2022 sees BATTS moving away from space collaborations and onto collaborating with one of her songwriting idols - Sharon Van Etten with her new single ‘Blue’. This comes with the signing announcement to Australia’s indie darlings ‘Mistletone’ and the launch of her own label I Feel Fine Records’ ahead of her Sophomore release.
BATTS has been touring Australia the past few years building up a resume of local and international supports with Sharon Van Etten, Lucius, The Teskey Brothers, The Magic Numbers, Nilüfer Yanya, Leif Vollebekk, Jess Cornelius, Didirri, and many more. In 2018 BATTS embarked on her first international tour to the UK, supporting Cub Sport and also playing shows with Communion Music and Sounds Australia.
A strong obsession with space and novels help inspire the concepts and writing within BATTS music. Creating soundscapes that take you on a journey, BATTS recently collaborated with the Planetarium in Melbourne to create a visual experience to accompany her debut album ‘The Grand Tour’, which was released into the world on April 12, 2019 through THAA Records and is a concept album based around NASA’s 1977
Morals
Batts Lyrics
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My dear it's only for a night
For a night
We closed our eyes, ignore the rules
Oh my gosh this isn't right
It isn't right
They try to stop my soul of corrupting you
I know it wasn't right, it wasn't right
We have to leave and go
And find all the ones we care for so they know
They know, they know
They know, know, know, know
I forgot about the outside world,
Now I put my marrows, sleep
You forgot about the outside world, now
And I, we put our marrows, side
Forgive me, forgive me
They know, they know
They know, know, know, know
The lyrics of Batts's song "Morals" seem to depict a situation where the singer and another person appear to be in a secluded place. The first line, "So scared of dark you lock the door," paints a picture of fear and isolation. However, the singer reassures the other person that it is only for a night. The lines "We closed our eyes, ignore the rules / Oh my gosh this isn't right / It isn't right" seem to imply that something illicit is happening, which they both know is not right.
The lines "They try to stop my soul of corrupting you / I know it wasn't right, it wasn't right" suggest that there are external forces at play trying to prevent the singer from having a negative influence on the other person. Despite the seeming negative nature of what is happening, the two individuals involved seem to be determined to leave and "find all the ones we care for so they know / They know, they know / They know, know, know, know." This potential escape seems to be the only alternative to the present situation, which is morally ambiguous and perhaps dangerous.
Overall, "Morals" seems to deal with the consequences of ignoring personal values and engaging in behavior that is not aligned with personal beliefs. It could also reflect the struggle to live up to societal expectations while trying to maintain one's sense of self.
Line by Line Meaning
So scared of dark you lock the door
You're afraid of the unknown, but you're only shutting yourself in temporarily.
My dear it's only for a night
You'll face your fears and be free again soon enough.
We closed our eyes, ignore the rules
We were reckless and didn't care about the consequences.
Oh my gosh this isn't right
We knew we were making a mistake.
They try to stop my soul of corrupting you
Others warned me about influencing you in a negative way.
I know it wasn't right, it wasn't right
I admit that I was in the wrong.
But know, our time is drawn
Our time here is coming to an end.
We have to leave and go
We must move on to new experiences.
And find all the ones we care for so they know
We must reconnect with those we care about and let them know we're okay.
They know, they know
Those close to us understand our journey.
I forgot about the outside world,
I became so immersed in our bubble that I lost touch with reality.
Now I put my marrows, sleep
Now I lay myself to rest.
You forgot about the outside world, now
You also became disconnected from reality.
And I, we put our marrows, side
We both lay ourselves to rest.
Forgive me, forgive me
I ask for forgiveness for my past mistakes.
They know, they know
Those close to us still understand our journey.
They know, know, know, know
They are confident in what they know.
Contributed by Jordyn S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@raresgontaru8537
Undiscovered gem.. one day it will have 50+ mil views and the producer will get the recognition they deserve. One of the best songs out there to listen to when driving at night ❤
@yacineagari268
i listen to this song since 2016 but i am amazed how people don't know this brilliant artist and this so relaxing song, it's the type of songs who makes you travel to the deepest part of your conscience and be at peace
@scottsfamily4980
Wow this song is amazing!
@RM-lj8bv
Heard this late last night on radio 1 here in the U.K. SO GREAT.
@DanielTichagwa
Words cannot capture what this song is. Epic work guys!
@lizzzzzzzalica
I first heard the Martin Roth remix, but original is just as amazing!
@sonatas16
only 5000+ views? unbelievable.. :(
@seryngordon8525
Only just discovered you. Obsessed. ❤️❤️❤️
@andrewturvill7145
wonderful, and beautiful
@rokanlover23
Great Song To Start My Day, Love Her Voice.