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The evolution of The L.E.D.s began four short years ago in Christchurch, NZ - courtesy of Marcus Thomas and Blair Parkes who, in 2004, formed "Thomas:Parkes" after both being involved in several guitar-based bands over the previous years.
After writing and releasing the album "Big Machine" as Thomas:Parkes, Marcus and Blair decided to expand the sound.
The introduction of Helen Greenfield (formally of "Barnard's Star") to the line-up introduced more feline synth, luscious vocals, and a dash of strings to the mix. This, of course, made the name "Thomas:Parkes" not only obsolete but incorrect and the search for a new name began. After exchanging many txts and e-mails and much googling (to ensure the name was unique); Helen, Marcus, and Blair settled on the name "The L.E.D.s" - not least because it was a cool name and the omnipresent light emitting diodes on their gear... (mmmm)
Towards the end of 2006, the L.E.D.s released their debut album titled "...we are the L.E.D.s". The album contained several singles that charted in the RDU Top 10 and led to the eccentric Dr Hitchcock including "Modernist Cut" on the compilation "This is not the chch sound".
Following the production of a music video for the second single "Rumba", The L.E.D.s asked drummer Daniel Batkin-Smith to join the band in an effort to step up the live performances. The L.E.D.s continue to use programmed beats mixed with live drums during their live performances and still manage to record and write new material despite being split between Christchurch and Wellington.
Together their powers combine to create catchy, electro-fuelled pop and a super-good time. After several synth-licious, crowd-pleasing performances in Christchurch and a tour as part of the Karajoz Public Address Great Blend, the L.E.D.s are currently working on a new album, scheduled for release in the first half of 2008.
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Sisters
The L.E.D.S Lyrics
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When will they learn
This loneliness?
My shangrila I can't forget
Why you were mine I'll need you now
Cry little sister (Thou shall not fall)
Unchain me sister (Thou shall not fear)
Love is with your brother (Thou shall not kill)
The last fire will rise
Behind those eyes
Black house will rock
Blind boys don't lie
Immortal fear, that voice so clear
Through broken walls, that scream I hear
Cry little sister (Thou shall not fall)
Come to your brother (Thou shall not fall)
Unchain me sister (Thou shall not fear)
Love is with your brother (Thou shall not kill)
Cry little sister (Thou shall not fall)
Come to your brother (Thou shall not fall)
Unchain me sister (Thou shall not fear)
Love is with your brother (Thou shall not kill)
Cry little sister (Thou shall not fall)
Come to your brother (Thou shall not fall)
Unchain me sister (Thou shall not fear)
Love is with your brother (Thou shall not kill)
The lyrics of The L.E.D.S's song "Sisters" express a feeling of loneliness and isolation in a world where strangers look up but do not understand. The blue masquerade could represent a façade worn to fit in or to hide one's true self. The singer references a lost love, a shangrila that they cannot forget, and a need to have that person back in their life.
The chorus is a call to a younger sister to come to her brother and be unchained from fear. The lyrics continue with a sense of dark foreboding and menace as the last fire rises and the black house rocks with a clear voice of fear heard through broken walls. The blind boys are unable to lie and the fear is immortal.
The chorus is repeated again and again as a plea for the sister not to fall, to come to her brother, to be unchained from fear and to understand that love is with him and that killing is wrong. The overall interpretation of the song could be that the brother is concerned for his sister and wishes to protect her from the world, but also from herself.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue masquerade
The singer is in a state of hiding their true identity.
Strangers look up
The singer is receiving attention from others who are not familiar with them.
When will they learn
The singer is questioning why people can't understand their loneliness.
This loneliness?
The artist is expressing their feelings of isolation and longing for companionship.
My shangrila I can't forget
The artist is reminiscing about a past love that they can't let go of.
Why you were mine I'll need you now
The singer is acknowledging that they still want and need their former lover.
Cry little sister (Thou shall not fall)
The singer is urging someone to be strong and not give in to temptation.
Come to your brother (Thou shall not fall)
The artist is offering support to someone who needs guidance in a difficult situation.
Unchain me sister (Thou shall not fear)
The artist is asking for freedom from something that is holding them back.
Love is with your brother (Thou shall not kill)
The artist is reminding someone that love and compassion are important values to uphold.
The last fire will rise
The singer is making a foreboding statement about a potentially dangerous situation.
Behind those eyes
The artist believes that someone is hiding something or has a secret.
Black house will rock
The singer is describing a chaotic or frightening event that is imminent.
Blind boys don't lie
The singer is suggesting that someone who is naive or ignorant may not be truthful.
Immortal fear, that voice so clear
The singer is describing intense fear that they cannot escape from.
Through broken walls, that scream I hear
The artist is hearing the cries of someone who is in distress.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Mainieri, Gerard McMahon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
BJ CB
It's mine though, to take or refuse And all of the doors yet to open All of the rooms ahead
They're beaconing bright
Scary and new
But I'm standing tall
And I'm walking through
What's gone may be gone
But I won't go on
Playing dead!
It's time to start living
keyanna
and all of the doors yet to open
all of the rooms ahead
they’re beckoning bright
scary and new
but i’m standing tall
and i’m walking through
what’s gone may be gone
but i won’t go on playing dead
it’s time to start living the life
i never led
Shae Henry
Marla is so underrated on Broadway I love her, she should've at least have gotten a Tony Nomination for this role
Olivia pike
ikr
Bryan Landrine
I totally agree. She has one of the most exciting voices to hit Broadway in a long, long time.
Katie
and plus, she's hilarious
Renny Danston
This tugs at my heartstrings UGHHH she's so talented!!
PeachyKeen
You’re so real
Jhops
I recently auditioned for this role. I was called back for it, too. The cast list isn't coming out until the end of next week, but I'm really hoping I got it. I love this song so much!
Rileigh Pedersen
Bravura VA Did you get it!!???
Jhops
Rileigh Pedersen Unfortunately I didn't. (An upperclassman did). I tried my best, but oh well.
Bernadette
Bravura VA if you don't mind me asking, did you use this song for auditioning or a song of your choice? :)