In the summer of 1991, the band officially changed its name to Poor Old Lu, which is taken out of the first book in C.S.Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, & the Wardrobe. In spring of 1992 the group released their first full-length demo entitled Star-Studded Super Step. After Aaron & Jesse's father passed their demo to Randy Stonehill, the group was signed to Alarma Records in the summer of 1993.
Their first album released with Alarma Records was entitled Mindsize, a critically praised release from the foursome. The next summer the band regrouped to record their second album. Wanting to capture a more raw sound on the record, the group teamed up with engineer & producer John Goodmanson. Simply called Sin, the group released the album to high reviews and a growing fan base.
In the midst of their constant touring at this time, the group took about a month in the late spring of 1995 to record an elusive experimental EP entitled Straight Six. The EP saw new musical steps for the group as well as guest vocals from Jeremy Enigk and a cover of The Swoon's Speak Soft.
After an unsuccessful tour in the summer of 1995, the band's financial status forced the group to gain part-time or full-time jobs to help keep the group and their families afloat. With less time for shows and writing music, the group didn't start to seriously talk again of next album until the spring of 1996. Already the band had started tossing around the idea that this album might be their last album and shutting things down altogether. With a few songs in hand, the group entered the studio with Gene Eugene mixing and co-producing the album. Diverse as their previous albums, A Picture of the Eighth Wonder was released as the band began talking about their impending split. As a way for the band to reminisce once more over the years, in November of 1996 in front of packed house in Wallingford, WA the group played its farewell concert. Recorded and later released the next year, In Their Final Performance captures the memorable evening from a group who knew their time had finally come.
In the years following the disbanding, the group released a self-selected greatest hits disc entitled Chrono: 1993-1998, which featured a number of remixes of fan favorite songs. Five years after the group went their ways, these four high-school friends rejoined for a single album with Tooth & Nail Records. In 2001 the group released their last disc, The Waiting Room. Released to mixed reviews, the group did minimal tour support for the album.
Since Poor Old Lu almost all of the band members have gone on within some musical project in one way or another. In 1997 Nick Barber and Aaron Sprinkle formed the group Rose Blossom Punch with two other friends. Released through Sara Bellum Records, Ephemere was released to good reviews. Yet the group suffered through a number of label issues which not only delayed their next album, but eventually altogether shelved the album entirely. Offered eventually as limited-time download through MP3.COM, by the time the six-song EP entitled Sorry To Disappoint You was released the band had long been disbanded and Aaron Sprinkle had begun his solo career, releasing his debut solo disc Moontraveler. Aaron went on to release three more albums: The Kindest Days, Bareface, and a greatest hits disc Lackluster.
Both Aaron Sprinkle and Jesse Sprinkle released solo discs over the next few years, with Aaron also starting to produce records for Tooth & Nail Records.
In 2006 Nick Barber and Aaron Sprinkle once again rejoined, adding Erick Newbill and Joey Sanchez as the group Fair. The group released their debut album The Best Worst-Case Scenario to solid reviews. To all Poor Old Lu fans out there, the album gives hope that we'll be able to enjoy this favorite group in some form or fashion for the foreseeable future.
Revolve
Poor Old Lu Lyrics
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It promises you'll never be cold
The words are such
As to turn you until you are sold
And walk in this rut
And run in the ground where we know
Have the lights gone dim
In the light of this sin?
Am I breathing right?
I'm pushing this out and pulling You in
I've been living in doubt and walking on pins
I'm throwing this out and hoping in
(Where joy and peace begin)
I'm sick of the drought and walking on
The current is strong
To move me and push me aside
And where I belong
Is it lost in the move of the tide
And when I am wrong
And when I am drowning inside
Has the sea rushed in
In the weight of this sin?
Am I breathing right?
Am I breathing right?
I'm pushing this out and pulling You in
(Where joy and peace begin)
I've been living in doubt and walking on pins
I'm throwing this out and hoping in
(Where joy and peace begin)
I'm sick of the drought and walking on
Pick up your feet and pick up your head
(I'm as tired as I can be)
Lift up your voice and sing till the end
(Lord, I need Your strength in me)
I'm pushing this out and pulling You in
(Where joy and peace begin)
I've been living in doubt and walking on pins
I'm throwing this out and hoping in
(Where joy and peace begin)
I'm sick of the drought and walking on
The song "Revolve" by Poor Old Lu speaks about finding oneself in a difficult situation, feeling lost, and seeking redemption. The song begins by talking about a promise that offers warmth and comfort, but it turns out to be a trap that pushes the singer to walk in a rut and run in the ground. The lights have gone dim, and the singer questions if they are breathing right. The following lines depict the singer's struggle and their attempt to find solace. They push out and pull in, hoping to find joy and peace. The singer has been living in doubt and walking on pins, but they throw it all out and hope for better prospects.
In the next section, the singer compares themselves to a pawn in a stream. The current is strong and moving, and the singer is unsure where they belong. They wonder if the sea has rushed in and if they're breathing right. Then they push out and pull in again, hoping for joy and peace. The final section of the song urges the listener to pick up their feet, head, and voice and sing till the end. The singer needs the lord's strength to overcome the drought and walk towards redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
It promises much
Something is being promised with great conviction
It promises you'll never be cold
The promise is one of comfort and security
The words are such
The words used are carefully chosen to have an impact
As to turn you until you are sold
The promise is so convincing that it convinces you to commit wholly to it
And walk in this rut
The promise leads to a monotonous, unexciting life
And run in the ground where we know
The promise leads to a sad, hopeless existence
Have the lights gone dim
Is the world losing its brightness and happiness?
In the light of this sin?
Is the world losing its brightness and happiness because of our sins?
Am I breathing right?
Am I doing everything right? Am I still alive and well?
Am I breathing right?
Am I doing everything right? Am I still alive and well?
I'm pushing this out and pulling You in
I'm letting go of my doubt and trusting in a higher power
I've been living in doubt and walking on pins
I've been uncertain about the future and feeling anxious
I'm throwing this out and hoping in
I'm rejecting the mundane life and hoping for something better
(Where joy and peace begin)
A new life with joy and peace starts when the promise is fulfilled
I'm sick of the drought and walking on
I'm tired of living in a parched, joyless existence
The current is strong
The forces that push us forward are powerful
To move me and push me aside
These forces are sometimes harmful, pushing us away from our goals
And where I belong
It's difficult to find a place in the world
Is it lost in the move of the tide
It's easy to feel lost in the face of ever-changing circumstances
And when I am wrong
When I make mistakes
And when I am drowning inside
When I feel overwhelmed and alone
Has the sea rushed in
Have my problems become too much to bear?
In the weight of this sin?
Is the burden of my actions too heavy to shoulder?
Am I breathing right?
Am I still alive and well?
Am I breathing right?
Am I still alive and well?
Pick up your feet and pick up your head
Don't give up, keep moving forward with confidence
(I'm as tired as I can be)
I'm exhausted from the struggle, but I won't give up
Lift up your voice and sing till the end
Find joy in life and celebrate it
(Lord, I need Your strength in me)
With the help of a higher power, I can overcome my struggles
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