Ayle… Read Full Bio ↴Barns Courtney (born Barnaby George Courtney on 17 November 1990 in
Aylesbury, England) is an English singer, songwriter and musician.
Courtney spent a large part of his childhood in Seattle,USA, before returning to home country UK as a 15-year-old. This change of scenery comes across as clearly in his eclectic mix of US blues-rock, hip-hop and grunge with British indie melodic sensibilities, as it does in his hybrid US-British twang.
Playing in various projects and bands growing up whilst developing his sound, Barns incarnation as a solo artist has been an unexpectedly fast paced one. At the end of 2015, his first track ‘Glitter & Gold’, with its rocking gospel-blues and Barns’ honey & sand delivery, soared to #1 on the UK Spotify Viral Chart, #2 on the iTunes Alternative Chart, was added to the BBC Introducing Playlist, clocked hundred of thousands of plays on YouTube, and was featured on the ITV Winter 2015 drama reel, all in the span of two months.
‘Goodbye John Smith’, a poignant piano ballad that channels ageless song-and-voice men such as Johnny Cash and Tom Waits, hit the radars of tastemakers online and further spread the word about Barns, earning him a spot as one of Channel 4’s Future Sounds artists that year.
Barns Courtney released his debut EP, ‘Hands’, a four-track collection, in 2016 on Virgin EMI.
Kicks
Barns Courtney Lyrics
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Comatosed, Holy Ghost again and again
And the night, yeah, pullin' up my head
On your back, Cadillac, drinkin' till' I'm dead
Oh, come with me
I'll show you how to live for free
Nobody got a thing on me
Oh, diamond deeds, a minimal variety
I'll play until my fingers bleed
I'll never lack the quality
Well I get my kicks
Take the money
I'll get my fix
Well I get my kicks
(Oh yeah)
Well I get my kicks
Now and forever, I get my fix
Well I get my kicks
(Oh yeah)
I am the wild one, lightning in my veins
Same again, lazy day, one man hit parade
Silver dollar, black smoke in my eyes
Shattered glass, fallen fast, leave me paralyzed
Oh, come with me
I'll show you how to live for free
Nobody got a thing on me
Done singing in the midnight street (ooh)
Oh, diamond deeds, a minimal variety
I'll play until my fingers bleed
I'll never lack the quality
Well I get my kicks
Take the money
I'll get my fix
Well I get my kicks
(Oh yeah)
Well I get my kicks
Now and forever, I get my fix
Well I get my kicks
(Oh yeah)
Oh, come with me
I'll show you how to live for free
Nobody got a thing on me
Done singing in the midnight street (ooh)
Oh, diamond deeds, a minimal variety
I am play until my fingers bleed
I'll never lack the quality
Well I get my kicks
Take the money
I'll get my fix
Well I get my kicks
(Oh yeah)
Well I get my kicks
Now and forever, I get my fix
Well I get my kicks
(Oh yeah)
The song 'Kicks' by Barns Courtney is a rock and roll anthem that talks about living life to the fullest, chasing your dreams, and getting your kicks from the adventures that come with it. The opening lines, "In the morning, blood ran through my veins, comatosed, holy ghost again and again" sets the tone of the song with Barns describing his craving for life's adventures. He refers to himself as the “wild one” with “lightning in my veins” and talks about how he wants to live a life without being tied down by societal norms or expectations.
Throughout the song, Barns talks about how he is willing to put everything on the line to pursue his dreams and desires. From drinking until he’s dead to playing music until his fingers bleed, he is willing to do whatever it takes to get his fix. He invites others to join him in his pursuit of living life to the fullest and not caring about what others think or say. The chorus repeats the phrase “Well I get my kicks, take the money, I’ll get my fix,” emphasizing that Barns is willing to take risks and do whatever it takes to get what he wants.
The lyrics of 'Kicks' echo the sentiment of living life to the fullest by disregarding societal norms or expectations. It is about pursuing one's dreams and desires without fear or worry. The song encourages listeners to take risks and find joy in the adventures that life has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
In the mornin' blood ran through my veins
I woke up feeling alive and energetic
Comatosed, Holy Ghost again and again
Despite feeling lively, I still struggle with inner turmoil
And the night, yeah, pullin' up my head
The night leaves me feeling disoriented and confused
On your back, Cadillac, drinkin' till' I'm dead
I engage in reckless behavior and substance abuse as a coping mechanism
Oh, come with me
Join me on my journey
I'll show you how to live for free
I can teach you how to live with abandon and without restrictions
Nobody got a thing on me
I am invincible and unbeatable
Done singing in the midnight street (ooh)
I am done with wasting my time singing and shouting in the dark
Oh, diamond deeds, a minimal variety
I achieve greatness with minimal effort and diversity
I'll play until my fingers bleed
I will exhaust myself in pursuit of my passions
I'll never lack the quality
My performance and output will always be exceptional
Well I get my kicks
I derive pleasure and excitement from my pursuits
Take the money
I will do whatever it takes to get what I want, including breaking the rules and taking risks
I'll get my fix
I crave adventure and the rush that comes with it
Now and forever, I get my fix
I will always seek out new experiences and thrills for as long as I live
I am the wild one, lightning in my veins
I am a free spirit and full of energy and excitement
Same again, lazy day, one man hit parade
I try to relive my past successes over and over again instead of moving forward
Silver dollar, black smoke in my eyes
I am blinded by material wealth and blinded to the consequences of my actions
Shattered glass, fallen fast, leave me paralyzed
My actions and lifestyle have consequences that leave me feeling trapped and unable to move on
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BARNABY COURTNEY, OLIVER RHYS BURDEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nuclear Effect
LYRICS :
In the mornin' blood ran through my veins
Comatosed, holy dosed again and again
And the night, yeah, pullin' up my head
On your back, Cadillac, drinkin' till' I am dead
Oh come with me
I'll show you how to live for free
Nobody got a thing on me
Done singing in the midnight street (Oooh)
Oh diamond deeds, a minimal variety
I am playing till' my fingers bleed
I'll never lack the quality
Well I get my kicks
Take the money
I'll get my fix
Well I get my kicks
Oh yeah
Well I get my kicks
Now and forever I'll get my fix
Well I get my kicks
Oh yeah
I am the wild one, lightning in my veins
Same again, lazy day, one man hit parade
Till' we're duller, black smoke in my eyes
Shattered glass, fallen first, leave me paralised
Oh come with me
I'll show you how to live for free
Nobody got a thing on me
Done singing in the midnight street (Oooh)
Oh diamond deeds, a minimal variety
I am playing till' my fingers bleed
I'll never lack the quality
Well I get my kicks
Take the money
I'll get my fix
Well I get my kicks
Oh yeah
Well I get my kicks
Now and forever I'll get my fix
Well I get my kicks
Oh yeah
Oh come with me
I'll show you how to live for free
Nobody got a thing on me
Done singing in the midnight street (Oooh)
Oh diamond deeds, a minimal variety
I am playing till' my fingers bleed
I'll never lack the quality
Well I get my kicks
Take the money
I'll get my fix
Well I get my kicks
Oh yeah
Well I get my kicks
Now and forever I'll get my fix
Well I get my kicks
Oh yeah
Hell's Cat
Actual lyrics:
In the mornin' blood ran through my veins
Comatosed, Holy Ghost again and again
And the night, yeah, pullin' up my head
On your back, Cadillac, drinkin' till' I'm dead
Oh, come with me
I'll show you how to live for free
Nobody got a thing on me
Done singing in the midnight street (ooh)
Oh, diamond deeds, a minimal variety
I'll play until my fingers bleed
I'll never lack the quality
Well I get my kicks
Take the money
I'll get my fix
Well I get my kicks
(Oh yeah)
Well I get my kicks
Now and forever, I get my fix
Well I get my kicks
(Oh yeah)
I am the wild one, lightning in my veins
Same again, lazy day, one man hit parade
Silver dollar, black smoke in my eyes
Shattered glass, fallen fast, leave me paralyzed
Oh, come with me
I'll show you how to live for free
Nobody got a thing on me
Done singing in the midnight street (ooh)
Oh, diamond deeds, a minimal variety
I'll play until my fingers bleed
I'll never lack the quality
Well I get my kicks
Take the money
I'll get my fix
Well I get my kicks
(Oh yeah)
Well I get my kicks
Now and forever, I get my fix
Well I get my kicks
(Oh yeah)
Oh, come with me
I'll show you how to live for free
Nobody got a thing on me
Done singing in the midnight street (ooh)
Oh, diamond deeds, a minimal variety
I am play until my fingers bleed
I'll never lack the quality
Well I get my kicks
Take the money
I'll get my fix
Well I get my kicks
(Oh yeah)
Well I get my kicks
Now and forever, I get my fix
Well I get my kicks
(Oh yeah)
Michelle Oag
I think I'm speaking for a lot of people here.. We NEED more of your music!
zicou 32400
We NEED for SPEED ? XD
N B
Love the music
Love the video
But my heart breaks a little every time a guitar gets wrecked
Untypical Misfit
Same bro, really same
WarwickRockBassist
honestly same....and i'm a bassist lol
Quandale Goodman
Underrated song, when Barnes Courtney becomes a hit, I'll be there as a early supporter 🤘
FernWasTaken
Same
Shapur Sasan
It’s a beautiful piece
Francesca
He's such a talent. His voice is so powerful and wonderful and I love every single song of this album. I really hope he will become more and more famous, because he deserves it so so much❤️❤️
SweetFeetSHIPP
This man is wild in the best sense. His videos reflect how he is in real life. People keep commenting on how they can't wait until be "becomes famous" or "blows up"... it's inevitable. Good music attracts sales. Genius music attracts generations.