1) Bahamas is … Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name, including:
1) Bahamas is Canadian musician Afie Jurvanen (born April 28, 1981, in Toronto).
2) Bahamas was a French prog-rock band;
3) Bahamas was a Polish disco artist.
1) Bahamas is Canadian musician Afie Jurvanen (born April 28, 1981, in Toronto). Jurvanen isn’t from the Bahamas; he’s a Finnish-Canadian raised in Barrie (a working class town in rural Ontario). Jurvanen recorded his debut album — Pink Strat, in a cabin in rural Ontario in 2008. He released the album under the name Bahamas in 2009 and was subsequently nominated for a 2010 Juno Award for Roots & Traditional Album of the Year – Solo.
His second album, Barchords, was released in 2012. The album received nomination at the 2013 Juno Awards for the Adult Alternative Album of the Year. Jurvanen received a nomination for Songwriter of the Year for the tracks "Be My Witness", "Caught Me Thinking", and "Lost in the Light".
Jurvanen released his third album, Bahamas Is Afie on August 19, 2014. The album received first place on Q's Top 20 Albums of 2014. Bahamas Is Afie received a nomination for Adult Alternative Album of the Year At the Juno Awards of 2015, and Jurvanen received nomination for Songwriter of the Year for "All the Time", "Bitter Memories" and "Stronger Than That". He won the awards in both categories.
2) Bahamas was a French prog-rock band. The band released "Le Voyageur Immobile" in 1976.
3) Bahamas was a Polish disco artist. "Wielka Kolekcja Disco Polo" was released in 2009.
Stronger Than That
Bahamas Lyrics
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To the size of beast with a bark like a big kick drum
Tell me what does it take to get a mouth that makes
Every old man around you to seem so young
And I know, you're afraid of falling flat
And I know, those walls are up against your back
And I know, there are those who'd see ya crack
If you're feelin bad, wave your hand at a cab
And hitch a ride to the other side of the town
I'd be standin there to pay the taxi's fare
And lend an ear, dry the tear of a friend who's down
And I know, you're afraid of falling flat
And I know, those walls are up against your back
And I know, there are those who'd see ya crack
But I know that you're stronger than that
And I know
You're stronger than that
And I know
And I know
Bahamas's song Stronger Than That is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the power of friendship in difficult times. The lyrics describe the complexities of the heart and the struggles with overcoming fear and the pressure to maintain a tough exterior. The opening lines suggest that sometimes our hearts can feel like beasts with a bark like a big kick drum, indicating a sense of unease and tumultuous emotional experience. The chorus reassures the listener that they are stronger than the obstacles that they face, and reminds them that they have a friend who is willing to lend an ear and be there for them.
The song's message is one of resilience and support, with a recognition of the fragility that lies beneath tough exteriors. The line "Every old man around you to seem so young" suggests that our associations with others can influence the way we feel about ourselves, highlighting the importance of a supportive community. The lyrics also suggest that facing challenging situations and overcoming them can make us stronger, and that even when we feel like we may crack under pressure, we ultimately have the capability to persevere.
Line by Line Meaning
How in the hell does one heart swell
How does one's heart become so full and powerful
To the size of beast with a bark like a big kick drum
So it feels like a beast inside, beating like a kick drum
Tell me what does it take to get a mouth that makes
What does it take for one to have words that inspire
Every old man around you to seem so young
And make everyone around you feel youthful and hopeful
And I know, you're afraid of falling flat
I understand your fear of failure
And I know, those walls are up against your back
I know you feel like you're backed into a corner
And I know, there are those who'd see ya crack
I know there are people who want to see you fail
But I know that you're stronger than that
But I know that you have the strength to overcome it all
If you're feelin bad, wave your hand at a cab
When you feel down, hail a taxi
And hitch a ride to the other side of the town
And go to a different part of town where you can escape your troubles
I'd be standin there to pay the taxi's fare
I'll be there to help you in any way I can
And lend an ear, dry the tear of a friend who's down
And I will listen and comfort you when you're feeling low
And I know
And I understand
You're stronger than that
That you have the strength to overcome your difficulties
And I know
And I understand
And I know
And I understand
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Afie Salomon Jurvanen
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@CCaleighC
How in the hell does one heart swell
To the size of beast with a bark like a big kick drum
Tell me what does it take to get a mouth that makes
Every old man around you to seem so young
And I know, you're afraid of falling flat
And I know, those walls are up against your back
And I know, there are those who'd see ya crack
But I know that you're stronger than that
If you're feelin bad, wave your hand at a cab
And hitch a ride to the other side of the town
I'd be standin there to pay the taxi's fare
And lend an ear, dry the tears of a friend who's down
And I know, you're afraid of falling flat
And I know, those walls are up against your back
And I know, there are those who'd see ya crack
Still I know that you're stronger than that
And I know
Stronger than that
And I know
And I know
@atlmuscleman
Shooting this video was one of the most fun shoots I've done, except for the hundred-degree heat! Working with Afie, Cazzey, and Omar was great. Afie is a really sweet guy and a real trooper in some of the shots he was asked to do by the director--that bucket of water was ice cold! Good times...
@samuelryan4929
+Tony Maxim This was such an awesome video, and you guys were perfect. Thanks Tony Maxim, stay strong, motivated, bad-ass!!!
@atlmuscleman
+Samuel Ryan Thanks Buddy!
@The-Voice
Tony Maxim thanks for being part this song is really cool
@rkokis
Funny, I actually talked to Cazzy and he said the same thing.
@ronsonnswandom5247
Some musicians just have some sort of magic in them and can NOT make a bad song. Bahamas is one of them
@kavitasarmah
Ear Biscuits!
@reallytruly1250
This song deserves more air time than it gets. Shame,such a beautiful song!
@ValleyBoySucks
I love this song. I love this artist. Hugely influential on my writing style. Thank you, Afie.
@anneillerbrun7909
I'm Canadian AND Fiinn-Ugrick and didn't find him until last week. SHAME SHAME!!! Now I can show my daughter, who can really sing, what I mean about accompanying me in my songs. He's had the courage to do it his own way and hopefully he won't be suckered into the machine. He's the best!!