The band signed to French label Kitsuné in 2008, releasing "Wizards" on the Gildas & Masaya - Paris compilation in May 2008 and "Superheroes" on Kitsuné Maison Compilation 6 in October 2008. They released their debut EP Inner City Angst EP a month later, as well as various remixes, through the same label.
You Love Her Coz She's Dead appeared playing "Superheroes" on the third series of the television series Skins, following in the footsteps of previously featured artists Crystal Castles and Foals.
The band released their long awaited debut album You Love Her Coz She's Dead on August 29, 2011 via Glasstone Records. It was also released in Japan with bonus tracks on June 20, 2012 via Flake Records.
In April 2012 the band released a statement via Facebook that Elle would be leaving the duo. Jay decided to continue YLHCSD and look for a new vocalist. In July, Poppy Dead joined as the new vocalist.
Official site: https://www.facebook.com/youlovehercozshesdead
Dead END
You Love Her Coz She's Dead Lyrics
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Got bright lights in my eyes don't mean maybe
You can die trying if you go too far
They only want you if you're a superstar
Waiting for my date in the nevermind state
Lighting up a cigarette with bits on my plate
But, I don't like it, something's wrong
I turned to the door but you were already gone
We want to
To free you
From this town
This city will break you down
yeah!
The lyrics of "Dead End" by You Love Her Coz She's Dead are a melancholic reflection of the pitfalls of trying to make it in the entertainment industry. The opening line "You can read me like a paperback baby" suggests a vulnerability and transparency that makes the singer of the song an easy target for exploitation. The reference to "bright lights" in the eyes implies a desire for fame and success, which is a common aspiration for many aspiring artists. However, the subsequent lines caution that success can come at a cost and that it is easy to get carried away and lose oneself in the pursuit of stardom. The line "They only want you if you're a superstar" highlights the superficiality of the industry and warns that one's worth as a person is measured by their fame and not their innate talent.
The second verse paints a picture of the singer waiting for their big break but feeling disillusioned with the situation. The reference to "bits on my plate" suggests an element of desperation and the need to make do with whatever scraps are available. The final line "I turned to the door but you were already gone" is a metaphor for missed opportunities and lack of control over one's destiny. The chorus "We want to/ To free you/ From this town/ This city will break you down/ yeah!" captures the desperation and hopelessness felt by artists trapped in small towns and cities, dreaming of making it big in a city like Los Angeles or New York.
Line by Line Meaning
You can read me like a paperback baby
I am an open book and you can easily understand me.
Got bright lights in my eyes don't mean maybe
Although the attention is on me, it does not mean I am unsure about my feelings and what I want.
You can die trying if you go too far
If you go beyond your limits, you could put your life at risk.
They only want you if you're a superstar
People are only interested in you if you have achieved great success and are popular.
Waiting for my date in the nevermind state
I am in a dazed and confused state, waiting for my date.
Lighting up a cigarette with bits on my plate
I am trying to fill an emptiness inside by smoking and eating junk food.
But, I don't like it, something's wrong
Despite trying to fill the emptiness, I realize that something is still missing and I do not like it.
I turned to the door but you were already gone
I look for someone to share my feelings with, but they have already left me alone.
We want to
We have a desire to do something.
To free you
We want to help you escape from a situation that is causing you harm or distress.
From this town
We want to help you leave this place that is bringing you down.
This city will break you down
If you stay here too long, this place will wear you down and take a toll on your well-being.
yeah!
An expression of excitement and agreement.
Contributed by Logan F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.