THE LIVID is a high-energy four piece rock band from Mississauga, Ontario. … Read Full Bio ↴THE LIVID is a high-energy four piece rock band from Mississauga, Ontario. The band was formed in January 1997, when four high school freshmen decided to jam to some cover tunes in their drummer's basement. After winning several competitions and spending some time at a local studio, The Livid released their debut album, King of the Castle, in October 2000. The Livid returned to the studio to record more tracks in 2001. So Fear of Fading was released in the summer of 2002. Over the span of six months, however, The Livid was destined to lose all of its founding members with the exception of guitar player and songwriter Chris Schembri. Over the next months, The Livid was reformed, with new members Adam Benning (drums), Rob Linschoten (bass) and Justin Humes (vocals). After a lengthy period of writing and recording, the new lineup released their first record (The Livid's third record), "The Ambition Within" on the 25th of September, 2004. In the summer of 2005, The Livid thought it would be best if they packed things in and moved on with life without the "band". Each member taking a hiatus and focusing on other aspects of life. But in February of 2006, they found themselves wondering what it would be like to get together and jam some newer songs just for fun. So they did. It was amazing. In March 2006, The Livid will head back into the studio to continue with what they love, which is making music that they can listen to while driving in their cars. And if other people like it, it makes it all the more worth while. Stay tuned for more boring stuff to read. Rock n Roll...

Elevate
The Livid Lyrics

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When it's all you sold to me
What it was and what I used to be
On the days when it rained
So ashamed at how we'd be
TV watching's got me switching stations
And chasing dreams
To evolve we must elevate

Read... now tell me
So who would want to live for ever
So who would want to live for days
Space and entity collide
To move on we must first understand
What we do and why we do it

What it was all you sold to me
What it was and what I used to see
On the days when it rained
So ashamed at how we'd be
TV watching's got me switching stations
And chasing dreams
I will never be

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Livid's song "Elevate" are reflective and introspective in nature, focusing on the need to move forward and evolve as individuals. The singer seems to be searching for meaning and purpose in their life, trying to make sense of what they have been sold and what they used to be. They are ashamed of their past and seem to be striving for something greater, something more elevated.

The imagery used in the lyrics suggests a sense of alienation and disconnection from the world around them. The singer is constantly switching stations on the TV, searching for something that will give them meaning and fulfillment. The line "Space and entity collide" suggests a collision between the singer's inner and outer worlds, and the need to reconcile these conflicting aspects of themselves in order to move forward.

Overall, the message of the song is one of growth and transformation. The singer acknowledges the need to understand themselves and their motivations in order to evolve and elevate their consciousness. It's a reminder that, no matter how difficult life may be at times, there is always potential for growth and change.

Line by Line Meaning

When it's all you sold to me
All that I have now, the lifestyle and opportunities, were given to me by someone else.

What it was and what I used to be
Reflecting on how I have changed and lost my old self.

On the days when it rained, So ashamed at how we'd be
Looking back at past mistakes and feeling regretful.

TV watching's got me switching stations
Boredom and dissatisfaction with the present situation, leading to mindless activities.

And chasing dreams, To evolve we must elevate
To grow as a person, one must strive towards their goals and aspirations.

Read... now tell me
I want you to understand my perspective by hearing my story.

So who would want to live for ever, So who would want to live for days
Questioning the value and purpose of life, whether it is worth striving for longevity or just living in the moment.

Space and entity collide
Seemingly disparate concepts or beings come together and interact.

To move on we must first understand, What we do and why we do it
In order to progress and grow, we need to analyze our actions and motivations.

I will never be
Accepting the fact that some things are out of our control and cannot be changed.

See all that's been happening, Read all that's been reasoning
Observing and analyzing the events and logic behind them in order to gain understanding.

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