Unwound are an American post-hardcore band based in Olympia, Washington, Un… Read Full Bio ↴Unwound are an American post-hardcore band based in Olympia, Washington, United States. They were formed in 1991 by Justin Trosper (guitars and vocals), Vern Rumsey (bass), and Brandt Sandeno (drums), all of whom had previously been in a band called Giant Henry. Brandt Sandeno quit Unwound in 1992 and was replaced by Sara Lund. This lineup would remain in place until the band's dissolution in 2002. The group was strongly associated with the label Kill Rock Stars throughout the 1990s. Unwound was sharply dissonant and angular, often resorting to unusual guitar tones, and associated with post-hardcore and noise rock. The band toured frequently, preferring "all ages" clubs and are noted for their strong DIY ethic. The group spawned numerous side projects.

In July 2022, Unwound announced reunion shows set for 2023, featuring Jared Warren of Melvins and Big Business on bass, replacing Vern Rumsey who sadly passed away in 2020.
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Demons Sing Love Songs
Unwound Lyrics

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When I left my island I was wrong
Met a phantom, memorized a song
Nothing happens now that I belong

Love's a demon, love's a demon, love's a demon, love
Love's a demon, love's a demon, love's a demon, lo-o-ove

Sometimes I find I'm stranded in hotels

Hanging from the tallest tree in town

Love's a demon, love's a demon, love's a demon, love
Love's a demon, love's a demon, love's a demon, lo-o-ove

I'm the monster standing by your heart (love's a demon...)
A lifesize figure ashamed to be alive (love's a demon...)

Love's a demon, love's a demon, love's a demon, love
Love's a demon, love's a demon, love's a demon, love

Overall Meaning

The song Demons Sing Love Songs by Unwound speaks to the toxic and destructive nature of love. The first verse describes leaving behind a place and encountering a phantom who memorized a song. The second line implies that this encounter was somehow significant, but now that the singer belongs somewhere, there is a sense of stagnation. The repetition of "Love's a demon" throughout the song emphasizes the idea that love can be destructive and all-consuming.

The third line introduces a new image - the singer is now stranded in hotels, and hanging from the tallest tree in town. This suggests a sense of aimlessness and feeling trapped. The chorus repeats the phrase "Love's a demon" with increasing intensity, as if to emphasize the urgency and desperation of this feeling.

The final lines of the song are quite haunting - the singer declares themselves to be a monster and a lifesize figure ashamed to be alive. This speaks to the way that toxic relationships can erode one's sense of self-worth and identity. The repetition of "Love's a demon" suggests that this feeling of worthlessness is tied up with love.

Overall, Demons Sing Love Songs is a compelling and dark exploration of the ways in which love can be destructive and all-consuming.

Line by Line Meaning

When I left my island I was wrong
I made a mistake while leaving my comfort zone

Met a phantom, memorized a song
I met someone/something eerie and learnt a tune from it

Nothing happens now that I belong
I feel stagnant even after settling somewhere

Love's a demon, love's a demon, love's a demon, love
The concept of love is like a demon that has a strong impact on us

Sometimes I find I'm stranded in hotels
At times, I feel stranded despite being amidst luxury

Hanging from the tallest tree in town
Feeling lost and uncertain like hanging from a high tree

I'm the monster standing by your heart (love's a demon...)
I am the one responsible for haunting your emotions

A lifesize figure ashamed to be alive (love's a demon...)
I'm a huge presence in your life but feel unworthy to exist

Love's a demon, love's a demon, love's a demon, love
The theme of love is like a demon that is powerful and controlling

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