The Horrors - Lotus Eater (Official Visualiser)

Lotus Eater has had several past lives. It was one of the first songs from the Night Life sessions that we felt really excited about - Rhys’ original lyric had a feeling that made me think of “5 Years” by David Bowie, and I started to build on the idea.

A lotus eater lives in a state of blissful ignorance, and the song to me describes the moment of coming back to reality. We wanted it to have a feeling of both melancholy and euphoria, letting go of the past and starting again.

The spoken word section was improvised in the studio, and the mid-section of chopped-up electronics came from Amelia’s world of synth programming. It feels almost like a sister track to Sea Within a Sea in some ways, and it’s one of our favourite songs on the new album.

Video by Sarah Piantadosi.

'Lotus Eater' by The Horrors.

From the new album, 'Night Life', out now.

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[massimilianomori]

I haven't put on headphones to listen to music in months. I'm too depressed, too sad, too worried about a million things. I put on the headphones now, and for 7 minutes and 14 seconds I completely forgot about everything. Now i feel only joy and inner peace. Beautiful song. Thank you The Horrors, from the bottom of my heart.

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The addition of Amelia and Jordan has refreshed the soul of the band. I hope Rhys, Faris and Joshua continue to keep the spirit of this family called "The Horrors".

[Joekellettart]

It’s like Future Sound of London for Goths. Didn’t expect the Horrors to branch out into dark ambient, but I’m here for it.

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This song touches me on such a deep spiritual level—I can’t even explain it in words. The Horrors are incredible!

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This album is a grower, one of their finest yet, fantastic band 👍

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Next year, we will tour Europe, North America and South America.

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This is absolutely Fucking Awesome...
PRIMARY COLOURS/ SKYING/ NIGHT LIFE.
Their Sacred Trilogy.
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This is hauntingly beautiful. The Horrors never disappoint.

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Non vedo l'ora di ascoltare questo nuovo album

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Fucking phenomenal, long live The Horrors! Waited until I got Night Life on vinyl to hear this music 💯🙌

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I'm listed to this on my crappy phone. Can't wait to hear it on my headphones. Sounds epic

[eeeevil]

I have truly loved everything you've released so far from the new album. Thank you.

[angelangel]

Gorgeous track! I wish the rest of the album was more like this, although the other songs are still very good.

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Hope you come to Germany. Fast, please 🙏🏻

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Ethereal and transluminiscent like the pulsation of jellyfish.

Can't get enough of it 😊.

[goldencrackband]

Hermosísimo track, bellísima composición, los arreglos estan brutales, la voz y los elementos electrónicos son una chulada, The Horrors jamás decepciona sino todo lo contrario, siempre propone!

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Great track. Glad to see a good mixture of styles still

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