The band have released five studio albums: Far Q (2010), World Record (2011), Changing Tune (2012), Lower Than Atlantis (2014), and Safe in Sound (2017).
In December 2018 the band announced they would be splitting up after a short farewell tour in May 2019.
Currently Mike Duce is releasing solo music as Headache.
Ben Sansom is now part of a new band named Paper Mill.
Emily
Lower Than Atlantis Lyrics
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I'm going out of my mind, until she walks in
They say love is blind, but my vision is fine
Angels sing, when I look in her eyes
I'm like
Emily, won't you sit next to me
But a boy can dream
It sucks, you're cool and I'm not
But they say, every dog gets its day
No chance at all, I guess I'm barking up the wrong tree anyway.
I'm like a dog in heat, and I'm on a short lead
We never play the same games, because you're out of my league
You don't even know my name, but you see me every day
I must be invisible, I just wish that I could say
Hey!
Emily, won't you sit next to me
You've got such a pretty face, I'm a waste of space
But a boy can dream
It sucks, you're cool and I'm not
But they say, every dog gets its day
No chance at all, I guess I'm barking up the wrong tree anyway
Emily, won't you sit next to me
Such a pretty face, I'm a waste of space
But a boy can dream
Emily, won't you sit next to me
You've got such a pretty face, I'm a waste of space
But a boy can dream
It sucks, you're cool and I'm not
But they say, every dog gets its day
No chance at all, I guess I'm barking up the wrong tree anyway
I was barking, up the wrong tree anyway
Yeah, yeah
I was barking, up the wrong tree anyway
In Lower Than Atlantis's song "Emily," the singer is smitten with a girl named Emily. He is trapped in a monotonous routine, as seen when he wakes up to his "alarm clock ring[ing] and another day in hell begins." However, when Emily comes into his life, everything changes. He mentions that "they say love is blind, but my vision is fine." In other words, he sees Emily for who she is, and he believes she is perfect. He compares himself to a dog in heat when he says, "I'm like a dog in heat, and I'm on a short lead." He is restrained from approaching Emily because he feels like she is out of his league. He's never spoken to her before, but he sees her daily. The singer is invisible to Emily, and he wishes he could tell her how he feels.
The chorus of the song highlights the singer's obsession with Emily. He asks her to sit next to him, acknowledges that she's pretty and he's a waste of space. However, regardless of his insecurities, he still dreams of being with her. He admits that she's cool, and he's not, but believes that every dog has its day, implying that someday he'll have a chance with her. In the last verse, he realizes that he's barking up the wrong tree, meaning he's wasting his time pursuing something that won't happen, but he continues to dream regardless.
Line by Line Meaning
Alarm clock rings, another day in hell begins
A new day starts, with the singer feeling negative and pessimistic about things.
I'm going out of my mind, until she walks in
The singer feels bored and empty until the girl he has a crush on comes before him.
They say love is blind, but my vision is fine
The singer's love for Emily makes him focus more clearly and be more attentive to detail.
Angels sing, when I look in her eyes
The artist feels as if angels are singing simply by staring into Emily's eyes.
I'm like Emily, won't you sit next to me
The artist is unable to fully articulate his feelings, but wants to sit closer to Emily and spend time with her.
You've got such a pretty face, I'm a waste of space
The singer doesn't consider himself good enough while viewing Emily's beauty as insurmountable.
But a boy can dream
Despite believing he doesn't have a chance, the singer still allows himself to dream about being with Emily.
It sucks, you're cool and I'm not
The artist thinks Emily is cool and he is not, and feels that their difference in status makes them incompatible.
But they say, every dog gets its day
Despite his feelings of incompatibility, the artist believes that everyone eventually has their chance.
No chance at all, I guess I'm barking up the wrong tree anyway
The artist acknowledges that he doesn't have much of a chance with Emily and that he's pursuing the wrong person.
I'm like a dog in heat, and I'm on a short lead
The singer feels both desperate for attention and like he's being held back from pursuing Emily.
We never play the same games, because you're out of my league
The artist sees Emily as being on a different social level than himself, which makes him feel like they can't relate.
You don't even know my name, but you see me every day
Emily doesn't even know who the singer is, despite seeing him on a daily basis.
I must be invisible, I just wish that I could say
The singer feels like he's invisible to Emily, and wishes he could express his feelings to her.
I was barking, up the wrong tree anyway
The singer realizes that his pursuit of Emily was futile.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jonathan Shave, Jason Pebworth, George Astasio, Mike Duce, Dan Lancaster, Ben Samson, Eddy Thrower, Dec Hart
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Emily Hall
I'm glad to be called Emily! Love this stuff.. :-)
Deluxeman Dave
One of the uks most under rated bands. Saw them twice on tour, nothing has come close to their sound since
scidmarc
I really like this, even if it sounds a bit 'poppier' than their previous material. Goes to show you don't have to burst people's ear drums and throw yourself against the walls all the time to qualify as a rock band. It's a very well written song and should be treated as such. :)
Best of Enemies
We're some of those LTA fans that just love everything and anything they put out, GREAT tune.
Valerie M
LOVE! Can't wait for my album to show up on my front door step! WTG LTA!!
Rebeckha Homer
Seen these live can't wait to see them again 😍😍😍
Robert Goss
heard this on the way home from work on radio 1 earlier, cracking tune. first i've heard of this band but has sent me in their direction.
Kassi Moore
I love his voice.
WE CAME FROM WOLVES
Favourite song on the album! So good hearing this live :D
Chris Birch
Love it , catchy !!