The band entered the studio with producer Jeff Saltzman in December 2007 to begin recording their second studio album, Tales from the City; which was released in the fall of 2008. After signing with Bieler Bros. in the US, the band re-released, Tales From The City in 2009; which featured three b-sides and a re-recorded version of "Dusting Down The Stars".
On March 23, 2011 the band announced its break-up.
Looking Out
Mobile Lyrics
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Don't you burn yourself out artificial girl
Too bad the sun couldn't come
But you never get nothing done
Time turns you don't ever learn
'Cause your heartache keeps getting worse
My word it's a high red alert
In your own little empty world
Lookin' out for love
She comes down like a shooting star
Lookin' out for love
Just can't make no conversation
Burnin' out
Blind girl your life is a blur
Can't you see me walk out of your artificial world
Time flies you'll never get mine
Let it tick away baby you can't cross the line
Time turns you don't ever learn
'Cause your heartache keeps getting worse
My word it's a high red alert
In your own little empty world
Lookin' out for love
She comes down like a shooting star
Lookin' out for love
Just can't make no conversation
Lookin' out for love
Fireworks of desperation burnin' down
Don't you ever wonder why
You can't, you can't get it together
Don't you ever wonder why
You can't, you can't keep it together
Don't you ever wonder why
You lose yourself in someone else
You're losin' it over again
Lookin' out for love
She comes down like a shooting star
Lookin' out for love
Just can't make no conversation
Lookin' out for love
Fireworks of desperation
Lookin' for love, she comes down like a shooting star
Lookin' for love, spinnin' 'round and falling down
Burnin' out
The song "Looking Out" by Mobile addresses the theme of romantic dissatisfaction and emotional exhaustion. The lyrics describe a restless and unhappy protagonist who is striving for love, but somehow can't find it. The opening lines "Time burns, tide will it turn, Don't you burn yourself out artificial girl" suggest a sense of urgency and unattainable desire. The singer seems to be trapped in an "artificial world" and unable to make a genuine connection with others. Despite her efforts, she keeps burning out and succumbing to heartache.
The chorus "Lookin' out for love, She comes down like a shooting star, Just can't make no conversation" reinforces the sense of futility in the singer's pursuit of love. She is looking for something elusive and fleeting, like a shooting star, and is unable to communicate effectively with others, leading to a breakdown in connection. The later verses "Blind girl your life is a blur, Can't you see me walk out of your artificial world, Time flies you'll never get mine, Let it tick away baby you can't cross the line" emphasize the singer's sense of being stuck in a cycle of dissatisfaction, unable to connect with the world around her.
Overall, "Looking Out" is a poignant reflection on the search for love and human connection, underscored by the fear that these things may be forever out of reach.
Line by Line Meaning
Time burns, tide will it turn
Time passes and things may change for the better or worse.
Don't you burn yourself out artificial girl
Don't exhaust yourself trying to maintain an appearance of perfection.
Too bad the sun couldn't come
It's unfortunate that things didn't go according to plan.
But you never get nothing done
You don't accomplish anything by giving up before you start trying.
Time turns you don't ever learn
Time passes but you don't seem to learn from your mistakes or experiences.
'Cause your heartache keeps getting worse
Your emotional pain continues to intensify.
My word it's a high red alert
The situation is urgent and requires immediate attention.
In your own little empty world
You are isolated in a world of emptiness.
Lookin' out for love
Searching for true love.
She comes down like a shooting star
Love is unpredictable and may appear suddenly.
Just can't make no conversation
You are unable to communicate effectively with others.
Burnin' out
Becoming exhausted or overwhelmed.
Blind girl your life is a blur
You are unaware of the reality of your situation.
Can't you see me walk out of your artificial world
I am leaving your pretend world of perfection and moving on.
Let it tick away baby you can't cross the line
Let time pass and accept that you can't control everything.
Fireworks of desperation burnin' down
Your attempts to find love or success are frantic and unsustainable.
Don't you ever wonder why
Have you ever questioned yourself about your actions or decisions?
You can't, you can't get it together
You are unable to organize yourself or your life.
You lose yourself in someone else
You let others define or control who you are.
You're losin' it over again
You are repeating past mistakes and are headed towards failure.
Lookin' for love, she comes down like a shooting star
Searching for true love that may appear suddenly and unexpectedly.
Lookin' for love, spinnin' 'round and falling down
Your search for love is disorienting and causing you to fail.
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