Deep Is The Way

Deep Is The Way (feat. Bill Callahan)

Built to Last

More Than I Can Afford

Lying On The Hood Of Your Car

Sydney indie rock three-piece Crystal Cities are back, this time with the title track and second single from their forthcoming 3rd LP, I Should Have Known That This Was War. The song reveals a more experimental approach to the band’s songwriting this time around, both in terms of instrumentation and arrangement. Geoff Rana’s first lyrics echo this sentiment of change also, “Hold my cigarette, yeah, I think I need a break from the same old song and dance”.

The synth pads underlying the track create a spacey, cosmic bed which instantly take the listener somewhere they’ve never been whilst listening to a Crystal Cities track. Rana delivers the verse vocals with swagger before the song opens up into a spacious and uplifting chorus. The track then takes a Bowie-esque turn, relaxing into an almost free-time bridge where a haunting theremin-sounding synth provides most of the harmonic support. 

"It is a song about the polarising experience of life; when the universe and all the things that encompass it seem to coalesce in such a way that life appears to be your ally, but then quickly turns and appears to become your enemy; when life seems to gracefully surrender to your will, but then in an instant throws everything it has at you. It’s about the unexpected wins and losses that life can deliver at any given moment. The song takes some unexpected twists and turns to reflect this sentiment."
⁣- Geoff Rana (vocals/guitar/keys)

Lead vocalist and guitarist/keyboardist Geoff Rana has been spending days on end in his self-made studio where he’s been writing, producing and engineering the band’s latest material.

While the band’s previous effort - their sophomore album Hold Me Close Hold Me Tight - was an exercise in hard-hitting alternative rock that could rattle a live audience, the band’s third LP, I Should Have Known That This Was War, feels more explorative and colourful (at least from the two singles released from the band thus far, the first being “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore”). 

This new single happens to be the last Crystal Cities song previous drummer Daniel Conte performs on, with new drummer Neel Shukla taking over the drumming duties for the remainder of the tracks on the upcoming album.

Long-time Crystal Cities collaborator Paul Lani (David Bowie, Prince) was once again tapped to handle mixing and mastering duties for the recording.

SInce the band’s formation in 2016 they have released a highly praised EP - Who’s Gonna Save Us Now (2017) - and two critically acclaimed albums - Under The Cold Light of the Moon (2019) and Hold Me Close Hold Me Tight (2021). There is no scheduled release date for the band’s forthcoming third album. 

The band consists of Geoff Rana (lead vocals, guitar, keys), Jared King (Bass, backing vocals), and newest member, Neel Shukla (Drums).

I Should Have Known That This Was War

Tilt At The Wind No More

Submarine

Stoned

Somebody Told Me

New Single 'You're A Lonely Diamond' Out Now!!

STREAM:
https://gyro.to/YoureALonelyDiamond

LYRICS:

Verse 1:
Count my breath
Like 1 2 3
Heard you talking shit on me
Guess I gotta go
And bite my tongue
Some of us can't see the sun

Pre-Chorus:
Never going under
Broken battered shattered before your eyes
Hey it's a wonder
Count your blessings like 1 2 3
Fuck 'em all when they don't believe

Chorus:
Oh, oh, oh
You're a lonely diamond
What do ya wait for?
Is it something more?
Oh, oh, oh
You're a lonely diamond
What do you wait for?
Is it something more?

Verse 2:
It'll get better
No matter how hard you try to climb
You'll outshine
Their light
In time
Nothing that's better than

Pre-Chorus:
Hey, it's a wonder
You count your blessings like 1 2 3
Fuck 'em

Chorus:
Oh, oh, oh
You're a lonely diamond
(You're a lonely diamond)
What do ya wait for?
Is it something more?
Oh, oh, oh
You're a lonely diamond
(You're a lonely diamond)
What do you wait for?
Is it something more?

Bridge:
Couldn't see it for myself
In the arms of somebody else
Couldn't see it more
That fight to shine
And open wide

Woo hoo
Waiting for a love like yours
Woo hoo
Waiting for the light to shine

Chorus:
Oh, oh, oh
You're a lonely diamond
(You're a lonely diamond)
What do ya wait for?
Is it something more?
Oh, oh, oh
You're a lonely diamond
(You're a lonely diamond)
What do you wait for?
Is it something more?

Outro:
I'll try giving it up for you
Well, I'll try giving it up for you
Well, I'll try giving it up for you
Well, I'll try giving it up for you

ABOUT LOVE DRUNK HEARTS
Love Drunk Hearts make music that speaks to the messiness, beauty, and complexity of modern life. Drawing widely from indie, classic and surf rock influences, their songs land in an interesting sonic middle ground; a space that allows for atmosphere to build and stories to develop.

CHECK OUT OUR OTHER VIDEOS
'Breathe The Fire' - https://youtu.be/XiYH2qDFnhg
'Weekend Blues' - https://youtu.be/8UGcP-udeZY
'Roam' - https://youtu.be/CPjzvljuLKo
'Those Boys' - https://youtu.be/C3AHZ6nd9Ho
'Let It Flow' - https://youtu.be/H1LGmN8LfuQ

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MUSIC:
Written By Aaron Ikin, Ben Bryant

Copyright Love Drunk Hearts 2023.

You're A Lonely Diamond

[Verse 1]
They rose with rage, their hearts turned cold,
Tried to silence the Truth, but they lost control.
At the cliff’s edge, they thought they’d win,
But Jesus walked right through their sin!

[Pre-Chorus]
No chain can bind Him, no fear can stay,
The power of God will make a way!
Authority flows from Heaven’s throne,
The Word made flesh, the Cornerstone!

[Chorus]
He walked right through, untouched, unharmed!
The Savior holds all power in His arms!
No weapon formed will ever stand,
The King of Glory holds the land!
He walked right through, with authority,
The Word of God that sets us free!
He walked right through—He’s still the same,
Forever we’ll praise His mighty name!

[Verse 2]
To Capernaum He came with light,
Teaching the Word with power and might.
The people amazed, their hearts ablaze,
At the voice of Truth, they gave Him praise!

[Pre-Chorus]
No chain can bind Him, no fear can stay,
The power of God will make a way!
Authority flows from Heaven’s throne,
The Word made flesh, the Cornerstone!

[Chorus]
He walked right through, untouched, unharmed!
The Savior holds all power in His arms!
No weapon formed will ever stand,
The King of Glory holds the land!
He walked right through, with authority,
The Word of God that sets us free!
He walked right through—He’s still the same,
Forever we’ll praise His mighty name!

[Bridge]
Unstoppable power, unshakable King,
No force of darkness can silence Him!
The Truth is alive, the Word will remain,
Jesus forever, forever reigns!

[Breakdown]
Leader: “He walked right through!”
Choir: “Unstoppable Lord!”
Leader: “He spoke with power!”
Choir: “We trust His Word!”
Leader: “No force can bind Him!”
Choir: “He makes a way!”
ALL: Jesus reigns in power today!

[Final Chorus]
He walked right through, untouched, unharmed!
The Savior holds all power in His arms!
No weapon formed will ever stand,
The King of Glory holds the land!
He walked right through, with authority,
The Word of God that sets us free!
He walked right through—He’s still the same,
Forever we’ll praise His mighty name!

[Outro]
He walked right through… (He walked right through!)
Authority true… (Authority true!)
Forever King—Jesus rules!

He Walked Right Through

Lying On The Hood Of Your Car

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