… Read Full Bio ↴Charlie Cunningham is an English singer-songwriter based in Oxford.
Cunningham is a fresh talent, proving to be more than just a man with a guitar and a voice; a regularity that we have become all too familiar with. His new and ambitious EP Outside Things combines beautiful, yet honest song-writing with such percussive guitar playing that he truly stands out from the crowd.
Title track “Outside Things’” premièred on Best Fit; the lyrics are from the perspective of a newly-born baby. It’s a time that occurs in everyone’s life that cannot be remembered or recalled, this therefore, explorative aspect to his song-writing shows the depth Cunningham has to offer, unlike so many artists of his type. The song manages to convey an impression of diving in and out from the confusion of that foreign experience in such a compelling nature, accompanied by intense vocals playing on the track’s intimacy. “Outside Things’” carries with it a strange sense of longing, which is continuous throughout the EP.
“In One Out” is the first track to be heard on the record; it’s melodic, but profoundly sombre and relatively dark sounding. The finger-picked guitar behind the vocals is hypnotic. There’s a slight step away from this intensity of the opening track and that of the title track in “Lights Off” and “Plans” - the second and fourth tracks on the EP. With far less movement there’s time to breathe between songs, it really helps to make each one stand out in their own right. During both of these tracks Cunningham creates moments of silence, with constant breaks where everything comes to a brief halt – if you heard these tracks live you’d want to be situated in an intimate and silent setting.
The Outside Things EP not only demonstrates Cunningham’s impeccable writing ability, but his intricate and skilful playing technique, developed and picked up from his time spent in Seville, along with showing off his individual voice. Through the EP Cunningham’s percussive, yet flexible guitars playing technique is something to be whole heartedly admired.
Glass
Charlie Cunningham Lyrics
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Enough, we should start this over
And between us we can play a part
Trust, take us that much closer
Call within, look at the state we're in
There's more outside than the changing weather
In truth, the end is too much to comprehend
Once more, we could be the last
Ready when you are, the fighting started
I'm torn, looking at the glass
Heavy on the heart and I, I'm always surprised
Though it's every night
On to the next one, where the same applies
And in truth, the end is too much to comprehend
They need your light, now more than ever
It's yours for the taking
But you've been taking your time
Be still, slow your pacing
Blink, and they'll fly by
The lyrics of Charlie Cunningham's song "Glass" explore themes of self-discovery, self-reflection, and embracing one's true potential. The opening lines, "All we can be is everything we are, Enough, we should start this over," suggest that the singer is acknowledging the limits and possibilities of their existence and urging themselves to begin anew. It implies a call for self-acceptance and a desire to fully embrace one's authentic self.
The lines "And between us we can play a part, Trust, take us that much closer" highlight the importance of trust and connection in relationships. The singer acknowledges that by opening up and being vulnerable with others, they can form deeper connections and come closer to understanding themselves and their place in the world.
The chorus, "I'm torn, looking at the glass, Heavy on the heart and I, I'm always surprised," suggests a sense of inner conflict and vulnerability. The metaphor of looking at a glass may symbolize introspection and self-examination. The weight on the heart could represent the burdens and emotions that come with self-discovery. The line "I'm always surprised" could indicate a sense of wonder or astonishment at the depths of their emotions and the complexities of their own being.
The lyrics also touch on the fleeting nature of life and the urgency to seize the present moment. Lines like "This is your life, it's now or never" and "Blink, and they'll fly by" emphasize the importance of living in the present and making the most of each passing moment.
Overall, "Glass" conveys a message of self-acceptance, the significance of human connection, and the need to embrace one's true potential and live meaningfully.
Line by Line Meaning
All we can be is everything we are
We can only embrace and accept who we truly are
Enough, we should start this over
We have reached a sufficient point where we can begin anew
And between us we can play a part
Together, we have the ability to contribute and make a difference
Trust, take us that much closer
By having faith in each other, we can establish a stronger connection
Call within, look at the state we're in
Reflect on our current situation and evaluate it internally
There's more outside than the changing weather
The world contains abundant experiences beyond just weather variations
In truth, the end is too much to comprehend
The concept of finality is difficult to fully grasp
This is your life, it's now or never
You have to seize the present moment because life is fleeting
Once more, we could be the last
There is a chance for us to be the final opportunity or occurrence
Ready when you are, the fighting started
When you're prepared, conflicts and struggles arise
I'm torn, looking at the glass
I feel conflicted while observing a fragile situation
Heavy on the heart and I, I'm always surprised
It deeply affects my emotions, and I'm frequently caught off-guard
Though it's every night
Although it occurs regularly, repetitively
On to the next one, where the same applies
Moving forward to the upcoming situation, where similar circumstances arise
And in truth, the end is too much to comprehend
Once again, the concept of finality is overwhelming to understand
They need your light, now more than ever
People require your guidance and positivity, especially in the current time
It's yours for the taking
The opportunity is available for you to seize
But you've been taking your time
However, you have been proceeding at a leisurely pace
Be still, slow your pacing
Calm down and reduce your speed
Blink, and they'll fly by
If you close your eyes for a moment, time will pass swiftly
Lyrics © Mute Song Limited
Written by: Charles Cunningham
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@rutow9249
He deserves the recognition. I’m mad people are sleeping on talented people.
@brigittetorres9745
A Voice and music from elsewhere of infinite sweetness ❤️🎶❤️ A real moment of escape. Thanks from France 🙏🙏🙏
@jeremyboynton6173
Last year, I lost 3 really close friends in the span of one month. They were all fairly young, so they hit harder than most. I became significantly depressed for the first time in years, and started harboring thoughts of ending things. It was around this time that Charlies' song, "Minimum popped up in my recommendations. As soon as I heard it, it called to me in a way few things had. I did a further dive into his catalogue, and his music moved me. As the grief subsided, I started to feel a sense of purpose again. Thank you for your music. It likely saved this ones' life. And I will always be a fan.
@halt.halt.halt.
Jeremy Boynton stay strong!
@jeremyboynton6173
@@halt.halt.halt. Thank you. It is much appreciated.
@lirianne-jayafrancoeur9357
Hope you feeling better, one day at a time... charlie’s music is really something... something special♥️
@sfarzanyar
This makes me very happy😊🌹 I wish to be free from my own depression as well.
@jeremyboynton6173
@@sfarzanyar No joke, you might look into low doses of psychedelics. They did wonders for me.
@tugceadal4218
Sunu dinleyene kadar hersey yolundaydi. Cok ozledim ve bu haksizlik!
@faridmehrisofiani2812
Magnificent, Charlie!