“Cape Cub’s unique brand of dream-pop has seen millions of streams descend upon his music, and as 2018 continues, so does Cape Cub’s inevitable continuation of his ascendancy to the top” – tmrw
“His talent shines so brightly that it should be pretty clear that there are some big things in store for him” – The 405
“The North East newcomer is on course for the mainstream thanks to the intelligent accessibility of his songcraft” – The Line Of Best Fit
“Quietly euphoric in a neat, uplifting, and highly melodic manner. Tune in now.” – Clash
“With a sound that will melt people’s hearts, UK’s Cape Cub has a chance to be a star” – Revue
Hailing from the shores of the picturesque North East coast, Cape Cub started life as the solo project of award-winning UK based songwriter and producer Chad Male. Now joined by four bandmates, Cape Cub released their first full band single ‘Moonglow’ on Friday 13th July 2018.
“This was never meant to be one person” explained Chad. “The whole thing started out as a project on my laptop. It’s now got to a crazy point where millions have people have listened to my demos and EPs across the world and the live show has grown into something I just couldn’t have imagined back when it first started. Our fans are literally the sweetest people, there’s a lot of them kicking about these days, and it’s because of them that this project has transformed into what it is. Like I said, this was never meant to be, or be about, one person.
“Musically, and I swear this is without immodesty, we take our cues from the arenas. We’re unashamed of saying some of our biggest influences are the ones we grew up listening to like The Killers, U2, Springsteen, The Eagles, Kate Bush, Death Cab For Cutie and The Cure. Those are the acts that aren’t scared of having that fire in their hearts. We’re equally informed by the intimate, hauntingly beautiful melodies and prose of the likes of Joni Mitchell and even Bon Iver, too.”
Back in 2015, Chad generated a tidal wave of online attention with his first song ‘Swim’, which found its way to the top of the Hype Machine chart and gained national airplay via BBC Radio 1.
Recorded in his mum’s loft, the track inhibited a haze of atmosphere and had tastemakers across the globe drawing comparisons to the likes of London Grammar, Coldplay and Aquilo. Rami’s remix of the track has since been licensed to Disco:Wax and Black Butter, picking up over 17.5 million Spotify streams along the way.
In 2016, Male self-released the ‘Closer’ and ‘6am’ EPs as an introduction to his heartfelt and grippingly spacious sound, gaining millions of plays on Spotify and extensive support from Apple Music, before retreating back into his studio to carve his way forward.
Where the ‘Closer’ EP drew upon Chad’s attachment to the stunning landscape and industrial decline around his home in the remote coastal village Marske-by-the-Sea, ‘6am’ absorbed more human themes: growing up and moving on, fighting the loss of youthful optimism, pursuing long-term ambitions, all whilst trying to maintain vital friendships and family ties.
“Every one of my songs is honest, and I’m prescribed to the notion that you need to write from a real place or what’s the point?” explained Chad.
A trio of singles for LAB Records followed in 2017 and after signing a synch agreement with Lava Records in LA, 2018 kicked into gear with ‘Keep Me In Mind‘ featuring on ABC shows Grey’s Anatomy and Deception.
With national radio plays from Huw Stephens and Phil Taggart on BBC Radio 1 and John Kennedy on Radio X already under their belt, Cape Cub have also been fortunate to pick up plenty of support from BBC Introducing and Amazing Radio.
Building on supports with the likes of Fickle Friends, Picture This, Sunset Sons and Clean Cut Kid, the latest raft of Cape Cub headline shows have been nothing short of euphoric.
Chad said, “The last few shows have been an absolute dream. No one can tell you how it feels to have your songs sung back at you like that. We can’t wait to get back in the van and play our music for you all.”
Closer
Cape Cub Lyrics
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Senders are fadin' in time
Over distance
It always feels magnify
When I try to bring you closer
You get colder
Once again
Would you give it up for me?
I wanna know your love
Is out there on the front line
One way love will leave us back blue inside
One way love will leave us back blue inside
I'm wide open
Maybe it's bad that you know that too
I'm not playin'
'Cause who would wanna be so cruel?
If I gave you all the space you need?
We'd be closer once again
Would you give it up for me?
Would you give it up for me?
I wanna know your love
Is out there on the front line
One way love will leave us back blue inside
One way love will leave us back blue inside
One way love is something I won't recognize
'Cause one way love will leave us back blue inside
Try to bring you closer
We're getting colder
Once again
One way love will leave us back blue inside
One way love will leave us back blue inside
One way love is something I won't recognize
'Cause one way love will leave us back blue inside
One way love
One way love
One way love
The lyrics to Cape Cub's song Closer depict the struggles of maintaining a long-distance relationship. The singer expresses his frustration over the fading affection of his partner over time due to the physical distance between them. He yearns to bring them closer, but it seems the more he tries, the more they pull away. The singer fears that their love may become unrequited as he expresses his willingness to give his all to the relationship. He questions whether his love is worth it and hopes that his partner's love is also out there on the front line. The phrase "one way love" is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the fear of unrequited love and the sadness it may bring.
The lyrics of Closer are relatable and evoke feelings of nostalgia, heartbreak, and hopefulness. The song's melody is soft and soothing, complementing the introspective nature of the lyrics. The chorus, which repeats the phrase "One way love," is powerful and emotive, accentuating the song's theme of distance and unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Your affection
The love that you have for me
Senders are fadin' in time
The messages that you send me are becoming less frequent as time goes on
Over distance
Because of the physical distance between us
It always feels magnify
The distance between us makes the love we have for each other feel even stronger
When I try to bring you closer
When I attempt to bridge the gap between us
You get colder
Your response becomes less warm and welcoming
Once again
As it has happened before
Would you give it up for me?
Would you be willing to make sacrifices for our relationship?
I wanna know your love
I want to understand the extent of your affection toward me
Is out there on the front line
Is it there for all to see?
One way love will leave us back blue inside
A non-mutual relationship will leave us feeling unfulfilled and unhappy
I'm wide open
I am transparent and vulnerable
Maybe it's bad that you know that too
Perhaps it's not wise to expose myself so much
I'm not playin'
I am not joking or being insincere
'Cause who would wanna be so cruel?
Because being cruel is not desirable
If I gave you all the space you need?
If I allowed you to have more personal freedom?
We'd be closer once again
Our emotional connection would be strengthened
Try to bring you closer
I will make an effort to get closer to you
We're getting colder
But it seems like our relationship is still becoming more distant
One way love
A love that is not reciprocated in the same way
Contributed by Elizabeth N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
NetoScott
Não entendo porquê esse tipo de qualidade de música não tem seu devido reconhecimento, vocês são demais! espero que nunca parem de fazer essas incríveis canções.
Asdio
I could listen to Closer and Swim all night long! Love it!
Asdio
I need to listen to all of your songs I guess
Caio Henrique
Que coisa mais maravilhosa! Estou apaixonado! <3 O Brasil necessita conhecer vocês, o mundo precisa conhecer vocês.
Cape Cub
+Caio Henrique Obrigado xx
Mateus Varandas
+Cape Cub ?!! Não sabia que falava português :P
Ótima música afinal
Vitor Leite
Como é que músicas boas como essa não faz, sucesso????? Povo só dar valor ao que não presta meu pai
Kevin HP
It's an amazing music video! Thank you soooo much for uploading.
You are great. Your music is insane.
The Final Riot! 40 Days
Música maravilhosa e clipe maravilhoso! Você já tem mais uma fã, e do BRASIL! ♥
Colin Stenning
Great track , can't stop listening to it :-)