E.S.T.

White Lies · To Lose My Life... [2009]

If you tell me to jump then I'll die

In my dreams I'm there

I always hoped that I'd learn how to fly

In my dreams I'm there



You can tie my hands to the walls

Buy you can't tie my dreams to this place

I might fall like a rock from your heart

But you won't see me fall from grace



Fate always loses hold

Like electric sparks in my heart

Fate always loses hold

Now be a good girl and do what you're told



If you tell me to jump then I'll die

In my dreams I'm there

I always hoped that I'd learn how to fly

In my dreams I'm there



I leave my memoirs in blood on the floor

And my fears with the nurse on the stairs

I'm only going where you'll be someday

So don't say rest in peace in your prayers



Fate always loses hold

Like electric sparks in my heart

Fate always loses hold

Now be a good girl and do what you're told



I hope you remember me

I hope you never pretend for me

I hope you remember me

I hope you



Fate always loses hold

Like electric sparks in my heart

Fate always loses hold

Now be a good girl and do what you're told



I hope you remember me

E.S.T.

E.S.T. stands as a defining track from White Lies' debut album, To Lose My Life..., released in 2009. Emerging from the post-punk revival scene, the band crafted a sound characterized by driving basslines, sharp guitar riffs, and introspective lyrics delivered with urgency. This recording captures the group's early intensity, blending dark atmospheric textures with an anthemic quality that resonated with fans of modern rock. As a cornerstone of their initial discography, the song exemplifies the band's ability to merge emotional depth with energetic performance. It remains a significant song in their catalogue, showcasing the sonic identity that propelled them into the spotlight during the late 2000s and early 2010s.