The sound of Carnival Youth blends exciting melodies with the energy of rock - whether it is a sweet-sounding tune or a danceable hit. Their talent can be felt both on record and at the dynamic live performances.
Since the formation of the band in 2012, Carnival Youth have released four records - Never Have Enough EP, No Clouds Allowed, Propeller and Vienā Vilcienā (album with songs in Latvian). These records have granted them a growing fan base all over Europe and critical acclaim.
Carnival Youth have played at NME Club Night at KOKO in London, many festivals and showcases, such as Mondo.NYC (United States), The Great Escape (United Kingdom), Sziget (Hungary), Positivus (Latvia), Open'er Festival (Poland), Reeperbahn (Germany), Eurosonic (The Netherlands), and others.
They have toured Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, and their local region several times. Radio personalities like Steve Lamacq (BBC 6 Music), John Kennedy (XFM), and Chris Hawkins (BBC 6 Music) have played tracks from No Clouds Allowed on their radio shows. Several songs of Carnival Youth have been charted in German and Latvian radio stations. Both full-length albums have had campaigns on the United States and Canada college radios via Planetary Group and Propeller charted on CMJ Chart 80.
Members:
Edgars Kaupers - guitars, vocals;
Roberts Vanags - keyboards, vocals;
Kristiāns Kosītis - bass;
Emīls Kaupers - drums, vocals.
Former members:
Aleksis Luriņš (PRAGAII, Nesen) - bass, guitars;
Matīss Kļaviņš - bass.
http://www.carnivalyouth.lv
Octopus
Carnival Youth Lyrics
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octopus, from the stars
we walk round and round
opposite and upside down
I've always really liked you
otherwise I would have been a fool
and sometimes seems like it's all for nothing
but I wouldn't trade it for aother
octopus from the stars
we laugh never stop
like a waterfall like a ticking clock
I've always really like you
otherwise I would have been a fool
and sometimes seems like it's all for nothing
but I wouldn't trade it for another
I guess I was right
walking around those nights
I guess I was right
right about you
take off your shoes
dance with me let it loose
we dance round and round
opposite and upside down
I've always really liked you
otherwise I would have been a fool
and sometimes seems like it's all for nothing
but I wouldn't trade it for another
I guess I was right
walking around those nights
I guess I was right
spending all my time
I guess I was right
living through all those fights
I guess I was right
right about you
The opening lyrics of “your eyes, my heart” suggest the connection that the singer has with someone else, who is symbolized as an “octopus from the stars.” The octopus connotes intelligence, adaptability, and flexibility, which may represent the various ways this person has captured the singer’s heart and mind. The lines “we walk round and round / opposite and upside down” suggest a cyclical pattern in the relationship, where the singer and the person have differing views or approaches that contrast and complement each other. Despite the differences, the singer expresses an ongoing affection for the person and implies that this feeling is mutual.
The repetition of “I’ve always really liked you / otherwise I would have been a fool” in the song reinforces the idea of a constant, genuine attachment, possibly one that has endured over time. The lines “and sometimes seems like it’s all for nothing / but I wouldn’t trade it for another” point to challenges or doubts that arise in the relationship, but the singer values the connection too much to let go. The lyrics “take off your shoes / dance with me let it loose / we dance round and round / opposite and upside down” could serve as an invitation to let go of inhibitions and enjoy the moment with the person they feel so strongly about.
Line by Line Meaning
your eyes, my heart
Our love is a deep connection between us.
octopus, from the stars
Our love is a rare and extraterrestrial thing.
we walk round and round
Our relationship goes through cyclical patterns and routines.
opposite and upside down
Our differences sometimes cause challenges and confusion.
I've always really liked you
I have always had real feelings for you, no matter what happens.
otherwise I would have been a fool
Not loving you would have been a big mistake.
and sometimes seems like it's all for nothing
Sometimes it feels like our efforts are pointless or unnoticeable.
but I wouldn't trade it for another
Yet, I wouldn't want a different partner or life without you.
your smile my heart
Your happiness is essential to me.
we laugh never stop
We can always find joy and amusement together, without limit.
like a waterfall like a ticking clock
Our laughter is abundant and rhythmic, just like nature's wonders.
I guess I was right
I believe my initial intuition or decision about you was accurate.
walking around those nights
We have spent many evenings or moments together.
spending all my time
I dedicate much of my life to you.
living through all those fights
We have endured and survived many arguments or conflicts.
right about you
I was correct about choosing you as my lover and partner.
Contributed by Grayson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Nikita_G
Your eyes, my heart
Octopus, from the stars
We walk round and round
Opposite and upside down
I've always really liked you
Otherwise I would have been a fool
And sometimes seems like it's all for nothing
But I wouldn't trade it for another
Your smile my heart
Octopus from the stars
We laugh never stop
Like a waterfall like a ticking clock
I've always really like you
Otherwise I would have been a fool
And sometimes seems like it's all for nothing
But I wouldn't trade it for another
I guess I was right
Walking around those nights
I guess I was right
Right about you
Take off your shoes
Dance with me let it loose
We dance round and round
Opposite and upside down
I've always really liked you
Otherwise I would have been a fool
And sometimes seems like it's all for nothing
But I wouldn't trade it for another
I guess I was right
Walking around those nights
I guess I was right
Spending all my time
I guess I was right
Living through all those fights
I guess I was right
Right about you
@platoniczombie
My girlfriend made a mixed CD for me yesterday and put this band on it. She asked me if they sounded familiar. I told her the lyrics remind me of Brainstorm (Prata Vetra (I think that's how you spell it, sorry, I'm American)). Anyways, she said I was close and said that this was another Latvian band and that two of the band members are actually sons of the lead singer from Brainstorm. My girlfriend's grandfather was born and raised in Latvia, and she's been trying to get to know Latvian culture more since he passed away. Despite the unfortunate reason of learning more about Latvia, it has been fun! Lots of love for you all from America!
@sandrizzz1343
So nice to read your comment 💯🙏
@357reasons7
Americans know Latvian groups? that's nice!
@gumbuk9769
As a native Latvian living here all my life it surprised me to see an english comment on this video, it's pretty nice to hear that someone outside of the baltics cares about Latvian content. And because i use English more than Latvian i can formulate a proper response.
P.S.
you spelled it right, just that it doesn't have the extension marks (garumzīmes) on the ā and ē, for prāta vētra.
it literally just makes the vowels longer, Latvian has barely any complicated pronounciation.
@OfficialLoopingBeats
This is some serious world-class content, I'm really suprised I never knew about these guys! I honestly believe they will become big, not only in Baltics.
@OneFromNothing
They definetly should but content doesent mean shit these days in music buisness. Its all about promotion now.
@OfficialLoopingBeats
+OneFromNothing Well, you can't promote shitty content and expect great results too.
@togzhantaminbaeva8275
обожаю ваш стиль. Эти мелочи... Красота в простом!
@ketrina5127
Man liekas, ka šī grupa ir labākais, kas noticis ar mūsdienu jaunatni. Es esmu tiik loti priecīga, ka nu ir tiik loti sasoditi labs contents.😱❤️❤️❤️
@KRIS_CK
Vārdi "kontents" vēl ar "c" un "ekspektācijas" ir sliktākais, kas noticis ar mūsdienu jaunatni.