Their sound is a mix of indie rock and electronic music, most recently integrating organic sounds into their music. Friends since the age of fourteen, Athlete have wide-ranging influences that include Grandaddy and Flaming Lips.
Chances
Athlete Lyrics
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Never know when they'll pass you by
Like a sum a mathematician cannot solve
Like me trying my hardest to explain
It's all about your cries and kisses
Those first steps that I can't calculate
I need some more of you to take me over
If I had the chance to start again
Then you would be the one I'd come and find
Like the poster of Berlin on my wall
Maybe there's a chance our walls might fall
It's all about your cries and kisses
Those first steps that I can't calculate
I need some more of you to take me over
It's all about your cries and kisses
Those first steps that I can't calculate
I need some more of you to take me over
I've no idea 'cause
I can't calculate
How to start again
How to start again
How to start again
How to start again
It's all about you.
The song "Chances" by Athlete is an emotional and introspective reflection on the value of taking risks and seizing opportunities in life. The opening lines implore the listener to take advantage of opportunities while they still exist, as they may not come around again. The use of a mathematical metaphor highlights the complexity of life's opportunities and how they cannot always be easily quantified or understood.
The lyrics then turn to more personal experiences, emphasizing the importance of emotional connections and moments of vulnerability. The lines "It's all about your cries and kisses/Those first steps that I can't calculate" suggest that these moments of intimacy and connection are priceless and cannot be measured or predicted. Throughout the song, the singer expresses a desire for more of these moments and a need to be taken over by them.
The song ultimately concludes with a statement of love and regret, as the singer imagines a world in which they could start again and make different choices. The repetition of the phrase "How to start again" underscores the longing for a second chance, while the final line, "It's all about you," reinforces the idea that life's opportunities and experiences ultimately come down to the people we share them with.
Line by Line Meaning
Take all your chances while you can
Seize every opportunity when it presents itself, as there's no certainty when another chance will come.
Never know when they'll pass you by
One cannot predict when an opportunity may come and go, hence why it is so vital to take them when they are available.
Like a sum a mathematician cannot solve
Just as some problems cannot be solved with logical formulas, there are some situations where pursuing a solution may be elusive, too slippery to catch.
Like me trying my hardest to explain
Sometimes, we may be unable to express ourselves as we wish. We try hard to articulate our thoughts and feelings, but the words fail us.
It's all about your cries and kisses
The joy and sorrow we experience from our connections to others is what matters most in life.
Those first steps that I can't calculate
The first stages of a relationship are unpredictable, so they're impossible to quantify or measure.
I need some more of you to take me over
I require more of your affection to feel complete and fulfilled.
If I had the chance to start again
Sometimes, we may wish to have a fresh start with someone or something that no longer brings us happiness.
Then you would be the one I'd come and find
Out of everyone, you're the one I'd prioritize reaching out to if I was given another opportunity.
Like the poster of Berlin on my wall
The image of Berlin represents something distant and somewhat inaccessible to the artist. It cannot compare to having the actual experience of visiting the place itself.
Maybe there's a chance our walls might fall
It's possible that the barriers between two people can crumble over time, allowing for a deeper connection to form.
I've no idea 'cause
My lack of knowledge stems from my inability to understand complex emotions and relationships.
I can't calculate
I cannot accurately measure or gauge the emotional significance of certain experiences or individuals.
How to start again
Starting over is daunting and challenging, especially when trying to cultivate new relationships.
It's all about you.
You, and your impact on my life, have consumed my thoughts and my heart. You are the center of my world.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CAREY SUTHON WILLETTS, JOEL LASLETT POTT, STEVEN ALEXANDER ROBERTS, TIMOTHY JOHN WANSTALL
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Dimitri Gugunava
Lyrics
Take all your chances while you can
You never know when they'll pass you by
Like a sum the mathematician cannot solve
Like me trying my hardest to explain
It's all about your cries and kisses
Those first steps that I can't calculate
I need some more of you to take me over
Take me over
If I had the chance to start again
Then you would be the one I'd come and find
Like the poster of Berlin on my wall
Maybe there's a chance our walls might fall
It's all about your cries and kisses
Those first steps that I can't calculate
I need some more of you to take me over
It's all about your cries and kisses
Those first steps that I can't calculate
I need some more of you to take me over
I know I because I cant calculate
How to respect you
How to start again
How to start again
How to start again
It's all about you
Romain B
Take all your chances while you can
Saisissez toutes vos chances tant que vous le pouvez
Never know when they'll pass you by
On ne sait jamais quand elles vont vous passer sous le nez
Like a sum the mathematician cannot solve
Comme une somme qu'un mathématicien ne peut pas résoudre
Like me trying my hardest to explain
Comme moi qui essaie d'expliquer de toutes mes forces
It's all about your cries and kisses
Tout tourne autour de tes pleurs et de tes baisers
Those first steps that I can't calculate
Ces premiers pas que je ne peux pas calculer
I need some more of you to take me over
J'ai besoin d'un peu plus de toi pour me prendre en main
If I had the chance to start again
Si j'avais la chance de recommencer
Then you would be the one I'd come and find
Alors c'est toi que je viendrais chercher
Like the poster of Berlin on my wall
Comme le poster de Berlin sur mon mur
Maybe there's a chance our walls might fall
Il y a peut-être une chance que nos murs tombent
It's all about your cries and kisses
Tout tourne autour de tes cris et de tes baisers
Those first steps that I can't calculate
Ces premiers pas que je n'arrive pas à calculer
I need some more of you to take me over
J'ai besoin d'un peu plus de toi pour me prendre en main
It's all about your cries and kisses
Il est tout au sujet de vos cris et baisers
Those first steps that I can't calculate
Ces premiers pas que je ne peux pas calculer
I need some more of you to take me over
J'ai besoin d'un peu plus de toi pour me prendre en main
I've no idea 'cause
Je n'en ai aucune idée car
I can't calculate
Je ne peux pas calculer
How to start again
Comment recommencer
How to start again
Comment recommencer
How to start again
Comment recommencer
How to start again
Comment recommencer
It's all about you
Il n'est question que de toi
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"To me Van Gogh is the finest painter of them all. Certainly the most popular, great painter of all time. The most beloved, his command of colour most magnificent. He transformed the pain of his tormented life into ecstatic beauty. Pain is easy to portray, but to use your passion and pain to portray the ecstasy and joy and magnificence of our world, no one had ever done it before. Perhaps no one ever will again. To my mind, that strange, wild man who roamed the fields of Provence was not only the world's greatest artist, but also one of the greatest men who ever lived."
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I love Bill Nighy so much!!!! He is such a great actor!!
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Cool. Le dialogue du spécialiste en peinture.
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Ugh the feeeeellllls came here straight from that episode of the doctor, 11th was the best by far imo. RIP chinboy
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Thanks for that, just check the song for the doctor ... always cry when i see it, maybe this is the 10th i see it and keep crying like a baby
Joel Mole
Admit it. You cried in Vincent and the Doctor
Arthur Challat
Yes
jack steinmark
Love Matt's Doctor. And that episode was magnificent
ASMR Solitude
Every single time i watch it ive watched it about 4 times
literatim Macho
Well honestly I didn't cried but a tear came running down my cheeks saying to me, "cry now it will help you understand yourself and your demons inside"....