Love Will Destroy Us in the End

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About Love Will Destroy Us in the End

"Love Will Destroy Us in the End" is a single by British indie rock band Hefner. It was released by Too Pure in 1998, and is the first proper single from their album Breaking God's Heart. The b-side "Goethe's Letter to Vic Chesnutt" was not written by typical Hefner songwriter Darren Hayman, but, according to Hayman, a "guy called Mathew who I no longer keep contact with. He was in this band called the New Bad Things who are most famous for a song called 'I suck' which [John] Peel played every night for about four years. " 


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1998
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It's the children that I feel for, 
Yes the children make me feel more, 
More than the liqour, more than the art, 
More than the Beach Boys records. 
It's the drink that gives us heartache, 
It's the charity we won't take, 
We feel so empty and our late twenties should be better times. 
It's the love and the truth and the hope and the faith, 
That will destroy us in the end. 
It's the look in the eyes of those one night stands that gives us the will to
pretend. 
It's the feeling of fucking the people that we're loving that spurs us
onto endless sleepless nights, 
And love will destroy us in the end. 
There's not a thing that I can save from all those wasted, wasted days, 
And theres no faith that will ever save me from being faithful, 
And the damn phone never rings, 
And I would give up everything, 
For a little wine, some conversation 
And just for being healthy. 

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Hefner

Hefner were a British indie rock and "urban folk" band formed in east London in 1995. They were active from about 1996 until 2002; since then they have played together only once, for a tribute to the DJ John Peel, who was a strong supporter of theirs. more »

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Written by: DARREN HAYMAN

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6 facts about this song

Origins
"Love Will Destroy Us in the End" is a song by the British indie rock band Hefner. - The song is from their debut album 'Breaking God's Heart', which released in 1998. - Hefner was formed in London in 1995 by Darren Hayman.
Lyrics and Themes
The song paints a realistic and sometimes pessimistic picture of relationships, as suggested by the song title. - The narrative of the song revolves around the protagonist warning a potential love interest that love eventually ends up causing pain. - The lyrics convey a prevalent theme in Hefner's music, which is the divergence between the romantic ideals of love and love's realities.
Musical Style
The song is characterized by its lo-fi production, a characteristic typical in much of Hefner's early work. - Darren Hayman's lead vocals on the track are notable for their slightly strained quality, which adds emotional weight to the song.
Reception and Legacy
"Love Will Destroy Us in the End" helped establish Hefner's reputation as a band unafraid to challenge conventional interpretations of love and romance. - The track, along with the rest of the album, received positive reviews for its introspective lyrics and unique indie sound.
Band Dynamics
The song reflects the strong songwriting partnership of Darren Hayman and Antony Harding, two of the founding members of Hefner. - Hefner disbanded in 2002, but its members have remained active in the music industry, with Hayman in particular releasing several solo projects.
Miscellaneous
Despite the bleak sentiment of its title, "Love Will Destroy Us in the End" is often regarded as one of Hefner’s most poignant and moving songs. - The song has often been included in live performances and setlists by the band, demonstrating its lasting popularity amongst fans.

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