Wanting not only to write good music, but to write good music they were passionate about, that also conveyed their love for God was how this project came about. Forming only just a year and a half before releasing their full length album, The Ember Days was first a vision for Jason ( lead vocals – guitar). He and his wife Janell (lead vocals and keys) moved from the states to New Zealand to begin assembling the rest of the band. Tim Peters (bass) joined up first followed by Elliot Norton (lead vocals – guitar). The band started practicing and writing songs without a drummer for quite some time. A few drummers filled in here and there, but eventually the “want add” made its way to Myspace where Joel Bremner (drums) fit the job description, thus creating a full band ready for action.
The name itself came as a winning result in a “paper rock scissors” game at their first ever show together. The Ember Days was an ancient Anglican tradition that set aside three days every season for prayer and fasting.
Their music however is quite opposite to the chance of a silly game. The album, Your Eyes Light Up is an album that moves between ambient sounds, driving guitars, and melodic piano pieces, not to mention with three lead singers, four songwriters and influences from Sigur Ros to Thrice, the sound is destined to vary from song to song.
The Ember Days toured New Zealand in late 2007 putting such festivals as Sam Stock, and Parachute under their belts along with numerous bars, clubs, and churches. This is just the beginning for the young quintet as they head to America in the summer of 2008 only adding to their rapidly growing fan base across the world.
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Without Love
The Ember Days Lyrics
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But your mind's in space
You′d never leave
But you're far away
Communication
Leaves me insane
My heart is losing
Love, when did I lose you?
Love, how can I find you now?
And will it ever be the same?
How does this close feel so far away?
And we became
The cause of pain
We try and try
To take away
My hesitation
Has come to this
My heart is bruising
Can it be fixed?
Love, when did I lose you?
Love, how can I find you now?
And will it ever be the same?
How does this close feel so far away?
Lovers without love
What have we become?
Love, when did I lose you?
Love, how can I find you now?
And will it ever be the same?
How does this close feel so far away?
The Ember Days's song "Without Love" is a heartbreaking and emotional exploration of a relationship that has lost its spark. In the opening lines, the singer describes how their partner is physically present, but mentally absent, lost in their own thoughts and preoccupations. Despite this, they are unable to leave each other, and their lack of communication leaves the singer feeling isolated and confused.
As the song progresses, the singer laments the loss of love and wonders how to rekindle it. The chorus is a plea to the lost love, asking when and how it disappeared, and questioning whether it can ever be restored. The pain of their situation is compounded by the fact that they are now causing each other pain, but despite their efforts to fix things, the singer is left feeling frustrated and unsure.
Line by Line Meaning
You're sitting here
Although physically present, your mind is elsewhere
But your mind's in space
Lost in thought and not grounded in reality
You'd never leave
Despite feeling distant, you're unwilling to let go
But you're far away
Emotionally distant and disconnected
Communication
The exchange of thoughts and feelings
Leaves me insane
Unable to comprehend your words or actions
My heart is losing
Feeling disconnected and unloved
My thoughts confusing
Unable to make sense of the situation
Love, when did I lose you?
When did our love fade away?
Love, how can I find you now?
Is it possible to rekindle our love?
And will it ever be the same?
Is our love beyond repair?
How does this close feel so far away?
Despite our proximity, the emotional distance is palpable
And we became
Our relationship changed
The cause of pain
Our relationship is now a source of hurt
We try and try
We make efforts to fix the situation
To take away
To eliminate the pain and distance
My hesitation
My reluctance to act due to fear of the outcome
Has come to this
Our relationship is now at this point
My heart is bruising
Feeling emotionally hurt and wounded
Can it be fixed?
Is our relationship beyond repair?
Lovers without love
Two people in a relationship with no emotional connection
What have we become?
What has happened to us?
Contributed by Stella E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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You're sitting here
But your mind's in space
You'd never leave
But you're far away
Communication
Leaves me insane
My heart is losing
My thoughts confusing
Love, when did I lose you?
Love, how can I find you now?
And will it ever be the same?
How does this close feel so far away?
And we became
The cause of pain
We try and try
To take away
My hesitation
Has come to this
My heart is bruising
Can it be fixed?
Love, when did I lose you?
Love, how can I find you now?
And will it ever be the same?
How does this close feel so far away?
Lovers without love
What have we become?
Love, when did I lose you?
Love, how can I find you now?
And will it ever be the same?
How does this close feel so far away?
Williamsfilms
You're sitting here
But your mind's in space
You'd never leave
But you're far away
Communication
Leaves me insane
My heart is losing
My thoughts confusing
Love, when did I lose you?
Love, how can I find you now?
And will it ever be the same?
How does this close feel so far away?
And we became
The cause of pain
We try and try
To take away
My hesitation
Has come to this
My heart is bruising
Can it be fixed?
Love, when did I lose you?
Love, how can I find you now?
And will it ever be the same?
How does this close feel so far away?
Lovers without love
What have we become?
Love, when did I lose you?
Love, how can I find you now?
And will it ever be the same?
How does this close feel so far away?
Mariola
I 💖 this lyrics
Ana Altuve
One of the most Authentic Christian Bands Ever!!! Keep it going!!
Samuel Benitez
2020 y aún amo esta banda 2014 llegaron a mi vida
Camilo Newentun
hermosa canción llena de amor, vulnerabilidad y realismo gracias por hacer arte para Dios y por ministrar a través de ello.
Aspirant Tzadiq
One of the most beautiful songs ever. So love this.
Maik ♪
¡cada vez se superan más estos pibes! endulzan los oidos...
steve scott
Literally one of the most beautiful songs I have ever heard, I was nearly moved to tears.
Maty Benitez
Nunca paren. Nunca. Son parte de lo mejor que le haya pasado a la música
Andres Zepeda González
really good song.. the sound.. resounds in my hears and my soul... what a lyric expresing the most incredible love... love of God !