerability, loss, and emotional pain that come with the end of a relationship. The lyrics suggest that it's important to be true to ourselves and our emotions rather than putting on a facade of perfection in our relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
All you pretty people stand there
People who prioritize their appearances, remain idle and watch the world go by
Let them do your nails
Indulging in luxuries while turning a blind eye to the harsh realities of the world
Doing nothing, s*AY*ing something
Judging others despite not taking any action themselves
Never seems to fail
This attitude is pervasive and consistently leads to negative outcomes
But our guards are down, defenceless
We've dropped our guard and are vulnerable
And our walls have cra*CK*ed
Our emotional barriers have been breached
So my heart is beating faster
My heart rate has increased dramatically
Than a heart attack
An allusion to the intensity of the situation
Kiss the way we were goodbye
Acknowledging the end of the relationship we once had
Goodbye and farewell
Saying our final goodbyes
First we live but then we die,
Life is a fleeting moment
Goodbye, goodbye...
Reinforcing the finality of the situation
So they whisper secrets to you
Other people reveal secrets to you that you already know
That I know you hear
Despite knowing, you choose to listen
All the thoughts that rush inside you,
The fleeting sentiments that you experience
Never seemed so clear
Your thoughts are now more lucid than ever before
You should write a book about it
You should pen down your thoughts
You should start a war
You should take action
You should tear your eyes out of you
Believe what you see and take action
As they look for more
As others attempt to gain more at your expense
Pretty people standing by
The superficial and shallow individuals on the sidelines
We pain, we pretend
We suffer, put on a facade, and pretend things are fine
And we try and act surprised
We feign shock when our actions lead to predictable consequences
As we watch the world end...
As the world falls apart before our eyes
Kiss the way we were goodbye,
Saying farewell to the past
As we watch the world die...
As the world perishes, we bid farewell
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@clairecrissey1067
This song has followed me through high school, college, my career in architecture, and now as an interior designer...you all have been with me through a lot....it will always hit me in a way no others do. Thank you...
@clairecrissey1067
Actually you’re whole album I should say... honestly, thank you
@iamsuchanerdydork
This song is impossible to find if you forget the name of the band...
@dumbanditalianforgovernoro5256
So fucking true. Just took me 20 minutes.
@Ksu16Morris
That's one of my favorite music videos ever. Spent like an hour trying to google it lol
Damn it's a masterpiece!
@crystalstannard7600
Same here!
@armorforsleepbecky
I would love to see Low Vs Diamond put out some new tunage!!! Miss them!!! Great Band
@JustinRoss
Today ended up being my "Geez. It really sucks that Low Vs Diamond broke up" day. I get one of these every few months. I randomly saw these guys open for Tally Hall years ago, and they were completely amazing. Their self-titled album is one of the few I just don't ever really get tired of, even as my taste in music changes.
@BoilerBloodline
It REALLY REALLY sucks these guys didn't ride it out as a band. I know first hand how f**king hard it is to stay the course but from the very first time I heard these guys I instantly heard greatness. This disc is still on a weekly rotation in my car. Great...great music.
@user-kr3wp5nd1w
Потрясающая песня! Хочется слушать и слушать ее снова..