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How would you describe beauty to another person? All forms of expression seem to be insufficient to make this highly subjective experience conceivable. Yet, one can try and even form a band based upon the very concept of sharing beauty. This is what 'This Love Is Deadly' is about. They attempt to make a special kind of beauty accessible for everyone, the bond that keeps their music and lyrics flowing from the very depths of their hearts: love.
Formed in 2006 by louis (guitar, voc) and lisa (voc, bass) in Wiesbaden, Germany, TLID emphasized from the beginning the use of raw, distorted guitars combined with experimental electronic sounds. Especially the voice of lisa, sounding like a successful mixture of Charlyn Marshall, Patti Smith and PJ Harvey, gives the music an undistinguishable flair few could hope to master. Deeply influenced by a variety of bands such as Dinosaur Jr. and Joy Division, a specific attribute of their sound can be ascribed to the influence of the Dubliner band My Bloody Valentine, who had a major impact on the musical development of TLID. Not giving in to plain thievery, a lot of their songs can be seen as a felicitous homage to this great band, while still keeping their own characteristic sound.
The most notable trait of their music, though, is the clearly recognizable honesty and passion that makes every song an unique and absorbing experience. Neglecting the shallowness of the so-called mainstream, every note played originates where awesome music is produced: in the heart.
-by Alex Giebel
Vertigo
This Love Is Deadly Lyrics
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Stuck inside this heavy air
Then I'm lost in the street shake
That′s when I'm not there
For I'm dreaming of relieving me
From this sealing that keeps pushing me ′round
But I′m gleaming as I'm spinning
While the star keeps on pulling me ′round
'Round and ′round
'Round and ′round
'Round and 'round
′Round and ′round
Turning around and the room rotates inside of me
Swinging days out of my head
Holding tight each night, my bones are made of lead
And I'm waiting, almost fading
Only you will keep me up on the ground
But I′m gleaming as I'm spinning
While the spiral keeps on pulling me ′round
'Round and ′round
'Round and 'round
′Round and ′round
'Round and ′round
'Round and ′round
'Round and ′round
'Round and 'round
′Round and ′round
The lyrics of "Vertigo" by This Love Is Deadly describe the sensation of being trapped in a cycle of spinning and confusion. The singer feels like they are constantly on the run, unable to escape the heavy air that surrounds them. They long to be relieved from this situation, but the pressure keeps pushing them around. However, amidst all of this chaos, the singer finds a sense of inner light and joy. They feel like they are spinning, and they are being pulled by a star or a spiral, but they are okay with it because they are gleaming in the process.
The second verse goes on to describe the physical sensations of vertigo. The room is turning, and the singer feels like they are swing in and out of their own head. They are holding on tight, and their bones feel heavy like lead. However, they know that the only thing that can keep them grounded is the person they are singing to. They are waiting for this person to pull them out of the cycle and help them find stability.
Overall, the lyrics of "Vertigo" use metaphors and sensory details to convey the feeling of being stuck in a dizzying cycle. However, amidst all of the confusion, there is a sense of hope and optimism.
Line by Line Meaning
The day is sung, and I'm already on the run
The day has started and I already feel like I need to escape from something
Stuck inside this heavy air
Feeling trapped in a suffocating atmosphere
Then I'm lost in the street shake
Feeling disoriented and overwhelmed in the chaos of the city
That's when I'm not there
Feeling disconnected from reality
For I'm dreaming of relieving me
Craving relief from the stresses of life
From this sealing that keeps pushing me 'round
Feeling trapped and pushed around by life and its limitations
But I’m gleaming as I'm spinning
Despite feeling overwhelmed, there is a hint of excitement and anticipation
While the star keeps on pulling me 'round
The allure of something new and exciting keeps pulling me along
'Round and 'round
Life keeps moving forward in circles, without any apparent break
Turning around and the room rotates inside of me
The world feels like it's moving around me, causing dizziness and disorientation
Swinging days out of my head
Life is passing me by and I can't seem to keep up
Holding tight each night, my bones are made of lead
Feeling exhausted and weighed down every day, both physically and emotionally
And I'm waiting, almost fading
Feeling like I'm losing myself, but still hoping for something to hold onto
Only you will keep me up on the ground
Finding stability and support in someone else
But I’m gleaming as I'm spinning
Despite everything, there is still a sense of hope and joy
While the spiral keeps on pulling me 'round
Life keeps twisting and turning, pushing me in different directions
'Round and 'round
The cycle of life continues
'Round and 'round
The repetitiveness of life can be overwhelming
'Round and 'round
Life keeps moving forward, with or without us
'Round and 'round
A reminder that life is always changing, always moving forward.
Writer(s): Robert Smith
Contributed by John J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.