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Brez
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I'm sorry I just don't get it and everyone else does
And before his first step... He's off again...
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No one wants to help me out with this??And before his first step... He's off again...0
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Probably just a personal choice. Sit down, relax, and enjoy it. Beautiful lyrics. It seems also that a lot of people that really like it can really relate to the lyrics.
One of my favorites.
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Brez wrote:No one wants to help me out with this??
"Low Light"
Clouds roll by
Reeling is what they say
Or is it just my way?
Wind blows by, low light
Side-tracked, low light
Can't see my tracks, your scent-way back
Can I be here all alone?
Clear a path to my home
Blood runs dry
Books and jealousy tell me wrong
All I feel, calm
Voice blows by, low light
Car crash, low light
Can't wear my mask, your first, my last
Voice goes by
Two birds is what they'll see
Getting lost upon their way
Wind rolls by, low light
Eye sight, low light
I need the light
I'll find my way from wrong, what's real?
The dream I see
i think it was written after a long night after being awake for 24 hours+ and just having a strange experience on the way home. i don't think you can explain this song entirely, it's a little mysterious. i just love the imagery - the car crash, the birds, the blood running dry, etc. jeff proved himself as a songwriter with this track.Another habit says it's in love with you
Another habit says its long overdue
Another habit like an unwanted friend
I'm so happy with my righteous self0 -
Ah, sorry, i thought this thread was titled "Light Years." My bad. What I typed below was about Light Years, not Low Light. However, I DO love Low Light. Listen to the version at the Gorge. gobrowns19 wrote:Probably just a personal choice. Sit down, relax, and enjoy it. Beautiful lyrics. It seems also that a lot of people that really like it can really relate to the lyrics.
One of my favorites.Happiness is only real when shared0 -
aBoxOfFear wrote:"Low Light"
i think it was written after a long night after being awake for 24 hours+ and just having a strange experience on the way home. i don't think you can explain this song entirely, it's a little mysterious. i just love the imagery - the car crash, the birds, the blood running dry, etc. jeff proved himself as a songwriter with this track.
Thank you finally!And before his first step... He's off again...0 -
Posted 3/31/05
After careful review, I have decided that "Low Light"
(from YIELD, nonetheless) is about the consumption of
massive quantities of Natural Light. Evidence is as
follows:
"Low Light" - Ed understands that we spend a lot of
money on bootlegs and like to drink all day without
passing out by 6pm, so we all go buy cheap (low) light
beer (light). Low Light is about Natural Light.
"Clouds roll by" - There ain't shit to do. Let's drink
"Reeling is what they say. Is it just my way?" - Is it
okay if I go to Thornton's and buy some Natty Light?
"Can I be here all alone? Clear a path to my home" - I
drank all night and everyone's asleep. Take my drunk
ass home!
"Blood runs dry" - I'm dehydrated from all this
Natural Light
"Two birds is what they'll see" - They're so fucked up
they're seeing shit
"Getting lost upon their way" - They're drunk, too.
"All I feel is calm" - Dude I'm drinking my 40 of NL,
and and fuckin chilling.
"Carrrrrrrrr crash" - Way too much Natural Light.
"Your first, my last" - This is your first one, but
I'm fucking done. I just hit Rex with a bottle of NL
when I threw it off the back deck.
"Eeeeeeeeeyesight" - so fucked up you can't see
"I need the light" - need I say more?
"What's real our dream I see" - I'm just going to
chill with my NL and think about shit.
There you go. Natural Light IS the Low Light. Fuck yeah.Do you remember Rock & Roll Radio?0 -
fucking priceless.......fanch75 wrote:Posted 3/31/05
After careful review, I have decided that "Low Light"
(from YIELD, nonetheless) is about the consumption of
massive quantities of Natural Light. Evidence is as
follows:
"Low Light" - Ed understands that we spend a lot of
money on bootlegs and like to drink all day without
passing out by 6pm, so we all go buy cheap (low) light
beer (light). Low Light is about Natural Light.
"Clouds roll by" - There ain't shit to do. Let's drink
"Reeling is what they say. Is it just my way?" - Is it
okay if I go to Thornton's and buy some Natty Light?
"Can I be here all alone? Clear a path to my home" - I
drank all night and everyone's asleep. Take my drunk
ass home!
"Blood runs dry" - I'm dehydrated from all this
Natural Light
"Two birds is what they'll see" - They're so fucked up
they're seeing shit
"Getting lost upon their way" - They're drunk, too.
"All I feel is calm" - Dude I'm drinking my 40 of NL,
and and fuckin chilling.
"Carrrrrrrrr crash" - Way too much Natural Light.
"Your first, my last" - This is your first one, but
I'm fucking done. I just hit Rex with a bottle of NL
when I threw it off the back deck.
"Eeeeeeeeeyesight" - so fucked up you can't see
"I need the light" - need I say more?
"What's real our dream I see" - I'm just going to
chill with my NL and think about shit.
There you go. Natural Light IS the Low Light. Fuck yeah.Take me piece by piece.....
Till there aint nothing left worth taking away from me.....0 -
fanch75 wrote:Posted 3/31/05
After careful review, I have decided that "Low Light"
(from YIELD, nonetheless) is about the consumption of
massive quantities of Natural Light. Evidence is as
follows:
"Low Light" - Ed understands that we spend a lot of
money on bootlegs and like to drink all day without
passing out by 6pm, so we all go buy cheap (low) light
beer (light). Low Light is about Natural Light.
"Clouds roll by" - There ain't shit to do. Let's drink
"Reeling is what they say. Is it just my way?" - Is it
okay if I go to Thornton's and buy some Natty Light?
"Can I be here all alone? Clear a path to my home" - I
drank all night and everyone's asleep. Take my drunk
ass home!
"Blood runs dry" - I'm dehydrated from all this
Natural Light
"Two birds is what they'll see" - They're so fucked up
they're seeing shit
"Getting lost upon their way" - They're drunk, too.
"All I feel is calm" - Dude I'm drinking my 40 of NL,
and and fuckin chilling.
"Carrrrrrrrr crash" - Way too much Natural Light.
"Your first, my last" - This is your first one, but
I'm fucking done. I just hit Rex with a bottle of NL
when I threw it off the back deck.
"Eeeeeeeeeyesight" - so fucked up you can't see
"I need the light" - need I say more?
"What's real our dream I see" - I'm just going to
chill with my NL and think about shit.
There you go. Natural Light IS the Low Light. Fuck yeah.
Well I guess that's another way to look at it. Thanks lolAnd before his first step... He's off again...0 -
I personally just love the whole sound of the song, and the lyrics are jeff's best by miles.
"Can I be here all alone?
Clear a path to my home""I remember one night at Muzdalifa with nothing but the sky overhead, I lay awake amid sleeping Muslim brothers and I learned that pilgrims from every land — every colour, and class, and rank; high officials and the beggar alike — all snored in the same language"0 -
I can't seem to connect with this one either.
It's a pretty song, but sometimes when I hear it, I just drift off thinking about other stuff and forgot that the song is even on :(
I don't get the hype for this one I'm afraid, but kudos to Fanch for clearing up those confusing lines... 20-04-2006 04-09-2006 05-09-2006 11-09-2006 16-09-2006 17-09-2006 18-06-2007 21-06-2007 26-06-2007 28-06-2007 17-08-2009 20-05-2010 21-05-2010
"The live shows? Well, that's church on Sundays"0 -
I think I like this song......can´t wear my mask, your first my last...0
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It's a beautiful, wavering song. Really the epitomy of the softer side of the Yield album.Come on pilgrim you know he loves you..
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Oh my, they dropped the leash.
Morgan Freeman/Clint Eastwood 08' for President!
"Make our day"0 -
I think I was misunderstood...
I love the song, it's one of my all time favorites, it's just that I don't understand what the lyrics are about.And before his first step... He's off again...0 -
Brez wrote:I think I was misunderstood...
I love the song, it's one of my all time favorites, it's just that I don't understand what the lyrics are about.
There are lots of songs without an especific meaning...I would say most of them...just let the words go into your head and let them send you images, smells, memories...and maybe you´ll figure out what this song is about
Greetings...can´t wear my mask, your first my last...0 -
I think...I think, now go with me here...What was the xmas single in '98?
Right, Last Kiss.
Okay so in Low Light we have:
Your first, my last"
Last kiss? Last what?
Low Light talks about a "car crash", just like Last Kiss.
I think Low Light is either a different viewpoint of Last Kiss or Ed somehow re-wrote it.They're gonna tell you where to walk
When to smile and just what to say
They say have your own fun...
Need vinyl, doggs.0 -
Jeff wrote it.BetterRadio wrote:I think...I think, now go with me here...What was the xmas single in '98?
Right, Last Kiss.
Okay so in Low Light we have:
Your first, my last"
Last kiss? Last what?
Low Light talks about a "car crash", just like Last Kiss.
I think Low Light is either a different viewpoint of Last Kiss or Ed somehow re-wrote it.Come on pilgrim you know he loves you..
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Oh my, they dropped the leash.
Morgan Freeman/Clint Eastwood 08' for President!
"Make our day"0 -
i need the light
i'll find my way from wrong
what's real, our dream i see
i love this song, i am unable to put into words though what i think it means, i just love hearing it, it sends chills down my spine whenever i do, i think this song sums me up, although it has no specific meaning, it means everything, and yet nothing at the same time, id like this song to be played when i leave this world.0 -
Low light is, in my books, one of Eddies most spiritual and beautiful songs.
I reckon that its is all about the natural beauty of the earth as well as his own quest of life and that of his loved ones, and what will become of his life later down the track.
It is a very calm song with some sadness as well as combining an overall message of hope. Very easy to play on guitar and sing along with, which is good for me because i suck at singing.
"Books and Jealousy tell me wrong, all I feel is calm"- Thats beacuse he is such an honest careing and good person deep down.
Ray.0 -
It's actually Jeff's song.
Edit: This is what Jeff said about it in a March 1998 Guitar World article:
GW: Your songs on Yield seem to reflect that process. "Pilate" is all frenzied frustration, while "Low Light" is like a hymn, serene and at peace. But why does Pilate have a dog?
AMENT: I think "Pilate" was the question I was asking myself, and "Low Light " was the answer, the realization. Have you ever read The Master and Margarita [by Mikhail Bulgakov]? I just read that book, and at the end they talk about Pontius Pilate being all alone on a mountain with his dog. He couldn't. sleep and he couldn't function. It really struck me hard, because at that point I was feeling very alone. I've always had this recurring dream about being old and just me and my dog sitting on the porch. It wasn't necessarily a sad dream or a premonition, but it did get me to thinking about why Pilate was so alone and freaked out. Then I realized he didn't get to finish his conversation with Jesus—that's why he can't function, because he didn't tie up the loose ends in his life. Later, I was playing the guitar, and I was hit so hard by this amazing, emotion. In that moment the words "low light" came out, and somehow those were the only words to explain what I was feeling. It was a kind of gratefulness at finding that place of calm and peace at my center and getting a glimpse of the person I could choose to be. It was the purest happiness that I've experienced in a long time, that particular emotion. God, I thought I was going to explode. I feel very lucky to have been able to put it down on tape that morning and work thorough it until it became a song.Can't escape from the common rule...
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Stone Irons wrote:It's actually Jeff's song.
Edit: This is what Jeff said about it in a March 1998 Guitar World article:
GW: Your songs on Yield seem to reflect that process. "Pilate" is all frenzied frustration, while "Low Light" is like a hymn, serene and at peace. But why does Pilate have a dog?
AMENT: I think "Pilate" was the question I was asking myself, and "Low Light " was the answer, the realization. Have you ever read The Master and Margarita [by Mikhail Bulgakov]? I just read that book, and at the end they talk about Pontius Pilate being all alone on a mountain with his dog. He couldn't. sleep and he couldn't function. It really struck me hard, because at that point I was feeling very alone. I've always had this recurring dream about being old and just me and my dog sitting on the porch. It wasn't necessarily a sad dream or a premonition, but it did get me to thinking about why Pilate was so alone and freaked out. Then I realized he didn't get to finish his conversation with Jesus—that's why he can't function, because he didn't tie up the loose ends in his life. Later, I was playing the guitar, and I was hit so hard by this amazing, emotion. In that moment the words "low light" came out, and somehow those were the only words to explain what I was feeling. It was a kind of gratefulness at finding that place of calm and peace at my center and getting a glimpse of the person I could choose to be. It was the purest happiness that I've experienced in a long time, that particular emotion. God, I thought I was going to explode. I feel very lucky to have been able to put it down on tape that morning and work thorough it until it became a song.
Yes thanks for posting this, I also read this article (I think someone posted a link in this thread?) and I forgot to post it here as an official answer from the man who wrote it.And before his first step... He's off again...0
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