Collaboration with Josh Haden: Tough Guys Don't Dance (2000-2005)
After a series of successful EP releases in 2000â2002, in 2003 they recorded their first studio album Tough Guys Don't Dance. The vocalist and co-author of three of the nine songs was Josh Haden - bassist and vocalist for Spain. The release was not successful either commercially or critically. After the release of the EP "Closer" in 2004, the musicians were engaged in mixing tracks for other artists.
Collaboration with Mark Lanegan: It's Not How Far You Fall, It's the Way You Land and Broken (2006-2009)
See also: It's Not How Far You Fall, It's the Way You Land and Broken (Soulsavers album)
In 2006, collaboration begins with American singer, musician and songwriter - Mark Lanegan. On It's Not How Far You Fall, It's the Way You Land album, his vocals are featured in eight of the eleven songs, and he is also featured as co-author of five songs. In addition, the album has a remake of Lanegan's song "Kingdoms of Rain", originally released on his 1994 album, Whiskey for the Holy Ghost. Soulsavers recorded an album in England and Lanegan completed his vocals in Los Angeles.
On the next Broken album, released in 2009, Lanegan's vocals are featured in nine out of thirteen songs, and he co-authored eight songs. Broken, was released on 17 August 2009. Other prominent musicians such as Mike Patton (of Faith No More, Mr. Bungle, Tomahawk and other projects), Jason Pierce (of Spiritualized and Spacemen 3), Richard Hawley, and Gibby Haynes (of Butthole Surfers) also feature on the album. The non-album single "Sunrise," a song written by Lanegan and sung by Will Oldham, preceded the album release on 3 August 2009. The B-side is a cover of Palace Brothers' "You Will Miss Me When I Burn," a song written by Oldham and sung by Lanegan, that is also featured on the Broken album.
The pair have also worked as film score composers, such as on BattleGround: 21 Days on the Empire's Edge produced by the Guerrilla News Network.
Their song "Revival" was featured on the 22 November 2007 episode of Grey's Anatomy, titled "Crash into Me" part 1. The song was also featured on 10 December episode of Friday Night Lights, titled "Giving Tree". It is also featured in the snowboarding movie That's It, That's All. Revival also featured in the trailer of the 2011 film Machine Gun Preacher. "Kingdoms of Rain" featured in the Lie to Me episode "Truth or Consequences," which aired on 5 October 2009. They supported Depeche Mode during the European leg of their Tour of the Universe in late 2009.
Collaboration with Dave Gahan: The Light the Dead See, Angels & Ghosts and Imposter (2010-present)
In October to December 2009, Soulsavers supported Depeche Mode during a tour in support of their album Sounds of the Universe. The idea of collaboration between band members and Depeche Mode vocalist Dave Gahan was embodied in the 2012 album The Light the Dead See, consisting of ten songs and two instrumental tracks. Dave wrote lyrics to all the songs on the album and performed lead vocals for them.
In May 2013 Soulsavers started to work on material for their up-and-coming fifth studio album in collaboration with Dave Gahan. The album was released in October 2015 under the name Angels & Ghosts and in its support two singles were released - "All this and nothing" and "Shine". In addition, a mini-tour was organized in support of the new album (for the first time with Gahan), in which songs from the current album, The Light the Dead See were performed as well as some Depeche Mode's and the vocalist's solo songs in encore.
Shortly after a series of concerts in support of the album Angels & Ghosts, the Machin and Glover had released the album Kubrick consisting of completely instrumental eight tracks (for the first time in the project's history). After that the collective suspended its activities.
On 12 November 2021, Soulsavers released new album, Imposter.
You Will Miss Me When I Burn
Soulsavers Lyrics
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No one can hurt you
When you have no one
No one can hurt you
In the corners there is light
That is good for you
And behind you, I have warned you
Will you miss me when I burn
And will you eye me with a longing
It is longing that I feel
To be missed or to be real
When you have no one
No one can hurt you
When you have no one
No one can hurt you
Will you miss me when I burn
And will you close the others' eyes
It would be such a favor
If you would blind them
There is absence, there is lack
There are wolves here abound
You will miss me when I turn
Around
When you have no one
No one can hurt you
When you have no one
No one can hurt you
The lyrics of Soulsavers's song "You Will Miss Me When I Burn" seem to be addressing someone who is lonely and, as a result, feels somewhat protected from getting hurt by others. The opening lines, "When you have no one, no one can hurt you," suggest that this person has withdrawn from human connections and relationships as a way of shielding themselves from the pain that can come with them. The repeated lines of the chorus reinforce this idea, emphasizing that being alone means being safe from harm.
However, the song also acknowledges that this safety comes at a cost. The singer warns that, even in the perceived safety of the corners, there are still "awful things" lurking behind them. The offer to blind others and the cryptic line "there are wolves here abound" suggest that danger still exists even in isolation.
The song's title, "You Will Miss Me When I Burn," hints at a potential reckoning for this self-protective behavior. The singer questions whether this person will regret shutting themselves off from connection and intimacy when they are gone. In the final line, they turn the tables with "you will miss me when I turn around," suggesting that the person will come to regret their fear-based choices someday.
Overall, "You Will Miss Me When I Burn" is a contemplative song about the trade-offs of safety and vulnerability in human relationships. It recognizes the allure of isolation but ultimately suggests that there is a cost to pay for avoiding connection with others.
Line by Line Meaning
When you have no one
Being alone means no one can hurt you emotionally.
No one can hurt you
If you have no one to care for you, then no one has the power to cause you pain.
In the corners there is light
There is hope and positivity even in the darkest places.
That is good for you
This light can be a source of comfort and strength for you.
And behind you, I have warned you
There are dangerous things waiting behind you, and I have tried to caution you about them.
There are awful things
There are scary and unpleasant situations that may be lurking behind you.
Will you miss me when I burn
After my inevitable demise, will you think of me and regret my absence?
And will you eye me with a longing
Will you remember me fondly and feel a sense of emptiness without me?
It is longing that I feel
I am experiencing a deep desire to be remembered and missed by someone.
To be missed or to be real
Being missed by someone would give me a sense of validation and significance.
And will you close the others' eyes
After I am gone, will you be the one to close the eyes of those who care for me?
It would be such a favor
This would be a kind and gracious act on your part.
If you would blind them
Blinding those who loved me would spare them from the pain and sadness of my passing.
There is absence, there is lack
The loss of someone important creates a void and sense of emptiness.
There are wolves here abound
There are many dangerous and threatening things in the world.
You will miss me when I turn
One day, when I am no longer able to be with you, you will feel a sense of loss and regret.
Contributed by Liliana F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Vik Vikernes
When you have no one,
No one can hurt you
When you have no one,
No one can hurt you
In the corners there is light
That is good for you
And behind you, I have warned you,
There are awful things
Will you miss me
When I burn, and will you eye me
With a longing
It is longing that I feel
To be missed for, to be real
When you have no one,
No one can hurt you
When you have no one,
No one can hurt you
Will you miss me
When I burn,
And will you close
The others' eyes, it would be
Such a favor
If you would blind them
There is absence, there is lack
There are wolves here abound
You will miss me
When I turn around
When you have no one,
No one can hurt you
When you have no one,
No one can hurt you
Paul R Davies
R.I.P. Mark - you will be sorely missed and fondly remembered.
Shane Winas
Yes such a humble genius will miss you friend
Kevin Lally
This song is really enhanced by the vocals here. we will miss you Mark RIP 22.02.2022
Luca Baccini
every song he touched ...he will be missed so much.
uncleanproduction
There aren't many songs that have brought me to tears. I'm too cynical and selfish for that. Mark Lanegan is an exception. Next to Johnny Cash's "Hurt" this is the song I can hardly stand for its intimacy. Tears flow from the first chords. What a great song. What a great singer. A journalist once wrote that when Lanegan sings it sounds like he's praying. Maybe that's what touches me so much. I bow. Rest in peace Mark Lanegan.
N BP
Same here and well said
GetBackToWorkSteve
On the same album that Johnny Cash covered Hurt by NIN, he also covered I See A Darkness by Will Oldham, who also wrote the song above.
Jorge Puente
RIP MARK.
WE WILL MISS YOU.
Francesco Paolo Coletti
Beautiful Song! The voice of Mark Is incredibile
Vik Vikernes
When you have no one,
No one can hurt you
When you have no one,
No one can hurt you
In the corners there is light
That is good for you
And behind you, I have warned you,
There are awful things
Will you miss me
When I burn, and will you eye me
With a longing
It is longing that I feel
To be missed for, to be real
When you have no one,
No one can hurt you
When you have no one,
No one can hurt you
Will you miss me
When I burn,
And will you close
The others' eyes, it would be
Such a favor
If you would blind them
There is absence, there is lack
There are wolves here abound
You will miss me
When I turn around
When you have no one,
No one can hurt you
When you have no one,
No one can hurt you