1) The Loved Ones are … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) The Loved Ones are a punk rock band from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The band was founded in late 2003 by Dave Hause (formerly of The Curse and Paint It Black) on vocals and guitar, Michael Cotterman (formerly of Kid Dynamite) on bass and Mike Sneeringer (formerly of Trial by Fire) on drums. In 2005, they released a self-titled EP on Jade Tree Records. Their debut full-length album, Keep Your Heart, was released in 2006 on popular San Francisco punk label Fat Wreck Chords.
After leaving Paint It Black, singer Dave Hause worked as a roadie for New Jersey's The Bouncing Souls, which got the Loved Ones' foot in the door. They eventually toured with the Bouncing Souls and many other reputable bands, including Against Me!, Rise Against, Bad Religion, NOFX, and Less Than Jake.
In December 2006, a posting on the band's MySpace page announced that Cotterman had left the band. He was replaced by Chris Gonzalez, and they also added second guitarist David Walsh. They were both formerly members of The Explosion, who had announced their breakup near the time Cotterman left.
2) The Loved Ones were an Australian rock group of the 1960s, formed in the wake of the British Invasion. Although the band’s career lasted only two years, the group is now regarded as one of the most significant Australian bands of the 1960s.
3) The Loved Ones were a nineties rock band from Oakland, California. The released two albums, The Price for Love (1993) and Better Do Right (1994). Although they had quite a following in '94 and '95, the band broke up. Vocalist Bart Davenport has a solo career as well as performs with Honeycut.
Suture Self
The Loved Ones Lyrics
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like a tooth sharpening cannibal
i'd eat the heart that beats in fear
so it could never keep me here
i'm working on my satellite
if you could help me i might find
a way to make my plea get through
just beam me back a little proof
i'm tired of feeling... feeling tired
and I'm feeling... feeling tired
i'm scratching at these cataracts
to try and see what's still intact
i sold the heart that beats in fear
the road ahead now is desolately clear
i wish i may i wish i'd find
a way to make these scars feel real
so i could stand and face what's here
i'm tired of feeling... feeling tired... i'm feeling tired
mother won't you hear
my desperate cries?
i'm calling in...
mother won't you hear my desperate crying?
i've been so shut down yeah i'll admit i'm struggling
mother won't you hear my desperate crying?
mother won't you hear my desperate cries
I'm feeling... feeling tired
I'm feeling... feeling tired
I'm feeling... feeling tired
mother won't you hear
my desperate cries?
i'm calling in...
mother won't you hear my desperate crying?
i've been so shut down yeah i'll admit i'm struggling
mother won't you hear my desperate crying?
crying
mother won't you hear my desperate cries
mother won't you hear
my desperate cries?
i'm calling in...
mother won't you hear my desperate crying?
The Loved Ones' song "Suture Self" is a melancholic but powerful track that grapples with the idea of feeling lost, tired, and struggling to find a sense of purpose or meaning in life. The lyrics speak to a sense of detachment and disconnection from the world around the singer, who feels like his nerves have been rubbed raw and his head has been shot. He speaks of cannibalistic tendencies and a desire to escape the fear and anxiety that keep him trapped, suggesting a need for radical transformation and reinvention.
At the same time, the lyrics also express a desire for connection and validation, as the singer asks his mother to hear his desperate cries and pleas. He longs for someone to understand his struggles and offer him some kind of support or guidance. This theme of searching for validation and belonging adds an emotional layer to the song, deepening the sense of alienation and loneliness that the singer feels.
Overall, "Suture Self" is a powerful song that speaks to the universal experience of feeling lost or disconnected at times in our lives. It captures the raw, emotional essence of struggling with mental health issues, while also hinting at the possibility of renewal, connection, and hope.
Line by Line Meaning
the head is shot the nerves rubbed raw
My mind is exhausted and overwhelmed and I am feeling on edge
like a tooth sharpening cannibal
I am sharpening my senses and abilities to become strong enough to take on the challenges ahead
i'd eat the heart that beats in fear
I am determined to conquer my fears and not allow them to control me
so it could never keep me here
Once I have overcome my fears, I will be able to move forward and not be held back by them
i'm working on my satellite
I am trying to discover a way to connect with others and reach out for help
if you could help me i might find
I need assistance from someone to help me break through my struggles
a way to make my plea get through
I hope to find a way to communicate my struggles and needs to others
just beam me back a little proof
If someone could provide me with a glimmer of hope, it would greatly help me on my journey
i'm tired of feeling... feeling tired
I am exhausted from struggling and need a new source of strength
i'm scratching at these cataracts
I am trying to see what I am missing or overlooking in my life
to try and see what's still intact
I hope to discover what parts of my life are still worth fighting for
i sold the heart that beats in fear
I am letting go of my fears and insecurities in order to move ahead
the road ahead now is desolately clear
I can now see the path forward but it is a challenging and difficult journey
i wish i may i wish i'd find
I have a deep desire to find a way to heal and move forward
a way to make these scars feel real
I need closure and validation for the pain and struggles I have faced
so i could stand and face what's here
Once I have processed my pain, I will be strong enough to face whatever obstacles lie ahead
mother won't you hear my desperate cries?
I am pleading for help and support from those close to me
i'm calling in...
I am reaching out for help and hoping someone will answer
i've been so shut down yeah i'll admit i'm struggling
I have been bottling up my struggles and need help to break through my emotional barriers
crying
I am overwhelmed with emotion and need to release it to move forward
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