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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Conscious
BROODS Lyrics
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I can be beautiful, I can be right
I can hold my own when I feel at home
I can be tender, I can be kind
When I'm on my feet, I can take the heat
But when I get low I prefer the cold
I can be a hard light to ignite
Wait for the explosion
Only to anticipate
Running in slow motion
I can never get away
Sweet paralysation
No one here to keep me safe
Hyperventilation
I'm about to go insane
Wake me up and keep me conscious
When I come alive, such a pretty light
I can be beautiful, I can be right
I can be the words, everything that hurts
All the things that keep you up in the night
Everything I fear, always meets me here
In the early hours dancing with my doubts
I can be a hard light to ignite
All my nightmares feel like real life
Wait for the explosion
Only to anticipate
Running in slow motion
I can never get away
Sweet paralysation
No one here to keep me safe
Hyperventilation
I'm about to go insane
Wake me up and keep me conscious
Wake me up and keep me conscious
Wake me up and keep me conscious
Wake me up and keep me conscious
Wake me up and keep me
Keep me conscious
Wake me up and keep me conscious
Wake me up and keep me conscious
Wake me up and keep me conscious
Wake me up and keep me conscious
Wake me up and keep me conscious
The lyrics of "Conscious" by BROODS explore the ups and downs of the singer's emotional state. The song starts off with a description of the singer coming alive and feeling a sense of beauty and rightness within themselves. They feel capable of holding their own and being both tender and kind. However, the tone quickly changes as they reveal that when they are low, they prefer the cold and find it difficult to ignite their inner light. Their nightmares become so vivid that they feel like they are living in them.
The chorus reflects the anticipation and anxiety the singer experiences. They are waiting for an explosion, perhaps representing a breaking point or a release of pent-up emotions. They feel paralyzed and unsafe, experiencing a sense of hyperventilation and the impending feeling of going insane.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's fears and doubts. They describe how everything they fear always finds them in the early hours, highlighting the way these anxieties haunt them during vulnerable moments. The idea of being a "hard light to ignite" suggests that it is difficult for them to find motivation or inspiration to overcome their struggles, and their nightmares feel all too real.
The repeated plea to "Wake me up and keep me conscious" shows a desire to break free from this cycle of emotional turmoil and regain a sense of control and awareness. This line represents a cry for help, asking someone to bring them out of their unconscious state and keep them present and alert.
Overall, "Conscious" explores the complexities of the singer's emotions, from feeling empowered and beautiful to grappling with anxieties and nightmares. It captures the struggles of maintaining stability and control in the face of inner turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
When I come alive, such a pretty light
When I embrace who I truly am, I shine brightly and beautifully.
I can be beautiful, I can be right
I have the capability to be graceful and correct in my actions and thoughts.
I can hold my own when I feel at home
I can be strong and independent when I am in a comfortable and familiar environment.
I can be tender, I can be kind
I have the ability to show compassion and gentleness towards others.
When I'm on my feet, I can take the heat
I can handle challenges and difficulties when I am strong and confident.
But when I get low I prefer the cold
In moments of sadness or vulnerability, I find solace in isolation and emotional numbness.
I can be a hard light to ignite
It can be difficult for me to find inspiration or motivation at times.
All my nightmares feel like real life
My fears and anxieties often consume me to the point where they feel like a harsh reality.
Wait for the explosion
Having to wait for a breakthrough or a release of pent-up emotions.
Only to anticipate
The expectation and anticipation of something significant happening.
Running in slow motion
Feeling trapped or hindered, as if time is moving slowly.
I can never get away
Feeling unable to escape from my own thoughts and emotions.
Sweet paralysation
Being captivated by fear or uncertainty, feeling immobilized.
No one here to keep me safe
Feeling alone and lacking support or protection during challenging times.
Hyperventilation
Experiencing intense anxiety or panic, struggling to breathe.
I'm about to go insane
Feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of losing control mentally.
Wake me up and keep me conscious
Please help me snap out of my negative thoughts and keep me aware of reality.
I can be the words, everything that hurts
I have the potential to express painful emotions and experiences through my words.
All the things that keep you up in the night
All the worries and anxieties that prevent you from sleeping peacefully.
Everything I fear, always meets me here
I constantly confront the things that terrify me, especially in my vulnerable moments.
In the early hours dancing with my doubts
During the quiet and introspective moments of the early morning, I am faced with my insecurities and uncertainties.
Keep me conscious
Please help me stay aware and present in reality.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANSISCA HALL, JOEL LITTLE, GEORGIA NOTT, CALEB NOTT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Crash and Daxter Games
Sounds like the epic kind of song you’d hear during the credits of an equally epic film
Just Josh'n
Walking out the theater door vibing so hard
Michelle Liel
This gives me the chills
Gifted Lil Thang 884
I literally just wrote a poetry piece from the taste of this song on my thoughts tongue
jarred
😂😂
Warren Roberts
...and severe stankface.
🤘😣🤘
Warren Roberts
it gives me the eargasms
A V: Whee’din, can’t Wheeout
The whole album does.
ItsDonnie011
This whole album is just beautiful. I've had it on repeat for way too long!
hershall
hey phandom