Songwriters Ned and Vedantha originally met whilst studying at Cambridge. After countless nights spent honing their vocal harmonies and intricate guitar playing, they moved to London where they met Jordan, a classical violist, studying at the Royal Academy of Music. The three whiled away an afternoon on London’s Southbank, talking about their favourite musicians; the likes of Bon Iver and Kings of Convenience. They formed as August and After, and after many sold-out London shows, support slots for artists such as Ghostpoet and Scott Matthews, a Ronnie Scott’s residency and several European tours, they travelled to Paris to record their debut EP, Cascades, with French producer Jonathan Lefèvre-Reich (We Were Evergreen).
With support from the likes of BBC 6 Music, Kerrang! Radio and a stream of online press, and Wolves featured on Spotify UK’s official Your Coffee Break playlist garnering over 200k plays in a matter of weeks, the trio will head to the studio fresh from a set at this year’s Secret Garden Party, to start recording two follow-up singles.
KIDS
August and After Lyrics
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Uns gehört die Welt, aber keiner weiß, wie lange noch
Ich denk', ich bin der Beste, nur bis jemand mehr hat
Ich bin genauso lost wie alle andern auch
Warum sind wir so sad?
Monster unter'm Bett
Wir wären gerne happy, aber wissen nicht, wie's geht
Monster unter'm Bett
Ich bleib' lieber traurig, weil ich's anders gar nicht kenn'
Ich kenn' keinen Weg, irgendwo zwischen Xanny-Boys
Und Absturzmenschen auf dem Penthouse-Dach
Und schenk' ein, so lang, bis das Leben lacht
Es ist egal, ob wir morgen noch erleben (ja)
Schütt' alles in mich rein, doch im Inneren bleib' ich leer (leer)
Kann nicht alleine sein, ich kenne mich nicht mehr
IPhone 5 in meiner Hand, so als wäre es was wert
Ich würd' gern weinen, doch das ist hier nicht erlaubt
Was für große Liebe? Ich such' Dopamin
Warum seht ihr neben mir nicht aus wie Girls auf meinen Screen
Ich sterb' lieber heute Nacht als in fünfzig Jahren clean
Ich bin genauso lost wie die andern auch
Warum sind wir so sad?
Monster unter'm Bett
Wir wären gerne happy, aber wissen nicht, wie's geht
Warum sind wir so sad?
Monster unter'm Bett
Ich bleib' lieber traurig, weil ich's anders gar nicht kenn'
Ich kenn' keinen Weg, irgendwo zwischen Xanny-Boys
Und Absturzmenschen auf dem Penthouse-Dach
Und schenk' ein, so lang, bis das Leben lacht
Es ist egal, ob wir morgen noch erleben
Ich kenn' keinen Weg, irgendwo zwischen Xanny-Boys
Und Absturzmenschen auf dem Penthouse-Dach
Und schenk' ein, so lang, bis das Leben lacht
Es ist egal, ob wir morgen noch erleben
Wir haben Geld, aber jeder hier führt Money-Talks
Uns gehört die Welt, aber keiner weiß, wie lange noch
Ich denk', ich bin der Beste, nur bis jemand mehr hat
Ich bin genauso lost wie alle andern auch
The song "Kids" by August and After talks about the experience of young love and its ups and downs. The lyrics describe two kids who fell in love for the first time and planned out their future together, telling each other simple things that warmed their hearts. They held each other, puckered their lips every time for a kiss, and swore forever to each other. However, as the relationship progressed, they realized that nothing is forever, and they broke the rules, needing some time before both decided to move on and find new love. The lyrics express the pain of saying goodbye to someone who was once the love of your life, seeking forgiveness and hoping for the same in return.
The song beautifully captures the essence of young love, with its perfect moments and major setbacks. It acknowledges the power of time and change and how things don't always pan out as planned. The lyrics highlight how challenging it can be to let go of our past and move on, but it's necessary for personal growth and happiness. The melody is haunting and soulful, complementing the song's reflective and melancholic mood.
Line by Line Meaning
Two kids fell in love for the first time, and planned out their lives
Two young and innocent individuals fell in love for the first time, dreaming of a future together.
Two kids told each other simple little things that would warm their hearts
They shared their hearts and souls, telling each other little things that would make them feel loved and cherished.
Two kids held one another and puckered their lips every time they wanted a kiss
Like two love-struck teenagers, they held each other tight and exchanged kisses every time their hearts desired.
They swore to each other, forever and ever, but never is anything good forever
They made promises of everlasting love, but nothing lasts forever and things change over time.
Two kids broke the rules said they needed time, both packed their bags and waited for their ship to arrive
They decided to break the norms, feeling the need for some time and space, packed their bags, and waited for a new journey to begin.
Two kids went their way found another life, filled that void with a curious state of mind
They chose separate paths, discovering new adventures and experiences, trying to fill the void left by their lost love with some curiosity and exploration.
Two kids fell in love for another time and they wondered if this is right
Finding each other again after some time, they questioned if it was the right thing to do, given their previous experience and doubts.
If this is good bye, dry up those eyes, I can forgive you, I hope you forgive me
In case this is the end, they ask each other to forgive any mistakes or wrongdoings, hoping to move on without any resentment and pain.
If this is good bye, love of my life, I can forgive you, I hope you forgive me
In this possible moment of farewell, they express affection and gratitude for their shared memories, asking for forgiveness and a peaceful closure.
They swore to each other, forever and ever, but never is anything good forever
Repeating the initial lines, they acknowledge the power of promises and the inevitability of change, hoping to accept it and move forward with an open-heart.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Fabian Ludwig, Yassin Taibi
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Yann Caruso
he's got a reaaal nice voice
Renato
best cover ever