The two founding and songwriting members of the band, Carlo Santone and Natalie Pa'apa'a, started playing and songwriting on guitar, jamming with residents and itinerants alike in their original base of Byron Bay. They originally performed as a percussion duo and also with a band called Skin, which became the beginnings of Blue King Brown.
This beats-driven collaboration formed many connections within the Australian roots scene and they were invited to sit in as percussionists with The John Butler Trio at many of their shows, along with many other guest performances with a number of local and international touring artists over the years.
After moving to Melbourne in 2004 to concentrate on the new collective of Blue King Brown, they recruited Salvador Persico as the band's percussionist, adding a Latin influence. Sam Cope is the band's keyboard player, and Peter Wilkins plays the drum kit. Hailey Cramer, Ngaiire, and Jess Harlen were added as the original backing vocalists.
Don't Let Go
Blue King Brown Lyrics
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I know we'll find our place
When all of our heroes are gone
It's us who must keep up the pace
Remember their sacrifice, no longer shall we fall
The moment we realise there's no difference between us all
United is how we're gonna stand
Instead of fighting one another we go hold our hand in hands
Divided is all they want to see
But you and I keep getting wiser and we ain't gonna let that be
Ain't no use in giving up, keep on trying
Don't let go
As long as you keep waiting, people keep on dying
Don't let go
What's the point in letting go? We can't do that now
Don't let go
You know the world it needs you still you turn your back now
Don't let go
Saying it's hard enough
Moving on in here
With all the things you've done
To make us live in fear
I feel like fighting you for all the shit you said
I feel like fighting you down for making all that living dead
United come and raise your voice
If you choose to use your silence then you choose to have no choice
Divided those lives are led by shame
See the hopeless use division when there's no one else to blame
Here we go, here we go
Ain't no use in giving up, keep on trying...
What do you wanna see
When the future comes today?
Be who you wanna be
Don't go on and live life that way
With all of the lessons learnt
From all who've gone before
They stood up for the cause, there's nothing more worth fighting for
United is how we're gonna stay
And though they'll try to separate us we ain't going down that way
Divided no longer, no more
Because our strength will just get stronger if we never let go
Here we go. Here we go
Don't let go
The lyrics of Blue King Brown's song "Don't Let Go" are about the importance of unity and perseverance in the face of adversity. The opening lines express confidence that the relationship being referred to will work out and that the people involved will find their place. Then comes the reminder that when all the heroes are gone, it is up to the people still alive to carry on and continue the struggle. The singer urges others to remember the sacrifices made and to stand together, united. Throughout the song, there is a sense of determination and a refusal to give up, even when times are tough.
The chorus emphasizes the need to keep going and not to give up, even when it feels like there is no point. The lines "As long as you keep waiting, people keep on dying" capture the urgency of the situation and the need to act now. The second verse speaks more directly about the challenges faced by those fighting for change, including fear and resistance from those who benefit from the status quo. However, the response is to fight back and to use unity as a weapon against division. The repeated phrase "Here we go" throughout the song could be seen as a call to action, a signal that the fight isn't over yet.
Overall, "Don't Let Go" is a powerful anthem of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. It reminds us that even when things seem hopeless and the odds are against us, we can still make a difference if we stand together and never give up.
Line by Line Meaning
I know we'll make this work
I have faith that we can overcome any obstacles and make our situation work
I know we'll find our place
I am confident that we will eventually find where we belong
When all of our heroes are gone
When the people we admire and look up to are no longer with us
It's us who must keep up the pace
We must continue to move forward and strive for progress
Remember their sacrifice, no longer shall we fall
We must honor the sacrifices of those who came before us and not repeat their mistakes
The moment we realise there's no difference between us all
Once we understand that we are all equal and should be treated as such
United is how we're gonna stand
We must come together and support each other
Instead of fighting one another we go hold our hand in hands
We should work together instead of fighting amongst ourselves
Divided is all they want to see
Those who seek to control us want us to be divided and weak
But you and I keep getting wiser and we ain't gonna let that be
We are becoming more aware of their tactics and will not allow them to succeed
Ain't no use in giving up, keep on trying
We must persist in our efforts and not give up even when it's difficult
As long as you keep waiting, people keep on dying
If we don't take action, people will continue to suffer and die
What's the point in letting go? We can't do that now
We cannot give up or stop trying at this point in time
Don't let go
We must continue to fight for what is right and not give up
You know the world it needs you still you turn your back now
Even though the world needs us, some people choose to ignore the issues and walk away
Saying it's hard enough
Admitting that it is difficult
Moving on in here
Continuing in this environment
With all the things you've done
You have committed many wrongs
To make us live in fear
You have made us afraid
I feel like fighting you for all the shit you said
I have the urge to confront you for the hurtful things you have said
I feel like fighting you down for making all that living dead
I want to fight against you for causing so much suffering and death
United come and raise your voice
We should come together and speak out together
If you choose to use your silence then you choose to have no choice
By staying quiet, you are not making a choice or taking action
Divided those lives are led by shame
People who are divided and ashamed are not able to make progress
See the hopeless use division when there's no one else to blame
Those who feel hopeless may resort to dividing others in order to feel better
What do you wanna see
What kind of future do you want to see?
When the future comes today?
When the future arrives in the present
Be who you wanna be
Be true to yourself and follow your dreams
Don't go on and live life that way
Don't continue to live a life that doesn't make you happy
With all of the lessons learnt
We have learned many valuable lessons
From all who've gone before
From those who came before us
They stood up for the cause, there's nothing more worth fighting for
They fought for what they believed in, which was the most important thing
And though they'll try to separate us we ain't going down that way
Even though they will try to divide us, we will not let them succeed
Divided no longer, no more
We will no longer be divided
Because our strength will just get stronger if we never let go
If we continue to hold on and fight, our strength will only increase
Here we go. Here we go
Let's get started and keep moving forward
Don't let go
Don't give up or lose hope
Contributed by Reagan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.