Johnny Mackay (guitar, vocals), Heath Crawley (bass) and Ryan Caesar (drums) formed the band in Melbourne a few years back after hitchhiking their way from Lismore. As founding members and principle songwriters, Johnny and Heath play raw over-driven rock, oozing a range of influences. Using stop-start rhythmic patterns coupled with contagious pop melodies and insightful lyrics they infect audiences with an insentient bite leaving their indie rocker victims with an incurable addiction. As much as you try to resist, you cant help but tap your feet and hum the melodies. Children Collide played their first live gig at Bar Open in Melbourne on Halloween night in October 2004. For a first show, Children Collide had the fortunate blessing of an amazing performance that everyone in the room loved. All the elements were there from the beginning - great songs, genius stage banter and a look that you couldnt help but envy.
With a few demos under their belt and a 6 track EP on Reverberation Records behind them, (We Three Brave And True, 2005) Children Collide signed with Flying Nun Australia, sister label to indie gods Flying Nun New Zealand.
Loveless
Children Collide Lyrics
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When your final race is won
When the flowers kiss the trees
When the king is on his knees
When your eyes don′t speak the truth
And denial is your muse
When your life follows a plan,
Your loveless, it's okay you, ve planned it well
You will be happy to know that I′ve moved on as well
When a lion has it's teeth,
And the sword rest in it's sheath
When the lier plays the fool and the fool makes every rule
Your loveless, it′s okay you, ve planned it well
You will be happy to know that I′ve moved on as well
Your loveless, it's okay you, ve planned it well
It′s seemless, i already know you well
When your alone with every one,
Know a place to call the sun
Theres a feeling in your bones,
You just might end up alone
When your just so self assured,
Now your rotting at the core
When your challenged by the truth,
Find some friends who lie to you
Your loveless, it's okay you, ve planned it well
It′s seemless, I already know you well.
The lyrics to Children Collide's song "Loveless" are a commentary on the human experience of love and relationships. The first stanza sets the scene for the end of life, where the flowers kiss the trees and the king is on his knees. This brings the listener into a contemplation of life as a whole, recognizing that there will be a time when everything will come to an end. The second line of this stanza, "When the final race is won," further emphasizes this point, reminding us that death is the final finish line, a universal truth that we all must eventually confront. The next two lines allude to the idea that even in death, love persists, and perhaps this is what makes life worth living.
The second stanza shifts the focus to the present, where denial is the muse and life is being lived according to a plan. The chorus repeats twice, with a simple message that it's okay to plan a life without love. The lines "You will be happy to know that I've moved on as well" further emphasize this point, suggesting that the singer feels no regret or remorse for having left this loveless life behind.
The third stanza introduces imagery of a lion with teeth and a sword at rest in its sheath, conveying a sense of power and control. The line "When the liar plays the fool and the fool makes every rule" speaks to the idea that sometimes those who are dishonest or manipulative can be the most powerful in society. The final lines of the song bring the listener back to the present, where there is a feeling of isolation and a fear of being alone. The line "Find some friends who lie to you" suggests that sometimes it's easier to live in denial than to confront the truth about ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
When your time has come and gone
When your life is nearing its end
When your final race is won
When you've achieved all your goals
When the flowers kiss the trees
When nature is in harmony
When the king is on his knees
When even the mighty are humbled
When your eyes don't speak the truth
When you're not honest with yourself
And denial is your muse
When you're in denial and it inspires you
When your life follows a plan,
When you're sticking to a plan
Your convenience is banned
When you can't always take the easy way out
Your loveless, it's okay you, ve planned it well
It's okay that you don't have love, as it was a choice
You will be happy to know that I′ve moved on as well
I've also moved on and am okay
When a lion has its teeth,
When someone or something is strong
And the sword rest in its sheath
When violence is avoided
When the liar plays the fool and the fool makes every rule
When dishonesty and stupidity dominate
It′s seemless, I already know you well
It's seamless, I know you inside and out
When you're alone with everyone,
When you feel alone despite being surrounded by people
Know a place to call the sun
Find a source of light and warmth
There's a feeling in your bones,
When you have a gut feeling
You just might end up alone
You might end up without anyone
When you're just so self-assured,
When you're overly confident
Now you're rotting at the core
When your true self is decaying
When you're challenged by the truth,
When you're confronted with the truth
Find some friends who lie to you
Surround yourself with people who won't challenge you
Writer(s): Johnny Mackay, Heath Crawley
Contributed by John L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
help
How underrated can one band get. These guys are fucking amazing.
Mr Rogers
This song deserves millions of views
Skiizzyyy
this deserves so much more fame, this is incredible!!!
wadeo1980
Was just having the same thought
That Metal Man
Holy shit! One of the greatest Indie songs, period. Hard to find a track with more venom and emotion. Brilliant video too.
Youthbl00d
That is seriously one of the best music videos i have ever seen.
Khai
This is such a melody to listen to when you're feeling down. This brings a smile to my face when I listen to it. It's a gem!
WOnder Pants
Can't wait for the new album, spread the word people.
Ib Conlon Architect
an absolute classic. the best bit in the clip is when he shows the cuffs.
13dirty666
He has got to have one of the most beautiful voices in rock n roll history. When he sings like this it's just perfect and so emotional. And then he screams like a boss