Three years of touring independently and sharing the stage with bands such as Switchfoot, Mutemath, Copeland, and Waking Ashland, has brought T.H.L. to an understanding both musically and mentally that music is not only the medium for enjoyment, but also the catalyst for change. The band strives to stay earth-conscious, and people-conscious in a world that continues to destroy itself.
Also you can check out their podcast relating stories of their lives on tour http://www.myspace.com/thisholidaylife
Digital
This Holiday Life Lyrics
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These static toys are all I really need.
To find love in perfect pixel symmetry. It's all I ever need.
Long nights, long lights. I cling to my digital lights.
Some say I might become something minimal.
Come see my future in the glowing screen.
It's all here my non-mechanical machine. It's all I ever need.
Long nights, long lights. I cling to my digital lights.
Some say I might become something minimal.
I know I'm right, I cling to my digital lights.
You say, I might become something minimal.
Tune me in. My souls remote is the television light at ten.
Just push record. It's a quick decision when I'm gone.
I'll take the password so you can get into my thoughts. I know what you might see.
Turn up the noise and watch it come to me.
These static toys are all I really need.
To find love in perfect pixel symmetry. It's all I ever need. It's all I ever need.
Long nights, long lights. I cling to my digital lights.
Some say I might become something minimal.
I know I'm right, I cling to my digital lights.
You say, I might become something minimal.
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The lyrics of This Holiday Life's song "Digital" seem to be a reflection of the increasing prevalence of digital media and technology in our lives. The singer of the song appears to be consumed by digital media, finding comfort and meaning in the perfect pixel symmetry of his static toys. He clings to the long nights and long lights of his digital world and seems to have surrendered to it completely.
There is a suggestion in the lyrics that the singer is aware of the dangers of his digital obsession. Some say he might become something minimal, perhaps meaning that he might lose his connection to the real world and become a mere shadow of his former self. Despite this, he "knows he's right" and continues to cling to his digital world.
The song ends with a somewhat ominous note as the singer invites others to "see" his thoughts but also provides a password, implying a sense of control and protection over what might be revealed. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who is both entranced and trapped by the digital world, finding both comfort and peril in its embrace.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn up the noise and watch it come to me.
I amplify the digital noise until it consumes me and satisfies me.
These static toys are all I really need.
The digital world provides me with comfort and entertainment that fulfill my desires.
To find love in perfect pixel symmetry. It's all I ever need.
I seek love in the digital space where everything is perfect and symmetrical.
Long nights, long lights. I cling to my digital lights.
I spend late hours consumed by the bright lights of digital devices.
Some say I might become something minimal.
Some believe that my reliance on digital devices may turn me into someone that lacks depth or substance.
Come see my future in the glowing screen.
My future exists within the digital world, and it's reflected in the screen's brightness.
Mini words and zeros all composed for me.
The digital realm offers me a unique language that I can't find elsewhere, filled with abbreviations and codes.
It's all here my non-mechanical machine. It's all I ever need.
All I need exists in the digital devices that are seemingly effortless and require nothing but button pushes and codes to function.
I know I'm right, I cling to my digital lights.
I wholeheartedly believe that my digital dependency is right and that it's my best option for satisfaction.
You say, I might become something minimal.
Others might think that my life is becoming shallow and simple because of my digital dependence.
Tune me in. My souls remote is the television light at ten.
I can be controlled and accessed by digital devices, just like a TV remote.
Just push record. It's a quick decision when I'm gone.
I am replaceable, and if I'm not around, there is always the option to record or preserve my digital presence.
I'll take the password so you can get into my thoughts. I know what you might see.
I'm so immersed in the digital world that I'm willing to let someone explore my thoughts through access to my passwords. However, I'm also aware that they might not like what they see or find that it's a shallow and simple existence.
Contributed by Liam E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@lisar20
Eee! THL! dude. heh.