aKING is an audio diary of life and survival in the suburbs. Expect uncompromising, focused energy. Sing-along alternative country-inspired songs and Classic Rock anthems are at the order of the day. The tongue-in-cheek and cynical, yet sometimes sentimental lyrics are mixed with an infectious, positive energy to accurately describe the strange contrast of their unique socio-political situation. aKING is a band with unlimited aspirations, but totally aware and in-tune with where they come from.
Being members of Fokofpolisiekar, Hunter Kennedy and Jaco Venter need no introduction to the South African Music scene. Fokofpolisiekar has revolutionized Afrikaans rock music by challenging and shifting rigid Afrikaans mindsets. Controversial as they are perceived to be, Fokofpolisiekar has written themselves into the history books of Afrikaans Music with their fiery reign of excellent musicianship, relevant intelligent lyrics and larger than life live performances. FPK has won numerous awards including a SAMA for Best Afrikaans Rock album for “Swanesang” and they have opened commercial doors for Afrikaans rock music by being the first Afrikaans band to have tracks play-listed on national commercial radio station 5fm.
Hunter, who wrote most of the lyrics for Fokofpolisiekar, co wrote 8 of the tracks on the aKING album with vocalist Laudo Liebenberg Bassist Hennie van Halen has known the rest of the band since high-school. He studied for two years after school and worked in the sound industry for a while before leaving to spend some time overseas as an English teacher in China. On his return from abroad he lived in the Fokofpolisiekar house while the band was away on tour – and it was in this time that he started jamming and writing songs with Laudo. Laudo Liebenberg studied Drama at the University of Stellenbosch and is best known for playing the lead role in Marthinus Basson's acclaimed productions of Romeo and Juliet and Broers.
Against All Odds
Aking Lyrics
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In a stagger on my heart's track
How vast the world was
By the lights of lime we gather
Inflamed like moths to a fire
Nautious like lovers
Tripping on the heart's trap
A feint radiance
Two dullards finding their color
Against all odds
Caught between a curve and a soft spot
Against all odds
Unraveled in each other's arms
Awkward
In a state of undress
How shy it was to touch
Uneven out the evening
Discreetly mocking the morning
Struck by the moon I threw myself over
The night has a rainbow mutely hovering
Weightless under covers
Slip into the heart's lap
Zealously juvenile
An old-fashioned raucous promise
Nestles beneath the bravado
The Aking song "Against All Odds" is a carefully crafted piece of art that uses a variety of metaphors to describe the emotional journey of two people falling in love. The first verse sets the tone with the use of the phrase "curious and cautious," which suggests a sense of hesitancy that follows throughout the song. The singer describes feeling helpless in their attraction to a person ("inflamed like moths to a fire") and the vulnerability that comes with it ("nauseous like lovers"). The second verse picks up the pace slightly as the singer begins to describe the physical aspects of their attraction ("awkward in a state of undress"). The lyric "uneven out the evening, discreetly mocking the morning" suggests a fleeting love affair that is both passionate and furtive.
The chorus is the focal point of the song, with its repetition of the phrase "against all odds." This suggests that the love story is not a straightforward one, but rather one that faces obstacles and challenges. The image of being "caught between a curve and a soft spot" conjures up a sense of being trapped, and the rhyming of "odds" with "arms" suggests that love may be the only way out. The final verse returns to the more abstract imagery of the first verse, with references to the moon and rainbows. The phrase "weightless under covers, slip into the heart's lap" is a beautiful way of describing the sense of safety and belonging that two lovers may feel in each other's arms. The final line about the "old-fashioned raucous promise" that "nestles beneath the bravado" again suggests a sense of vulnerability and fearlessness that comes with the experience of love.
Interesting facts about "Against All Odds"
Line by Line Meaning
Curious and cautious
Feeling both intrigued and hesitant
In a stagger on my heart's track
Uncertain in matters of the heart
How vast the world was
Overwhelmed by the size of the world
By the lights of lime we gather
Attracted by the bright and shiny things in life
Inflamed like moths to a fire
Drawn to something that will ultimately harm them
Nautious like lovers
Feeling nauseous due to overwhelming emotions
Tripping on the heart's trap
Falling into the trap of love
The gullible uncovered
Those who are easily fooled
A feint radiance
A faint glow
Two dullards finding their color
Two unremarkable people who find love and become more interesting as a result
Against all odds
Despite the challenges or difficulties
Caught between a curve and a soft spot
Feeling torn between two conflicting emotions
Unraveled in each other's arms
Lost in the embrace of their loved one
Awkward
Uncomfortable or clumsy
In a state of undress
Partially or completely naked
How shy it was to touch
Feeling hesitant or embarrassed about physical contact
Uneven out the evening
Making the evening more lively or exciting
Discreetly mocking the morning
Quietly teasing the start of a new day
Struck by the moon I threw myself over
Feeling overwhelmed by the beauty of the night sky
The night has a rainbow mutely hovering
The night has a quiet and subtle beauty
Weightless under covers
Feeling light and free under blankets
Slip into the heart's lap
Relaxing into the feeling of being in love
Zealously juvenile
Acting with youthful enthusiasm and passion
An old-fashioned raucous promise
A loud and bold promise of love that seems outdated or cliché
Nestles beneath the bravado
The promise of love is genuine, despite any surface-level bravado
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Busta Rhymes, Abdul Jamal, Roger Mcnair, William Lewis, Rashal Fisher, Wayne Notise, Leroy Jones
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@vokkitbarry4935
Curious and cautious
In a stagger on my heart's track
How vast the world was
By the lights of lime we gather
Inflamed like moths to a fire
Nautious like lovers
Tripping on the heart's trap
The gullible uncovered
A feint radiance
Two dullards finding their color
Against all odds
Caught between a curve and a soft spot
Against all odds
Unraveled in each other's arms
Awkward
In a state of undress
How shy it was to touch
Uneven out the evening
Discreetly mocking the morning
Struck by the moon I threw myself over
The night has a rainbow mutely hovering
Weightless under covers
Slip into the heart's lap
Zealously juvenile
An old-fashioned raucous promise
Nestles beneath the bravado
@vokkitbarry4935
Curious and cautious
In a stagger on my heart's track
How vast the world was
By the lights of lime we gather
Inflamed like moths to a fire
Nautious like lovers
Tripping on the heart's trap
The gullible uncovered
A feint radiance
Two dullards finding their color
Against all odds
Caught between a curve and a soft spot
Against all odds
Unraveled in each other's arms
Awkward
In a state of undress
How shy it was to touch
Uneven out the evening
Discreetly mocking the morning
Struck by the moon I threw myself over
The night has a rainbow mutely hovering
Weightless under covers
Slip into the heart's lap
Zealously juvenile
An old-fashioned raucous promise
Nestles beneath the bravado
@vokkitbarry4935
Curious and cautious
In a stagger on my heart's track
How vast the world was
By the lights of lime we gather
Inflamed like moths to a fire
Nautious like lovers
Tripping on the heart's trap
The gullible uncovered
A feint radiance
Two dullards finding their color
Against all odds
Caught between a curve and a soft spot
Against all odds
Unraveled in each other's arms
Awkward
In a state of undress
How shy it was to touch
Uneven out the evening
Discreetly mocking the morning
Struck by the moon I threw myself over
The night has a rainbow mutely hovering
Weightless under covers
Slip into the heart's lap
Zealously juvenile
An old-fashioned raucous promise
Nestles beneath the bravado
@Sosmayne
Time traveling through music🎼
@GodkinKuro
I cant believe it took me so long to actually find this song. 14 long years. All because i heard it in passing. Im thankful
@thandiledwangu
The lead singers voice makes me reminisce of an era I haven't experienced. It's so rich I just want to be dead and transported
@MitchellMuller
So underrated
@shush03
Brings back so many memories 🤪
@blessingssithole3314
I finally remembered this song!
@muffinatordlux
i miss those days.. this music..
@noelienhunter2524
So happy I found this video. Dr D doing a once off display never probably to be repeated :D
@vojtechsotkovsky6984
fuck you