Post-hardcore group LIMBS released their newest track and music video, “Spirit Breaker.”
The song’s raw lyrics and climatic instrumentals illustrate the biting reality of loss.
On the single, vocalist Austin McAuley shares, “These words are a look inward to the personal loss I can’t seem to escape. From grandparents, my father, friends, and even pets, it’s a looming feeling that I can’t shake off. I’m always worried about what’s going to come next and it fuels my anxiety to an uncontrollable degree. After losing so much in such a short time, I have times, mentally, where I become numb to the thought of losing someone or something else.”
“Spirit Breaker” paints the somber story of a final conversation with a friend before passing of an overdose. Based on McAuley’s own experience, the lyrics illustrate both friends’ perspectives.
“The song follows our last conversation before his death, shifting between my friend’s dialogue and my own feelings of being unable to rescue him from his addiction,” shares McAuley. “The narrative reaches a breaking point when I reflect on his passing, overwhelmed with guilt by feeling like I could have done more to save him. Ultimately, it provides a moment of clarity for me, showing that nothing in this life is permanent, and we can only do so much to help the ones we love. In the end, we become powerless to a situation where the other person doesn’t even want to save themselves.”
Stream “Spirit Breaker” here.
Additionally, LIMBS just finished their latest tour supporting Being As An Ocean with Capstan and Thousand Below. Follow along, as LIMBS has more announcements coming soon.