Low vs. Diamond is an indie rock band which formed in Los Angeles, Californ… Read Full Bio ↴Low vs. Diamond is an indie rock band which formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 2002. They consist of Lucas Field (vocals, guitar), Anthony Polcino (guitar), Jon Pancoast (bass), Tad Moore (keyboards) and Howie Diamond (drums). Their debut self-titled album was released in April 2008 and contains the single "Heart Attack".

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.”

THIS IS YOUR LIFE
Low vs Diamond Lyrics

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Everyone we knew seemed to follow you
Where was this life that you had?
(Unintelligible)
Between this open ground, I played for two
And I waited all day by your side
Well, all you could do was just hide

This is yourself

Falling away
You reached for the sun
Afraid of the day
Quit counting your tears
'Cause where in the world
And this is your life
It's not just your girls

And after work you are so tired but still a star
So I waited all day by your side
It's starting to wear on my pride
So go do what you want
I won't ask why
'Cause I'm leaving all this by my side
And I'm starting to wear all my pride

This is yourself
Falling away
You reached for the sun
Afraid of the day
Quit counting your tears
'Cause where in the world
And this is your life
It's not just your girls

This is your life
Falling away
You reached for the sun
Afraid of the day
Quit counting your tears
You're here in the world
And this is your life
It's not just your girls

This is your life, alright
This is your life, alright
This is your life, alright

This is your life, alright
This is your life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Low vs Diamond's song "This Is Your Life" seem to be about a person who is struggling with their own identity and the pressures that come with it. The song begins by addressing someone, possibly a friend or loved one, who was once looked up to and admired by those around them. However, their life seems to have taken a turn, as they are now hiding and avoiding others. The singer seems to be hurt and confused by these actions, wondering where the life that this person once had has gone.

The chorus of the song speaks to the theme of the song, which is about the individual experience of life. Despite popular belief, life is not just about the person's relationships with others, but about the individual themselves. The singer encourages the person to stop counting their tears and to stop being afraid of living each day as it comes. The song speaks to the idea that individuals have to take ownership of their own lives and live them according to their own terms, rather than being controlled or influenced by others.

In the second verse, the singer seems to be speaking directly to the person, recognizing that they are tired from their work but still managing to be successful. The singer acknowledges their support of this person but also recognizes that they need to step away and focus on their own life. The chorus is repeated to reinforce the idea that this is their life, and that they need to take control of it.

Overall, "This Is Your Life" is a song about individuality and taking ownership of one's own life, rather than being influenced or controlled by others. It encourages the listener to stop being afraid of the day, to stop counting their tears, and to live each day to the fullest - on their own terms.

Line by Line Meaning

Everyone we knew seemed to follow you
You were the center of attention, the one everyone followed shows that you had a lot of impact on people's lives.

Where was this life that you had?
Despite your apparent popularity, it was unclear what kind of life you were leading.

Between this open ground, I played for two
I made an effort to be near you and support you even in difficult times.

And I waited all day by your side
I was willing to sacrifice my time and energy to be by your side and offer you companionship.

Well, all you could do was just hide
Despite my efforts, you seemed to be apprehensive, distant and unwilling to open up.

This is yourself Falling away
You're losing yourself, disconnected from the world and wasting away.

You reached for the sun Afraid of the day
You were constantly aspiring for something great but at the same time scared of the risks that come with the pursuit of dreams.

Quit counting your tears 'Cause where in the world
Stop dwelling on negative feelings and look for the bigger picture because there is a whole world out there.

And this is your life It's not just your girls
Your life is not just about how many people admire you or how popular you are with your social circle, it's also about your own personal journey.

And after work you are so tired but still a star
You may be exhausted from working hard, but you are still a star in the eyes of many people.

So I waited all day by your side
I continued to support you and be there for you even when it was inconvenient for me.

It's starting to wear on my pride
However, I'm starting to feel neglected and unappreciated which is affecting my own ego and self-esteem.

So go do what you want I won't ask why
I won't hold you back from pursuing your dreams even though I might not understand why you don't reciprocate my support.

'Cause I'm leaving all this by my side And I'm starting to wear all my pride
I'm walking away from this relationship because it's not healthy for me and it's starting to impact my sense of self-esteem and self-worth.

This is your life Falling away
Your personal journey seems to be falling apart as you're struggling to find purpose and direction.

You reached for the sun Afraid of the day
You're taking risks and pushing yourself to the limit, but at the same time scared of the consequences of your choices.

Quit counting your tears You're here in the world
Don't keep worrying about your problems because you are part of the bigger picture and there is hope to be found.

And this is your life It's not just your girls
Your life is not just about your popularity or social status- it's about your own personal growth and journey.

This is your life, alright
This is your reality, it might not be perfect but it's yours and you're responsible for it.

This is your life, alright
This is your reality, you can't ignore it but you can try to make the best of it.

This is your life, alright
This is your reality, it's not always easy but you have the power to change it.

This is your life, alright
This is your reality, accept it, embrace it and create meaning in it.

This is your life
This is the only life you have, make it count and live it to the fullest.

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