“Connected” by Low Hummer - A Song Feature

 

     Low Hummer accomplished the increasingly more difficult – they released an interesting commentary on the irony of today’s world in which the many opportunities for social connectivity increase the likelihood of feeling isolated. Yes, it has been said before; but “Connected” brings it home with a driving beat and a Post-Punk vocal delivery. The band confessionally explains, “We stare at screens in silence / Paint our shadows on the pavement / Never once think to look up.” 
 
     “Connected” has an energy that is somewhat misaligned from a message of feeling alone. The song features a duet, but not in the sense of an expression of love. Instead, female and male voices cooperate in driving the point of simultaneously feeling connected and alone.
 
      Low Hummer are based in Hull, UK. The six members are Daniel Mawer (vocals, guitar), Aimee Duncan (guitar, vocals), Stephanie Hebdon (keyboards), Jack Gallagher (bass), John Copley (guitar), and Joseph Gray (drums). Quoting information about the band:
  “They write about feelings of alienation in a modern world of consumerism and societal pressures. The East Yorkshire band released their debut album ‘Modern Tricks For Living’ and follow up singles ‘Talk Shows’ and ‘Panic Calls’ via independent Leeds label Dance To The Radio. These tracks throw together classic Indie songwriting, anthemic noughties Garage Rock and more than a little 80’s inspired synth sounds.”
 
     “Connected” by Low Hummer

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Lyrics of “Connected” by Low Hummer
I'm drowning in a daydream
We disengage, it's human nature
Does every decade have this feeling?
A time, and a place
 
We stare at screens in silence
Paint our shadows on the pavement
Never once think to look up
A time, and a place
 
Do you ever overthink things?
Do you have trouble sleeping?
Are you in a state of conflict
All the time?
 
Shame lasts for a little while
But scratching the itch prevails
 
I’ve never felt so connected (and alone)
I've never felt so effective (and alone)
I can't sleep, I don't eat, I’m alone, alone
 
I’ve never felt so connected (and alone)
I’m losing track, of the time (I’m alone)
I’ve never felt so connected, and alone, alone
 
It's so late but
You still answer
Head so restless
Crying for more
[Repeat]
 
I’ve never felt so connected (and alone)
I've never felt so effective (and alone)
I’m losing track of the time, I’m alone, alone
 
I never felt so connected (and alone)
I don’t sleep, I cannot eat (I’m alone)
I’ve never felt so connected, alone, alone
 
I didn’t feel so obsessive
There's no one there, who wants to talk
I never felt so awake, and alone
 
I never felt so connected.
Connected to what?
Connected to nothing
Connected to what?
I've never felt so connected (and alone)
Alone