Lord Huron — Secret of Life
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I sit alone in the dark, and I try to remember
The words you spoke when you summoned the Ender
You chained my life to an ancient master
Will the curse be reversed if I say it backwards?
What you crossed was a line at the edge of the void
And you can't crawl back without making a choice
But then something escaped when you opened the gate
You cheated death and sealed your fate
(1, 2, 3, 4)
Put on your new dress tonight
And look to the west, the moon's in the sky
I wanna get at least that high
Wanna leave the Earth and my things behind
You told me you're never gonna die
How am I supposed to sleep through the night?
You showed me the secret of life
I can't forget that look in your eye
Been a long time gone, living out on the coast
It's a long way back from the edge of the cosmos
Truths once known never come unknown
I learned that lesson lives ago
To die for good, it must be earned
The ways of death can never be learned
And the life I've lived is only dust
The darkness comes for all of us
Put on your new dress tonight
And I look to the west, the moon's in the sky
I wanna get at least that high
Wanna leave the Earth and all things behind
You told me you're never gonna die
How am I supposed to sleep through the night?
You showed me the secret of life
I can't forget that look in your eye
The words you spoke when you summoned the Ender
You chained my life to an ancient master
Will the curse be reversed if I say it backwards?
What you crossed was a line at the edge of the void
And you can't crawl back without making a choice
But then something escaped when you opened the gate
You cheated death and sealed your fate
(1, 2, 3, 4)
Put on your new dress tonight
And look to the west, the moon's in the sky
I wanna get at least that high
Wanna leave the Earth and my things behind
You told me you're never gonna die
How am I supposed to sleep through the night?
You showed me the secret of life
I can't forget that look in your eye
Been a long time gone, living out on the coast
It's a long way back from the edge of the cosmos
Truths once known never come unknown
I learned that lesson lives ago
To die for good, it must be earned
The ways of death can never be learned
And the life I've lived is only dust
The darkness comes for all of us
Put on your new dress tonight
And I look to the west, the moon's in the sky
I wanna get at least that high
Wanna leave the Earth and all things behind
You told me you're never gonna die
How am I supposed to sleep through the night?
You showed me the secret of life
I can't forget that look in your eye
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Lord Morning Fox.
I can't get enough of Lord Huron! Been a fan since there first album Lonesome Dreams in 2012. Their 2022 Long Lost has become my favorite album of theirs.
ubuntourist wrote:
But their sound isn't limited to that, especially on the latest album.
The characterization by one RP wag of their song "World Ender" as "zombie surf music" was, I though, a stroke of brilliance, and now whenever I hear Lord Huron, I cannot help but think "zombie surf music". I like it.
But their sound isn't limited to that, especially on the latest album.
great song!
Those lyrics, wow!
top ! top !
They have a sound.
It's happened more than a few times that I've asked to know who is that, and it's just because I couldn't remember their name.
And I've never heard anything from Lord Huron that I didn't like. Good musicians.
It's happened more than a few times that I've asked to know who is that, and it's just because I couldn't remember their name.
And I've never heard anything from Lord Huron that I didn't like. Good musicians.
Ihatethissong wrote:
I knew this was Lord Huron when I heard the opening bass notes, before the singing started. Lovelove this band. "High Lonesome" sound indeed.
listen to that bass line.
I knew this was Lord Huron when I heard the opening bass notes, before the singing started. Lovelove this band. "High Lonesome" sound indeed.
Oh I'm the World Ender baby and I'm coming for you
They put me in the ground but I'm back from the dead
wait, it's not that song?
Is it possible to bring back the release year of the album when we look on which album the tune was released? Cheers to your good work. J-P
Will the curse be reversed if I say it backwards?
Love that lyric.
Love this band! That's all folks!
SmackDaddy wrote:
How was the show?
most excellent, peeps were dancing in the seats aisles and good time!
How was the show?
most excellent, peeps were dancing in the seats aisles and good time!
willmcnaught wrote:
How was the show?
They are playing this Saturday in Eugene, looking forward to seeing them. 
How was the show?
Raising my score on this one. Such a good song.
They are playing this Saturday in Eugene, looking forward to seeing them.
Why so mushy?
Piego wrote:
30 or 40 minutes?? Heavenly experience, I imagine!
I've had to go to the toilet for 30 or 40 minutes. Can't you play one (1) new song for me that is NOT interesting? So that I can leave the room without regret. 
30 or 40 minutes?? Heavenly experience, I imagine!
Piego wrote:
you do know you can pause the play list........... just sayin'
I've had to go to the toilet for 30 or 40 minutes. Can't you play one (1) new song for me that is NOT interesting? So that I can leave the room without regret.
you do know you can pause the play list........... just sayin'
Piego wrote:
Excellent tune!! Too funny!! ...It seems to happen to me a lot when Tool or King Crimson comes on!!
I've had to go to the toilet for 30 or 40 minutes. Can't you play one (1) new song for me that is NOT interesting? So that I can leave the room without regret.
Excellent tune!! Too funny!! ...It seems to happen to me a lot when Tool or King Crimson comes on!!
I've had to go to the toilet for 30 or 40 minutes. Can't you play one (1) new song for me that is NOT interesting? So that I can leave the room without regret.
I like it!
This one is starting at 8 and could go higher
Their German Tour has been cancelled... 
forthbrdge wrote:
It is an Eastern State in the Midwest. A state with sunrise and sunset coasts. Wild and remote land tied to, and in some cases reclaiming, rustbelt decay. A final destination for the Great Migration with fiery racial discord. The state possesses a cultural mix that is diverse, wary of outsiders, creative, volatile, and is altogether an unplanned mess. Yet it endures and proves to be fertile ground for musical expression.
In summary, there are actually people living in Michigan!
It is an Eastern State in the Midwest. A state with sunrise and sunset coasts. Wild and remote land tied to, and in some cases reclaiming, rustbelt decay. A final destination for the Great Migration with fiery racial discord. The state possesses a cultural mix that is diverse, wary of outsiders, creative, volatile, and is altogether an unplanned mess. Yet it endures and proves to be fertile ground for musical expression.
In summary, there are actually people living in Michigan!
Thanks to RP, they've been on my must-see list for a few years. Timing never worked out, and couldn't muster the energy for a day at Outside Lands.
Thankfully, they added a last-minute show at The Independent in SF. Truly awesome evening, and this song was the high point.
Thankfully, they added a last-minute show at The Independent in SF. Truly awesome evening, and this song was the high point.
Nice! I never heard of them, before RP. ...Thanx RP!
DaMoGan wrote:
Huh, I've never heard my home state described that way. Nicely said.
Must work for the State Tourism Dept.
Huh, I've never heard my home state described that way. Nicely said.
Must work for the State Tourism Dept.
sounds like "The World Ender" off his earlier album
Love this band. Great song. They have a hauntingly distinctive sound.
I am hearing similarities to Brian Ferry & Shearwater ...
forthbrdge wrote:
It is an Eastern State in the Midwest. A state with sunrise and sunset coasts. Wild and remote land tied to, and in some cases reclaiming, rustbelt decay. A final destination for the Great Migration with fiery racial discord. The state possesses a cultural mix that is diverse, wary of outsiders, creative, volatile, and is altogether an unplanned mess. Yet it endures and proves to be fertile ground for musical expression.
Then please explain Ted Nugent.
It is an Eastern State in the Midwest. A state with sunrise and sunset coasts. Wild and remote land tied to, and in some cases reclaiming, rustbelt decay. A final destination for the Great Migration with fiery racial discord. The state possesses a cultural mix that is diverse, wary of outsiders, creative, volatile, and is altogether an unplanned mess. Yet it endures and proves to be fertile ground for musical expression.
Then please explain Ted Nugent.
The first few bars made me think of Shearwater.
forthbrdge wrote:
It is an Eastern State in the Midwest. A state with sunrise and sunset coasts. Wild and remote land tied to, and in some cases reclaiming, rustbelt decay. A final destination for the Great Migration with fiery racial discord. The state possesses a cultural mix that is diverse, wary of outsiders, creative, volatile, and is altogether an unplanned mess. Yet it endures and proves to be fertile ground for musical expression.
Huh, I've never heard my home state described that way. Nicely said.
It is an Eastern State in the Midwest. A state with sunrise and sunset coasts. Wild and remote land tied to, and in some cases reclaiming, rustbelt decay. A final destination for the Great Migration with fiery racial discord. The state possesses a cultural mix that is diverse, wary of outsiders, creative, volatile, and is altogether an unplanned mess. Yet it endures and proves to be fertile ground for musical expression.
Huh, I've never heard my home state described that way. Nicely said.
forthbrdge wrote:
It is an Eastern State in the Midwest. A state with sunrise and sunset coasts. Wild and remote land tied to, and in some cases reclaiming, rustbelt decay. A final destination for the Great Migration with fiery racial discord. The state possesses a cultural mix that is diverse, wary of outsiders, creative, volatile, and is altogether an unplanned mess. Yet it endures and proves to be fertile ground for musical expression.
I've been interested in visiting the U.P. ever since reading the book series starting with "A Cold Day in Paradise" by Alex McNight. Thank you for re inspiring me, eh?
It is an Eastern State in the Midwest. A state with sunrise and sunset coasts. Wild and remote land tied to, and in some cases reclaiming, rustbelt decay. A final destination for the Great Migration with fiery racial discord. The state possesses a cultural mix that is diverse, wary of outsiders, creative, volatile, and is altogether an unplanned mess. Yet it endures and proves to be fertile ground for musical expression.
I've been interested in visiting the U.P. ever since reading the book series starting with "A Cold Day in Paradise" by Alex McNight. Thank you for re inspiring me, eh?
chuck.b.meyers wrote:
It is an Eastern State in the Midwest. A state with sunrise and sunset coasts. Wild and remote land tied to, and in some cases reclaiming, rustbelt decay. A final destination for the Great Migration with fiery racial discord. The state possesses a cultural mix that is diverse, wary of outsiders, creative, volatile, and is altogether an unplanned mess. Yet it endures and proves to be fertile ground for musical expression.
Another band w/Michigan roots
It is an Eastern State in the Midwest. A state with sunrise and sunset coasts. Wild and remote land tied to, and in some cases reclaiming, rustbelt decay. A final destination for the Great Migration with fiery racial discord. The state possesses a cultural mix that is diverse, wary of outsiders, creative, volatile, and is altogether an unplanned mess. Yet it endures and proves to be fertile ground for musical expression.
Surf Rock married the Moody Blues and the result was Lord Huron.
Very solid band i.e. great! (that I discovered here)
That's gonna warrant further investigation. Interesting sound.
And the great bass line. Nice
Feel like I'm fated to never see Lord Huron live, and I've been trying for years because I very much want to; They've sure got that "it" sound. Things come up and I have to cancel/sell tickets. At least they weren't on the bill for this year's High Water Festival (CHS). Pandemic seized that excellent outdoors-by-river shindig. Sorry state of musical chairs 'n affairs right now.
Lord Huron have their own distinctive sound...one thatI like and appreciate as a listener.When you hear that sound,usually only after a few opening chords...you know it's Lord Huron!!
jasko wrote:
Reminds me of Eddie Cochran in 1958 although the music is much more elaborate.
They develop their recognizable sound
and its likeable.. Good
and its likeable.. Good
Reminds me of Eddie Cochran in 1958 although the music is much more elaborate.
The characterization by one RP wag of their song "World Ender" as "zombie surf music" was, I though, a stroke of brilliance, and now whenever I hear Lord Huron, I cannot help but think "zombie surf music". I like it.
jeffspar wrote:
Vieux motard que j'aimais...
Vieux motard que j'aimais...
jeffspar wrote:
Much belated condolences.
intheworks wrote:
My 100 year old aunt just left this earth today. Lord Huron Secret of Life just provided the encapsulation of my thoughts while reflecting on her well spent life.
interesting and different
Another RP introduction to a great band.
Thanks Bill!
Thanks Bill!
kcar wrote:
Starting at 9 myself...
I'll go +1 and join you in 9land.....there's something GREAT sounding with this band, and this album seems like one that should be in my collection.....Long Live RP!!
Starting at 9 myself...
I'll go +1 and join you in 9land.....there's something GREAT sounding with this band, and this album seems like one that should be in my collection.....Long Live RP!!
Thank you soooo much RP for introducing me to Lord Huron and his particular groove
Perfect transition from Jigsaw Falling Into Place. Nicely played Bill!
Sam_Hill wrote:
Starting at 9 myself...
6 >> 7
Starting at 9 myself...
6 >> 7
in love with this song
Thank you RP
My 100 year old aunt just left this earth today. Lord Huron Secret of Life just provided the encapsulation of my thoughts while reflecting on her well spent life.
One of the many reasons that I am a subscriber to RP, is that it is on this site that I was "exposed" to this band, among others. The downside, according to my better half, is that my iTunes expenses have also gone up. And it's going to happen again.
watched a Lord Huron concert video recently - really good stage act. !
It's really fun at a show, Ben gets his groove on during this.
listen to that bass line.
Playing Blue Hotel with this tempo would make a nice cover 
A truly most excellent song, the sound is different and very easy to listen to
Liking this a lot...
They develop their recognizable sound
and its likeable.. Good
and its likeable.. Good
Another band w/Michigan roots
so zesty! diff from strange trails but out standingWow another great find from RP, Will have to look up this guy ...Really like this song.
First
First
You're welcome.