Lua

Bright Eyes

About Lua

"Lua" is a single by Bright Eyes released in October 2004. Appearing on the album, I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning, the song deals with two people as they struggle through depression, addiction, and an interminable night. Conor Oberst appears alone on the track, on vocals and acoustic guitar. The song also appears as a duet with Gillian Welch on the album Dark Was the Night. "Lua" was on number 89 of Rolling Stone's "100 Best Songs of the 2000s". The song was also featured in the 2015 video game Life Is Strange.  


Year:
2005
4:31
109 

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I know that it is freezing
But I think we have to walk
Keep waving at the taxis
They keep turning the lights on
But Julie knows a party at some actor's westide loft
Supplies are endless in the evening
By the morning they'll be gone
And everything is lonely
I can be my own best friend
I get a coffee and the paper
Have no phone conversations
With the sidewalk and the pigeons
And my window reflection
When I start polishing in the evening
By the morning looks like shit

And I know you have a heavy heart
I can feel it when we kiss
So many men stronger than me
Have thrown their backs out trying to live
Yeah but me I'm not a gamble
You can count on me to split
But what I tell you in the evening
By the morning won't make sense

You looking skinny like a model
With your eyes all painted black
Just keep going to the bathroom
Only say you'll be right back
Well it takes one to know one kid
I think you've got it bad
But what's so easy in the evening
By the morning it's such a drag

Got a flask inside my pocket
We can share it on the train
And if you promise to stay conscious
I'll try to do the same
Well we might die from that medicine
But we sure killed all the pain
What was normal in the evening
By the morning seems insane

And I'm not sure what the trouble was
What started all of this
The reasons all have run away
But the feeling never did
It's not something I would recommend
But it is one way to live
Cause what is simple in the moonlight
By the morning never is
It was simple in the moonlight
Now it's so complicated

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Bright Eyes

Bright Eyes is an American indie rock band founded by singer-songwriter and guitarist Conor Oberst. It consists of Oberst, multi-instrumentalist and producer Mike Mogis, trumpet and piano player Nate Walcott, and a rotating lineup of collaborators drawn primarily from Omaha's indie music scene. more »

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Written by: Conor Oberst

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15 facts about this song

Release Details
The song "Lua" by Bright Eyes was released on October 26, 2004.
Album Information
"Lua" is the first track on the "I'm Wide Awake, It's Morning" album, which is one of the band's most successful releases.
Song Popularity
The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Singles Sales chart, making it Bright Eyes' most popular song.
Genre Classification
The song falls under the genre of Indie Folk, often characterized by its melancholy, acoustic sound.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Lua" depict the struggles of drug addiction, loneliness, and disillusionment.
Song Length
The song is approximately 3 minutes and 31 seconds long.
Songwriter
Conor Oberst, the frontman of Bright Eyes, wrote the song. Oberst is known for his introspective and emotive songwriting.
Decade
The song was released in the mid-2000s, a period considered as the band's peak in popularity and critical acclaim.
Acoustic Performance
"Lua" is primarily an acoustic performance, featuring Oberst's vocals and guitar playing.
Cover Versions
The song has gained such popularity that it has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
Personal Connection
Oberst has mentioned in interviews that "Lua" has a deep emotional significance for him as a songwriter, reflecting a turbulent time in his life.
Critical Recognition
NME listed "Lua" as one of the 100 best songs of the 2000s.
Music Video
Despite its popularity, "Lua" does not have an official music video.
Live Performances
"Lua" is often included in the setlist of Bright Eyes' live performances, and is usually played with great audience participation.
Song Title
The word 'Lua' means 'moon' in Portuguese, adding a layer of metaphorical interpretation to the song's lyrics.

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