The brother-sister duo are setting up to release their debut EP via National Anthem (Chvrches, HAIM, Wet, etc). The EP is produced by Scottish music producer/go to guy Rodaidh McDonald (The xx, Adele, Vampire Weekend, etc). If ‘Universe’ is any indication of what we are to expect from this band, we are on board.
‘Universe’ can be best describe as a psychedelic/folk track. Think Daughter (also produced by Rodaidh McDonald) meets Karen-O. Though it is early in their music career, we think ARDYN will release quality tunes on their debut EP and beyond.
Throwing Stones
Ardyn Lyrics
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Going on
But it was told long ago
By the young, not the old
I'll keep
Throwing stones
I won't do
Til' my voice
Finds a home
You're the muse of this land
Give us everything you've got if you care
'Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes
I thought there was truth but I didn't realise
You're somebody that's not like me
And I won't believe a word you speak
'Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes
You'll not forget revising your lies
You're somebody that's not like me
And I won't believe a word you speak
Throwing stones
Throwing stones
You say
There's nothing wrong
But I was sold long ago
Left alone in the cold
Tell me
What's going on
Only so much is shown
Is it more that you know?
You're the muse of this land
Give us everything you've got if you care
'Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes
I thought there was truth but I didn't realise
You're somebody that's not like me
And I won't believe a word you speak
'Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes
You'll never forget revising your lies
You're somebody that's not like me
And I won't believe a word you speak
Created this whole memory
Created this whole story
Created this whole memory
Created this whole story
'Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes (created this whole memory)
I thought there was truth but I didn't realise (created this whole story)
You're somebody that's not like me (created this whole memory)
And I won't believe a word you speak (created this whole story)
'Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes (created this whole memory)
You'll never forget revising your lies (created this whole story)
You're somebody that's not like me (created this whole memory)
And I won't believe a word you speak (created this whole story)
The lyrics to Ardyn's song Throwing Stones seem to be about the struggle to find one's own voice and identity in a world full of conformity and manipulation. The first stanza suggests that the singer won't blindly follow the expectations of others, but instead will continue to speak out and be true to themselves, even if it means facing opposition. The reference to the young versus the old implies that the singer may feel pressured to conform to the beliefs of the previous generation, but instead chooses to follow their own path and find their own "home".
The chorus repeats the phrase "the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes", which could be interpreted as a metaphor for the pressures and criticisms that the singer faces for being different. Despite this, the singer refuses to be swayed by the opinions of those who don't understand them. The second stanza expands on this idea, suggesting that the singer feels isolated and abandoned, questioning whether there is more to the world than what they've been shown. The repetition of the line "give us everything you've got if you care" seems to be a call to the muse of the land, asking for guidance and support in their journey to define themselves.
The repeating of the phrase "created this whole memory/story" at the end could be seen as the singer refusing to let others dictate their narrative or shape their memories. Overall, the song seems to be about the struggle to be true to oneself in a conformist society, and the pressure to conform and be accepted even when it goes against one's own beliefs and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep
Going on
But it was told long ago
By the young, not the old
You continue to speak without ceasing, even though it was already spoken of by those who are young, not those who are old
I'll keep
Throwing stones
I won't do
As I'm told
Til' my voice
Finds a home
I will continue to dissent by ignoring orders until my opinions are given a rightful and respected place
You're the muse of this land
Give us everything you've got if you care
You are the inspiration that drives ideas and progress in this land; if you truly care, share your knowledge and understanding with us
'Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes
I thought there was truth but I didn't realise
You're somebody that's not like me
And I won't believe a word you speak
Because others criticize and harm you, I initially believed your words to be true, but upon realizing our differences, I can no longer trust what you say
Throwing stones
Throwing stones
Continuing to dissent and challenge those in power
You say
There's nothing wrong
But I was sold long ago
Left alone in the cold
You claim that everything is fine, but I was already deceived and abandoned to suffer
Tell me
What's going on
Only so much is shown
Is it more that you know?
Inform me of the true situation beyond what little is revealed to us; is there more that you are hiding?
Created this whole memory
Created this whole story
Created this whole memory
Created this whole story
You are the one who has fabricated this distorted memory and narrative
'Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes (created this whole memory)
I thought there was truth but I didn't realise (created this whole story)
You're somebody that's not like me (created this whole memory)
And I won't believe a word you speak (created this whole story)
Others continue to harm and distort your image; I initially believed there was truth in what you said, but now I recognize our differences and can no longer believe what you say
'Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes (created this whole memory)
You'll never forget revising your lies (created this whole story)
You're somebody that's not like me (created this whole memory)
And I won't believe a word you speak (created this whole story)
Others continue to harm and distort your image; you will always be remembered for changing and distorting the truth; I recognize our differences and can no longer believe what you say
Writer(s): Robert John Pearson, William Edward Phillips, Katy Jane Pearson, James John Napier
Contributed by Claire K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Spooky Crow
so i couldnt find the lyrics online anywhere and got these from it all! corrections are appreciated. i'm hoping to submit this to some lyric sites if I get the chance since its sad theres nothing anywhere for this song. its awesome tbh
You keep
Going on
But it was told long ago
By the young, not the old
I’ll keep
Throwing stones
I won’t do
As I’m told
Till my voice
Finds a home
You’re the muse of this land
Give us everything you’ve got if you care
Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes
I thought there was truth but I didn’t realise
You’re somebody that's not like me
So I won’t believe a word you speak
Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes
You'll not forget revising your lies
You’re somebody that's not like me
So I won’t believe a word you speak
Throwing stones
Throwing stones
You say
There’s nothing wrong
But I was sold long ago
Left alone in the cold
Tell me
What’s going on
Only so much is shown
Is it more that you know?
You’re the muse of this land
Give us everything you’ve got if you care
Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes
I thought there was truth but I didn’t realise
You’re somebody that's not like me
So I won’t believe a word you speak
Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes
You'll never forget revising your lies
You’re somebody that's not like me
So I won’t believe a word you speak
Created this whole memory
Created this whole story
Created this whole memory
Created this whole story
Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes (created this whole memory)
I thought there was truth but I didn’t realise (created this whole story)
You’re somebody that's not like me (created this whole memory)
So I won’t believe a word you speak (created this whole story)
Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes (created this whole memory)
You'll never forget revising your lies (created this whole story)
You’re somebody that's not like me (created this whole memory)
So I won’t believe a word you speak (created this whole story)
KeroCake
Somehow found myself here and I'm so glad I did! Wow, so talented!!! They need more exposure!!
Spooky Crow
so i couldnt find the lyrics online anywhere and got these from it all! corrections are appreciated. i'm hoping to submit this to some lyric sites if I get the chance since its sad theres nothing anywhere for this song. its awesome tbh
You keep
Going on
But it was told long ago
By the young, not the old
I’ll keep
Throwing stones
I won’t do
As I’m told
Till my voice
Finds a home
You’re the muse of this land
Give us everything you’ve got if you care
Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes
I thought there was truth but I didn’t realise
You’re somebody that's not like me
So I won’t believe a word you speak
Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes
You'll not forget revising your lies
You’re somebody that's not like me
So I won’t believe a word you speak
Throwing stones
Throwing stones
You say
There’s nothing wrong
But I was sold long ago
Left alone in the cold
Tell me
What’s going on
Only so much is shown
Is it more that you know?
You’re the muse of this land
Give us everything you’ve got if you care
Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes
I thought there was truth but I didn’t realise
You’re somebody that's not like me
So I won’t believe a word you speak
Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes
You'll never forget revising your lies
You’re somebody that's not like me
So I won’t believe a word you speak
Created this whole memory
Created this whole story
Created this whole memory
Created this whole story
Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes (created this whole memory)
I thought there was truth but I didn’t realise (created this whole story)
You’re somebody that's not like me (created this whole memory)
So I won’t believe a word you speak (created this whole story)
Cus the birds keep pecking at your face and your eyes (created this whole memory)
You'll never forget revising your lies (created this whole story)
You’re somebody that's not like me (created this whole memory)
So I won’t believe a word you speak (created this whole story)
Robert Tarling
Very well done, the only thing that I 'think' might be different is this
"Tell me
What’s going on
Only so much is shown
Is it more than you know?" - Perhaps it's 'Is it more that you know?'.
Spooky Crow
Ahh yes, thank you!! Listening back on it I think I can make out more of a 't' than 'n', thanks ;)
Robert Tarling
You're very welcome. You've done a cracking job :).
Lauren Merryfield
Love this band so much <3
Axolotl 9
I saw an add of this and thought, this is so good I must listen to it!!
Isle of Wight Bushcraft
Love this track
rapmonsterscupofteawithataespoonofsugerandacookie
I love this song im going to start streaming it <3
Keep working hard ilysm<3
Kevin Cee
Love this song!!!