The band is comprised of vocalist Darren Ford, guitarist Dan Symons and bassist Miles Willey. Formed in 1998 in St. Albans, England, they signed with Nude Records, a financially-strapped recording company. They released the now highly revered Just Backward of Square in 2001 to mixed reactions from the British music press. After the collapse of Nude Records they resigned to Sanctuary Records releasing the critically acclaimed Welcome To Winners in October 2003. The band now run their own independent label Dedtedrecords which saw the release of a double CD Lowgold retrospective collection called Keep Music Miserable in October 2005.
Lowgold release new album 'Promise Lands' on 31st March 2008 and will briefly tour around its release.
Discography:-
The 108 E.P (July 2000)
Just Backward of Square (February 2001)
Welcome To Winners (October 2003)
Keep Music Miserable (October 2005)
Promise Lands (March 2008)
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God Willing
Lowgold Lyrics
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Broke my heart, I need you still
It's plain enough to see
That you don't belong with me
God willing, I'll get through alone
It's never easy to hide the pain
It's plain enought to see
That you don't belong with me
God willing, I'll get through alone
The lyrics to Lowgold's song God Willing are an introspective and heart-wrenching reflection on a relationship that has come to an end. The singer opens with the line "Guess the cure will always kill" which seems to suggest that while they may have thought that ending the relationship was the solution to their problems, it has actually left them feeling more broken-hearted than ever. The refrain "Broke my heart, I need you still" reinforces this idea, emphasizing the pain that comes with lost love.
The rest of the lyrics explore the difficulties of moving forward after a breakup. The singer acknowledges that the relationship is over, singing "It's plain enough to see / That you don't belong with me." However, this knowledge doesn't make it any easier to let go, as evidenced by the repetition of the phrase "God willing, I'll get through alone." The idea of relying on a higher power for strength suggests that the singer feels powerless to heal their own heartbreak.
The second verse adds another layer of complexity to the song, as the singer mentions trying to "hide the pain" and the tears that come back when they "sober up." This hints that the singer may be turning to alcohol or other numbing strategies to deal with their emotions rather than confronting them head-on. The repetition of the chorus at the end of the song drives home the idea that while the singer may not have control over the pain they're feeling, they are determined to find a way to heal and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess the cure will always kill
Taking a risk on a potential solution will always have consequences, which may not be for the best.
Broke my heart, I need you still
Even though you caused me pain, I still feel a strong attachment to you.
It's plain enough to see
The situation is obvious and can be easily deduced.
That you don't belong with me
Our relationship is not meant to be and we are not compatible.
God willing, I'll get through alone
If it is meant to be, I will be able to move on and cope with the situation despite being by myself.
It's never easy to hide the pain
It is difficult to conceal emotional distress.
Sober up, the tears are back again
Even if one tries to numb the pain, the sorrow will resurface.
Contributed by Layla O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.