By self definition the members state that, "We started this band to make shit that means something to us ,tour as much as we can and to create memories driving around playing our songs to people."
They are heading back into the studio to record a followup to 2010's LLMG in May 2013. The first single off of that album is Do You Remember which can be viewed on Youtube here. They have also played another song off of this new album live at recent shows. It is called Weight Of The World and can be viewed here.
On April 14th 2014 their newest album What's Left Of Me will be released via Holy Roar Records. Preorders for the album went up on Holy Roar's site on January 31, 2014.
They have their albums Love Let Me Go and Brave Enough To Fail up for sale on their bandcamp.
Their Facebook page is here.
Weight of the World
More Than Life Lyrics
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Pretend that you're not afraid.
So many times I would lie awake in the middle of the night
And listen to your heart beat with mine!
But it's too cold to go outside and talk about the wasted times
That will never get back!
Fuck those wasted times
That will never get back!
As the clouds started to clear, I could feel your breath
Holding me down like the weight of the world on my shoulders.
I could feel that your arms shake as your heart starts to break.
But you're broken, broken inside!
But it's not cold anymore
So why do your lips still feel sore?
And I can tell you're not happy anymore,
Your skin's too cold to touch.
It's obvious I'm being ignored.
Fuck those wasted times
That I'll never get back!
As the clouds started to clear, I could feel your breath
Holding me down like the weight of the world on my shoulders.
I could feel that your arms shake as your heart starts to break.
But you're broken, broken inside!
I'm still searching for an easy escape for you,
But I'm sorry, I'm sorry
You're still lost!
I'm sorry, I was never there!
I'm sorry, I was never there!
But at the time I really didn't care!
I really didn't care!
I really didn't care!
As the clouds started to clear I could feel your breath
Holding me down like the weight of the world on my shoulders.
The lyrics of More Than Life's song "Weight of the World" depict a troubled relationship where one partner is struggling with inner turmoil and the other is desperately trying to help but failing. The opening lines suggest that the troubled partner is in denial about their fear and anxiety, refusing to acknowledge it and instead turning away. The singer has spent many sleepless nights beside them, listening to their heart beat in an attempt to comfort them, but it seems hopeless. The reference to the wasted times that will never come back suggests that they have already lost precious moments to the struggles of their relationship.
As the song progresses, the singer admits that they are unable to save their partner. They can feel the weight of their partner's pain on their own shoulders, and they feel their partner shaking with heartbreak. The imagery of the clouds clearing suggests a possibility for healing, but ultimately the partner remains lost and broken. The singer apologizes for not being there, admitting their own faults and lack of care at the time.
Overall, "Weight of the World" is a poignant depiction of the struggles and pains of a relationship where one partner is struggling with inner turmoil. The lyrics suggest the complexity of mental health issues and the difficulty in helping those who are suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
Why do you cry out in your sleep and turn the other way
You're trying to hide your fear and vulnerability, even from yourself.
Pretend that you're not afraid.
You're forcing yourself to be strong, but you're still scared.
So many times I would lie awake in the middle of the night
I was always there for you, even when you didn't know it.
And listen to your heart beat with mine!
I felt connected to you, but now that's changed.
But it's too cold to go outside and talk about the wasted times
It's too late to fix our mistakes and lost moments.
That will never get back!
We can't change the past, no matter how much we wish we could.
Fuck those wasted times
I'm angry and frustrated that we can't fix what's been lost.
As the clouds started to clear, I could feel your breath
There's still hope for us, but it's fading quickly.
Holding me down like the weight of the world on my shoulders.
Our problems are heavy and they're weighing on me.
I could feel that your arms shake as your heart starts to break.
You're hurting and I can feel it, but I don't know how to help.
But you're broken, broken inside!
You're hiding your pain well, but it's tearing you apart.
But it's not cold anymore
Things have changed, but not for the better.
So why do your lips still feel sore?
You're holding onto something that's hurting you.
And I can tell you're not happy anymore,
You're losing hope and giving up on us.
Your skin's too cold to touch.
We're growing apart and it hurts to be close.
It's obvious I'm being ignored.
You're shutting me out and it's tearing us apart.
I'm still searching for an easy escape for you,
I want to fix things, but I don't know how.
But I'm sorry, I'm sorry
I know that my apologies aren't enough.
You're still lost!
You're struggling and I don't know how to help you find your way.
I'm sorry, I was never there!
I let you down and I'm sorry for that.
But at the time I really didn't care!
I was selfish and I didn't think about how my actions would affect you.
I really didn't care!
I didn't appreciate what we had until it was too late.
Contributed by Dylan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.