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)
< www.lowgold.co.uk >
OR
< http://www.orkut.com/Community.aspx?cmm=17156419 >
Never Alone
Lowgold Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
To the boundary, to the border
Never alone
Find an exit, and an order
Never alone, never alone
The sound to warm your heels
Follow in the language you speak
In the shade behind the main attraction
Turn to the sun, your guiding star
Cos that's just what you are
Yeah that's just what you are
Nothing sacred, nothing holy, never alone
Through the boundary
Through the border
Never alone, never alone, never alone
The sound to warm your heels
Follow in the language you speak
'til no one can hear
In the shade behind the main attraction
Turn to the sun your guiding star
Cos that's just what you are
Yeah that's just what you are
Yeah that's just what you are
The lyrics to Lowgold's song Never Alone seem to explore themes of loneliness and self-discovery. The opening lines suggest that creation – perhaps referring to human existence – was born lonely, but also never truly alone as it is always on the border of something. The idea of finding an exit and an order may signify a search for direction or purpose in life, but also implies that one is never truly alone in this quest.
The chorus builds on this, with the repetition of "never alone" suggesting that while one might feel lonely at times, there is always something or someone else around. The sound to warm your heels and the language you speak may be interpreted as things that comfort and guide us through difficult times or moments of uncertainty. The idea of finding shelter in the shade behind the main attraction could also represent finding solace in the background, away from the spotlight and expectations of others.
The final lines of the chorus – "Turn to the sun your guiding star / Cos that's just what you are / Yeah that's just what you are" – offer a message of hope and affirmation. The sun is often seen as a symbol of positivity and a source of light, and by turning to it, one can find direction and purpose. The repetition of "that's just what you are" reinforces the idea that we all have inherent value and worth, and that we are not alone in this shared human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Creation born a lonely, never alone
Despite being created alone, you are never truly alone.
To the boundary, to the border
In order to find companionship, you may need to push past geographical or societal limits.
Find an exit, and an order
You must find a way out of your loneliness and establish stability for yourself.
The sound to warm your heels
Follow the comforting sounds that make you feel safe and secure.
Follow in the language you speak
Stay true to yourself and don't try to fit into a mold that doesn't suit you.
'til no one can hear
Stay quiet and listen to your inner voice until the noise of the world fades away.
In the shade behind the main attraction
Sometimes the beauty is found in the background, away from the spotlight.
Turn to the sun, your guiding star
Look to the bright spots in your life, the things and people that uplift and encourage you.
Cos that's just what you are
Embrace your true self, with all your quirks and imperfections.
Nothing sacred, nothing holy, never alone
Even in the absence of religion or spirituality, you are never alone.
Through the boundary
Keep pushing beyond your limits to find what you need.
Never alone, never alone, never alone
You are never truly alone, as long as you are willing to seek out companionship.
Yeah that's just what you are
Your true self is enough, and should be celebrated and embraced.
Contributed by Allison G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Enda Molloy
Amazing song. Such a great album