Even the brightest, most upbeat Luna Shadows song carries a hint of romantic melancholy. She describes her artistic ambitions as a lifelong dare that, “sounded pretty fun” and brought order to the emotional chaos of everyday life. The end product, made in garages and bedrooms under the palm trees of Echo Park, sounds a bit like Ellie Goulding took Lana del Rey to the beach.
practice
Luna Shadows Lyrics
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Should've checked your mentions
(They were saying nice things)
It might've consoled you
Red flags at every dead end
Didn't shock your best friends
(Still we found it frightening)
And we would've told you
That love is just practice
We'll keep working at it
(It's true, love)
Love is just practice
We'll keep working at
('Till we're blue love)
You were blue love
You were blue
You were blue love
You were blue
Dressed, washed up on the river
All of your forgivers
(They let you go lightly)
If only they'd shown you
But you just left
What about your brother?
Did he tell your mother?
(Did it hit her like lightening?)
But they would've told you
That love is just practice
We'll keep working at it
It's true, love
Love is just practice
We'll keep working at 'till we're blue love
Love is just practice
No permanent damage can ruin love
Love is just practice
We'll keep working at 'till we're blue love
You were blue love
You were blue
You were blue love
You were blue
Love is just practice
We'll keep working at it
It's true, love
Love is just practice
We'll keep working at 'till we're blue love
Love is just practice, we-
Love is just practice, we-
Love is just practice, we-
Love is just practice, we-
Love is just practice, we'll keep working at it, it's-
Love is just practice, we-
Love is just practice, we-
The lyrics to Luna Shadows' song, "Practice" delve into the complexities of relationships and the notion that love is something that needs to be worked on continually. The opening lines, "Dead, missed all the attention, Should've checked your mentions" suggest that someone has died and the singer did not give them the attention they deserved. The following lines, "(They were saying nice things), It might've consoled you," seem to imply that this person may have been struggling and the kindness of others went overlooked. The chorus repeats the message that love is something that takes practice and that the singer intends to keep working at it, even when it becomes difficult.
The second verse mentions someone who has committed suicide, with the lines, "Dressed, washed up on the river, All of your forgivers." The chorus repeats the message that love is something that takes time and effort, no matter what happens. The final lines of the song, "Love is just practice, we'll keep working at it, it's true love" reinforce the message that love is a journey, not a destination.
Overall, "Practice" showcases the idea that love is something that needs to be worked on and cultivated over time. Whether it be through difficult times or moments of joy, love requires effort, patience, and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Dead, missed all the attention
You passed away without receiving any attention
Should've checked your mentions
You should have looked at your social media notifications
(They were saying nice things)
People were saying good things about you
It might've consoled you
It could have comforted you
Red flags at every dead end
There were warning signs at every turn
Didn't shock your best friends
Your closest friends were not surprised
(Still we found it frightening)
Despite this, we were scared for you
And we would've told you
We would have warned you
That love is just practice
Love is something we need to practice
We'll keep working at it
We will continue to put effort in
(It's true, love)
This is a true statement about love
Love is just practice
Love is something we need to practice
We'll keep working at
We will continue to put effort in
('Till we're blue love)
Until we are exhausted from loving
You were blue love
You were someone who loved deeply
You were blue
You were feeling sad
Dressed, washed up on the river
Your body was found floating in the water
All of your forgivers
Everyone who forgave you
(They let you go lightly)
They forgave you without holding a grudge
If only they'd shown you
If only they had demonstrated their forgiveness to you
But you just left
But you chose to leave
What about your brother?
What about your sibling?
Did he tell your mother?
Did he inform your mother?
(Did it hit her like lightening?)
Did the news shock her intensely?
But they would've told you
But they would have informed you
No permanent damage can ruin love
Love can withstand any harm
Love is just practice, we'll keep working at 'till we're blue love
Love is something we should continue to practice until we are exhausted from it
Love is just practice, we-
This is a continuation of the previous line
Love is just practice, we-
This is a continuation of the previous line
Love is just practice, we-
This is a continuation of the previous line
Love is just practice, we-
This is a continuation of the previous line
We'll keep working at it, it's-
We will continue to put effort into love, because it is important
Love is just practice, we-
This is a continuation of the previous line
Love is just practice, we-
This is a continuation of the previous line
Writer(s): Simon Oscroft, Thomas Powers, Natalie Louise Angiuli
Contributed by Parker D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rach
LYRICS:
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Dead
Missed all the attention
Should have checked your mentions
(They were saying nice things)
It might have consoled you
Red
Flags at every dead end
Didn't shock your best friends
(Still we found it frightening)
And we would have told you
That love is just practice, we'll keep working at it
(It's true, love)
Love is just practice, we'll keep working at
('Til we're blue, love)
You were blue, love
You were blue
You were blue, love
You were blue
Dressed, washed up on the river
All of your forgivers
(They let you go lightly)
If only they'd shown you
But you just left
What about your brother?
Did he tell your mother?
(Did it hit her like lightning?)
But they would have told you
That love is just practice, we'll keep working at it
(It's true, love)
Love is just practice, we'll keep working at
('Til we're blue, love)
Love is just practice
No permanent damage can ruin love
Love is just practice, we'll keep working at
'(Til we're blue, love)
You were blue, love
You were blue
You were blue, love
You were blue
Love is just practice, we'll keep working at it
~
Sorry if i missed anything/got anything wrong. Feel free to correct ! :))
ミエーラ
B : Captivating soundscape , as some of your past melodies that ミ enjoys .
E : The exploding light bulb effect on the right channel is delicious ! ◊
B : However , the film for it is somehow uninspired compared to the others .
E : Seeing you in few けんどう ( kendo ) poses and attire would have been more fit for the rhythm and movements .
B : Also a losing frames effect helps your moves .
E : Fast and wide movements are not for you .
B : A slower movement style suits you better .
E : You have to find your choreographic style , not just borrow from friends !
B : Try watching some あいきどう ( aikido ) , tai chi or qigong practice ! They`re the martial arts closest to dance .
E : And don`t step on the "crazy" bug ! Hope you didn`t . ミ likes those bugs for their funny behavior .
B : Your irises` color is inappropriate .
E : Try some yellow lenses !
E : Love ?! A practice ?! No . No . Nooo !
B : Don`t mistake passion for LOVE !
E : Yeah . Passion , obsession are the same demon to me .
B : In this Univers we can`t UNDO actions or thoughts . A stain will be a stain even after wash .
E : In a broken glass , though glued back , you`ll always see the cracks .
B : What can we do is COMPENSATE for mistakes and work for our extremely expensive RENEWAL .
E : Yes . You have to make worth the damage taken , as in きんつぎ ( kintsugi ) .
B+E : Good inspirations , until next !!!
BLU+EEN is always ミ .
Luna Shadows
In its simplest interpretation, "practice" is a song about communication or a lack thereof. This video explores several forms of communication - digital communication, artistic communication, and linguistic communication. The omnipresence of the phone explores our relationship to the digital world. The movement & locations symbolize how love is a discipline, much like tennis or baseball or ballet, all of which require constant attention and refinement. This song is also about giving & receiving help at a critical moment. For the last 30 seconds of the video, I asked my bilingual/international fans on social media to help me translate the song's lyrical looping message - I received over 100 submissions from from fans across the world, all of which are included in the video's final moments. I am so grateful to all the listeners around the globe who have helped me share this vital message.
michael perussina
got anything not completely auto tuned?
ícҽís թհօҽղíx
I 💗 you Luna you are bewitching 💕
marz wolfe
Hi Luna!! I’ve been listening to Digital Pacific nonstop since I found it a few weeks ago! I’m curious, what is the significance of the color blue in this song? Is it the metaphor for looking at a blue screen?
Linel
Please, don't stop making music ever, this is so wholesome.. I love it
Qwnntm
I love how your songs have a deeper meaning behind them. The world needs more of that.
NickyNoodles88
Goosebumps at 0:51. Such a sweet chorus.
2:36 - coolest bridge section in a song ever.
davidsirmons
I've loved all your songs. Wish to God you'd get on with a big-time producer or publisher. The world needs to hear you.
Dayz Breaker
"Love is just practice. we'll keep working at it."
you're amazing, Luna. 💚
Tina
I guess right now i know that it's absolutely possible to fall in love with the song 😩