Lowood is Therese Johansson. Simple and urgent melodys that sing of heartbr… Read Full Bio ↴Lowood is Therese Johansson. Simple and urgent melodys that sing of heartbreak. Popmusic based on electric guitars and synthezier, the later played by her confidant Kicki Halmos. Ears has been sharpened for this newcomer that has now recorded what is going to be the debut-album. Together with Mathias Oldén (Logh) and Johannes Berglund (Cobolt) as producers, the songs finally got the sound they deserve. Other cooperations can be heard on the album, such as a duett with Kristofer Åström and Pontus Levhan (Tiger Lou) behind the drums. The album will hopefully be released in the beginning of 2009.

Crash
Lowood Lyrics

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You pick your own fights
please leave me out
I hear the echoes of your cries
ringing oh so loud

my pity and my comfort
oh you stole it all
it spreads like it's airborne

the black and empty thought

it's only darkness when
you're near
and evil surrounds
the dirty walls inside
eat me alive

the crash last night
made me realize
you're the killer kind

a winter a curse
a place that's oh so sad
your ego is the worst enemy
I've had

there's only darkness when
you're near
my army's line
these golden walls inside
I'm gonna make them shine

the crash last night

hit me right in time
and life was flashing by.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lowood's song Crash depict someone who is tired of being entangled with a person who is constantly seeking conflict. The singer makes it clear that they don't want to be dragged into the other person's battles and are even feeling drained from the constant negativity. The person they are addressing has managed to drain them of all comfort and positivity, leaving them feeling exposed and vulnerable.

The imagery of darkness, evil, and broken walls highlights how the singer feels trapped and overwhelmed by this person's presence. The wordplay of "the crash last night" is also interesting as it can refer to a literal car crash or metaphorically, as the point where the singer realizes the harm this person is causing. The line "you're the killer kind" further reinforces the idea that the singer feels like they are in danger by being involved with this person.

Overall, the song Crash portrays the consequences of being in a toxic relationship and how it can leave someone feeling drained, helpless, and exposed.

Line by Line Meaning

You pick your own fights
You choose to start your own conflicts and arguments.

please leave me out
I do not want to be involved in your fights or conflicts.

I hear the echoes of your cries
I am aware of and can hear the lingering sound of your past emotional pain.

ringing oh so loud
The echoes of your past emotional pain are very noticeable and present in your life.

my pity and my comfort
The sympathy and comfort I had for you in the past.

oh you stole it all
You took and exploited my sympathy and comfort for your own gain.

it spreads like it's airborne
Your negative influence on me is like a contagious disease that spreads easily.

the black and empty thought
The negative thoughts and emotions I am left with after being influenced by you.

it's only darkness when you're near
When you are around, I feel suffocated by negativity and darkness.

and evil surrounds the dirty walls inside
Negative energy and evil emotions seem to be pervasive and present, even in dark and dingy places.

eat me alive
The negative emotions and energy consume me, and I feel trapped and suffocated.

the crash last night made me realize you're the killer kind
A sudden, traumatic event from last night gave me the realization that you are a dangerous, harmful influence.

a winter a curse a place that's oh so sad
The cold, lonely winter has brought sadness and despair to this place.

your ego is the worst enemy I've had
Your selfishness and conceit pose a greater threat to me than any external force.

there's only darkness when you're near
Your presence brings darkness and negativity.

my army's line these golden walls inside I'm gonna make them shine
I am going to fortify my emotional walls and my inner strength in order to protect myself from your negative influence and make my life shine.

the crash last night hit me right in time and life was flashing by.
The traumatic event from last night gave me a new perspective on life and a sense of urgency in making positive changes.

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