There are multiple artists called Lydia: 1. a two-piece indie rock band, 2.… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists called Lydia: 1. a two-piece indie rock band, 2. a Spanish female singer, 3. a Korean female singer.

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 Rodríguez 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 día'.

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".

Empty Out Your Stomach
Lydia Lyrics

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Empty out your stomach
So everyone can see
That you are as black as the basement
And just as wicked as me

But my god, what a mess I've made
My god, what a mess I made
You stare in a way I once thought was stunning

Oh, but I will try, try and fake it

You change back into your clothes while I was thinking
My body's sick yet it never stops breathing
I'm sure I know what you're going through
Yeah I call it vanity
The world is yours, so take it
Vanity
I lost my mind in this make believe

You stare in a way I once thought was stunning
Oh, but I will try, try and fake it
It's all in the way your words will come out now
Cause I can't seem to doubt you

Vanity
The world is yours, so take it

Vanity
I lost my mind in this make believe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lydia’s “Empty Out Your Stomach” depicts a toxic, unhealthy relationship in which both parties are flawed and corrupt. The singer urges the other person to reveal their true nature, to “empty out” their stomach, so that everyone can see that they are just as wicked as the singer. The singer hints at their own culpability by stating “my god, what a mess I’ve made,” indicating that they are aware of their wrongdoings.

The second verse reveals how the other person changes into their clothes while the singer is lost in thought, indicating that this is a casual sexual relationship. The singer expresses their disgust at how their body is physically sick but continues to breathe, possibly indicating the mental and emotional turmoil that the relationship is causing them. The line “You stare in a way I once thought was stunning, oh, but I will try, try and fake it,” shows the singer attempting to maintain the illusion of a perfect relationship even though they know it is not true.

The chorus repeats the word “vanity,” indicating that both parties are self-centered and consumed with their own appearance rather than addressing the deeper issues in their relationship. The line “I lost my mind in this make-believe” sums up the idea that the relationship is not based on reality, but rather on illusions and fantasies.

Overall, the song serves as a commentary on the dark side of relationships and the damage that can be caused when both parties are flawed and refuse to confront their issues.

Line by Line Meaning

Empty out your stomach
Reveal your true self and all of your flaws

So everyone can see
Be transparent and vulnerable

That you are as black as the basement
You have dark thoughts and a troubled past

And just as wicked as me
You have a similar sinful nature as I do

But my god, what a mess I've made
I regret the mistakes that I've made

You stare in a way I once thought was stunning
Your gaze used to captivate me

Oh, but I will try, try and fake it
I will pretend that I am not affected by you

You change back into your clothes while I was thinking
You are detached emotionally and do not care about my feelings

My body's sick yet it never stops breathing
My physical health may suffer but I keep going

I'm sure I know what you're going through
I think I understand your situation

Yeah I call it vanity
I realize that my preoccupation with myself is foolish