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.”
Wasted
Low vs Diamond Lyrics
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Diamonds in your fingertips you'd waste it
If shining wisdom passed your lips and
Traveled to the ears of God you'd waste it
And so I hate that you're overrated most
Revered and celebrated because you'll waste it
Then again it's good to get a call
Have I said I hate to see you go
I hate to see you go
But ever time you close a door and nothing
Opens in its place you've wasted
And when you speak the words you know
To those who know the words themselves
You're wasted
You're such a classic waste of cool, so afraid to
Break the rules in all the wrong places
Then again it's good to get a call
Now and then just to say hello
Have I said I hate to see you go
I hate to see you go
The lyrics to Low vs Diamond's song "Wasted" speak to the idea of potential and the ways in which it can be squandered. The singer muses about what would happen if someone had remarkable abilities and talents and yet chose not to use them, simply wasting them away. The lyrics also touch on the idea of context - that even if someone has incredible talents or wisdom, if they are in the wrong place or with the wrong people, it can all go to waste.
The chorus of the song speaks to the singer's complicated feelings for the person in question - on the one hand, they express sadness at the idea of this person leaving, but on the other hand, they seem to recognize that the person has a tendency to waste things, including their own potential.
One interesting aspect of the song is the use of metaphor - eyes like golden crowns and diamonds in the fingertips evoke a sense of wealth and prestige, while shining wisdom passing through lips suggests a kind of spiritual or intellectual authority. The use of these images underscores the idea of potential, and the magnitude of the waste when it is not fulfilled.
Another interesting aspect of the song is the way that it plays with genre - there are elements of pop, rock, and indie music all blended together. The band Low vs Diamond was known for their eclectic sound and willingness to experiment with different styles.
Overall, "Wasted" is a thought-provoking song that touches on themes of potential, context, and regret. Its blend of genres and use of metaphor make it a standout track for fans of alternative music.
Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for this song are not widely available.
Line by Line Meaning
If you had eyes like golden crowns and Diamonds in your fingertips you'd waste it
Even if you possessed incredible beauty and wealth, you would not appreciate it and waste it.
If shining wisdom passed your lips and Traveled to the ears of God you'd waste it
Even if you possessed wise insights that reached the divine, you would still squander it.
And so I hate that you're overrated most Revered and celebrated because you'll waste it
I dislike that you receive excessive praise and admiration because you are likely to misuse it.
Then again it's good to get a call Now and then just to say hello Have I said I hate to see you go I hate to see you go
I don't mind receiving occasional communication from you, but I don't enjoy it when I have to part ways with you.
But ever time you close a door and nothing Opens in its place you've wasted
Whenever you end one opportunity without obtaining another, you have wasted your potential.
And when you speak the words you know To those who know the words themselves You're wasted
When you share your knowledge with those who already possess it, you are not utilizing your abilities effectively.
You're such a classic waste of cool, so afraid to Break the rules in all the wrong places
You embody the stereotypical concept of being cool without truly challenging societal norms, thus wasting your inherent individuality.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRANDI M. CARLILE
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