Being the daughter of a banjo player, singer Fine Glindvad grew up travelling around Europe among folk musicians. The guitarist, Simon Kjær Lauridsen, comes from the twisted-minded indie and free jazz environments. And the man behind the synths, Simon Lars Gustav Andersson, is a classically trained pianist. It sounds like an impossible combination, and not as a trio creating some of most captivating Danish pop music here and now.
Nevertheless, this is the case. On their very first single, 'Away From Me', CHINAH underline why they have stirred curiosity both home and abroad. 'Away From Me' is also the track that made the three members realize that together, they could accomplish something special.
- We have all been through a process of moving towards electronic pop and r&b from each our starting points. Being shamelessly melodic is not always well regarded where we come from, but we have been urging to play around with exactly that. So it has been very liberating for us. Still, we cannot avoid having our own edge because of our backgrounds, says Simon Lars Gustav Andersson.
These dynamics clearly shine through in 'Away From Me'. Fine Glindvad’s laidback vocal carries the track while beats and instruments build up to a climax that deliberately never arrives. CHINAH’s sense of economizing chaos finds its inspiration from various sources: Blood Orange’s courage to chase big tunes, Jai Paul’s aesthetic anarchy and James Blake clean vocals.
Every song on the EP CHINAH releases in the fall explores and elaborates this style. Another theme running through tracks like 'Never the Same', 'We Go Back' and 'You Can Walk Away From Me' is Fine Glindvad’s non-romantic poetry smoldering beneath the delicate melodies.
- The lyrics are sung from the perspective naive submission. But it feels liberating because of the light melodies. It is a path towards acceptance: ‘I can lie here and bleed for you, but that is life.’ It is almost a tribute to laying yourself down. I am forever touched by statements of eerily sincerity. That is also why I do not use much imagery. I say it just as it is, says Fine Glindvad.
These themes also hint the fragileness of the band name, CHINAH.
Throughout the spring, CHINAH has toured with acclaimed Danish band Turboweekend and played at the important Danish SPOT Festival. Following SPOT, CHINAH was named among the best new acts by both Danish music magazine Soundvenue and international festival delegates. This autumn another single and an EP will follow.
We Go Back
Chinah Lyrics
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Your lips attract the carefree light I see
Those lines we never said
Those times you lick my shoulder blades instead
Your moves affect my style
Your lips attract the carefree light I see
We don't recall the names
It's not to be described and we don't try
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
I'm caught in the sky
And we can touch it every time
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
We'll talk but never tell
Some words will fit your world but not your mind
It's all about these heights
It's all about the breath we can't control
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
I'm caught in the sky
And we can touch it every time
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
Don't give me up
Don't give me up, oh, baby
Don't give me up
Don't give me up, oh, baby
Don't give me up
Don't give me up, oh, baby
Don't give me up
Don't give me up, oh, baby
Don't give me up
Don't give me up, oh, baby
Don't give me up
Don't give me up, oh, baby
Don't give me up
Don't give me up, oh, baby
Don't give me up
Don't give me up, oh, baby
Don't give me up
Don't give me up, oh, baby
Don't give me up
Don't give me up, oh, baby
Don't give me up
Don't give me up, oh, baby
Don't give me up
Don't give me up, oh, baby
The lyrics of "We Go Back" by Chinah describe a relationship that is based on physical intimacy rather than emotional connection or verbal communication. The singer is enchanted and influenced by their partner's movements and lips, but they do not remember each other's names or have meaningful conversations. Their encounters are characterized by unspoken lines and physical sensations, such as licking of the shoulder blades. Despite the lack of depth, the singer is drawn to their partner's carefree light and their shared ability to experience a transcendental state represented by "the sky". The chorus repeats the phrase "Whenever you want me" as if to indicate that the singer is available for a casual, physically-driven relationship with their partner.
The second verse hints at the possibility of tensions or differences between the partners. They only talk but never tell, suggesting that they do not disclose their true feelings, desires, or secrets. Some words may fit one person's world but not the other's mind, highlighting the potential for misunderstandings or incompatibilities. However, the verse ends on a positive note, emphasizing the shared feeling of being caught in the sky and the intense connection that brings.
The repetition of "Don't give me up, oh, baby" at the end of the song implies a sense of desperation or fear of losing the physical connection with the partner. It could also signify a desire for the partner to keep their encounters a secret or not move on to another person.
Overall, "We Go Back" portrays a passionate but ephemeral relationship that is based on physical attraction and moments of transcendence rather than emotional intimacy or verbal communication.
Line by Line Meaning
Your moves affect my style
Your actions make me change the way I do things
Your lips attract the carefree light I see
Your words bring joy and positivity in my life
Those lines we never said
There are things we kept hidden from each other
Those times you lick my shoulder blades instead
There are intimate moments we share that are unspoken
We don't recall the names
There are things we forget and can't remember
It's not to be described and we don't try
Some things are better left unexplained and not talked about
Whenever you want me
I'm always available for you
We go back to, we go back to
We have a history together
We go back to you
We always end up with each other
I'm caught in the sky
I'm in a state of euphoria
And we can touch it every time
We experience that feeling of happiness whenever we're together
We'll talk but never tell
We share secrets but we never reveal them to anyone
Some words will fit your world but not your mind
There are things you understand but cannot comprehend
It's all about these heights
Our relationship is about reaching new heights of happiness
It's all about the breath we can't control
The feeling we share is beyond our control
Don't give me up
Don't leave me
Oh, baby
An expression of affection towards the person
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Fine Glindvad Jensen, Simon Kjaer Lauridsen, Simon Lars Gustav Andersson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mittenzpurrez8235
Verse 1]
Your moves affect my style
Your lips attract the carefree light I see
Those lines we never say
Those times you lick my shoulder blades instead
Your moves affect my style
Your lips attract the carefree light I see
We don't recall the names
It's not to be described and we don't try
[Pre-Chorus]
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever she want me
[Chorus]
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
I'm caught in the sky
And we can touch it every time
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
We go back to you
[Verse 2]
We'll talk but never tell
Some words will fit your world but not your mind
It's all about these heights
It's all about the breath we can't control
[Pre-Chorus]
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
[Chorus]
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
I'm caught in the sky
And we can touch it every time
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
Whenever you want me
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
I'm caught in the sky
And we can touch it every time
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
[Outro]
Don't give me up
@MistifyMusic
Lyrics for y'all! ;)
Your moves affect my style
Your lips atract the carefree light I see
Those lines we never say
Those times you lick my shoulderblades instead
Your moves affect my style
Your lips atract the carefree light I see
We don't recall the names
It's not to be described and we don't try
Whenever you want me
We go back to
We go back to you
I'm caught in the sky
We can touch it every time
We'll talk but never tell
Some words will fit your world but not your mind
It's all about these hights
It's all about the breath we can't control
Whenever you want me
We go back to
We go back to you
I'm caught in the sky
We can touch it every time
Don't give me up
Don't give me up, oh baby
@wordsmusic4978
It never snowed anymore.
What they said on the television reports was true. The Earth was melting, slowly, surely, forever.
The flowers still bloomed furiously, but in oppressive heat that was ever-increasing. As much as she wished we could go back to a life full of seasons, full of change, she knew that she never could.
This was the only place she could go where she could pretend that snowfalls still existed. The heat made the plants and trees constantly explode with life, spewing forth the life that used to only come once a season. The tiny petals floated down upon her like light flurry, sticking to her hair and occasionally her eyelashes.
There would be moments where she felt like she was back there, in the freezing romance of historical winter. But then the flakes wouldn't be cold. They'd stick to her sweaty body, glistening, but not in the right way.
The heat would become too much, and she'd have to retreat indoors, to the artificial cold.
@mittenzpurrez8235
Verse 1]
Your moves affect my style
Your lips attract the carefree light I see
Those lines we never say
Those times you lick my shoulder blades instead
Your moves affect my style
Your lips attract the carefree light I see
We don't recall the names
It's not to be described and we don't try
[Pre-Chorus]
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever she want me
[Chorus]
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
I'm caught in the sky
And we can touch it every time
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
We go back to you
[Verse 2]
We'll talk but never tell
Some words will fit your world but not your mind
It's all about these heights
It's all about the breath we can't control
[Pre-Chorus]
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
Whenever you want me
[Chorus]
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
I'm caught in the sky
And we can touch it every time
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
Whenever you want me
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
I'm caught in the sky
And we can touch it every time
We go back to, we go back to
We go back to you
[Outro]
Don't give me up
@Plan_and_Plane
God this music makes things feel okay with all chaos surrounding you and within you. Thank you for sharing. Amazing stuff.
@Feruchadam
Yessss! Its becoming my train jam whenever I'm out!
@arealhumanbeing4651
That last chorus....I really felt we go way back...
@bogdanskyline10
I absolutely love all the songs you post !!! <3
They helped me get over a lot of things and finally rediscover happiness after a long time :D
Thank you for putting a big smile on my face every day. :)
Love from Bucharest, Romania :) :D
@JulyMusic
I love this one! Time to relax with this song! Good job <3
@MonumentToSin
Gorgeous song! Perfect for studying or just relaxing!
@aishaattarA
THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL THE VOCALS ARE HEAVENLY THNX <3 KEEP IT UP
@plxton
Hit me as soon as it started :D
Love all the vibes in this track, all the backing music is just perfect!
@AsdfSMURF
Finally a good tune to help make my terrible day a tiny bit better