Born and raised in Liverpool, Nelson's passion for music was nurtured from an early age within his musically inclined family and through his involvement with the Liverpool Cathedral Choir. His deep-rooted love for music eventually led him to pursue a solo career.
In 2015, Nelson, then known as Raines, released his debut single "Ghosts." Shortly after, he adopted the moniker BANNERS and released his breakout single "Shine a Light" in August 2015. The song quickly gained traction, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Canada Rock chart and number 71 on the Canadian Hot 100.
BANNERS signed with Island Records in 2016 and released his self-titled debut EP, produced by Stephen Kozmeniuk, in January of that year. The EP featured the previously released singles "Shine a Light" and "Start a Riot," along with two new tracks. The EP went on to debut at number 67 on the Billboard Canadian Albums chart. The singles "Start a Riot" and "Half Light" amassed millions of streams, while "Someone to You" surpassed 1.5 billion streams.
BANNERS has since toured with notable acts such as Milky Chance and POP ETC, performed on national television shows like American Idol and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and had his songs featured in numerous films and TV shows.
In October 2019, BANNERS released his highly anticipated debut studio album, Where the Shadow Ends, which was preceded by the singles "Got It In You" and "Where the Shadow Ends." The album showcased BANNERS' continued growth and versatility as an artist and was supported by a successful North American headline tour.
BANNERS' music has resonated with audiences worldwide, with his songs often described as anthemic, haunting, and inspiring. Nelson's emotive vocals and heartfelt songwriting contribute to the sincere and organic nature of his music. Drawing comparisons to Coldplay's Chris Martin, his music possesses a timeless quality that fosters a sense of community and connection.
Nelson's aspiration is to create music that becomes the soundtrack to moments in people's lives, fostering a deep emotional connection with his listeners. As he continues to evolve as an artist, BANNERS strives to deliver songs that uplift and resonate, offering a respite and inspiration to all who listen.
They All Are
Banners Lyrics
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Out of the blue
You always find a way
To make it about you
I can tell by the sound of your voice
You spent the night thinking
Took you 15 minutes for you
To the songs I wrote
When we were together
Now you want to know
Which ones are about you
They all are
They all are
They all are
The sad ones
The move ons
The stay strongs
The falling apart
The breaking my heart
Yeah, they all are
You always said that I never
Told you my feelings
Just kept them all to myself
That's why you were leaving
Just look at the songs
I wrote when we were together
If you want to know
Which ones are about you
′Cause they all are
They all are
They all are
The sad ones
The move ons
The stay strongs
The falling apart
The breaking my heart
Yeah, they all are
They were all about you
All about you
They were all about you
All about you
Together, forever
The hold ons
The stay as we ares
The breaking my heart
Yeah, they all are
They're all about you
The song "They All Are" by Banners is a heartfelt emotional track that portrays the singer's emotions towards their past partner. The singer receives a call from their ex-partner at 3 a.m., who tries to find out which of the songs the singer wrote after their breakup is about them. The singer assures them that all the songs are about them, whether it's the sad ones, the ones that help them stay strong, or even the ones that represent their breaking heart.
The lyrics reveal a sense of vulnerability and honesty as the singer's ex-partner was leaving them because they believed the singer never expressed their feelings. However, the songs that they wrote were an outlet for the singer to channel their emotions towards their relationship. Despite their partner's departure, they still remain unable to move forward as all their songs revolve around them.
Throughout the song, Banners's vocal range and the melancholic melody creates a soul-stirring atmosphere that echoes the singer's emotions towards their past relationship, making the listeners empathize with them.
Line by Line Meaning
3 a.m. and you call me
You called me unexpectedly in the middle of the night
Out of the blue
Without any prior warning or communication
You always find a way
You have a habit of making everything about yourself
To make it about you
To shift the attention to yourself
I can tell by the sound of your voice
I can discern from your tone how you're feeling
You spent the night thinking
You spent time pondering and reflecting
Took you 15 minutes for you
It took you a while
To say you've been listening
To acknowledge that you've been paying attention
To the songs I wrote
To the music and lyrics that I created
When we were together
During the time we were in a relationship
Now you want to know
You're curious and inquisitive
Which ones are about you
Which of my songs were inspired by our past relationship
They all are
Every single one of them is about you
The sad ones
The melancholic ones
The move ons
The ones about moving on
The stay strongs
The uplifting and motivating ones
The falling apart
The heartbreaking and sorrowful ones
The breaking my heart
The ones that express the pain of heartbreak
Yeah, they all are
Truly, every single one of them is about you
You always said that I never
You used to claim that I never
Told you my feelings
Expressed my emotions to you
Just kept them all to myself
Bottled them up inside
That's why you were leaving
Your departure was because of my emotional distance
Just look at the songs
Examine my music
I wrote when we were together
That I created during our relationship
If you want to know
If you're curious to find out
Which ones are about you
Which ones were inspired by our time together
'Cause they all are
As a matter of fact, every single one of them is about you
They were all about you
My songs were completely focused on you
Together, forever
A phrase that denotes the hope of a long-lasting relationship
The hold ons
The ones that yearn to keep the relationship intact
The stay as we ares
The ones that wish for things to remain as they are
The breaking my heart
The ones that express the pain of heartbreak
Yeah, they all are
Certainly, every single one of them is about you
They're all about you
All of my songs were inspired by you and our past relationship
Writer(s): Adam Stuart Argyle, Thomas Richard Havelock, Michael Joseph Nelson
Contributed by Isabella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Souley
3 a.m. and you call me
Out of the blue
You always find a way
To make it about you
I can tell by the sound of your voice
You spent the night thinking
Took you 15 minutes for you
To say you've been listening
To the songs I wrote
When we were together
Now you want to know
Which ones are about you
They all are
They all are
They all are
The sad ones
The move ons
The stay strongs
The falling apart
The breaking my heart
Yeah, they all are
You always said that I never
Told you my feelings
Just kept them all to myself
That's why you were leaving
Just look at the songs
I wrote when we were together
If you want to know
Which ones are about you
'Cause they all are
They all are
They all are
The sad ones
The move ons
The stay strongs
The falling apart
The breaking my heart
Yeah, they all are
They were all about you
All about you
They were all about you
All about you
Together, forever
The hold ons
The stay as we ares
The breaking my heart
Yeah, they all are
They're all about you
Global LyricsVideo
The fact tht he is so underrated breaks my Heart. He deserve much attention and glory.
Little Singer 2021
How do you msg so fast 🧐🧐
Global LyricsVideo
@Little Singer 2021 Well I hit the notification 🔔 so I can get notified whenever he upload videos. As simple as that.
Little Singer 2021
@Global LyricsVideo nice
Aremis Villanela
for real
Nyanbi
I know this is selfish but i wish he stay like this forever. Those tiktok users or something don't deserve to know about him
l o s t
A great song from a greatest artist 🖤.
Anshul Chhangani
Someone: Are there any good songs by banners?
Me: They all are
Retro Rampage
They are sooo underrated...I feel so sad......They will grow and i wish they prosper...!!
Anish Lakhera
Producer: Do you want this song to be happy or sad?
Banners: Yes