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.”
Save Yourself
Low vs Diamond Lyrics
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As we saw what we had wanted
And you gave it to me every day
So I tried so hard to stay
To say:
Save yourself again
Try to wait for something else
That's why we're here
Once more
'Cause I knew that you had wanted
So I gave it to you every day
And I tried so hard to stay
To say:
Save yourself again
Try to wait for something else
This thing started at night when we met
That's why we're here
That's why we're here
That's why we're here
That's why we're here
Save yourself again
Try to wait for something else
That's why we're here
The song "Save Yourself" by Low vs Diamond appears to be a plea for someone to stop repeating the same destructive pattern in a relationship. The lyrics suggest that the singer and their partner are alone again, having gone through this cycle before. The singer acknowledges that they both wanted the relationship and the intimacy that it brought, but that it ultimately didn't fulfill them. Despite their efforts to stay, the singer is now urging their partner to "save yourself again" and try to find something else, rather than repeat the same pattern with the singer.
The repetition of the phrase "save yourself again" emphasizes the idea that the partner has been through this before and needs to break the pattern in order to find real happiness. The singer seems to accept that their relationship isn't truly fulfilling and is willing to let their partner go in order to find something better. The line "this thing started at night when we met" suggests that this pattern may have started with the initial attraction and spark between the two, but has ultimately led to a cycle of hurt and disappointment.
Overall, "Save Yourself" is a poignant and introspective song about recognizing when something isn't working in a relationship and needing to let go in order to grow and find something better.
Line by Line Meaning
We're here all alone again
We find ourselves in solitude once again
As we saw what we had wanted
We realized our desires and intentions
And you gave it to me every day
You provided me with what I wanted on a daily basis
So I tried so hard to stay
I made great efforts to remain present
To say: Save yourself again
To advise you to prioritize your well-being and make choices accordingly
Try to wait for something else
Suggesting that there might be better options to explore
This thing started at night when we met
Our relationship began under the cover of darkness when we first encountered each other
That's why we're here
Our current situation is a direct result of the choices we made in the past
Once more
Again for the umpteenth time
'Cause I knew that you had wanted
I was aware of your desires and wishes
So I gave it to you every day
I provided you with what you wanted daily
And I tried so hard to stay
I put in a lot of effort to not leave or abandon
To say: Save yourself again
To urge you to prioritize your health and well-being once again
Try to wait for something else
Considering other options may prove to be beneficial
That's why we're here
Our current predicament is a direct result of the choices we've made in the past
That's why we're here
We find ourselves in our current circumstances for that very reason
That's why we're here
The above statements are both true, that's why we are here
Save yourself again
Take care of yourself again, prioritize your well-being
Try to wait for something else
Consider other options, wait for something better
That's why we're here
Our choices led us to where we are right now
Contributed by Anthony F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.