The Open Door, track #4
written by: Amy Lee

Said to be "full-bodied", according to a Canadian article about the band's new album.

Confirmed by Amy at the Milan TOD premiere that this will be the second single off the new album.

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"Lithium"
"Don't want to forget the fear of lithium." One of several songs Lee sings in a lower register.
Amy Lee: I wrote the chorus on the guitar when I was about 16. I always thought it was a cool chorus, but I never used it for anything. I started playing it on the piano and the verses came out. I have a pile of pieces stowed away in my mind that maybe I'll use some day. In a way it's an old song, but not really. It grew up.

Source: VH1 (http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1540914/story.jhtml)

LIVE @ VH1.com (mp3 rip from video) (http://evanescencereference.info/music/etc/Lithium%20%28Live%20%40%20VH1.com%29.mp3.zip)
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LITHIUM

Lithium- don't want to lock me up inside
lithium- don't want to forget how it feels without
lithium- I want to stay in love with my sorrow
oh but God I want to let it go

come to bed, don't make me sleep alone
couldn't hide the emptiness you let it show
never wanted it to be so cold
just didn't drink enough to say you love me

I can't hold on to me
wonder what's wrong with me

Lithium- don't want to lock me up inside
lithium- don't want to forget how it feels without
lithium- I want to stay in love with my sorrow

Don't want to let it lay me down this time
drown my will to fly
here in the darkness I know myself
can't break free until I let it go
let me go

Darling, I forgive you after all
anything is better than to be alone
and in the end I guess I had to fall
always find my place among the ashes

I can't hold on to me
wonder what's wrong with me

Lithium- don't want to lock me up inside
lithium- don't want to forget how it feels without
lithium...stay in love, mm-hmm
ah, I'm gonna let it go

This is from the French magazine article, posted in ToD news thread. Credit goes to julie for translation.

The enchanting duo consisting of vocals and piano immediately reminds us of My Immortal (single off Evanescence’s previous album). When the drums and guitars come in, the atmosphere becomes even more solemn. The vocals take care of emotion and consequently sadden the listener, thus reminding us of songs off Origin (Evanescence’s genuine first album). This song is the first album’s highlight/marker.

I connect with this song so much it's not even funny. I'm almost crying.

I always expected this song to be about something else, I don't know what, but just....something else.She kept mentioning in interviews how she's almost afraid to be happy. I guess I should have expected her to have written a song about it. Love you, Ames.

Is this song partly about "You-know-who"? I think this will be one of my favorites. Origin was a beutiful creation, as I'm sure this is.

amazing power ballad. i hope it'll be a single.

this song also got me. this part especially

I want to stay in love with my sorrow
oh but God I want to let it go

made me go wow. that is exactly how i feel. very very easy to relate to it...

Deffinitely an intriging song. Very single-worthy.

this was the only ToD song i liked at first listen.

Same. Making it my favourite off this album so far.

It was my first 'WOW' when I heard the album. I think it would make an awesome single.

In my humble opinion, Lithium may just be the strongest [lyrically/emotionally] song on The Open Door.

I think it's my favourite too.

Although I keep expecting to hear the nirvana song whenever I click on it.

Isn't Lithium supposed to be a metaphor? What do you think it means? Did she say what it was in the Canada Interview?

She just said it was a giant metaphor.

This is was the only one I liked on first listen. Definately stood out. I predict this to be the second single.

in terms of the style of writing, this song is closest to Fallen. Amy said the album was blunt in the lyrics, yet this song is a huge metaphor, just as most of Fallen was. Still an awesome song. Amy's voice soars to places I never even thought of going. Another winner!

Isn't Lithium supposed to be a metaphor? What do you think it means? Did she say what it was in the Canada Interview?
Just guessing:
1) Not a nirvana song
2) The lightest metal... and it even reacts with water (impressively!) Reading the lyrics I connect that with a (momentarily) imaginary girlfriend exploding though being calmed down. Ask me again on the 29th.

2) The lightest metal... and it even reacts with water (impressively!) Reading the lyrics I connect that with a (momentarily) imaginary girlfriend exploding though being calmed down. Ask me again on the 29th.

Also, Lithium is used in mood stabilizers used to treat bipolar disorder and other mood disorders.

This is the first song I listened to off the album, aside from CMWYS. I was blown away. Beautiful vocals and lyrics, I love the way the piano and guitar complement each other.

I think this song would make a great single and I would love to hear it played live. It has so much emotion in it.

Isn't Lithium also a treatment for bi-polar... bens condition? anyways i dont wanna speculate.

I've never been so moved by music, as i am by this album, spesh this piece!

Sad story!

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b362/crnnn_ten14/120837759_l.jpg

Sorry about the size on that. If a mod can resize it, I'd greatly appreciate it. :) ^ This is what came to mind when I first heard it.

Isn't Lithium also a treatment for bi-polar... bens condition? anyways i dont wanna speculate. Yes it is. It's mainly used for bipolar disorder, but it can also be used for other mental disorders as well.

... you deleted your post lol. Meh.

I'm not sure what to think of the song. I would like to see it live though. :)

Possibly my favourite song on the album.

beautiful <3

Possibly my favourite song on the album.

I second that...definitely. At least it's the one that hit me to the core the quickest. I find myself completely relating to the lyrics, and the music is just...wow. I don't even have the words right now. *sighs* *puts song on repeat again*

This one will be a huge hit, because
-it's very a universal set of emotions
-it resembles the Ev that most people in the world know
-it's freaking BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!

When the whole 'metaphor' thing was brought up, I went back and read the lyrics and listened to the song again. and it seems like this song is easily translatable to mean anything. Lithium, as some of you have said, is a relief, a treatment for sorrow or what have you. Thus, 'Lithium' could mean one of many many things. Love, music, friends, family, etc. in my case, my Lithium is Ev's music, and writing. this made the song have even more meaning to me.

brilliant :mrgreen:

I second that...definitely.
And I third that lol. I can't choose the fave one yet, but Lithium is damn cool. It's simply perfect. And it's perfect to be a single.

And I third that lol. I can't choose the fave one yet, but Lithium is damn cool. It's simply perfect. And it's perfect to be a single.

I can just see the film clip too it :). This song will be perfect as a single, a major hit like my immortal.

This song will be perfect as a single, a major hit like my immortal.
Honestly, I think it can be even bigger, than MI. It is def the strong song and perfect, as I've already said. Everything's perfect in it.

Lithium would surely do great as a single. It's a beautiful song, the first one that stuck in my head from ToD. And with Amy saying "lithium" so many times, a regular listener is sure to remember the song, should he/she like it enough. ;) It's both emotional, and catchy (but not in the commercial/poppy way).

Like all of you I :heart: this song...

I love the repetition of "lithium" and it's definately single quality stuff!!!

My fav song as of yet.

b.t.w. Is lithium a drug??? lol

My favourite song, it's really beautiful!

An amazing song.
But I don't get why the song is called "Lithium"
Lithium is a metal, the lightest metal. Is there another meaning for that word??? :confused: :confused: :confused:

An amazing song.
But I don't get why the song is called "Lithium"
Lithium is a metal, the lightest metal. Is there another meaning for that word??? :confused: :confused: :confused:

Lithium is a mood altering drug used to treat bipolar disorder, hence how it can be used metaphorically.

Lithium is a mood altering drug used to treat bipolar disorder, hence how it can be used metaphorically.

:eek: Ben Moody had bi-polar disorder

*is reading far too deeply into the lyrics*

Lithium is a mood altering drug used to treat bipolar disorder, hence how it can be used metaphorically.

aww.. now i get it... i think.
thank you so much. <3

For anyone who has taken Lithium (my dad has) it makes you a complete and utter zombie and steals every feeling you've ever had.

The chorus is simply beautiful. This is easily one of my favorite songs on the new album.

this song is so beautiful!

I love love love this song. It's my new CMWYS, except x10. I predict that one day it will indeed beat the 1111 plays of CMWYS I have. :eek: Me and Shivercide are currently fighting over who gets to have it--we're locked in an epic tug-of-war <3.

When I was envisioning the album, this kind of song was exacting what I was hoping would be on it. I just wish there were a couple more dramatic power ballads like this one. Hopefully the b-sides will be promising.

I'm so looking forward to the video for this especially. Assuming it's a single... I don't know how it couldn't be.

just didn't drink enough to say you love me

Call Me When You're Sober?

just didn't drink enough to say you love me

Call Me When You're Sober?
Yeah, I thought it was another song about Shaun, when I saw this line.. :rolleyes:

So this is the "My Immortal" of 'The Open Door'...OMG, it is so epic...just beautiful...hey what's "Lithium" mean? I know it's a battery chemical...so the sadness to her is like a battery? Keeping her going?

hey what's "Lithium" mean? I know it's a battery chemical...

=

Also, Lithium is used in mood stabilizers used to treat bipolar disorder and other mood disorders.

Others have mentioned this as well. :)

definitly an awesome song. I don't think its exactly like my immmortal. it has its own story but it is similar in it epic quality. definitly single material.

shes mentioning God alot in this album...;)

shes mentioning God alot in this album...;)

They must be a christian band, then.

I'm sure Jesus wouldn't approve of Lose Control. :(

This is by far one of the best songs on the album! Alot of people i think thought it was a nirvana cover , haha :(

I'm sure Jesus wouldn't approve of Lose Control. :(

But...it mentions Mary. And a lamb. OMGZ IT'S TOTALLY A CHRISTIAN REFERENCE!!!!!111 :eek:

On another note, this was the first song that really stuck out to me. And I absolutely love it. I listened to it a couple of times and sat there thinking, "Wtf does lithium have to do with anything?" And then I did some research and ended up being all "OOHHHH!" Yeah, total duh moment. I also thought I was over-analyzing the song, but then realized that for once I wasn't.

Now I have the urge to listen to it again. Goddammit...

this has to be one of my favorite songs, it stays in my head for hours after listening to it! to me this song is about about how Amy always finds herself in a sad mood, and she's scared to be happy although she hates being so depressed. eventually, after debating over it through a few verses and chori, she decides its time to let go of the sadness and let herself be happy

But...it mentions Mary. And a lamb. OMGZ IT'S TOTALLY A CHRISTIAN REFERENCE!!!!!111 :eek:
I don't think that she was talking about Mary in the bible..she was talking about the nursery rhyme Mary had a little lamb.. then she mentions another nursery rhyme talks about playing. :p

I don't think that she was talking about Mary in the bible..she was talking about the nursery rhyme Mary had a little lamb.. then she mentions another nursery rhyme talks about playing. :p

she was being sarcastic ;)

I don't think that she was talking about Mary in the bible..she was talking about the nursery rhyme Mary had a little lamb.. then she mentions another nursery rhyme talks about playing. :p

Yes, I realize that. Sarcasm is your friend.

Yes, I realize that. Sarcasm is your friend.

my mommy always told me that Jesus was my friend...where did she go wrong :p

For those who don't understand what lithium is, or what it has to do with anything:

Lithium is a psychiatric drug used as a mood stabilizer...often prescribed to people with bipolar disorder and/or mood swings, along with other mood disorders.

I took lithium for several years, and I can relate to this song so much that it's crazy. Lithium took my sadness away...but then I didn't know who I was anymore. I'd clung to my sorrow for so long that I felt more like myself with it than without it. I almost wanted to hold on to it just because it was familiar. But in order to live and be free, I had to let it go.

I hope that makes it a little clearer
:)

-Jenna

my mommy always told me that Jesus was my friend...where did she go wrong :p

Easy answer to an easy question she didnt!

Easy answer to an easy question she didnt!

but then when did sarcasm become my friend?

/postwhore

For those who don't understand what lithium is, or what it has to do with anything:

Lithium is a psychiatric drug used as a mood stabilizer...often prescribed to people with bipolar disorder and/or mood swings, along with other mood disorders.

I took lithium for several years, and I can relate to this song so much that it's crazy. Lithium took my sadness away...but then I didn't know who I was anymore. I'd clung to my sorrow for so long that I felt more like myself with it than without it. I almost wanted to hold on to it just because it was familiar. But in order to live and be free, I had to let it go.

I hope that makes it a little clearer
:)

-Jenna

Now that I read that, I think I am in a similar sittuation to the song.

For some reason since I was a little kid I have been hiding any kind of feeling at school. When I was mad, happy or sad, I was still like.. emotionless. But when I got home I had like so many emotions trapped that I didn't know how to release them... then a few years ago I discovered *coughMyBrotherIsPsicologystcough* that I enjoy sadness aswell as I enjoy happiness because what I really want is to feel my emotions... ok, my story is a bit strange but this is one of the things that makes me love this song...

:o

the more and more i listen to this song, the more i love it, not only because it's great song, because it hits close to home for me. very relatable.

such a sad song. :(

The more I listen to this song the more I love it.

It's everything I love about music rolled into one.

<3

For those who don't understand what lithium is, or what it has to do with anything:

Lithium is a psychiatric drug used as a mood stabilizer...often prescribed to people with bipolar disorder and/or mood swings, along with other mood disorders.

I took lithium for several years, and I can relate to this song so much that it's crazy. Lithium took my sadness away...but then I didn't know who I was anymore. I'd clung to my sorrow for so long that I felt more like myself with it than without it. I almost wanted to hold on to it just because it was familiar. But in order to live and be free, I had to let it go.

I hope that makes it a little clearer
:)

-JennaThat...just totally turns my whole understanding of the song arround. I've listened to the song again, because it wasn't one of my favorites to begin with, and now I get it. I guess I never really thought of who or what 'Lithium' might be.

It actually made me feel very emotional like I was about to scream and cry. Lyk W0ah.

Lithium- don't want to lock me up inside
lithium- don't want to forget how it feels without
lithium- I want to stay in love with my sorrow


my favourite part of the lyric.

i really hope that this track is the next single!!

I fell so deeply in love with this track.

I relate to it, definitely.

For those who don't understand what lithium is, or what it has to do with anything:

Lithium is a psychiatric drug used as a mood stabilizer...often prescribed to people with bipolar disorder and/or mood swings, along with other mood disorders.

I took lithium for several years, and I can relate to this song so much that it's crazy. Lithium took my sadness away...but then I didn't know who I was anymore. I'd clung to my sorrow for so long that I felt more like myself with it than without it. I almost wanted to hold on to it just because it was familiar. But in order to live and be free, I had to let it go.

I hope that makes it a little clearer


-Jenna

And that is so true. That's exactly how it was with me. I was diagnosed bipolar and took lithium, it really made me feel better, made me concentrate on what I needed to, but I felt like something was missing. I guess sadness grows on you, the depression cuts deeper every day until you're so used to it you almost DON'T want to let it go.

This has to be my favorite track on this album, mainly because the lyrics really hit home for me. On top of that, the music is so beautiful, her voice is so clear and it's just gorgeous. I love it a lot. :)

Sometimes I'm just wondering...Why are there so many sad people in the world? And why didn't my mother even guess how I've felt before listening to this song? This is the song that completely obsessed me when I heard it. It was just like me - loving my pain, which has turned into my last friend, hiding in the shadows, feeling the bliss of crying all day and watching the world go by without saying a single word...
Yes, the song is amazing, but I'm not sure it's good for a single. I don't know...I just think it'll lose a part of it's charm when the journalists strat analyzing it, thinking who is supposed to be the mentally disordered person, who's a drug addict or whatever. The press can really ruin every feeling anyone of us had to this song.

such a beautiful song, definately one of my favourites. this song is amazing :D

There's no doubt in my mind that Lithium will be an enormous hit. To be honest, I really, really love the first 40 seconds or so, but after the "couldn't HIDE the emptiness, ya LET it sho-o-ow!" part, it gets a little too Kelly Clarkson for me.

One of my favs because there is nothing "weird" about it. No sudden out-of-nowhere tempo changes. No electronic voice alterations. Just Amy's beautiful voice, and moving lyrics.

Also, the background music reminds me a bit of the "I linger in the doorway" portion of Imaginary.

I am in love with this song. Its so beautiful and everythings just so perfect in it. My favorite part is

I can't hold on to me
wonder what's wrong with me

I love how she sings it. I hope this becomes the next single.

I want there to be a piano version of this. Or piano and strings.

They could perform it live at an awards show like they did with My Immortal but in the right key. :p Everyone would cry and we'd all say "ha, we TOLD you they're a brilliant band."

the part when she goes

oh but God I wanna let it go

gives me chills every time. it sounds like she's singing it through clenched teeth, very angry and raw. i love it

Beautiful song!

Does anyone know what lithium means? I know it's a type of element. But I don't get it dealing with this song.

For those who don't understand what lithium is, or what it has to do with anything:

Lithium is a psychiatric drug used as a mood stabilizer...often prescribed to people with bipolar disorder and/or mood swings, along with other mood disorders.

I took lithium for several years, and I can relate to this song so much that it's crazy. Lithium took my sadness away...but then I didn't know who I was anymore. I'd clung to my sorrow for so long that I felt more like myself with it than without it. I almost wanted to hold on to it just because it was familiar. But in order to live and be free, I had to let it go.

I hope that makes it a little clearer
:)

-Jenna

This was posted a few pages back.

My theory is that this song is about Ben. You take lithium if you're bipolar. And the song has to do with taking lithium.

Beautiful song!

Does anyone know what lithium means? I know it's a type of element. But I don't get it dealing with this song.

its a metal. the lightest metal of all.

but:

Lithium is a mood altering drug used to treat bipolar disorder, hence how it can be used metaphorically.

My theory is that this song is about Ben. You take lithium if you're bipolar. And the song has to do with taking lithium.

after someone mentioned it being about Ben, I went back and listened to it with that thought in my head, and wouldn't ya know it, it really does sound like it is

Now that you're gone
I feel like myself again

*nods*

its a metal. the lightest metal of all.

but:


Ooh that makes sense now!

Thanks. :)

This is probably my favorite song on TOD. I love it.

Thanks for explaining what Lithium actually means, I can understand it better now.

Oh, I get it. Someone leaves, and you proceed to write 90% of the songs that follow about that person.

Well, it worked for Pink Floyd.

"Don't want to let it lay me down this time,
drown my will to fly"

is for me the best part of the whole album.
The music.. ahh! =)
Please don't let it be a single!

Oh, I get it. Someone leaves, and you proceed to write 90% of the songs that follow about that person.

Well, it worked for Pink Floyd.

It's speculated Lacrymosa's about him, but that's pretty much it at this point. That's 7.7%. Have you even listened to the album yet or are you just falling into the Amy bashing fold? Nothing is obviously about him, including Lacrymosa.

Lithium isn't about Ben because Amy said what it was about in an interview (http://www.sonybmg.com.au/musicbox/home.do?bclid=70421132&bctid=196250945) she did. She's said it's about how she was "in love" with her sorrow.

Quoth the Amy:

"Lithium's definitely a metaphor. I felt like I was in love with my sorrow, which I've always been. I get into these moods where I write music and it's not so much depressed--it's just this kind of strange low that I ride. At the same time I wanted to be free and break through and be happy, and I think that was kind of me getting ready to just be like, 'That's it' and just drop the ball and change and move on."

edit: This was posted by ellies regarding the little London meet the UK people got to have with Amy/John:


(Question) What was the inspiration for the lithium?

- After a few words with John (soerry didn't hear what they were talking about) she shouted : Shaun Morgan!
She said that it was about how she felt at that time: either you feel miserable and write songs about being miserable or do something to be happy. It's the song about making yourself happy.

This song is simply amazing, I personally loved it. :)

This song is definitely my favorite so far. The part where she sings "oh but God I want to let it go"....geez...something about the way she says it. I remember way back when Amy said something about the album and how it was going to be sexy. When I first heard that I was like what the hell? How can it be sexy? But listening to that part in Lithium I totally get it now. That part gives me the chills.

God, this song's gorgeous...

"always find my place among the ashes"
This is a bit of a common theme... Not so much on the album (well, perhaps, I'd have to look through the lyrics a bit more), but definitely in fan poetry. Another analogy for worthlessness. Nice way to state it =].

I've been listening to this song for the past half hour or so, and I have to say...I am connecting with it more and more. My best friend Charmed told me that it reminded him of his ex and my relationship with my mother - my mother is seriously addicted to several psychotropic drugs, and uses them to numb herself so she doesn't feel any emotion anymore. Whenever something goes wrong, either in my life or in hers, she believes that drugs are the answer. I refuse to take any drugs, because I don't want to have that be my outlet for coping. I'd rather feel pain than feel nothing at all - just my opinion, of course.

The song is so incredibly haunting and desperate. I love it so much.

I guess that's all I have to say.

Amazing work, Evanescence.

i absolutely LOVE this song. its my absolute favorite off the album...like omg i could see myself crying to this song live.
her voice sounds just GORGEOUS
the song is beautiful and sounds just depserate for understanding from another
like..i dont even know how to put into words
ome of my favorite parts that sticks out the most to me is

"Darling I forgive you after all
anything is better than to be alone
and in the end I guess I had to fall
Always find my place among the ashes"

im in awe of this song

I asked Amy what inspired her to write Lithium and she said that in short its about Shaun Morgan. I can't remember what else she said dam that free bar and my nervousness but it was along the lines of being really down and just wanting to hide away when she feels like that and almost thinking she liked the feeling and wanting to keep it.

Don't want to let it lay me down this time
drown my will to fly
here in the darkness I know myself
can't break free until I let it go
let me go
I LOVE this part. Drown my will to fly <3 That part is my fave in the whole album.

This song is one of my faves (I still can't make a list of the songs of the album)

this is my favorite TOD song!!!

i love when she scream "let me goooooooooooooooo"

and "darling, i forgive you after all, anything is better than to be alone"

beauty sad song.. the best of this album <3

Ok... how is everone hearing the songs from TOD?:confused: ive tried to find them and i can't.. help please:(

You can't ask on here or you risk getting band I suggest finding another way of asking people...

This song to me is very special. I'm fighting my own battle with clinical depression and this song just expresses EVERTHING I'm feeling at this stage in recovery. Most songs about the subject tend to be..well...depressing lol. However, my interpretation of this song just shows how hard it is to let go but in the end, you have to. It's just not worth it anymore.

I know Amy probably intended this song to mean something else but really, whats the good of music if you can't have your own meaning for it right?

I love this song and it makes me feel so much better when I'm doubting my own sanity.

Yet again, another awesome song. I love the feel to this. It starts off all gentle and then turns into badass rock... The best kind of intro ever. I love the lyrics to this one. It brings a tingle to my spine thinking of this song.

I think this is the most popular song of The Open Door right now, most people prefer this one. It's a great song in my opinion, but it's not the best one (Anyway I love it) The song starts very well with the choir played by Amy's beautiful voice, that's improving more everytime, it really sound like she's feeling it, and she's not singing because it's going to give her a lot of money.

Also the music is great, it starts as a very low ballad and then from nowhere it turns into a heavier rock song that sounds amazing in combination with Amy's voice tone at that part, all I can say is that this song is amazing! :rolleyes:

This, Like You, and Good Enough are just.. awesome.


I love the ballads on this CD.

I've never wanted to cry through a live performance from a band ever, until last night (London TOD world premiere). Before Amy even mentioned this song was about Shaun, I felt like crying as she was playing it as I was pretty sure it was about Shaun. Not only is the song absolutely beautiful, but she sang with more passion than I've ever seen her sing a song before. You could see so much emotion being released within her with this song. 'let it go' It's the perfect ending. I'm glad Amy has finally been able to let go.

I've never wanted to cry through a live performance from a band ever, until last night (London TOD world premiere). Before Amy even mentioned this song was about Shaun, I felt like crying as she was playing it as I was pretty sure it was about Shaun. Not only is the song absolutely beautiful, but she sang with more passion than I've ever seen her sing a song before. You could see so much emotion being released within her with this song. 'let it go' It's the perfect ending. I'm glad Amy has finally been able to let go.

off topic i know, but this has already been performed live? i'm confused?

off topic i know, but this has already been performed live? i'm confused?

Yes last night in a special exclusive in London. I am listening to this song right now and its actually giving me goosepimples this song is so special. I do agree with Carmen she sang this song with great passion and from looking at her singing this it did actually nearly bring a tear to my eye, I love that about Amy she puts so much emotion into performing her songs *fills up* :p

It was my first 'WOW' when I heard the album. I think it would make an awesome single.

Me too, first song in a long time to get into my heart..

This song is so awesome..... i wanted to cry when i first heard it. This is def one of my fav's from the album.

I love this song, sends chills down my spine everytime i hear it.

I just cant imagine them performing and rocking like they do with these songs, Im looking forward to them proving me wrong cause thatll be damn awesome!

I would really love to hear she performing this song live, but I could not assist that event, I was not even near there. Anyway I did not know this song was dedicated to Shaun, it's good to hear it because I was almost sure it was, but I didn't know it was official.

It's well know that Amy puts a lot of emotion in her songs when she's singing, but I can not imagine how would this song sound live, it has a lot of emotion by itself, and being played live would make it even more emotional :mrgreen:

my 3 year old nephew came upstairs while i was listening to lithium and he said "you listening to music?..."yea"..."ooh i like music". then when i paused it he said "where the music go???" and when it ended he said "play the song again!"

hahah yay for molding next generation evanescence fans!

Whenever I listen to this song I cry. (Yeah I'm a guy), but I can't help it. I cry and listen to it again, but the song makes me sad. I think of my ex, and how I' m so afraid of moving on that I fall in love with my sorrow, but I just have to let it go.
Oh yea, the fact that I listen to this song no matter how sad it makes me has happen with Give Unto Me and Exodus.

i have a feeling this would be a great single. it's such a great song! more and more i love it.

Anyone else think of The Dresden Dolls the first time she says "but God I want to let it go"? Freaks me out everytime I hear it.

The first time I heard it, it was just "ok" to me but now I luuuuuuuurve it.

Anyone else think of The Dresden Dolls the first time she says "but God I want to let it go"? Freaks me out everytime I hear it.

I never thought of The Dresden Dolls when I heard it, but now it does remind me of them a bit.

<3's the dolls

i love how the bridge is before the 2nd verse. it's like whoa

Anyone else think of The Dresden Dolls the first time she says "but God I want to let it go"? Freaks me out everytime I hear it.

The way she sings that line reminded me of Tori Amos.

Sorry if this has already been answered, but why is the song called Lithium? Is it because lithium is a cure for bipolar disorder and she's saying shes upset/depressed?
HELP plz lol :D
But yea i love this song very very much. It's beautiful. Especially the intro!
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EDIT: just bothered to read a few pages back. w00t i was kinda right lol. anyway im listening to lithium at the moment and it just blows me away. i know amy said in CMWYS she wasn't hiding behind metaphors, and i love that, but i do love when she sings in metaphors...wooo:D

This song is make me cry when I listen with my discman,in my bed at night
:(

Lithium is one of the two songs on the album (the other being Like You) that just tears my heart out. The emotion that Amy put into this song is so palpable, and it is absolutely so full bodied, it fills your head. What an experience. Just...wow. I was blown away by it.

Wow. This song is just...perfection, in my opinion. Currently it's in my favorite slot. I think the lyrics can be related to in so many ways. These lines:

I want to stay in love with my sorrow
oh but God I want to let it go

gives me goosebumps. The lyrics describe something I've always felt but didn't know how to, identify, I suppose. My guess is it'll be AMAZING live. Sounds like it already is from what I've read about the UK show. I immediately loved this song, but the whole album is starting to really grow on me. <3

Lithium isn't about Ben because Amy said what it was about in an interview (http://www.sonybmg.com.au/musicbox/home.do?bclid=70421132&bctid=196250945) she did. She's said it's about how she was "in love" with her sorrow.

where was this interview? the setting is beautiful.

I really like this song. It reminds me a bit of "My Immortal." A little. The guitar is a little distracting sometimes, but there's some nice, understated string use here. And there's just a gorgeous high note toward the end. The vocals on this one are superb.

I think the subject matter of the song is very easily relateable. I believe most people have, at some point or another, found that they are the most creative in their saddest states. I find myself often unable to write when I am in a good mood. It's a sad thing. Most creative people I know have some sort of psychological problem, and when given the option to take medication for it, will decline because they don't want to lose that creativity. I myself took anti-depressants for a long while, and ended up stopping because I missed my writing. A lot of the time, the creativity is enough to keep you going, even when you feel terrible.

So I guess I, too, am in love with my sorrow. Because of what it's allowed me to create.

I can't remember what else she said ... but it was along the lines of being really down and just wanting to hide away when she feels like that and almost thinking she liked the feeling and wanting to keep it.

:eek: That's just how I feel. OMG, Amy, I love you for making this song.

gives me goosebumps. The lyrics describe something I've always felt but didn't know how to, identify, I suppose. My guess is it'll be AMAZING live. Sounds like it already is from what I've read about the UK show. I immediately loved this song, but the whole album is starting to really grow on me. <3

Yeah, I'm really looking forward to hearing this live as well <3.

where was this interview? the setting is beautiful.

The consensus seems to be that it's her apartment, since she's said she lives in an old church (converted to apartments) with stained glass windows. That's our Amy! :cool: If I was her I'd build an altar to myself, with Fallen merchandise, etc.

God I'd love to be able to say, "I live next to Amy fucking Lee." I wonder if they really appreciate it. ;)

...anyway.

You referred to her by her lesser known stage name "amy fucking lee" . haha. And it does seem like amy to live in a converted church. Talk about someone just fitting into a place. I dont think itd be a big deal to live next to her, although id have to dead bolt my door everytime i made burgers. Crazy woman and her burger obession!

Hello,

Love Lithium, it breaks my heart together with Lacrymosa. This music transcends other things that are playing on the radio on so many levels.
I don't know what it is about Evanescence, but I am so drawn to their music and this new album is no exception.

I have to say the three year wait was totally worth it! I'd rather wait for a band like Evanescence to write high quality songs than have them put songs together in a hurry. AND I'll wait another three years for a follow up album as long as they keep writing music like the new album.

I think a person that can write a song like Lithium and adapt a classical song into a modern rock goth song (Lacrymosa) is going to keep writing brilliant music for a long time for us to enjoy!

I can't wait to hear them live performing the new album for the first time at Kool House in Toronto!!! AND I definitely cannot wait until I get my hand on some CD's on October 3rd!!!

I Lvoe this song, its just so great. They should deffently release this one at some point.

I love this song, it's my favorite from TOD. I can totally relate to it, and it was amazing how, the first time i heard it, the bridge was exactly the same as i thought it would be, every chord and almost every note, i couldn't believe it. i don't know if you know what i mean, but it's the first time that part of any song sounded exactly how i wanted it to sound. i know i sound crazy lol. I hope i will be released as a single.

I like this one, but its not among my favs. This song has the feeling of a good last song. I think they should have put it as track 13.

Lithium its one of my favorites songs in tod, its just amazing!
I think they're going to release this one like a single :)

I hope noone in here will kill me:D but I'm not the fan of this song... I don't know why..maybe couse it's too boring.. for me it needs something more in Lithium...

i think its cool becouse its like a ballad but with a lot of heavy guitarrs ;)

for those of you who dont know why the song is called lithium, i just found out! i thought lithium was a silvery metal. it is, and that's its only definition. but the reason this depressing song is called lithium is because lithium somehow has an effect on people's moods and is used on seriously depressed people. so i guess it's an ingredient in anti-depressant pills

i think its cool becouse its like a ballad but with a lot of heavy guitarrs ;)


I agree with you Pablo. Lithium has a great piano too, and strong guitars..perfect :)

for those of you who dont know why the song is called lithium, i just found out! i thought lithium was a silvery metal. it is, and that's its only definition. but the reason this depressing song is called lithium is because lithium somehow has an effect on people's moods and is used on seriously depressed people. so i guess it's an ingredient in anti-depressant pills

....as previously stated a few pages back....or somewhere around here anyway.

ps- might as well,....THIS SONG OWNS!!!!

for those of you who dont know why the song is called lithium, i just found out! i thought lithium was a silvery metal. it is, and that's its only definition. but the reason this depressing song is called lithium is because lithium somehow has an effect on people's moods and is used on seriously depressed people. so i guess it's an ingredient in anti-depressant pills

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/lacunaaffectus/captain_obvious.jpg

See also:
here (http://www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=986921&postcount=16)
here (http://www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=986931&postcount=17)
here (http://www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=987156&postcount=22)
here (http://www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=987679&postcount=34)
here (http://www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=988850&postcount=55)
here (http://www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=989780&postcount=74)

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I love this song. Beyond love. It's so emotional. The lyrics don't exactly match my emotions at the moment, but the whole...feel, I guess, helps me relate to it. I love the piano entrance, and it's not such a complex song. I love the second chorus, how she sings higher.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/lacunaaffectus/captain_obvious.jpg



My personal favourite:

http://hail.he.net/~danger/master_obvious.jpg

I was tidying the kitchen the other day, listening to this song and it made me cry a little. How is Amy going to perform half these songs without weeping into her corset and fairy wings?

guys....I'm dead...i'm stuck on this song....ha ha I know what I was saying fiew posts earlier but now I love the song:)

am the performance I think should be great with piano on stage band and Amy playing with it and wearing something similar like on TOD cover:)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/lacunaaffectus/captain_obvious.jpg
:)
When I saw that I laughed a lot. Like a lot a lot a lot. I'm sick and kind of having a sad day, so that was greatly appreciated. :D Anyway.

the performance I think should be great with piano on stage band and Amy playing with it and wearing something similar like on TOD cover

Yeah, I cannot wait to hear that live. My general feeling is that it's going to be stunning..and from what I've read about the Q&A thing over in the UK, wow I just can't wait :) Such a gorgeous song.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v288/lacunaaffectus/captain_obvious.jpg




hehehehehehehe
thats makes me laugh

I think this song would make a great single and I would love to hear it played live. It has so much emotion in it.Is Perfert ;) ;) ;) :D :D :D :D

I like the lyrics to this song, but for some reason it doesn't appeal to me that much. I'll listen to it without skipping it, but it's just not my favorite. I love the emotion in her voice, but at the same time, the beat and rhythm kinda seemed to bore me a bit, except for I think the last chorus. It's not the worst song on the album in my opinion but it's also not the best.

Yes it is. It's mainly used for bipolar disorder, but it can also be used for other mental disorders as well.

... you deleted your post lol. Meh.

I'm not sure what to think of the song. I would like to see it live though. :)

I have a book that states"LITHIUM is a ANTI-MANIC DEPRESSIVE DRUG. taken by people who were diagnosed cyclothymic- subject to irrational and wild moodswings. So I guess it's not an ANTI depressive like everyone else says? SOMEONE PLEASE CLEAR THIS UP FOR ME!

I have a book that states"LITHIUM is a ANTI-MANIC DEPRESSIVE DRUG. taken by people who were diagnosed cyclothymic- subject to irrational and wild moodswings. So I guess it's not an ANTI depressive like everyone else says? SOMEONE PLEASE CLEAR THIS UP FOR ME!

It may be hard to believe, but "Manic-depression" is a form of depression [/sarcasm]

So then, if lithium is an "anti-manic depressive drug", it's used to treat manic-depressive patients. Clinical depression isn't just about being miserable, it is things like the mood swings your book mentions, so yes, lithium is used to treat forms of depression.

Oh and sorry for the sarcasm, i'm just messin with ya :p

I took several psychopharmacology classes in college. Psychopharmacology is the study of psychoactive substances (particularly pharmaceuticals) and their effects on the brain.

Lithium is a mood stabilizer, not a pure antidepressant. While it may have antidepressant properties, it's primarily used in bipolar disorder (formerly called manic-depressive disorder or manic depression) to control the manic phase once it has begun and to prevent both the manic and depressive phases from occurring. Lithium is an ideal mood stabilizer for individuals with bipolar disorder because it helps to control their depression without throwing them into mania. Individuals with bipolar disorder often find themselves in the midst of a manic phase when they take traditional SSRI or tricyclic antidepressants. Lithium is primarily used to control mania, not depression, in bipolar disorder. Therefore, lithium is unlikely to be used by an individual with unipolar depression. Rather, it is more than likely only prescribed to individuals with bipolar disorder.

By the way, bipolar disorder is not a "type of depression"; it is a totally separate disorder with different brain disease processes. However, bipolar disorder and depression do both fall under the larger umbrella of "mood disorders."

By the way, bipolar disorder is not a "type of depression"; it is a totally separate disorder with different brain disease processes. However, bipolar disorder and depression do both fall under the larger umbrella of "mood disorders."

And that is why nobody should ever believe that I know what I'm talking about... unless it's about guitars :cool:

I love when she sings "Don't wanna let it..." at the end of the second chorus and the beginning of the bridge.

I'm just now getting into this song. I want this to be the third single. They just get better and better.

Wow! Now, after reading all these posts, I realize that a loooot of people love this song as much as I do. Maybe it'll be really perfect for a snigle in the future. It's all the time in my mind and it would be great to see it. Just let it go! :)

This song just keeps getting better and better with every listen. :)

I really hope it is a single, maybe not the next one but.. yeah.

I don't think that Lithium means the manis-depressive patients' drug in this case. Amy doesn't probably even knbow Lithium is used for that. I think Amy used the word Lithium because it's a light, silvery metal.

Metal is usually heavy and it can be a metaphor of troubles etc. This is the lighter and less heavy side of the trouble. Sometimes it's a little bit pretty and light to be a little sad and somehow you want to keep that feeling. And I think that's what Amy means and it has nothing to do with bipolar (Ben has that disorder but this song is about Shaun, not about Ben).

This song really is the "My Immortal" of ToD :p I love it. They should release it as a single.

Referring to what SunriseDream said, I'm not sure I'd describe Lithium (the metal) as light and pretty... it has a nice tendancy to blow up or burn through anything it touches. I see what you're getting at and you're certainly entitled to your own interpretation of the song but i just think what you described is a bit of a tenuous metaphor. The lyrics of the chorus make sense to me when you take it to mean the use of lithium as a drug. Anyway that's just my opinion and as i said you're entitled to yours.

I'm keen to hear this song, especially a bipolar who knows what it's like to take medication and in some sence you love it for saving you but in the other you hate it because you don't want to lose the sad feeling that you live with, and that you've grown to love. it's most likely not even written about that, but that's my personal interpretation. by the sounds of the reviews it sounds great

I have a feeling this song will be a personal fav and very modivational for me :]

Referring to what SunriseDream said, I'm not sure I'd describe Lithium (the metal) as light and pretty... it has a nice tendancy to blow up or burn through anything it touches. I see what you're getting at and you're certainly entitled to your own interpretation of the song but i just think what you described is a bit of a tenuous metaphor. The lyrics of the chorus make sense to me when you take it to mean the use of lithium as a drug. Anyway that's just my opinion and as i said you're entitled to yours.

Okay, honestly I've never even SEEN lithium. I only know it's some kind of metal. I just referred it what Amy had said about this song (that it's the light side of the trouble, that lithium is definitely a metaphor) and about the part of lyrics "I wanna stay in love with my sorrow"

I should maybe have searched for a little bit info about lithium before writing.

I don't think that Lithium means the manis-depressive patients' drug in this case. Amy doesn't probably even knbow Lithium is used for that. I think Amy used the word Lithium because it's a light, silvery metal.

Metal is usually heavy and it can be a metaphor of troubles etc. This is the lighter and less heavy side of the trouble. Sometimes it's a little bit pretty and light to be a little sad and somehow you want to keep that feeling. And I think that's what Amy means and it has nothing to do with bipolar (Ben has that disorder but this song is about Shaun, not about Ben).


nah i think amy DID know.
Nirvana's song lithium was used the same way because if lithiums use to control moods or w/e.

and if amy was like me she got curious about its other uses and found out about the emotional aspect to it.

I believe this song was literally meant to be about the drug lithium, used to treat bipolar disorder. It narrows the expansiveness of mood that bipolars often feel, and thus they feel less, and less like themselves (e.g. "don't wanna lock me up inside" and "don't wanna forget how it feels / without lithium"). I don't know who this song is about for sure, if it's about anybody, but I seriously doubt (unless Amy has said otherwise) that it's about Shaun. I'll reserve my reasons for believing this to myself.

Just my .02.

Yeah, Amy said at the London Preview that the inspiration came from Shaun. I think it's quite clear really...

"Just didn't drink enough to say you love me"

And from CMWYS we all know he had alcohol issues. A great thing about the song, you can think of it on many levels.

This is definately a highlight for me on the album. With every listen it grows on me. I love the use of strings, and Amy's voice in the verses.

I don't know who this song is about for sure, if it's about anybody, but I seriously doubt (unless Amy has said otherwise) that it's about Shaun. I'll reserve my reasons for believing this to myself.

Just my .02.

Someone asked her what her inspiration was for the song at the London performance recently and she said Shaun.

...so scratch one more off your list of Ben Moody dedications. ;)

Amy doesn't probably even knbow Lithium is used for that. I think Amy used the word Lithium because it's a light, silvery metal.

hey now, give her a little credit...amy is a smart girl;)

I took "lithium" in this song as being the highly reactive, corrisive metal.

But, like Amy said the song was a metaphor, and I think the metaphor is that Shaun is the "lithium".

Very reactive, like you never knew what he would do next, espeically while drinking or whatever. He became to much to handle, and so you have "Call Me When You're Sober".

Just my opinion.
Kind of brief, but I think you can understand my point.

wow! I didn't know that :eek: I really like this song, it makes me cry when amy sings "darling I forgive you after all anything is better than to be alone, I can't hold on to me wonder what's wrong with me" :rolleyes: *sobs* cool song!! ;)

I took "lithium" in this song as being the highly reactive, corrisive metal.

But, like Amy said the song was a metaphor, and I think the metaphor is that Shaun is the "lithium".

Very reactive, like you never knew what he would do next, espeically while drinking or whatever. He became to much to handle, and so you have "Call Me When You're Sober".

Just my opinion.
Kind of brief, but I think you can understand my point.
At first I misunderstood your point to be this:
That Shaun was the lithium because it's what made her feel happy but it wasn't .."real" for a lack of better word. He was a drug creating a false sense of happiness. I don't think I'm explaining this very well, haha. Anyway I understand how you saw it now too, which also kinda makes sense I guess. I wonder if we're over-analyzing :p Must be somewhat humorous watching us all try to figure it out when we probably won't ever know the exact details for sure.

It very well could have something to do with Shaun, but that's not necessarily the first thing I thought when I heard the song. Honestly, I just hear it as a strong metaphor for anti-depressants...you know, trying to move on without that sort of thing.

i just found this on the evanescence italian website (http://www.evanescencewebsite.com/homeenglish.php) that lithium will be the next single. (it's right under the blender interview on the site)

This is my favorite song on the album. It sounds sort of like Forgive Me mixed with Solitude and October.

http://img148.imageshack.us/img148/1216/lithiumdq6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Perfect choice for a single. I can't wait. I wonder if the single will have a B-side on it. I'm curious to see what the video will look like.

This is the best song on the album no doubt:D
Love the piano and the gitars. Love the vocals how it goes from a seaky voice to a rebel:p

Love the hight parts as well as the low ones:D

The lyrics is very powerful too;)

Lithium I mix it with Helium sometimes :p

He was a drug creating a false sense of happiness. I don't think I'm explaining this very well, haha.

You are. :-) I was interested by what you and BuckeyeJosh8706 wrote... when I hear this song, I can hear two meanings: the first one is the metaphorical one that the two of you have written out... which is pretty amazing. :) The second one could be literal... earlier on in the thread, people have posted that lithium can be used as an anti-depressant... and the lyrics are pretty obvious: "don't wanna forget how it feels without lithium... i wanna stay in love with my sorrow / but God, I wanna let it go...."

Such a powerful song... and it's beautiful! I can't wait to see the video... **drool** I'm just afraid that when it's released on the radio, people will compare it to My Immortal and then judge Ev off of those two songs... -.-#

this is my tie-favourite with Lacrymosa, though this one touches me more, so I guess if I had to pick one, it'd be this. I was hoping it'd be the second single, and I'm sooo psyched Amy made the right choice, I love her soo much now. What's odd is, listening to the album over and over now, I'm discovering I love it more than I thought I did.

My favorite part of the song was "I can't hold onto me, wonder whats wrong with me"

its also kinda sounds like CMWYS when she sings "Cant keep beleive were only deceiveing.."

What im finding strange is "Lithium" on the VH1 interview with amy were she explains the songs, the lyrics shown are:
"Don't want to forget the fear of lithium." That lyric is not on the leak.
Maybe its a demo or something. No idea.

Hmmm...that is weird.....

ohh i love this songgg!!!!! this is probably one of my favorite songs off the new cd. it definately stands out. amy has such and amazing voice!

What im finding strange is "Lithium" on the VH1 interview with amy were she explains the songs, the lyrics shown are:
"Don't want to forget the fear of lithium." That lyric is not on the leak.
Maybe its a demo or something. No idea.

I don't think it was her who was saying the lyrics, only what the songs meant. The lyrics were more than likely written by the author of the article. There was also an error in the Cloud Nine lyrics that were quoted as well.

one of my best songs in the album...it captivates, really...

I was the person at the London performance who asked Amy about what inspired her to write Lithium and what the song is about and she answered "are there any seether fans in the room" then she said "well its about Shaun Morgan" and she said that "Lithium is about feeling really down and then becoming happy but not wanting to give up the sorrow because I didn't feel myself without it"

I hope that clears things up a bit and I have no idea if Amy was going on about the drug or the metal or both but I would put my bets on the drug.

p.s. for the people at the show the Kerrang guy called me the crazy guy at the back because I was jumping up and down to get them to pick me and when he asked what my name was and where I was from I was so nervous i got confused but (just about) managed to say James from London then I asked the question and finished by saying thanks and the album rocks.

I love it!!
"just didnt drink enough to say you love me"....hmm i wonder who that could be about.... haha

I love it!!
"just didnt drink enough to say you love me"....hmm i wonder who that could be about.... haha


maybe he only said he loved her when he was drunk...who knows:rolleyes:

in this song i LOVE the part when amy says "god" in the begining..her voice is so low..amazing

in this song i LOVE the part when amy says "god" in the begining..her voice is so low..amazing

me too! i love everything she does with her voice in this song.

This song is amazing...my favorite so far :D

I love everything about it...the vocals are just...wow. I just heard it today and I basically jumped up and down screaming when it was over because...well that's just how I am after I hear new ev songs :)

I reckon a lot of the Demo's probably have different lyrics, or different version of the lyrics.

I was thinking, if Amy wrote this a while ago (she said in an interview she wrote it ages ago like pre fallen i think) maybe the whole Bi polar/Ben thing was true. But then thinking about Shaun, she wrote the rest of the song.

I heard Lithium through the VH1 performance, and my God it's amazing. The melody sounds strangly familar, I think I've heard it before, or I could be crazy? So far my favorite parts are:

come to bed, don't make me sleep alone
couldn't hide the emptiness you let it show
never wanted it to be so cold
just didn't drink enough to say you love me

Darling, I forgive you after all
anything is better than to be alone
and in the end I guess I had to fall
always find my place among the ashes

Did anybody think of Exodus when they listened to this. I know it's entirely different subject matter but they part where is says:

here in the darkness I know myself
can't break free until I let it go

Then in Exodus it says something about "Here in the shadows, I'm safe, I'm free"

They just kind of reminded me of eachother.

IThe melody sounds strangly familar, I think I've heard it before, or I could be crazy?

Did anybody think of Exodus when they listened to this. I know it's entirely different subject matter but they part where is says:

here in the darkness I know myself
can't break free until I let it go

Then in Exodus it says something about "Here in the shadows, I'm safe, I'm free"

They just kind of reminded me of eachother.


Lyrically, they do. That same part in Lithium musically though reminds me of Field of Innocence when she says..."I want to go back to, believing in everything."

I heard Lithium through the VH1 performance, and my God it's amazing.
same here. I think this is the best song they've done so far. The music, the melody and the lyrics are great. I can't wait to hear how the album version sounds like. :eek:

after watching and listening to the Unplugged performance, I have since fallen even more in love with this song. At first it was just one i would listen to and sing along to and yeah it would be ok. Now when I listen to it, everything else has to stop and I just sit with my eyes closed and sing along. this song has hit a nerve with me and i love it.

EDIT: Oh shitake mushrooms, I just heard it is the next single.

Ok, so I'm sure this has been pointed out time and time again but I don't have the time/patience to sift through all of these responses. So, since I am entitled to my opinion on the song, even if it is the same as other's, here goes :D

First of all, I don't think many people know I'm bipolar. I almost gave in to the battle with the disorder this summer and was hospitalized for a week. Being bipolar not only causes a great deal of internal suffering, but suffering to those that love me and have to helplessly watch me fade in and out depending on the day.

When I heard Lithium, I was blown away. For those of you that don't know it, although like I said I'm sure it's been mentioned, lithium is a drug most commonly used to treat bipolar disorder. I was blown away by the fact that someone could relate to how it felt to be suffocated beneath such darkness in a way commonly unfathomable to the masses.

I had for quite a while thought that Amy was maybe becoming a diva; that she was wrapped up in the world of stardom and that she wouldn't be coming back, that she wouldn't remember what it was like to be a normal person. But this song also reminded me that she's absolutely a person and she suffers just as much as the rest of us. Sure, she probably makes more money than the rest of us, is talented in ways we can't really imagine, but she makes a lot of sacrifices as well and this song proves that she can feel just like any of the rest of us can.

In closing, maybe that was too personal, but I just needed to say that I'm unbelievably grateful that this song was written and I absolutely love it.

I have been brought back to the discipleship that is Evanescence. Forgive me for straying from the pack. :P

Lithium's melody is much different than any of the other songs on this album. Although it has no "hook," like none of the others do either, it has a better (melodic) progression.
It's melancholy and dark, yet at the same time it has a slightly universal appeal. If "Good Enough" is not the next single, "Lithium" most definitely will be.

Best song on the album, by far.

I can picture this song being VERY popular. I just hope it's not way over-played, like My Immortal. IMO, it doesn't really sound like a "My Immortal"-like song.
The music is definitely different than what I expected, which is great. I can't stop listening to it. I'm addicted. I actually can't picture a video, and I'm really eager to hear what it's going to be about!

Best song on the album, by far.
Agreed.
I'm glad its the 2nd single.

I'm very glad this will be the next single. Each time I listen to it, the more I love it. I love the vocals, the lyrics, the music, everything touches something inside me and I just adore the song.
I'm anxious to see what the video will be like.

But like someone mentioned- I also hope it doesn't get extremely overplayed.

I also hope it doesn't get extremely overplayed

I'm already overplaying it. :p

I'm already overplaying it. :p
Lol, oh you know what I mean.
(I'm overplaying it, too.)

haha i'm overplaying it too, but yeah i know what ya mean of it being overplayed on radio. it can get annoying like that. i love this song tooo much

This is my faveorite Evanescence song from all the albums.
It has such raw, pure beauty.
I can, like many others, relate to it.

This line keeps swirling around my mind after I've played it.

"Come to bed, don't make me sleep alone.
Couldn't hide the emptiness, you let it show."

Reminds me of my all of my exs (2) who I had a serious relationship with, who dumped me and how much it hurt!

I think this is my second-favorite song on the album, behind Your Star (which I <333 so much that it isn't even funny lol).

I think it's so refreshing to have a track devoid of strange vocal effects. Here, it seems like Amy's full vocal potential can really show itself without being masked by some effect.

Anyway, all that aside, I just...love the song. The piano is amazing, and then the band just slams in and changes the color of the song completely...but at the same time, it doesn't lose the original feeling. And it took me a few listens to pick out the acoustic guitar, but I LOVE that. Acoustic guitar ftw. \m/ I like how the last chorus is higher and more powerful; it's quite a build-up.

I'm really glad that this is the second single. It's really a shining star on the album, IMO.

Amy gives a really strong performance on this song, it should do well on radio

Um. I don't know if anybody has already said this but... the song reminds me of October/I Must Be Dreaming in a way... but yeah. Thats just my opinion.

I love this music, am without a doubt my preferred one of the compact disc, mainly for tail of the letter, was the music that more touched me…

I love every minute of this song. The minute I heard it, my mouth just dropped open by how good it sounded. This is definately going to be a very popular song when it comes out as the next single. I already have it penciled in as my second favorite song off the album.

They just put Lithium up on Ev's myspace page and on Ev.com!

at first i didn't notice it.. but now i think it's my fav one. the lyrics just fits... my state of mind... "i wanna stay in love with my sorrow".. reminds me a bit of "breathe no more" for the 'desperate crazyness' inside..

Lithium is my favorite song off the album, I love her voice in the song you can really feel it's sadness, and it's a very sad song, I can't wait for the video, and the lyrics are strong.

This song is slowly becoming one of my favorites. I devocalized it last night, and the instrumental is beautiful.

Someone said that this is the next single, is that true if anyone knows?

Someone said that this is the next single, is that true if anyone knows?

Here this is what it says according to ev.it (http://www.evanescencewebsite.com/homeenglish.php?start_from=57&ucat=&archive=&subaction=&id=&)

most emotional track on the album for me.
All through the song there's this different type of saddness.
not the usual saddness. More of a cry for help/I can't escape kind of saddness.
It's very beautiful. One of my favourites, and I'm not suprised why it's a favourite for many others.
beautiful xo.

Here this is what it says according to ev.it (http://www.evanescencewebsite.com/homeenglish.php?start_from=45&ucat=&archive=&subaction=&id=&)
Cheers =]

If so, I hope they do a good video for it, I wonder what it will be like.

I'm REALLY psyched for the single. And for the video, might I add. It's definitely going to show all those radio listeners that Ev's got something different to say...(As I'm sure MANY of us know, people base Ev on Bring Me To Life, etc...)

I don't like much of TOD, but this is probably becoming my favorite. It's so pretty.

This song has grown on me so much in a past few days. I really love the first line, " come to bed, dont make me sleep alone"... it's a good song. :mrgreen:

wow. This album and this song especially just goes to show you that Evanescence cannot be steriotyped in any way shape or form. As a pianist I just utterly enjoy the beauty and sadness of it all.

This song was my favorite before the album came out, but all the other ones have grown on me since it came out yesterday. Still by far the only song that hit me emotionally thanks to the lyrics. This song definitely fits my mood. And I love Amy's voice, so clear, so mature and with such a range. I think this is the song that sets her apart from anybody else. Can't wait to hear it on the radio and see a video for it

I don't like much of TOD, but this is probably becoming my favorite. It's so pretty.

Same. There's 4 songs on it I really like and the rest are just eh.

This one's been my favourite since I first heard it, though. It's really pretty.

I *love* this song!

I can relate to every line so much that it's almost like it was something I would write if I were like 10x better at songwriting! I've been there with the mood-altering drugs and all and might have to go back, so... yeah. And:

Just didn't drink enough to say you love me

That line made me cry. Reminds me so much of my dad.

I also love the way it's sung and the beginning (but God...) gives me the chills, it's so amazing. And it's fairly low in parts but I can sing it anyway! So I'm thinking of maybe singing this at a concert for school... any chance someone knows where I can get sheet music??

any chance someone knows where I can get sheet music??

http://www.evboard.com/showpost.php?p=1008067&postcount=986

:)

This is my fav. song on the album..Sweet Sacrifice being a close second...

I'm gonna risk sounding stupid.

Why do the press refer to this song as 'an ode to Kurt Cobain?'

(for reference, I know who Kurt Cobain is and how he died. I just don't see any conection to this song).

Edit: Ooops. My only defense is I was about to fall over with exhaustion.

Amy Leez killed Curt Cobain, duh.

She pumped him full of so much Lithium it had a reverse affect and his head exploded due to hugely frequent personality shifts he just couldn't control?

I think people say this is her ode to Kurt because of the song title.
Nirvana had an amazing song called "Lithium."
And I guess people say Amy paid tribute to him by naming her song the same thing.

No connection to Nivana I don't think...maybe the idea cause the concept in the Nirvana song is similar at some points...
But the main reason it's called Lithium is because lithium is a key ingredient to curing depression (http://community.netdoktor.com/ccs/uk/depression/coping/treating/article.jsp?articleIdent=uk.depression.coping.trea ting.uk_depression_article_2061). She said in an interview once that she believed anti-depressants took away the soul (or something to that effect). So the rest is self-explainitary, she doesn't want to give in, she /wants/ to feel her sorrow sometimes.

don't forget, she also mentioned 'lithium' is a metaphor. so that word could have thousands of meanings. i think she's talking about a person rather anti-depressants.

I personally don't believe that she intended the song to have any kind of connection to Nirvana whatsoever.

But my above post is a reasoning as to why I guess other people think that.

I think people say this is her ode to Kurt because of the song title.
Nirvana had an amazing song called "Lithium."
And I guess people say Amy paid tribute to him by naming her song the same thing.

Right so the press are just making stuff up again, good to know.

Welcome to EvBoard, my friend!

Any news on when it'll be released? Is the Video still coming out October 31st?

Welcome to EvBoard, my friend!

Eh?

10 characters!

Alright, this is the first post i've had in this thread, but i must say. Lithium is still not my fav song. i still think it's a race between Sweet Sacrifice, Lacrymosa, and Good Enough for me. But it's Right up there, and speeding past a few. It's just so Hard to find a favorite on this album, because there is Not a Single Song I Don't Love! Haa haa..this WHOLE album is Amazing!!! All the songs are so good, and they all relate to me in some way, which is awesome. It's weird... But needless to say, i just wanted to state that this is an Amazing song, and i'm really happy it's the second single. :D

So, does anyone know what the Video is gonna be like?! Honestly, i hope it isn't all Amy all the time. i know it probably will be because it's her song, and all that jazz, and that isn't a Bad thing AT ALL...i would just like to see the rest of the Guys get some video time too, ya know?! :rolleyes: I don't know...maybe to show people the Band Evanescence is more than just Amy Lee. But if not, i'm sure i'm going to like it anyway. :cool: I just can't Wait to see what the video is gonna be like!!! :mrgreen: :::Eeeks with joy::: I'm SO EXCITED!!! Great song ensures a Great video...Yey!

Cameran

Eh?


Nevermind, I'm being unfunny...a.p. usual...

EDIT: *gasp* you stole my 500th comment virginity, I'm never gunna get that back *cries* I wanted it to be special...

i finally heard this song on the radio...whoooo! :)

Same. There's 4 songs on it I really like and the rest are just eh.

This one's been my favourite since I first heard it, though. It's really pretty.

Yep I have 4 songs that I really like and the rest are just, umm nice vocals?No denying her voice is just impeccable on this CD, even if the songs are not as catchy as Fallen's. It is growing on me tho. The first time I listened I was very disappointed when I reached the end of the CD. I had two songs I liked, we are now up to 4. Maybe next week it will be 5, hoping for 6, lol. Sorry to all of you who are in love with TOD completely, no offense meant.
Lithium is probably my fave too. I think it is just beautifully done, and very easy to relate with on many levels.

Somebody post this yet?

'Lithium' Dec 4th

Tracklisting:

2 Track CD
1. Lithium
2. The Last Song I'm Wasting On You

4 track Maxi
1. Lithium
2. The Last Song I'm Wasting On You
3. All That I'm Living For - acoustic version
4. Lithium - video ( acoustic)

7” picture disc: (as requested by UK fans!)
1. Lithium - album version
2. The Last Song I'm Wasting On You

Source (http://www.evthreads.com/showthread.php?t=643&page=33)

What is with the 4 track maxi's last track "4. Lithium - Video ( acoustic)"??

What is with the 4 track maxi's last track "4. Lithium - Video ( acoustic)"??


maybe the acoustic video from Sessions
...i was hoping for an unheard B-side track...owels...at least people will get to hear TLSIWOY

No friggin way. A. thats screwing the poor fools who ordered TOD from itunes just to get TLSIWOY. B. when are we gonna get some new B-sides. They have three more!

No friggin way. A. thats screwing the poor fools who ordered TOD from itunes just to get TLSIWOY. B. when are we gonna get some new B-sides. They have three more!

that's what i was thinking. it doesn't make sense! ah :shakes head:

Bear in mind that a lot of us don't use iTunes...so this is giving people a chance to hear it who haven't had access to it. Also bear in mind that there will probably be two more singles, so there's a definite potential to release two, if not all three, of the unheard B-sides there.

Personally, I think it's pretty cool that they're including one of the acoustic versions of Lithium, because it's a really awesome thing to hear a song done differently like that...as well as All That I'm Living For. They're almost completely different songs when played acoustic, so it's cool that they included them, too.

It looks to me that they made sure to put three really good extras on the single...TLSIWOY, acoustic ATILF, and acoustic video of Lithium. Those fans who aren't on one of the big message board networks, where we get all these files and videos and such, will probably wet themselves when they hear them lol. ;)

Yeah, I have Itunes but I don't buy from it, so this will give me a chance to hear TLSIWOY.
I'd really love to hear Lithium and ATILF acoustic.

Somebody post this yet?

'Lithium' Dec 4th

Tracklisting:

2 Track CD
1. Lithium
2. The Last Song I'm Wasting On You

4 track Maxi
1. Lithium
2. The Last Song I'm Wasting On You
3. All That I'm Living For - acoustic version
4. Lithium - video ( acoustic)

7” picture disc: (as requested by UK fans!)
1. Lithium - album version
2. The Last Song I'm Wasting On You

Source (http://www.evthreads.com/showthread.php?t=643&page=33)

What is with the 4 track maxi's last track "4. Lithium - Video ( acoustic)"??

Cool. I'll have to pick that up somewhere, as I don't have itunes and have never heard TLSIWOY. (crap, that's long even as an acronym!)

Musically, this song seems like part Pink Floyd - Comfortably Numb, part Guns N' Roses - November Rain, part Staind - Home/Right Here, and part My Immortal/Hello.

I've been thinking about this song a lot as I watched the video. It's strange. Of all the songs on the album this I can relate to the most. The lyrics 'I wanna stay in love with my sorrow, but god I wanna let it go'' and 'darling I forgive you after all, anything is better then to be alone' really sum me up well. But it really is one of my least favorite songs on the album and I can't figure out why.

okay. so this is a future wallpaper if i ever get high res pics :)

be kind

http://i22.photobucket.com/albums/b319/tatersmomma/lithiumwallpaper.jpg

That is gorgeous Wildangel.. *loves*

That's really pretty Wildangel. I think its great/

Thanks. I'll be working on a few other things from the vid as time allows.
This has become one of my favorite songs on the cd. I think because now it hits fairly close to home with a few things that have been happening lately.

That's a nice wallpaper, Wildangel.

Am I the only one reminded of Artax sinking into the Swamps of Sorrow???

now that you menion it yeah a little. But that was a real sad scene :(. I had to look it up who Artax was. :P I can't believe you remembered that!

Am I the only one reminded of Artax sinking into the Swamps of Sorrow???
yeah I remember that. And yeah, it does kinda remind ya of that. Maybe it's the play offa TNES. The sadness is under the water, the happiness is above. And in the end, she fights off the sadness and leaves it in the water and walks off.

I got my two Lithium Singles today. I love the CD cover of the "Maxi-Premium" version. :) It's white with 3 golden butterflies.

So, what's the final cover? I'm still confused.

And could anybody scan the stuff of the single?

So, what's the final cover? I'm still confused.

And could anybody scan the stuff of the single?

Am I allowed to do it? *looks to a mod* :p I'd post the CD covers then..

So, we have these in Germany; amazon.com has the same..

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