In 2013, McKinnon and his brother/business partner Benjamin, created KIN Fables, a grand-scale multimedia project, with a special focus on music and film. McKinnon directed, produced and composed the music for the trilogy of short films: KIN (2013), Salvage (2015) and Requiem (2015). The trilogy won several awards worldwide, most notably 2 Vimeo Staff Pick awards and a Best Cinematography award at the 2013 Fantasia International Film Festival.
The soundtracks for the films were compiled on the KIN Fables Album, packaged with several other tracks by McKinnon, and released independently on Bandcamp, under the name CLANN, a moniker inspired by the relationships between the musicians and collaborators of the KIN Fables project.
McKinnon frequently works with Canadian singer/songwriter Charlotte Loseth, aka Sea Oleena. For McKinnon, her voice is very much the soul of the project. Another frequent collaborator is French violinist Chloe Picard, providing heart-wringing string performances to McKinnon's blend of trip-hop beats and orchestral arrangements.
Once Again
CLANN Lyrics
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Show me I can fall
On my own
Whispers
Showing distance are once again
Show me I can fall
On my own
Whispers
Once again
Show
Once again
Show
Once again
Show
Show
Once again
Hold me softly
So slowly
Hold me softly
Once again
I can see
Once again
I have this
I have this
The lyrics in Clann's song "Once Again" seem to speak about a desire for independence and personal growth, with a recognition that sometimes distance must be created in order to gain that freedom. The repetition of the phrase "once again" suggests a cyclical nature to this experience, as though the singer has been through this process before and is now repeating it. The first two lines, "Showing distance are once again, show me I can fall on my own," indicate a willingness to let go of dependency and rely on oneself, even if it means facing difficulties alone. The following lines, "Whispers, showing distance are once again, show me I can fall on my own," emphasize the quiet internal struggle of this process.
The chorus consists of the simple phrase "once again" repeated several times, which can be interpreted in a few ways. It could be seen as the singer calling out their own cyclical experience, or perhaps it is a plea to someone else to help guide them through this time. The addition of "show" to the latter half of the chorus may suggest that the singer is asking someone to reveal how they can become independent once more.
The final lines, "Hold me softly, so slowly, hold me softly, once again, I can see, once again, I have this, I have this," seem to tie all the previous sentiments together. The need for distance and independence is balanced by a desire for connection and support. The "soft" manner of the holding suggests a gentle touch, a recognition that this process is difficult and must be approached with care. The line "once again, I can see" could be interpreted as a newfound clarity or insight after undergoing this transition.
Line by Line Meaning
Showing distance are once again
I feel like I'm drifting away from someone or something again
Show me I can fall
Prove to me that it's okay to make mistakes and take risks
On my own
I need to learn to rely on myself
Whispers
Soft, subtle sounds that are hard to hear clearly
Showing distance are once again
I'm still feeling disconnected
Show me I can fall
I still need reassurance that it's okay to fail
On my own
I'm still struggling with independence
Whispers
The voices are still there, but they're still hard to make out
Once again
These feelings and worries have happened before
Show
Please show me
Once again
These doubts and fears keep surfacing
Show
I need to see it to believe it
Once again
These struggles keep repeating themselves
Show
I need guidance
Once again
I'm searching for answers
Show
I'm putting my trust in you
Hold me softly
Embrace me with gentleness and care
So slowly
Don't rush, take your time
Hold me softly
Give me comfort and support
Once again
These feelings of vulnerability have returned
I can see
I'm starting to understand and gain clarity
Once again
These emotions are resurfacing
I have this
I'm reminding myself that I'm capable and strong
Writer(s): Charlotte Loseth, Chloé Picard, Sebastian Mckinnon
Contributed by Natalie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ryleefirestone6891
LYRICS (i tried)
Show me distance once again
Show me i can fall on my own
(whispers) Show me distance once again
Show me i can fall on my own
(whispers) Show
(Once Again) 4 x
Feel me once again
(Slowly)
Feel me once..again
Be Happy as so many's wrong
O-nce...O-nce Again....
@heather8125
These are from a lyrics website, could be wrong.
Clann - Once Again
Showing distance are once again
Show me I can fall
On my own
Whispers
Showing distance are once again
Show me I can fall
On my own
Whispers
Show
Once again
Show
Once again
Show
Once again
Show
Show
Once again
Hold me softly
So slowly
Hold me softly
Once again
I can see
Once again
I have this
I have this
@xKitKit
Songs like this are the reason I dive so deep to find new music. This is really, really beautiful.
@TommyRobertsMusicChannel
Totally agree, I get really annoyed when people claim there isn't any good music nowadays. They just need to look for it rather than relying on shit commercial radio and X-Factor :)
@kriskelvin6682
These are like hidden gems. Takes a while to find it but well worth the look.
@xrystal89
@@TommyRobertsMusicChannel Yea, quite interesting how people have access to free music 24/7 but they can't find any "good music"...
@chibi-chan9074
I agree this is amazing
@sharonleehamilton6671
I'm a diver too-always looking for music to inspire my videos.
@merazrahman4076
Whoever is singing, the person definitely knows the crave of my broken soul
@kelseyjuel3127
charlotte from sea oleena
@VLNTVERA
the question is (at least for me) what song fix the broken soul?
@VLNTVERA
wait, this one actually It's actually work on it