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".
Hailey
Lydia Lyrics
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They bled out my organs
They cut me wide open so I quit
I guess it's time
Doctors came right in
Said he most likely wont win
But who the hell am I spend my life in the Midwest
I wish you all the very best, dear
Got me away from there
& Hailey if you're out there
I hope you made it through December
That seems like such a blur
Was always the same shit
The god damn apartment
Yeah Basement took its toll, took its toll
Its my fault
She loved the nights where
We breathe up that black air
Come on tell me how, tell me how I'm not underground
[Chorus]
The lyrics in Lydia's song Hailey tell the story of a person who believed they had achieved their desired outcome but lost a part of themselves in the process. The person underwent an operation in which their organs were extracted, leaving them feeling defeated and ready to give up. The lyrics also express a longing for someone named Hailey, who seems to have been a source of hope and inspiration during difficult times. The singer wishes nothing but the best for Hailey and hopes that she has made it through a tough period, implying that she might have been going through a similar struggle.
The song's message highlights the importance of having someone to lean on during difficult times, as well as the toll of pursuing success and achieving it at a cost. The lyrics emphasize the struggle of feeling isolated and lonely, especially while living in a place that feels unfulfilling. However, through the mention of Hailey, the singer suggests that there is hope and the possibility of finding someone who can offer support and help navigate challenging circumstances.
Overall, the song's meaning is open to interpretation, but it's clear that the lyrics explore themes of loneliness, struggle, and the possibility of finding hope and support in unexpected places.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah I got what I wanted
I achieved my goals after sacrificing a lot
They bled out my organs
I had to go through a lot of pain and suffering
They cut me wide open so I quit
I gave up trying when it became too difficult
I guess it's time
It's time for me to move on from my current situation
Doctors came right in
Medical professionals arrived to help me
Said he most likely wont win
The prognosis is not good
But who the hell am I spend my life in the Midwest
Why would I stay in a place that offers me nothing?
Hailey if you're out there
Addressed to a person named Hailey who may be listening
I wish you all the very best, dear
I hope you have a great life
Got me away from there
Hailey may have provided an escape from an unhappy situation
& Hailey if you're out there
Again addressing Hailey, urging her to come forward if she hears the song
I hope you made it through December
Wishing Hailey got through a difficult time of the year unscathed.
That seems like such a blur
Events from that time are hazy and hard to remember
Was always the same shit
Things never changed, everything was always the same
The god damn apartment
The apartment was terrible and difficult to live in
Yeah Basement took its toll, took its toll
Living in the basement took a heavy emotional toll on me
Its my fault
Blaming oneself for the situation they are in
She loved the nights where
Referring to someone who enjoyed a particular time of day
We breathe up that black air
Breathing in contaminated air due to a bad environment
Come on tell me how, tell me how I'm not underground
Feeling as though their living situation is akin to living underground, and wondering how they can escape it
Contributed by Max O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.