LUSINE is the brainchild of Jeff McIlwain, and is the moniker for his visce… Read Full Bio ↴LUSINE is the brainchild of Jeff McIlwain, and is the moniker for his visceral, melodic vision of abstract electronic music. Originally a Texas native, he now resides in Seattle. In 1998, he attended Calarts to study 20th century electronic music and sound design for music and film. Soon after, he met Shad Scott and put out a self titled release with Isophlux. Since then, he has been releasing his music on various labels including Ann Arbor's Ghostly International, Hymen, and U-Cover. His latest Inside/Out 12" showcases his more dancefloor oriented material, while, his 2004 critically acclaimed album, "Serial Hodgepodge" contained a balance of various musical styles. McIlwain has also contributed tracks to several labels including Mute, !K7, Carpark, Tigerbeat6 and Shitkatapult for various compilations and remix releases. He has performed around the US and abroad including his most recent Spectral Finlandia Vodka tour with Matthew Dear and Tadd Mullinix, and a set at London's esteemed Fabric nightclub. Lusine has a 12" EP, full length compilation/remix Double CD (Ghostly), and an ambient series CD EP (Hymen) on the way in 2005/2006.

520 At 8
Lusine ICL Lyrics

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The sky isn't always blue
The sun doesn't always shine
It's alright to fall apart sometimes, mmm
I am not always you
And you are not always mine
It's alright to fall apart sometimes

After all is said and done

One and one still is one
When we cry, when we laugh
I am half, you are half

The heart isn't always true
And I am not always fine
We all have an angry heart sometimes

After all is said and done
One and one still is one
When we cry, when we laugh
I am half, you are half

Look how far we have come
One and one still is

One moon (one moon)
One star (one star)

I love the one we are
One thread (one thread)
One line (one line)
Let's stand still in time

One moon (one moon)
One star (one star)
I love the one we are
One thread (one thread)
One line (one line)
That runs through our lives

After all is said and done
One and one still is one
When we cry, when we laugh
I am half, you are half

Look how far we have come

One and one still is one ah
Ooh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lusine ICL's song "520 At 8" are about the ups and downs of a relationship. The first verse acknowledges that life isn't always perfect - the sky isn't always blue and the sun doesn't always shine. The singer recognizes that it's okay for things to fall apart sometimes. The second verse talks about the struggles of maintaining a relationship. The heart isn't always true, and the singer is not always fine. However, despite all these challenges, one and one still feels like one. The chorus repeats this sentiment: "When we cry, when we laugh, I am half, you are half."

The song seems to be about finding the beauty in imperfection and the strength in vulnerability. It's about accepting that relationships can be messy and difficult, but that doesn't mean they aren't worth fighting for. The lyrics are beautifully simple, but they pack a powerful emotional punch.

Line by Line Meaning

The sky isn't always blue
Life isn't always perfect

The sun doesn't always shine
We can't always rely on the good times

It's alright to fall apart sometimes, mmm
It's okay to not be okay and show vulnerability

I am not always you
We are all unique individuals

And you are not always mine
We can't possess or control another person

After all is said and done One and one still is one When we cry, when we laugh I am half, you are half
We are connected and intertwined with each other

The heart isn't always true
Our emotions and feelings can lead us astray

And I am not always fine
It's okay to not be okay

We all have an angry heart sometimes
We all experience negative emotions

Look how far we have come One and one still is One moon (one moon) One star (one star)
Despite our struggles and differences, we are still one and have progressed together

I love the one we are One thread (one thread) One line (one line) Let's stand still in time
We should appreciate who we are and stay present in the moment

One moon (one moon) One star (one star) I love the one we are One thread (one thread) One line (one line) That runs through our lives
We are all connected with a common thread that runs through our lives

After all is said and done One and one still is one When we cry, when we laugh I am half, you are half Look how far we have come One and one still is one ah Ooh
We may go through ups and downs, but we are still connected and one in the end

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