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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Four Walls
BROODS Lyrics
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I didn't say all I wanted to
You know I told you that I wasn't scared. Well, I lied."
You told me, "Babe I only think of you."
And I said, "All I've got is a bunch of sad stories."
And I told them all before the night was through
And we cried, oh, but we're here now
And I'm trying hard to make you love me but I don't wanna try too hard
Those four walls now are the only place that I can breathe out
And those four walls now are home
Those four walls now are the only place that I can feel
Those four walls now are home
I wanna make you feel how I feel when I'm listening to love songs
I wanna take you to the peak of everything that you are
You're everything I need tonight
And I'm trying hard to make you want me
But I don't wanna try too hard
I was thinking you got what you came for
But you're here now
Those four walls now are the only place that I can breathe out
Those four walls now are home
Those four walls now are the only place that I can feel
Those four walls now are home
Falling at the hand of a perfect man
Falling at the hand of a perfect man
Those four walls now are the only place that I can breathe out
Those four walls now are home
Those three words now are the only thing that came to save me
Those three words now are home
Falling at the hand of a perfect man
The lyrics of BROODS's song Four Walls explore the themes of love, vulnerability, and finding a safe space within an intimate relationship. In this song, the singer's partner reveals some news that unsettles her, causing her to open up about her own vulnerabilities and insecurities. The singer expresses her desire to be loved but also fears trying too hard, suggesting a sense of hesitance and perhaps even apprehension in fully investing in the relationship. Despite this, she finds solace in the four walls of their shared space together, where she can breathe out and feel at home.
The repetitive phrases throughout the song, "those four walls now are home" and "falling at the hand of a perfect man," emphasize a sense of safety, comfort, and certainty that the singer has found within the confines of her relationship. The repetition also serves to reinforce the idea of home, while the "perfect man" perhaps symbolizes her partner as someone who has helped her feel safe and grounded.
Line by Line Meaning
You walked in and said, "I've got some news
Upon your arrival you delivered a message
I didn't say all I wanted to
I held back some of the things I had wanted to express
You know I told you that I wasn't scared. Well, I lied.
I previously stated that I wasn't fearful, but that was not the truth
You told me, "Babe I only think of you."
You shared with me that I am always on your mind
And I said, "All I've got is a bunch of sad stories."
I conveyed that my life experiences have mostly been filled with sorrow
And I told them all before the night was through
I shared all of my tragic tales before the end of the night
And we cried, oh, but we're here now
We shed tears in that moment, but we are present in the present time
And I'm trying hard to make you love me but I don't wanna try too hard
I am putting in effort to make you adore me, yet I don't desire to come across as too desperate
And I'm trying hard to take it lightly but we're here now
I am attempting to handle our situation with ease, but the fact remains that we are here in this moment
Those four walls now are the only place that I can breathe out
These enclosed walls are the sole location where I can release my tension
And those four walls now are home
These four walls provide a sense of comfort and familiarity
Those four walls now are the only place that I can feel
I am only able to truly feel my emotions within these confines
I wanna make you feel how I feel when I'm listening to love songs
I desire for you to experience the same emotions that arise when I am consuming romantic music
I wanna take you to the peak of everything that you are
I wish to bring out the best in you and showcase all of your exceptional qualities
You're everything I need tonight
In this instant, you are everything that I require
And I'm trying hard to make you want me
I am exerting effort to make you yearn for me
But I don't wanna try too hard
However, I do not want to appear overly zealous
I was thinking you got what you came for
I initially believed that you received what you were seeking
But you're here now
Yet you are currently present, suggesting that perhaps there is something more you desire
Falling at the hand of a perfect man
Succumbing to the influence of a flawless individual
Those three words now are the only thing that came to save me
These three specific words are the sole salvation that arrived at my aid
Those three words now are home
Those three words provide a sense of belonging
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALAB NOTT, CALEB ALLAN JOSEPH NOTT, GEORGIA NOTT, GEORGIA JOSIENA NOTT, JOEL LITTLE
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Mike
on Sleep Baby Sleep
Can I pls get the true meaning behind the song