To Lose My Life
White Lies
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He said to lose my life or lose my love That's the nightmare I've been running from So let me hold you in my arms a while I was always careless as a child And there's a part of me that still believes My soul will soar above the trees But a desperate fear flows through my blood That a dead love's buried beneath the mud Let's grow old together and die at the same time Let's grow old together and die at the same time I said I've got no time, I have to go And I was more right than I will ever know He said my heart is faded, well mine's regret And left him crying next to the chapel steps Let's grow old together and die at the same time Let's grow old together and die at the same time He said, let's grow old together and die at the same time Let's grow old together and die at the same time He said He said to lose my life or lose my love That's the nightmare I've been running from So let me hold you in my arms a while (let's grow old together and die at the same time) I was always careless as a child There's a part of me that still believes (let's grow old together and die at the same time) My soul will soar above the trees A desperate fear flows through my blood (he said, let's grow old together and die at the same time) A dead love's buried beneath the mud A desperate fear flows through my blood (let's grow old together and die at the same time) A dead love's buried beneath the mud
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Written by: CHARLES CAVE, HARRY MCVEIGH, JACK BROWN
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13 facts about this song
Band Formation"To Lose My Life" is a song by White Lies, the London-based band originally named "Fear of Flying” which was formed by Charles Cave and Jack Lawrence-Brown in 2007.
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Album & ReleaseThe song is the title track and the third single released from their debut album "To Lose My Life" which was released on 12 January 2009.
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Chart PerformanceThe album "To Lose My Life" had a successful debut, reaching number one on the UK Albums Chart in its first week of release.
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Music GenreWhite Lies is associated with the post-punk revival music genre. Their music, including the song "To Lose My Life," is frequently compared to the likes of Joy Division, The Secret Machines, and Talking Heads.
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Song ThemesThe song, as well as the album, is known for its dark and brooding themes – a combination of post-punk-inspired indie rock and synth-pop. The lyrics tread a line between unsettling and inviting.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song is about a desire for a romantic and dramatic end with someone you love. It's about fantasizing about dying together and never being apart, even in death.
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Critical Reception"To Lose My Life" received generally positive reviews from music critics, with praise directed towards the song's catchy melody and thought-provoking lyrics.
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Band's Identity"To Lose My Life" played a significant role in establishing White Lies’ identity as a band, contributing to their reputation for making gloomy yet accessible indie rock music.
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Single's SuccessThe single "To Lose My Life" reached number 34 on the UK Singles Chart, indicating its commercial success.
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Music VideoThe music video for "To Lose My Life" presents the dark themes of the song with its black and white aesthetics and dramatic visuals, complementing the overall mood of the track.
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Live Performances"To Lose My Life" is often performed during the band's live concerts and is known for its high-energy performances and engaging crowd response.
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SongwritingThe band's primary songwriter, Charles Cave, wrote the lyrics for "To Lose My Life", depicting dramatic, emotional content that resonated with listeners and contributed significantly to the song's popularity.
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RecordingThe song "To Lose My Life" was recorded at ICP Studios in Brussels and produced by Ed Buller, who also worked with artists like Pulp and Suede.
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