I can haz synth? Yes you can and lots of it, [heart] the L.E.D.s.

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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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When
The L.E.D.S Lyrics

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holding on is very hard to do
When love is gone and that's no lie
holding on is very hard to do
When love is gone, hey, hey, hey, yeah

I bet you, you're unhappy
I know you gotta be (I know you gotta be)
'Cause it can drive you out your mind

There ain't no sense in cryin'
It's time for you to leave (it's time for you to leave)
Baby, that's the bottom line
(Oh, I) I bet you lie awake at night and never rest a bit
And wish it all would disappear (yeah)
But still the bottom line is you got to deal with it
And to yourself at least be fair

Said, holding on is very hard to do
When love is gone and that's no lie
holding on is very hard to do
When love is gone, hey, hey, hey, yeah

Ha, ha, ha
Who are you kiddin'?
Doo, doo, doo, doo-doo
Ha, ha, ha
Who are you kiddin'?
Doo, doo, doo, doo-doo
Ha, ha, ha
Who are you kiddin'?
Doo, doo, doo, doo-doo
Ha, ha, ha
Who are you kiddin'?

Said, holding on is very hard to do
When love is gone and that's no lie
holding on is very hard to do
When love is gone, hey, hey, hey, yeah

Bet you, you're unhappy
You gotta be (I know you gotta be)
'Cause it can drive you out your mind
There ain't no sense in cryin'
It's time for you to leave (It's time for you to leave)
Baby, that's the bottom line
(Oh, I) I bet you lie awake at nights and never rest a bit
And wish it all would disappear (hey)
But still the bottom line is you got to deal with it
And to yourself at least be fair

Said, holding on is very hard to do
When love is gone and that's no lie
holding on is very hard to do
When love is gone, when love is gone, hey

(Holding on) Hey, hey, hey, yeah, yeah (when love is gone)
Oh, I said, holding on
Is so very hard to do (when love is gone)
Is so very hard to do, yeah

Oh, I said, I said
I said, hey, I said
Listen to me now

When you know when the feeling's gone
Well, you got to stop holdin' on
'Cause that makes it twice as bad
You can't give the love that you don't have
So why drag it on and on and on?

Holding on and on and on, yeah
(When love is gone) Yeah, yeah
Said that I'm holding on
Is so very hard to do when your love is gone
When your love is gone now

Holding on, so very hard to do when your love is gone
Yeah, yeah, oh, yeah

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The L.E.D.S's song "When" convey a message about the difficulty of holding on to a relationship when love has faded away. The singer acknowledges that holding on becomes a challenging task, emphasizing the pain and struggle that comes with the absence of love. The repetition of the phrase "holding on is very hard to do" further emphasizes this sentiment.

The lyrics suggest that the person the singer is addressing is unhappy and needs to face the reality that their love is gone. Instead of continuing to hold on and cry, the singer urges them to accept the situation and move on. The line "It's time for you to leave, baby, that's the bottom line" implies that holding on to something that is no longer there is pointless and that it's important to be fair to oneself.

The repetitive section with laughter ("Ha, ha, ha, who are you kiddin'?") could be interpreted as the singer mocking the person's attempt to deceive themselves by pretending everything is okay. It adds a touch of sarcasm, calling attention to the person's denial of the reality of their lost love.

Line by Line Meaning

holding on is very hard to do
Maintaining a grip on something, especially a relationship, becomes incredibly challenging

When love is gone and that's no lie
When the affection and connection fades away, it is undeniable and true

I bet you, you're unhappy
I am confident that you are not content

I know you gotta be (I know you gotta be)
I understand that it must be the case

'Cause it can drive you out your mind
Since it has the potential to push you to the brink of insanity

There ain't no sense in cryin'
Crying serves no purpose

It's time for you to leave (it's time for you to leave)
Now is the moment for you to depart

Baby, that's the bottom line
That is the fundamental truth

(Oh, I) I bet you lie awake at night and never rest a bit
I am sure you lie awake during the night, unable to find any peace

And wish it all would disappear (yeah)
And desire for everything to vanish

But still the bottom line is you got to deal with it
Yet, the ultimate truth is that you must face and handle the situation

And to yourself at least be fair
And, at the very least, be fair to yourself

Ha, ha, ha
Expressing laughter

Who are you kiddin'?
Who are you fooling?

Doo, doo, doo, doo-doo
Nonsense syllables with no particular meaning

Said, holding on is very hard to do
Stated that maintaining a grip on something, especially a relationship, becomes incredibly challenging

Bet you, you're unhappy
I am confident that you are not content

You gotta be (I know you gotta be)
You must feel that way

'Cause it can drive you out your mind
Since it has the potential to push you to the brink of insanity

There ain't no sense in cryin'
Crying serves no purpose

It's time for you to leave (It's time for you to leave)
Now is the moment for you to depart

Baby, that's the bottom line
That is the fundamental truth

(Oh, I) I bet you lie awake at nights and never rest a bit
I am sure you lie awake during the nights, unable to find any peace

And wish it all would disappear (hey)
And desire for everything to vanish

But still the bottom line is you got to deal with it
Yet, the ultimate truth is that you must face and handle the situation

And to yourself at least be fair
And, at the very least, be fair to yourself

Said, holding on is very hard to do
Stated that maintaining a grip on something, especially a relationship, becomes incredibly challenging

When love is gone and that's no lie
When the affection and connection fades away, it is undeniable and true

holding on is very hard to do
Maintaining a grip on something, especially a relationship, becomes incredibly challenging

When love is gone, hey, hey, hey, yeah
When the affection and connection fades away, expressing surprise and agreement