Comprising vocalist Georgia Nott and her elder multi-instrumentalist brother, Caleb Nott, the pair grew up surrounded by music, having played together since they were children. They were in the Peasants, a band that won a competition for intermediate (junior high) and high school musical acts in 2011. After the Peasants broke up, the siblings formed Broods and connected with producer Joel Little, who had served as a judge during the contest. In October 2013, months after Little gained recognition for his work with another Auckland native, Lorde, Broods uploaded "Bridges" to their SoundCloud page and subsequently signed major-label contracts for various territories. The following January, "Bridges" was released commercially and reached the Top Ten in New Zealand.
A self-titled six-track EP co-written by the Notts and Little, and produced by Little, was issued at the end of the month. Released in the U.S. the following month Broods debuted at number 164 on the Billboard 200. Their debut album, Evergreen, arrived in September 2014, topped the New Zealand chart, and reached number 45 in the U.S.
In April 2016, the duo and Little returned with "Free," the first single from their sophomore album. Their second New Zealand chart-topper, Conscious, arrived in the summer of 2016 and featured the Lorde-penned "Heartlines" and a collaboration with Tove Lo. After dominating the 2016 New Zealand Music Awards, they joined international tours with Two Door Cinema Club and Tove Lo. Before the arrival of album three, Broods joined Flight Facilities for "Stranded," and Whethan on "Be Like You."
In 2018, they issued the singles "Peach" and "Everything Goes (Wow)." Both tracks were featured on their third LP, Don't Feed the Pop Monster, which arrived in February 1, 2019. The duo promoted the effort with an international tour that began in London.
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Coattails
BROODS Lyrics
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But I can take a note to permeate
A hit between the eyes
And if souls are meant to be sold
And if hands are only to hold
That I can't do what I'm told
So we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
'Cause I'm in love with this
Oh we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
'Cause I'm in love with this
For a moment I feel I'm losing it
Throw my temper down and bury it
The earth will reach the sky
If you talk me out of my needs
And stitch me up at the seams
Then I could live in my dreams
So we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
'Cause I'm in love with this
Oh we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
'Cause I'm in love with this
In love, in love, in love
In love, in love, in love
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
So we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
'Cause I'm in love with this
Oh we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
'Cause I'm in love with this
In love, in love, in love
In love, in love, in love
In love, in love, in love
In love, in love, in love
The lyrics of "Coattails" by Broods speak about the struggle of staying true to oneself and the constant pressure of conforming to societal norms. The phrase "ride the coattails" represents the idea of following someone else's success and using it to achieve one's own goals. The singer expresses her inability to remember things and concentrate, but she has the ability to create something that will leave a lasting impact. She realizes that her soul and hands are meant for much more than just being sold and held, and she refuses to follow orders blindly.
In the second verse, she talks about burying her temper and needs in order to please others, but ultimately, this leads to her feeling like she's losing herself. The idea that the earth will reach the sky is a metaphor for the fact that anything is possible if one stays true to oneself. She says that if someone talks her out of her needs, she will be able to live in her dreams.
The chorus represents the fact that the singer has found something that she loves and wants to follow. The church bells represent the traditional and the expected, which she no longer hears because she has found something she is passionate about. The repeated phrase "In love" shows that the singer is deeply in love with what she has found and is willing to ride the coattails to the finish line.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't remember and I can't concentrate
My mind is not functioning properly, as I am unable to focus and recall things.
But I can take a note to permeate
Despite my forgetfulness, I can make a mental note of important things that can last beyond the present moment.
A hit between the eyes
There are moments when something impacts you strongly and deeply, often coming unexpectedly.
And if souls are meant to be sold
If one believes that their soul can be bought or compromised in exchange for something else, then they may pursue that course of action.
And if hands are only to hold
If we believe that our primary purpose or function is to hold or grasp onto things, then we may miss out on other possibilities.
That I can't do what I'm told
I may have difficulty obeying authority, conforming to societal expectations, or following strict rules.
So we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
We'll take advantage of opportunities, influences, or relationships that can facilitate or accelerate our progress towards a goal.
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
There are things that used to appeal to me or matter to me, but they no longer have the same significance or impact.
'Cause I'm in love with this
I'm deeply enamored, passionate, or committed to something else that gives me greater satisfaction, fulfillment, or purpose.
For a moment I feel I'm losing it
There are times when I feel like I'm losing my grip or control, and things might fall apart or unravel.
Throw my temper down and bury it
I suppress, hide, or repress my emotions, especially anger or frustration, in order to avoid causing conflict or harm.
The earth will reach the sky
There are seemingly impossible or contradictory things that can happen, indicating that anything is possible, or that the boundaries we perceive are artificial.
If you talk me out of my needs
If someone tries to convince me to give up, forget, or ignore my true desires or requirements, it can be detrimental or limiting.
And stitch me up at the seams
If someone helps me heal my emotional or psychological wounds or insecurities, it may improve my wellbeing, but it is not a permanent solution.
Then I could live in my dreams
If I were to ignore or escape from reality, and focus solely on my fantasies or aspirations, I might find some temporary happiness or satisfaction.
In love, in love, in love
This repeated phrase emphasizes the intense and all-encompassing feeling of being in love or deeply passionate about something.
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@ChristineSabella
I can't remember and I can't concentrate
But I can take a note to burn the ink
A hit between the eyes
And if souls are meant to be sold
And if hands are only to hold
Then I can't do what I'm told
So we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
Cause I'm in love with this
Oh we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
Cause I'm in love with this
For a moment I feel I'm losing it
Throw my temper down and bury it
The earth will reach the sky
If you talk me out of my needs
And stitch me up at the seams
And I could live in my dreams
So we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
Cause I'm in love with this
Oh we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
Cause I'm in love with this
In love, in love, in love
In love, in love, in love
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
So we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
Cause I'm in love with this
Oh we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
Cause I'm in love with this
In love, in love, in love
In love, in love, in love
In love, in love, in love
In love, in love, in love
@elizabethbrandley1968
I can't remember and I can't concentrate
But I can take a note to burn the ink
A hit between the eyes
And our souls are meant to be sold
And our friends are only to hope
That I can't do what I'm told
So we'll ride the coattails to the finish lineI don't hear those church bells chime anymore, Cos I'm in love with this
Oh we'll ride the coattails to the finish lineI don't hear those church bells chime anymore, Cos I'm in love with this.
For a moment I feel I'm losing it
Throw my temper down and bury it
The earth will reach the sky
If you talk me out of my needs
And stitch me up at the seams
And I could live in my dreams
So we'll ride the coattails to the finish lineI don't hear those church bells chime anymore, Cos I'm in love with this
Oh we'll ride the coattails to the finish lineI don't hear those church bells chime anymore, Cos I'm in love with this
In love, in love, in loveIn love, in love, in love
Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh
So we'll ride the coattails to the finish lineI don't hear those church bells chime anymore, Cos I'm in love with this
Oh we'll ride the coattails to the finish lineI don't hear those church bells chime anymore, Cos I'm in love with this
In love, in love, in loveIn love, in love, in loveIn love, in love, in love
In love, in love, in love.
@angel-hz7vr
This has to be one of my favorite Broods songs. Definitely.
@CassieRoseL
Why aren't they more popular?! They're amazing!!
@yourinternetfavt
Cassie Harvey it’s 4 years later and I still ask this. I don’t think they got the attention they deserved. It’s so sad
@mky6
Shh.. this quality of music is our secret «3
@ChristineSabella
I can't remember and I can't concentrate
But I can take a note to burn the ink
A hit between the eyes
And if souls are meant to be sold
And if hands are only to hold
Then I can't do what I'm told
So we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
Cause I'm in love with this
Oh we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
Cause I'm in love with this
For a moment I feel I'm losing it
Throw my temper down and bury it
The earth will reach the sky
If you talk me out of my needs
And stitch me up at the seams
And I could live in my dreams
So we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
Cause I'm in love with this
Oh we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
Cause I'm in love with this
In love, in love, in love
In love, in love, in love
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
So we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
Cause I'm in love with this
Oh we'll ride the coattails to the finish line
I don't hear those church bells chime anymore
Cause I'm in love with this
In love, in love, in love
In love, in love, in love
In love, in love, in love
In love, in love, in love
@klnsbl
+Christine Sabella *But I can take a note to permeate
@sluni5457
Hi Christine, would you like to have listen to my original music? I made a song from the sounds of the rain and my voice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmI9dchQr9c&list=PLMH-YuCvzj5BF6Fx3xquOiqTfid13iWpU&index=4
@elizabethbrandley1968
I can't remember and I can't concentrate
But I can take a note to burn the ink
A hit between the eyes
And our souls are meant to be sold
And our friends are only to hope
That I can't do what I'm told
So we'll ride the coattails to the finish lineI don't hear those church bells chime anymore, Cos I'm in love with this
Oh we'll ride the coattails to the finish lineI don't hear those church bells chime anymore, Cos I'm in love with this.
For a moment I feel I'm losing it
Throw my temper down and bury it
The earth will reach the sky
If you talk me out of my needs
And stitch me up at the seams
And I could live in my dreams
So we'll ride the coattails to the finish lineI don't hear those church bells chime anymore, Cos I'm in love with this
Oh we'll ride the coattails to the finish lineI don't hear those church bells chime anymore, Cos I'm in love with this
In love, in love, in loveIn love, in love, in love
Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh Oh oh oh oh
So we'll ride the coattails to the finish lineI don't hear those church bells chime anymore, Cos I'm in love with this
Oh we'll ride the coattails to the finish lineI don't hear those church bells chime anymore, Cos I'm in love with this
In love, in love, in loveIn love, in love, in loveIn love, in love, in love
In love, in love, in love.
@ahmedgebril7202
If you started playing this song in the morning, chances are you will end the day listening to it.
@brokenlock037
+Ahmed Gebril i've found that to be the case with every Broods song. they're so catchy!