The band takes influences from contemporary alternative music as well as melodic hard rock groups. In April 2008, Quietdrive parted with Epic Records, and the guys released an album titled 'Deliverance' on October 14, 2008 with the Militia Group. In 2009, they parted with Militia Group and released an independent EP called 'Close Your Eyes' on their own independent record label, which they dubbed Sneaker 2 Bombs Records. Their third full-length album, titled simply 'Quietdrive', debuted on December 14, 2010. The band's most recent release is 'Up or Down', coming out on April 24, 2012.
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London
Quietdrive Lyrics
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Cuddled inside, what's better in life?
Or when the sunny, it's so captivating
When the skyline smothers the night
London on a foggy day, when the world turns to grey
Listen as the bells will ring, I'll think of you a world away
Another foggy, when the world turns to grey
There's no turning back, I'm broken inside
Lost in my thoughts, I'm out of my mind
Oh and the sunny, it's so suffocating
Why did God turn out to life
London on a foggy day, when the world turns to grey
Listen as the bells will ring, I'll think of you a world away
Another foggy, when the world turns to grey
Listen as the bells will ring, I'll think of you a world away
The lyrics to Quietdrive's "London" paint a vivid picture of someone staying inside on a cold summer night, reflecting on their thoughts and feelings. The contrast between the captivating and suffocating aspects of London's varying weather conditions highlights the emotional turmoil the singer is experiencing. When the skyline smothers the night, it's a beautiful and captivating sight, but when the sun is out, it's suffocating, emphasizing how the singer's feelings are similarly varied.
The chorus is hauntingly beautiful, with the singer expressing their longing for someone who is a world away. The sound of the bells ringing on a foggy day is both eerie and melancholic, enhancing the singer's feelings of sadness and loneliness. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes how the singer can't stop thinking about the person they miss, even when they are separated by distance.
Overall, the lyrics of "London" capture the bittersweet moments in life and the way our emotions can fluctuate from one extreme to another. The use of weather and the city of London as symbols add depth to the singer's emotional turmoil and their longing for someone far away.
Line by Line Meaning
A cold summer night, I'm staying inside
I am choosing to stay indoors on a chilly summer night.
Cuddled inside, what's better in life?
Being cozy and comfortable indoors is one of life's greatest pleasures.
Or when the sunny, it's so captivating
The beauty of a clear, sunny day can be incredibly mesmerizing.
When the skyline smothers the night
The city lights and buildings can make the night feel suffocating.
There's no turning back, I'm broken inside
I am feeling deeply hurt and unable to change my situation.
Lost in my thoughts, I'm out of my mind
My thoughts have consumed me and I feel like I'm going crazy.
Oh and the sunny, it's so suffocating
The brightness of a sunny day can feel overwhelming and oppressive.
Why did God turn out to life
I am questioning why life can be so difficult and painful.
London on a foggy day, when the world turns to grey
The gloominess of a foggy day in London can make the world feel dull and colorless.
Listen as the bells will ring, I'll think of you a world away
I will be reminded of you even though we are physically far apart, and the sound of the bells adds to the sense of distance.
Another foggy, when the world turns to grey
Once again, a foggy day reinforces the sense that the world is drab and lifeless.
Listen as the bells will ring, I'll think of you a world away
The ringing of the bells serves as a reminder of a distant person or place, and adds to the overall feeling of separation.
Writer(s): Unknown Writer, Truckenmiller Kevin
Contributed by Mila I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.