1) Lydia is a two-piece (formerly six) indie rock group from Gilbert, Arizona.
Lydia started out in 2003 as a five piece band: Leighton Antelman (Lead Vocals and Guitar), Steve McGraw (Guitar), Maria Sais De Sicilia (Backup vocals and Keyboard), Dustin Forsgren (Bass), and Loren Brinton (Drums). Their debut album, This December; It's One More and I'm Free was released on September 27th, 2005 with the HourZero Records.
Their sophomore album, Illuminate, featured a new line-up: Evan Aranbul replaced Forsgren, Mindy White replaced Sais De Sicilia, and Craig Taylor replaced Brinton; a second guitarist, Ethan Koozer, was also added. Illuminate garnered extremely positive reviews and gained the band increased recognition. They toured extensively throughout the country and participated in the Zumiez Couch Tour, Vans Warped Tour, and The Bamboozle festival. They also played on the first annual Bamboozle Roadshow in 2008. In 2009, the band released an acoustic EP of 4 re-recorded songs off of "This December" titled Hotel Sessions.
Their final release, 7 track EP "Assailants", came out in 2010. Lead vocalist Leighton Antelman embarked on a solo project with an album planned for 2011, due to be produced by Matt Malpass. He has also stated that drummer Craig Taylor will continue to work with him. Mindy White formed States with Bryan & Stephen Laurenson of Copeland. Ethan Koozer is currently playing guitar for the New Jersey-based band Gates which contains former members of Bears & Bright Lights. Steve McGraw has formed a new band called The Saturn Hands.
In late May of 2011 Leighton announced that Lydia would put out a new record to be produced by Matt Malpass. Leighton hasn't announced a release date but he acknowledged that it should be expected in mid to late fall of 2011. Leighton and Matt also collaborated on their own project named The Cinema. Leighton tracked and recorded the album throughout June and July and will be mastered by Matt after. They will be producing this album on their own similarly to Assailants.
2) Lydia RodrÃguez Fernández (born 15 January 1980 in Madrid) is a Spanish singer who became famous in 1996 when she released her debut album, which was certified Platinum. In 1999 she represented Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest in Jerusalem with "No quiero escuchar", included in her sophomore album 'Cien veces al dÃa'.
3) Lydia Lee is a Korean female singer with several single releases on Spotify, YouTube etc., e.g. with a cover of Adele's "Hello".
Devil
Lydia Lyrics
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Just think about it real slow
We're on a mission for the devil,
Even if it breaks some bones
Yeah, It's blue and red as far as I can see
I know you're going to find that devil
But you'll need some company
Happy are we,
Happy are we, in our own world
Happy are we,
Happy are we, bare bones my girl
So if I never talk about it?
Just talk about it real slow
Cause we're still trying to find that devil
I think I'm getting close
But yeah, it's blue and red as far as I can see
I know you're going to find that devil
But you'll need some company
Just take it away
Happy are we,
Happy are we, in our own world
Happy are we,
Happy are we, bare bones my girl
We were just sitting there, stoned,
watching the waves
Where they'll bury my bones
You were smiling, ear to ear,
saying "oh baby let's just go"
Live and run,
Live and run, yeah that's what I'm good
What I'm good, what I'm good at
Live and run,
Live and run, yeah that's what I do
What I do, what I do when
When my words bleed out again
Happy are we,
Happy are we, in our own world
Happy are we,
Happy are we, bare bones my girl
Happy are we,
Happy are we, in our own world
Happy are we,
Happy are we, bare bones my girl
Happy are we,
Happy are we, in our own world
Happy are we,
Happy are we, bare bones my girl
Happy are we, happy are we
Happy are we, happy are we
The lyrics of Lydia's song "Devil" speak to the idea of being on a quest, a mission, to find the devil. This mission is so important that the singer is willing to undergo physical pain, perhaps even "broken bones", in pursuit of it. The singer acknowledges that this quest is a difficult one, and that they will need companions. The repetition of the line "happy are we" seems to serve as a kind of affirmation, a reminder that despite the challenges, the singer and their companions are content in their pursuit.
Throughout the song, there is an emphasis on color - specifically, the colors blue and red. It's unclear what these colors represent, but they seem to be a kind of thematic thread throughout the lyrics. The singer repeatedly references how "blue and red" is all they can see, as if they are seeing the world in a certain way that relates to their mission.
The third verse of the song is particularly interesting, as it describes a moment when the singer and someone else (presumably a romantic partner) are together, watching the waves. This moment of peace and contentment is juxtaposed against the urgency of the mission to find the devil. The happy memory seems almost like a necessary respite from the intensity of the quest.
Overall, Lydia's "Devil" is a song that explores themes of determination, companionship, and the complexity of the human experience. The repetition of the phrase "happy are we" seems to suggest that despite the difficult task at hand, the singer and their companions are finding ways to be content and fulfilled.
Line by Line Meaning
So if you have to think about it?
If you need to ponder over it?
Just think about it real slow
Take your time to contemplate
We're on a mission for the devil,
Our objective is to fulfill the devil's wishes
Even if it breaks some bones
Even if it's physically or emotionally harmful
Yeah, It's blue and red as far as I can see
The environment is full of danger or risk
I know you're going to find that devil
I trust that you will accomplish your task
But you'll need some company
You'll require assistance
Happy are we,
We're content
Happy are we, in our own world
We're comfortable and content with our own lives
Happy are we, bare bones my girl
We're pleased with the simplest things
So if I never talk about it?
If I don't mention it?
Just talk about it real slow
Take time to explain it
Cause we're still trying to find that devil
We're still searching for our objective
I think I'm getting close
I'm feeling optimistic about the situation
We were just sitting there, stoned,
We were simply relaxing, high on drugs
watching the waves
We were looking at the sea
Where they'll bury my bones
The place where I'll be laid to rest
You were smiling, ear to ear,
You were very happy or pleased
saying "oh baby let's just go"
You were inviting me to travel or experience something new
Live and run, yeah that's what I'm good
I'm skilled at living life with speed and action
What I'm good, what I'm good at
That's my talent, what I excel at
Live and run, yeah that's what I do
I'm the type of person who needs to be on the go to feel alive
What I do, what I do when
That's what I'm like when
When my words bleed out again
When I'm expressing myself emotionally and passionately
Happy are we, happy are we
We're content
Contributed by Natalie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Shatt Mallish
"We were just sitting there, stoned, watching the waves
Where they'll bury my bones
You were smiling, ear to ear, saying oh baby let's just go"
So haunting, these lines remind me of such a perfect time. The memory is this exact scenario, and as happy as it is I always want to cry when I hear this song.
Daney Gonzalez
Saw them play last night and it was amazing . <3
maggieiscool
They're so flawless <3
He Medeiros
Oh, Im so happy!! Love Lydia!!! A W E S O M E
Beastradamus
Loving the new stuff. It's different but in a very good way. It still sounds like Lydia
NoelleNoodles
Ahhh.. within the first five seconds of the song... I knew. This was the beginning of a beautiful discovery.
Amy Bock
thank you so much for uploading these, my preorder still didn't come in the mail so this makes up for it a little!
TRLPVALERIE
This is beautiful. Lydia, I love you
yvette
Sounds just like the old Lydia :))) <3
myversionofparis
still so beautiful