Landing their first record deal with Twin/Tone in 1984, Soul Asylum recorded a total of four albums for the local label: Say What You Will... Everything Can Happen in 1984 (later reissued as Say What You Will, Clarence... Karl Sold the Truck), Made To Be Broken in 1986, While You Were Out in 1986, and the EP Clam Dip and Other Delights in 1988. The band then switched to A&M, releasing Hang Time in 1988 and And the Horse They Rode In On in 1990 under that label. Although they enjoyed some success as a live band, Soul Asylum suffered from low album sales and considered disbanding.
In 1992, they signed with Columbia Records to produce Grave Dancers Union, a record that would come to transform them from underground college rockers to international superstars. The first two singles off the album, Somebody To Shove and Black Gold, both came in at high positions at the Modern Rock and Album Rock charts, but it was the album's third track and it's video of missing teens that led them to their major breakthrough. Runaway Train peaked at #5 on the Billboard Hot 100, raised album sales to double-platinum level, and won Soul Asylum the Grammy Award for Best Rock Song in 1994.
In 1995, Soul Asylum followed up the success of Grave Dancers Union with Let Your Dim Light Shine, which climbed to #6 on the Billboard 200 and featured the #1 Modern Rock track Misery. After releasing Candy From A Stranger in 1998, the band members took a break from recording and didn't release a new studio album for the better part of seven years. During the interim singer Dave Pirner released a solo album and Dan Murphy toured and recorded with Golden Smog.
They reunited in 2004 to record their ninth full-length album, The Silver Lining, brought together by the news of Mueller being diagnosed with throat cancer. Up until this point, Soul Asylum had always included Murphy, Mueller, and Pirner, despite several line-up changes. This changed on June 17th, 2005, when Mueller passed away after finishing his work on several tracks on the new album. The Silver Lining was released in 2006 and dedicated to Karl Mueller's life and memory, with Murphy expressing that, "For me, this record is Karl."
In late 2005, ex-Replacements bassist (and current Guns N' Roses bassist) Tommy Stinson and former Prince drummer Michael Bland joined Soul Asylum in tribute to the late Karl Mueller. They completed their American tour in support of The Silver Lining in late 2006. In November and December 2006 they opened for Cheap Trick on their American tour. On March 10th, 2007, Soul Asylum joined Cyndi Lauper, Mint Condition, and Lifehouse to hold a concert to benefit Wain McFarlane, the leader of the legendary reggae band Ipso Facto, to help pay for the expenses of a kidney transplant.
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i live for you
Soul Asylum Lyrics
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But we do
Some people ain't got no voice
But we do
And if you don't wanna live, if you don't want to live I'll live for you
And if you don't wanna live, if you don't want to live I'll live for you
I would do anything just to get my mind off it
I would do anything just to get my mind off it
Some people got no chance
But we do
Some people don't like to dance
But we do
And if you don't wanna live, if you don't want to live I'll live for you
And if you don't wanna live, if you don't want to live I'll live for you
I would do anything just to get my mind off it
I would do anything just to get my mind off it
The lyrics of Soul Asylum's song "I Live For You" portrays a story about a woman who is pregnant and seeking medical attention from a doctor who is not empathetic. The woman is portrayed as being vulnerable and struggling to cope with the challenges of her situation. The lyrics are telling us to be mindful of our loved ones and the people in our lives who may need our support during difficult times.
The song is also about loneliness and how it affects people's lives. The lyrics suggest that some people may choose to stay alone to protect themselves from any further hurt, but that sometimes they may meet someone who understands their solitude and who is willing to be lonely for them. This idea of finding someone who is willing to be lonely with you, rather than for you, is one of the key messages of the song.
Overall, "I Live For You" highlights the importance of empathy, understanding, and companionship. It encourages us to be there for one another, even when we're feeling lost or alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Barefoot and pregnant she tries not to bend
She's pregnant and vulnerable, trying her best not to break under the weight of the situation.
The ear of the doctor's not much of a friend
The doctor doesn't seem to be very supportive, leaving her feeling alone and unheard.
The doctor's on location missing his kids
The doctor is not fully present, as he's preoccupied with his own life and family.
And wondering where she went to live
He's curious about her circumstances and where she'll end up settling down.
Spend time alone and look after your life
Take care of yourself and focus on your own well-being.
Remember your loved ones your boyfriends your wives
Remember the people who matter to you, who you care about and who care about you.
And if you are lonely and she's lonely too
If you're both feeling alone and isolated, there's a chance to find solace in each other's company.
And she will stay lonely for you
She's willing to be there for you, even if it means experiencing loneliness.
Come what may, come what may
No matter what happens, she'll stick by your side.
Patiently waiting for taxies to come
Waiting with patience for a ride to take you away from your current situation.
To take you away from all you have become
To escape from the person you've turned into, or the life you're leading.
The driver tells stories like he's your best friend
The driver is friendly and chatty, making you feel comfortable like you're with a close companion.
And you hope the ride never ends
You don't want the conversation or the ride to stop, as it's a moment of connection and escape.
To all of the ones who have got no one else
Addressing those who feel alone, abandoned or forgotten.
Who keep their own time and look after themselves
Those who have learned to be independent and self-sufficient, taking care of their own well-being.
Someday you'll meet someone lonely as you
There's hope for finding a kindred spirit, someone who understands and shares your feelings of loneliness.
And he will stay lonely for you
That person will be willing to keep you company, even if it means being lonely together.
Yes he will stay lonely for you
Reinforcing the idea that you'll find someone who will be there for you, no matter what.
Come what may, come what may
Reiterating that this person will stick by your side, through thick and thin.
And I will stay lonely for you
The artist is also willing to be there for you, even if it means feeling lonely themselves.
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