Anderson and Berenyi had been friends since the early 1980s, and published the Alphabet Soup fanzine together. In 1986 Anderson joined The Rover Girls as bassist and Berenyi joined The Bugs as guitarist but neither band lasted long.
Lush formed in 1987, initially named The Baby Machines, with a line-up of Meriel Barham (vocals), Emma Anderson (guitar), Miki Berenyi (guitar), Steve Rippon (bass), and Chris Acland (drums). After Rippon joined, the band members decided on a change of name to Lush, making their live debut at the Camden Falcon on 6 March 1988. Barham was fired, with the rest of the band deciding she lacked commitment (she later joined Pale Saints). Anderson and Berenyi then took on lead vocal duties.
Lush gained recognition when Robin Guthrie helped the band sign to 4AD. The band's first release was Scar, an EP, in 1989. Critical praise for Scar and a wildly popular live show established Lush as one of the best-selling alternative bands of the period. That year the EPs Mad Love, produced by Robin Guthrie, and Sweetness and Light, produced by Tim Friese-Greene of Talk Talk fame, followed.
In 1990 the compilation Gala, which combined the material from the first three EPs, was released by Reprise in the United States, this being the first exposure of Lush in North America.
Lush's first full-length album of completely new material was Spooky in 1992. Produced by Robin Guthrie, Spooky featured a sound very similar to Guthrie's band Cocteau Twins, with walls of sound and a great deal of flange. Reviews were mixed and critics of the album hold that Guthrie's production brought the sound away from the band's original creative vision. Bassist Steve Rippon left the band at this stage in order to concentrate on writing, though his book Cold Turkey Sandwich - a fictionalized chronicle of his time in touring - was rejected by publishers. He was replaced by Phil King. Also in 1992, Lush toured America as part of the Lollapalooza festival.
The band's second studio album Split was released in 1994 and featured a harsher sound alternated with long and softer tracks as "Desire Lines" and "Never-Never". Despite critical praise, the album sold poorly.
After adapting to the newly popular sounds of the Britpop era, Lush's 1996 Lovelife became the biggest seller of their career, including the hit singles "Ladykillers", "500" and "Single Girl", which was released in several different versions with different tracks along with the title track. Also on this album, Jarvis Cocker from Pulp contributed guest vocals to "Ciao!" and the record included the now classic/melancholic favorite "Last Night".
In 1996, drummer Chris Acland committed suicide by hanging, at his parents' house, allegedly due to depression. The situation proved too hard for the band, and in 23 February 1998 the three remaining members of Lush decided to disband.
Emma Anderson has since formed a new band, Sing-Sing, who have released two full-length albums to date.
On September 28th 2015 Lush announced their reunion. The reunited band consists of Anderson, Berenyi & King with the addition of Justin Welch on drums, an old friend of Acland.
Lush discography:
Scar EP (1989)
Mad Love EP (1990)
Sweetness and Light EP (1990)
Gala compliation of the above EPs (1990)
Spooky (1992)
Split (1994)
Lovelife (1996)
Desire Lines
Lush Lyrics
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And it's so hot outside this room
I don't know no one here
I don't want to be here
In this room
We hold parties in our sleep
And I'll heal you when you're ill
Though it's hard keeping still
In our sleep
Pries the hair out of her mouth
Whilst the circus is heading south
While we search in the sand
Don't ask them to understand
Why they cover up their hands
And their mouths
The opening lines of Lush's song Desire Lines create a vivid contrast between an indoor setting and the outdoors. The singer is alone in a room, while it is raining outside and hot. She doesn't feel comfortable in this unfamiliar space and doesn't want to be there. The following lines talk about the idea of dreaming, where one can create their own world without any external limitations. The parties in our sleep could signify the many possibilities of the dream world. The singer offers to heal the person who is ill, but finds it hard to keep still in their own sleep. This could be a reference to things we do subconsciously in our sleep, including physically reacting to our dreams.
The second stanza introduces a new character, who is trying to remove hair from their mouth while the circus is heading south. The circus is often associated with a place of wonder and excitement, but it is heading towards an unknown destination, suggesting uncertainty or loss. The last few lines mention the idea of searching but not getting much understanding in return. The singer mentions people covering their hands and mouths, which could signify a sense of silence or hiding. The lyrics suggest that people may not always understand each other, and there can be barriers to communication.
Line by Line Meaning
It's raining in this room
The mood inside the room is gloomy and sad
And it's so hot outside this room
The atmosphere outside is tense and uncomfortable
I don't know no one here
The singer is unfamiliar with the people in the room
I don't want to be here
The artist does not want to be in the current situation
In this room
Emphasizing the setting of the scene
We hold parties in our sleep
People can experience joyful moments in their dreams
We fill ourselves up in our sleep
People can find satisfaction and fulfillment in their dreams
And I'll heal you when you're ill
Promising to take care of someone when they are in need
Though it's hard keeping still
Although it's difficult to stay calm in tough situations
In our sleep
Referring back to the soothing and peaceful power of dreams
Pries the hair out of her mouth
Someone is trying to get rid of an unpleasant sensation or memory
Whilst the circus is heading south
Life may be getting more chaotic and unpredictable
While we search in the sand
Trying to find something that is elusive or hard to find
Don't ask them to understand
Others may not be able to comprehend one's struggles or experiences
Why they cover up their hands
People try to hide their vulnerabilities and flaws
And their mouths
People may also try to hide their true thoughts and feelings
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: EMMA ANDERSON, EMMA VICTORIA JANE ANDERSON
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@panagiotischaralampopoulos7152
ΦΙΛΕ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΙΕ ΚΑΛΗΜΕΡΑ. ΤΟ ΣΥΓΚΕΚΡΙΜΕΝΟ BLOG ΤΟ ΕΧΩ ΔΕΙ ΑΛΛΑ ΔΕΝ ΕΧΩ ΕΝΤΡΥΦΗΣΕΙ. ΑΚΟΥΩ ΑΠΟ ΑΚΡΑΙΟ BLACK METAL ΜΕΧΡΙ DREAM POP. ΑΥΤΟ ΠΟΥ ΜΕ ΕΝΟΧΛΕΙ ΕΙΝΑΙ Η ΚΑΤΑΝΤΙΑ ΤΟΥ ΡΑΔΙΟΦΩΝΟΥ ( ΟΥΤΕ ΜΙΑ ΕΚΠΟΜΠΗ ΜΕ ΦΡΕΣΚΕΣ ΜΠΑΝΤΕΣ ΝΑ ΠΛΗΡΟΦΟΡΗΘΕΙΣ) ΚΑΙ ΤΟ ΓΕΓΟΝΟΣ ΟΤΙ Ο ΚΟΣΜΟΣ ΔΕΝ ΨΑΧΝΕΙ ΓΙΑ ΝΕΕΣ ΜΠΑΝΤΕΣ. ΟΛΟΙ ΕΧΟΥΜΕ ΤΑ ΔΙΚΑ ΜΑΣ ΚΟΛΛΗΜΑΤΑ ΑΛΛΑ ΑΞΙΖΕΙ ΚΑΙ ΣΤΗΝ ΤΩΡΙΝΗ ΕΠΟΧΗ ΝΑ ΨΑΧΝΕΙΣ ΚΑΙ ΝΑ ΣΤΗΡΙΖΕΙΣ ΝΕΕΣ ΜΠΑΝΤΕΣ.
ΤΣΕΚΑΡΕ ΤΙΣ ΠΑΡΑΚΑΤΩ ( SHOEGAZE)
UNDER ELECTRIC LIGHT
AERIAL LOVE FEED
THE BUTTERFLY EXPLOSION
PRESENTS FOR SALLY
LAST LEAF DOWN
ECHODRONE
THE SLEPOVER DISASTER.
ΠΕΡΙΜΕΝΩ ΛΙΣΤΑ ΜΕ ΜΠΑΝΤΕΣ ΠΟΥ ΒΡΙΣΚΕΙΣ ΕΝΔΙΑΦΕΡΟΥΣΕΣ
ΑΝΤΕ ΚΑΙ ΚΑΛΑ ΑΚΟΥΣΜΑΤΑ
@panagiotischaralampopoulos7152
ΑΓΑΠΗΤΕ ΔΙΟΝΥΣΙΕ
ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ ΓΙΑ ΤΗ ΛΙΣΤΑ ,ΕΙΝΑΙ ΑΡΚΕΤΑ ΠΟΥ ΔΕΝ ΤΑ ΞΕΡΩ ΓΙΑΤΙ ΑΠΟ BLACK METAL ΑΚΟΥΩ DEPREESSIVE -ATMOSPHERIC ΚΑΙ ΣΧΕΔΟΝ ΚΑΘΟΛΟΥ DEATH-PROGRESSIVE.
ΚΟΡΥΦΑΙΟ ΓΚΡΟΥΠ ΤΗΣ ΕΠΟΧΗΣ ΘΕΩΡΩ ΤΟΥΣ MIDNIGHT ODYSSEY.
ΠΕΡΙΜΕΝΩ ΠΩΣ ΚΑΙ ΠΩΣ ΤΟ ΝΕΟ ΔΙΣΚΟ ΤΩΝ COLDWORLD.
WEDARD - WOLFSHADE-AUSTERE-WOODSOF DESOLATION-TRIST-APATI-LIFELOVER-BLACK AUTUMN-BORGNE-HERMODR-DEADLIFE-DARKSPACE-EVILFEAST ΚΑΙ ΤΟΣΑ ΑΛΛΑ .
ΒΕΒΑΙΑ ΑΠΟΡΕΙ Η ΣΥΖΥΓΟΣ ΠΩΣ ΣΤΟ ΔΙΑΟΛΟ ΑΚΟΥΩ ΤΕΤΟΙΑ ΜΟΥΣΙΚΗ 45 ΧΡΟΝΩΝ ΜΕ ΠΑΙΔΙ.
ΑΚΟΥΩ ΑΠΟ ELECTRO ( SUICIDE COMMANDO), PHYCH ( BRIAN JONESTONE MASSACRE) ΜΕΧΡΙ GOTHIC ( SOFT KILL , ΤΣΕΚΑΡΕ ΤΟΥΣ).
ΑΜΑ ΛΑΧΕΙ ΚΑΙ STONER ( SASQUATCH, KYUSS)
ΓΟΥΣΤΑΡΩ CHELSEA WOLFE, MOGWAI, MARRIAGES, LOLA COLT.
ΠΑΝΤΟΥ ΓΥΡΩ ΥΠΑΡΧΕΙ ΚΑΛΗ ΜΟΥΣΙΚΗ ΚΑΙ Ο ΚΟΣΜΟΣ, ΤΑ ΡΑΔΙΑ, ΠΕΡΙΟΔΙΚΑ ΚΑΙ ΟΛΟΙ ΑΚΟΜΑ ΘΕΩΡΟΥΝ ALTERNΑTIVE TOYS U2 - COLDPLAY- GREEN DAY.
ΕΑΝ ΔΕ ΒΑΡΙΕΣΑΙ ΣΤΕΙΛΕ ΜΗΝΥΜΑ ΜΕ ΕΚΠΟΜΠΕΣ ΠΟΥ ΔΙΑΔΙΚΤYΑΚΑ ΜΠΟΡΕΙΣ ΝΑ ΑΚΟΥΣΕΙΣ BLACK METAL - GOTHIC -ALTERNATIVE ( ΓΙΑΤΙ ΕΧΩ ΜΑΥΡΑ ΜΕΣΑΝΥΧΤΑ).
ΚΑΛΟ ΣΑΒ/ΚΟ ΑΔΕΡΦΕ
@rubygloom3287
It's raining in this room
And it's so hot outside this room
I don't know no one here
I don't want to be here
In this room
We hold parties in our sleep
We fill ourselves up in our sleep
And I'll heal you when you're ill
Though it's hard keeping still
In our sleep
Pries the hair out of her mouth
Whilst the circus is heading south
While we search in the sand
Don't ask them to understand
Why they cover up their hands
And their mouths
@rafanj824
Incredible song. I'm discovering Lush songs this week and i'm completely in love with their sound. And this song is truly special, on the very first second you are already surrended to it.
A feeling of nostalgia and melancholy so strong. That guitar melody loaded with all those effects hits so hard.
And the chord changes are so well done in their songs. A good chord progression is everything on a good song.
@MrHarvey1968
Have a read of Miki's book and you do wonder if she realised just how good she and Emma were. This track is pretty much perfection.
@NLoooo
nice, thinking of checking more of them out, just wondering what album u recommend i jump into? :)
@PrimeM92
Such a beautiful wash of guitars and vocal harmony, shoegaze heaven!
@juliocesarvieiradasilva7048
Love song
@rykerorion1185
You prolly dont care but does anyone know a method to get back into an instagram account..?
I was stupid lost the account password. I would love any help you can offer me
@williamroberto6980
@Ryker Orion Instablaster :)
@ALYXC7
Also screams the 90s / early 2000s
@shineymcshine5026
Literally thought slowdive collab with them on this lol
@nkvd1606
It's impossible for this song not to fill your eyes with tears. Every time. It's so innocent and nostalgic but crushingly powerful. One of the most emotionally intense songs ever created.