With a small, home-recorded discography posted on YouTube, the songs started to gain some unexpected attention. The band began to attract a small but enthusiastic following that has continued to grow. The song “Never” accompanied by some simple footage of a car journey steadily climbed in views. It had reached an impressive 70,000 hits without any promotion when in 2013, a feature in a Trivago advertisement allowed for “All the Luck in the World” to reach a larger audience, with “Never” being given significant media exposure. Since the airing of the spot, the video has gained over 1,000,000 views.
The band spent much of spring of 2013 at Neil’s home in the quiet Wicklow countryside working hard on writing new material, and after agreeing a deal with Barfilm Records, they began plans to record their debut album. In summer, the group spent 2 weeks recording in Denee, Belgium and another 4 weeks in Berlin recording and mixing. In November they spent some more studio days in Haldern to give the album recordings the final touch and to record two further songs.
After busy recording sessions the band went home to Ireland to rest and began preparations for performing and promoting the record. The album combines the core elements of “All the Luck in the World’s” homemade acoustic sound with larger instrumental arrangements, while maintaining an intimate feel.
Equinox
All The Luck In The World Lyrics
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you're a firecracker in a stack of kindling
with flint to spare for sparks
faint hearts and false alarms
fan the flame towards the forest
for the sake of being honest
arc mapped in the long run
the first fault wasn't yours
off course, re-chart
faint hearts and false alarms
no harm done
thick skinned for the depths of it
hard fought inherent flaws
breath caught at the equinox
with blood shot eyes growing tired
of watching you blink first
from slow starts, false alarms
we still play our parts
with faint hearts and false alarms
The lyrics of "Equinox" by All The Luck In The World reflect a sense of resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges and setbacks. The opening lines depict a significant passage of time, suggesting that the singer has endured hardships for a considerable duration. They are likened to a firecracker amidst a pile of easily ignitable materials, emphasizing their tenacity and ability to create sparks even with limited resources.
The chorus, "faint hearts and false alarms," suggests a recurring pattern of hesitation and misjudgment. The singer acknowledges their own tendency to become disheartened easily or mistaken in their actions. However, they also express a willingness to take risks and be honest in their endeavors, even if it means fanning the flames and potentially causing chaos in the pursuit of truth.
The second verse emphasizes a desire to rectify past mistakes and find a new direction. The line "the first fault wasn't yours" suggests a recognition that not all missteps were their own doing, yet they are determined to re-chart their course and navigate through uncertainty. The singer acknowledges that setbacks and false alarms do not cause harm in the grand scheme of things and possess inherent flaws that have been fought against with determination.
The final lines capture a weariness with the ongoing struggle. The singer's bloodshot eyes convey exhaustion from constantly monitoring and waiting for others to take action. Yet, they still continue to play their part, displaying resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Overall, "Equinox" by All The Luck In The World showcases the theme of persevering through challenges, recognizing flaws, and remaining steadfast in the pursuit of truth and personal growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Years, a half dozen to the dark
Many years have passed, about six, in a state of darkness
you're a firecracker in a stack of kindling
You possess explosive energy within a vulnerable situation
with flint to spare for sparks
You have extra resources to ignite excitement
faint hearts and false alarms
Timid emotions and mistaken signals
fan the flame towards the forest
Encourage the passion to spread into the surrounding environment
for the sake of being honest
In order to maintain integrity and authenticity
arc mapped in the long run
A trajectory planned for the distant future
tracked back to the source
Traced back to its origin
the first fault wasn't yours
The initial mistake was not your responsibility
off course, re-chart
Deviate from the intended path and then recalibrate
no harm done
No damage or negative consequences incurred
thick skinned for the depths of it
Mentally resilient to endure challenging circumstances
hard fought inherent flaws
Imperfections that have been struggled against
breath caught at the equinox
Momentarily taken aback during a significant period of balance and transition
with blood shot eyes growing tired
With exhausted, bloodshot eyes
of watching you blink first
Observing you yield or show vulnerability before me
from slow starts, false alarms
Despite hesitant beginnings and occasional misleading signals
we still play our parts
We continue to fulfill our respective roles
with faint hearts and false alarms
With subtle courage and occasional miscommunications
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BEN JOSEPH CONNOLLY, KELVIN BARR, NEIL FOOT, PAUL WILLIAM WILKINSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Trace Flynn
Absolutely beautiful...so happy to hear new music.... seriously atmospheric video too... it's all gold
şevval xd
your music always make me feel so emotional, it’s like i’m recalling memories from long years ago, even though i’ve never experienced them in the first place. like i’m living a life so different from mine and i’m so free that when i remember them my heart can’t help but ache with longing. i don’t even know what i’m yearning for. you make it happen with your music, all the time. and i don’t know if i should be sad about you guys being underrated and deserve more love or be happy that your music is like in my little treasure box and nobody ever knows about you other than me. love you! all the way from turkey!
Ebosele Lucky
Nice song from a lovely person and also from a lovely background. Winner from nigeria 🇳🇬
Celia Sievert
My best friend showed me your music and shortly after she left me. Now everytime I need a good cry or have some good, happy memories I just listen to your music.
you make me go back in time <3
SeSeMittens
You guys seem to have an unfailing talent to pick me up in my darkest moments. Thank you for bringing me a genuine smile today 🌷
93 Acres
They just don’t miss 💜
Kudu Project
This is really really cool.
You are a pretty big inspiration for me. I crave the feeling that your music is making me feel <3
Nessie Chan
I've listened to this song thanks to an ad, I fell in love with it immediately.. it just caught my heart, instantly.. and by instinct ♡ Straight to the soul.. wonderful piece!
Domniki Papadopoulou
This song touches the strings of my heart, makes me with a pleasant way so sad!
Citlalli Gómez
This is so beautiful. Congrats from Mexico.