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.
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Barns Courtney Lyrics
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I haven't seen you much of late
Need you now and cannot wait
But wanna look, you're not around
Nevermind in what we do
The night is still good for a gram or two
I'll be drinking late with you
Until the morning comes around
Yeaaah, I must be good for something
Yeaaah, yeaah
Oh sinners come down, come gather 'round
Oh sinners come down, yeah-eh-eh
Dancing on cold feet
Marching on cobble streets
Oh sinners come down, yeah-eh-eh
Yeaaah, I must be good for something
Yeaaah, yeaaah
Down and out, and out of luck
We're spinning, but the needle 's stuck
Let's go have some fun before
They go and put us in the ground
Lions sit in solemn lines
Drinking gin and dropping lines
Wasting beats in this heart of mine
Until the morning comes around
Yeaaah, I must be good for something
Yeaaah, yeaah
Oh sinners come down, come gather 'round
Oh sinners come down, yeah-eh-eh
Dancing on cold feet
Marching on cobble streets
Oh sinners come down, yeah-eh-eh
Yeaaah, I must be good for something
Yeaaah, yeaaah
Oh sinners come down
Come gather 'round
Have a little fun before, they put us in the ground
Yeah-eh-eh
Dancing on cold feet
Marching on cobble streets
Oh sinners come down, yeah-eh-eh
Yeaaah, I must be good for something
Yeaaah, yeaaah
Barns Courtney's song "Sinners" is a rock anthem that celebrates the hedonistic pleasures of life while also acknowledging a sense of yearning and desperation for good fortune. The opening lines "Fortune, fortune, smiling fate, I haven't seen you much of late" express a desire for a change in luck, but also the realization that it's out of the singer's control. The repeated refrain of "Oh sinners come down, come gather 'round" creates a sense of community and inclusion, as if the singer is inviting others to join in and enjoy life despite its hardships.
The song's instrumentation is primal and raw, with pounding drums and distorted guitar riffs that create a feeling of urgency and intensity. The lyrics themselves are filled with vivid images, such as the lions drinking gin and dropping lines, or the sinners dancing on cold feet and marching on cobble streets. The phrase "I must be good for something" creates a sense of defiance and self-worth amidst the chaos of life.
Overall, "Sinners" is a song that celebrates the joys of living in the moment, even if it means indulging in vices and risking consequences. At its core, it's a call to embrace life fully and without reservation.
Line by Line Meaning
Fortune, fortune, smiling fate
The singer is hoping for good luck and fortune in their life.
I haven't seen you much of late
The singer feels like they haven't had much luck or good fortune recently.
Need you now and cannot wait
The singer is desperate for some good luck and is eagerly waiting for it.
But wanna look, you're not around
The artist realizes that despite their need for good luck, it is not present.
Nevermind in what we do
The artist is suggesting that despite their lack of luck, they still want to have a good time.
The night is still good for a gram or two
The singer is suggesting that they will still enjoy their night, even if luck isn't on their side.
I'll be drinking late with you
The singer plans to drink and party with their companions until morning.
Until the morning comes around
The artist plans to continue partying until the sun comes up.
Yeaaah, I must be good for something
The artist is expressing confidence in their abilities and worth.
Oh sinners come down, come gather 'round
The artist is inviting other people who may feel down on their luck to join them and have a good time.
Dancing on cold feet
The singer is suggesting that they are dancing despite feeling uncertain or nervous.
Marching on cobble streets
The artist suggests that they are making progress despite obstacles or difficulties.
Down and out, and out of luck
The singer is emphasizing their current state of misfortune.
We're spinning, but the needle 's stuck
The singer suggests that they feel stuck in their current situation and unable to move forward.
Let's go have some fun before
The singer is suggesting that they should enjoy themselves while they still can, before something bad happens.
They go and put us in the ground
The artist is referencing death, and suggesting that life is short and should be enjoyed while possible.
Lions sit in solemn lines
The artist is referencing the idea of waiting in line, like at a funeral procession, and contrasting it with their own desire to live life to the fullest.
Drinking gin and dropping lines
The singer is continuing to party and drink with their companions.
Wasting beats in this heart of mine
The singer is suggesting that they are wasting time or energy on something that may not be worthwhile.
Oh sinners come down
The artist is continuing to invite others to join them and have a good time.
Have a little fun before, they put us in the ground
The artist is emphasizing the idea that life is short and should be enjoyed while possible.
Writer(s): Barnaby Courtney, Carl Barat
Contributed by Lucy V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Fortune, fortune, smile and fade
I haven't seen you much of late
I need you now, cannot wait
But when I'm looking all around
Never mind then what we do
The night's still good for a gram or two
I'll be drinking late with you
Until he morning comes around
Yeah, I must be good for somethin'
Yeah, yeah
Oh sinners come down
Come, gather round
Oh sinners come now
Yeah
Dancing on cold feet
Marching on cobbled streets
Oh sinners come now
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, I must be good for somethin'
Yeah, yeah
Dumbed out and out of luck
We're spinning but the needle's stuck
Let's go have some fun before
They put us in the ground
Lines set in solemn lines
Drinking gin and dropping limes
Wasting beats of this heart of mine
Until the morning comes around
Yeah, I must be good for somethin'
Yeah, yeah
Oh sinners come down
Come, gather round
Oh sinners come now
Yeah
Dancing on cold feet
Marching on cobbled streets
Oh sinners come now
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, I must be good for somethin'
Yeah, yeah
Oh sinners come down
Come gather round
Have a little fun before
They put us in the ground
Yeah, yeah
Dancing on cold feet
Marching on cobbled streets
Oh sinners come now
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, I must be good for somethin'
Yeah, yeah
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I think we all relate to that part.
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