He writes alternative indie-pop music with influences from artists such as David Bowie. He has toured in the UK, Europe and in the US.
Declan is known for his outspoken political views, including in his songs such as 'Brazil' which portrays a social commentary on the corruption within the Fifa organisation.
His debut album, What do You Think About the Car, was released on 21st of July 2017. His 2nd album, Zeros, was released on the 4th of September 2020.
Eventually Darling
Declan Mckenna Lyrics
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Was empty as hell without you
And the man that you trust
Worth dust 'cause he left without a word
Have you heard an apology? No
No comment, what were you on?
Don't tell me you truly believed when he promised
One of us each to carry the spade
Don't be so nasty
Father McCarthy rolls in his grave
I don't mean to be shallow, I'm just movin' on
But it was nice to meet you
For love is but a fleeting friend
We'll end up both alone, oh, we know
How easy it is to pretend
Sick of trying to be her trying to be him
Exactly what is getting worse each time and time again
Is that not something you could learn if only on a whim
Pretending not to choke like the first time you tried a blem
It's not really the time for kickin' and squealing
Well, it's a silly thought
It's a silly feeling, ah
Oh, marvelous beaches
One of us each will carry the spade
Everyone leaves eventually, darling
Don't be afraid
No really, don't worry, won't you scurry now?
While your life's in pieces and love is but a fleeting friend
Don't pretend that you care either
As one of many broken hearts to mend
I see you and love just doesn't care for you
We'll end up both alone, oh, we know
Your father feels the same way too (too)
Sick of trying to be her trying to be him
Exactly what is getting worse each time and time again
Is that not something you could learn if only on a whim
Pretending not to choke like the first time you tried a blem
It's a silly thought, it's like changing your friends
If you could do it once, would you do it again?
Would you do it again?
Would you do it again?
Would you do it again?
Would you do it again?
The lyrics of "Eventually Darling" by Declan Mckenna delve into the complexities of relationships, particularly the pain of heartbreak and the fleeting nature of love. The first verse sets the scene of an empty balcony, a place where the singer used to share moments with a lover who has left. The trust they had in each other was destroyed, and the man who promised the world had subsequently disappeared without apology. The chorus repeats the line, "marvelous beaches, one of us each to carry the spade," which seems to indicate that the couple had plans for their future together, but now these plans are unfulfilled. The "Father McCarthy" in the second stanza is referring to a Catholic priest, perhaps suggesting a commentary on organized religion and the hypocritical behavior of some of its adherents.
Throughout the song, the lyrics suggest a certain level of bitterness towards the concept of love itself. The singer seems to recognize that love is something that comes and goes, and that it can be painful when it leaves. They seem skeptical that "pretending not to choke" is a worthwhile effort, since it ultimately leads to heartbreak anyways. The final stanza suggests that the singer has grown tired of trying to become someone else for the sake of relationships and the repeated question "would you do it again" implies they have been hurt before and are hesitant to go through the same cycle.
Line by Line Meaning
The backyard balcony view
The singer is describing a view from a balcony, which lacks the presence of the person they are addressing
Was empty as hell without you
The singer is implying that the absence of the person they are addressing has left the place incredibly dull
And the man that you trust
The singer is referring to a man who was trusted by the person they're addressing
Worth dust 'cause he left without a word
The artist is expressing that the man who was trusted has now become worthless due to his abandonment of the person they're addressing without any explanation
Have you heard an apology? No
The artist is asking if the person they're addressing received any apology from the man who left, to which the answer is no
No comment, what were you on?
The singer is asking if the person they're addressing was under the influence of something during the time the man left, as they haven't shared any reaction to it
Don't tell me you truly believed when he promised
The singer is questioning if the promises made by the man who left were actually believed by the person they're addressing
Marvelous beaches
The artist is describing the beauty of the beaches
One of us each to carry the spade
The artist is describing how they and the person they're addressing will work together to carry a spade
Don't be so nasty
The artist is telling the person they're addressing not to be rude or unkind
Father McCarthy rolls in his grave
The singer is making a reference to a deceased person named Father McCarthy, who would have been offended by the way the person they're addressing is behaving
I don't mean to be shallow, I'm just movin' on
The artist is explaining that they aren't trying to be insensitive, but they are trying to move forward
But it was nice to meet you
The singer is acknowledging that it was a pleasure to meet the person they're addressing
For love is but a fleeting friend
The singer is suggesting that love is only temporary and won't always be around
We'll end up both alone, oh, we know
The singer is implying that both they and the person they're addressing will end up alone
How easy it is to pretend
The artist is expressing how simple it is to live in a state of denial
Sick of trying to be her trying to be him
The artist is tired of trying to adapt themselves to be someone else
Exactly what is getting worse each time and time again
The singer is referring to a cycle where things keep getting worse every time it happens
Is that not something you could learn if only on a whim
The singer is questioning if the person they're addressing hasn't picked up on the lesson being taught so far
Pretending not to choke like the first time you tried a blem
The artist is using an analogy to highlight how the person they're addressing is pretending to be okay when they're actually struggling
It's not really the time for kickin' and squealing
The artist is suggesting that this is not the appropriate time for complaining or kicking up a fuss
Well, it's a silly thought
The artist is acknowledging that their previous statement may have been silly
It's a silly feeling, ah
The singer is describing the feeling of questioning oneself and doubting what they're saying
Everyone leaves eventually, darling
The artist is suggesting that everyone will eventually leave, including the person they're addressing
No really, don't worry, won't you scurry now?
The singer is telling the person they're addressing not to worry and to hurry along
While your life's in pieces and love is but a fleeting friend
The singer is reminding the person they're addressing that their life is in shambles, and love won't always be around to comfort them
Don't pretend that you care either
The singer is suggesting that the person they're addressing doesn't care as well
As one of many broken hearts to mend
The artist is implying that there have been multiple broken hearts the person they're addressing needs to mend
I see you and love just doesn't care for you
The artist is observing that love doesn't have an affinity for the person they're addressing
Your father feels the same way too (too)
The singer is using a hypothetical scenario to suggest that the father of the person they're addressing may feel the same way
It's like changing your friends
The singer is comparing a certain thought to changing friends
If you could do it once, would you do it again?
The artist is questioning whether the person they're addressing would repeat an action they've already done once
Would you do it again?
The artist is continuing to question the person they're addressing about whether they would repeat the action again
Would you do it again?
The artist is once again asking if the person they're addressing would repeat the action again
Would you do it again?
The singer is yet again asking if the person they're addressing would repeat the action again
Would you do it again?
The artist is asking one final time if the person they're addressing would repeat the action again
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Declan McKenna, William Bishop
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fernando Hidalgo
The backyard balcony view
Was empty as hell without you
And the man that you trust
Worth dust 'cause he left without a word
Have you heard an apology? No
No comment, what were you on?
Don't tell me you truly believed when he promised
Marvellous beaches, one of us each to carry the spade
Don't be so nasty, Father McCarthy rolls in his grave
I don't mean to be shallow, I'm just movin' on
But it was nice to meet you
For love is but a fleeting friend
We'll end up both alone, oh, we know
How easy it is to pretend
Sick of trying to be her and trying to be him
Exactly what is getting worse each time and time again
Is that not something you could learn if only on a whim
Pretendin' not to choke like the first time you tried a blem
It's not really the time
For kickin' and squealing
Well, it's a silly thought
It's a silly feeling, ah
Oh, marvellous beaches, one of us each will carry the spade
Everyone leaves eventually, darling, don't be afraid
No, really, don't worry, won't you scurry now?
While your life's in pieces and love is but a fleeting friend
Don't pretend that you care either
As one of many broken hearts to mend
I see you and love just doesn't care for you
We'll end up both alone, oh, we know
Your father feels the same way too (Too)
Sick of trying to be her and trying to be him
Exactly what is getting worse each time and time again
Is that not something you could learn if only on a whim
Pretendin' not to choke like the first time you tried a blem
It's a silly thought
It's like changing your friends
If you could do it once
Would you do it again?
Would you do it again?
Would you do it again?
Would you do it again?
Would you do it again?
tori retamal
the fact that i like every single song of his is so cool, like the man can't make a bad song
Ido Nemerovsky
The first time I can agree with this type of comment
tori retamal
@Cravero® emily is so fucking good i-
Cravero®
Bad song? Emily says hi
f.lorencia ,
Saame
Annie Gaston
He is lyrics are so relatable and real and his music is so free!! Can’t make a bad song 🤷🏻♀️
Nicholas Polimeni
Basically, if you like Declan, we're automatically friends
Deckington_music
I finally made a friend! Also my names Declan too!
Jay Lewis
Ok, hi friend.
Agata Konieczna
@ー u know my friend like Declan soo u can be bf now!!