Kennedy studied for a degree in pure music at the National University of Ireland in Maynooth County, Kildare.
He performs live with a full band, including a drummer, bassist, lead guitarist, and violinist.
He is signed to Interscope Records and released a collection of previously released songs, Dermot Kennedy, on 4 January 2019 through Riggins Recording Limited. His debut major-label studio album, Without Fear, was released on 4 October 2019.
Giants
Dermot Kennedy Lyrics
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When did we stop?
Just say the word, and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
The hope and the hurt
Has lived inside of me
But there's gold in the dirt
But I knew of its worth when you walked beside of me
And my hand fit in yours like a bird could find the breeze
We used to be giants
When did we stop?
Just say the word, and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
We were the song of the silence
But time catches up
Just say the word, and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
I knew from the start
You'd be the one to set me free
That day in the park, when the hurt would hide from me
Those eyes used to know me, it's been way too long
You are the moon and the stars, and all they gaze upon
Time won't ever move slowly, what you waiting on?
Yeah, what you waiting on?
We used to be giants
When did we stop?
Just say the word, and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
We were the song of the silence
But time catches up
Just say the word, and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
Darlin, just say you will
Will you remember those times
That I have held until tonight
If you say you will
I'll leave it all behind
Don't you remember those times?
We used to be giants
So when did we stop?
Just say the word, and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
We were the song of the silence
But time catches up
Just say the word, and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
We used to be giants
Giants
Oh, I still love you though
I still love you though
In Dermot Kennedy's song "Giants," the singer expresses the idea that he and his loved one used to have a powerful relationship, but it has since diminished. He questions when they lost their passion and affection for each other, and offers to rekindle their love if his partner wants to. Throughout the song, there are references to the highs and lows of their relationship, but despite their struggles, the singer still has strong feelings for his partner.
The chorus of the song ("We used to be giants / When did we stop? / Just say the word, and I'll be yours / You know I never forgot / We were the song of the silence / But time catches up / Just say the word, and I'll be yours / You know I never forgot") portrays the idea that the couple used to be powerful together and that time has caught up to them, but the singer has not forgotten how he felt about his partner. Additionally, the last verse ("Darlin, just say you will / Will you remember those times / That I have held until tonight / If you say you will / I'll leave it all behind / Don't you remember those times?") shows the singer's willingness to leave behind any negative experiences they had and start fresh with his partner.
Overall, "Giants" is an introspective song about the highs and lows of a relationship, the idea that time can change people, and the possibility of reigniting a lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
We used to be giants
Once we were powerful and unstoppable, but something changed and we lost that strength and ability.
When did we stop?
At some point we lost our strength and it's hard to pinpoint exactly when it happened.
Just say the word, and I'll be yours
You have the power to be with me again, and I'm ready to take that leap of faith towards you.
You know I never forgot
I never forgot our love and connection, the memories remain with me.
The hope and the hurt
Has lived inside of me
I have experienced both optimism and pain, which stayed with me throughout the years.
But there's gold in the dirt
I never took the time to see
Despite the struggles, there are valuable things that I failed to recognize and value them.
But I knew of its worth when you walked beside of me
And my hand fit in yours like a bird could find the breeze
Your presence showed me how precious life's small moments are, and with you, they were easy to experience.
We were the song of the silence
But time catches up
We had a special connection that was beyond words, but as time goes by, things inevitably change.
I knew from the start
You'd be the one to set me free
I felt from the beginning that you were the one who could help me transcend my limitations and experience my true potential.
Those eyes used to know me, it's been way too long
You are the moon and the stars, and all they gaze upon
We've been apart for too long, but I still feel that you are the greatest thing in my life, an incredible person who shines just like the moon and stars.
Time won't ever move slowly, what you waiting on?
Yeah, what you waiting on?
Life is short, and we shouldn't waste any time waiting for the perfect moment. Let's take action and make things happen now.
Darlin, just say you will
Will you remember those times
That I have held until tonight
If you say you will
I'll leave it all behind
Don't you remember those times?
Please tell me that you remember the moments we shared and cherished so much. If you do, I'm ready to forget everything else and start anew with you in my arms.
Giants
Oh, I still love you though
I still love you though
We used to be giants, but even when that's not the case anymore, my love for you doesn't diminish. It remains constant and unshakable.
Contributed by Caleb W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyrics
We used to be giants
When did we stop?
Just say the word and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
The hope and the hurt
Has lived inside of me
But there's gold in the dirt
I never took the time to see
But I knew of its worth
When you walked beside of me
And my hand fit in yours
Like a bird would find the breeze
We used to be giants
When did we stop?
Just say the word and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
We were the song in the silence
But time catches up
Just say the word and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
I knew from the start
You'd be the one to set me free
That day in the park
When the hurt would hide from me
Those eyes used to know me, it's been way too long
You are the moon and the stars, and all they gaze upon
Time won't ever move slowly, what you waiting on?
What you waiting on?
We used to be giants
When did we stop?
Say the word and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
We were the song in the silence
But time catches up
Just say the word and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
Darling
Just say you will
Will you remember those times?
That I have held until
Tonight
If you say you will
I'll leave it all behind
Don't you remember those times?
We used to be giants
So when did we stop?
Just say the word and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
We were the song in the silence
But time catches up
Just say the word and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
We used to be giants
Giants
Oh, I still love you though
I still love you though
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@Alexis.Garza.AG0
Album, EP or single: Without fear (The complete edition)
Lyrics:
[Intro]
We used to be giants
When did we stop?
Just say the word and i'll be yours
You know i never forgot
[First verse]
The hope and the hurt
Has lived inside of me
But there's gold in the dirt
I never took the time to see
But i knew of its worth when you walked beside of me
And my hand fit in yours like a bird would find the breeze
[Chorus]
We used to be giants
When did we stop?
Just say the word, and i'll be yours
You know i never forgot
We were the song in the silence
But time catches up
Just say the word, and i'll be yours
You know i never forgot
[Second verse]
I knew from the start
You'd be the one to set me free
That day in the park, when the hurt would hide from me
Those eyes used to know me, it's been way too long
You are the moon and the stars, and all they gaze upon
Time won't ever move slowly, what you waiting on?
Yeah, what you waiting on?
[Chorus]
We used to be giants
When did we stop?
Just say the word, and i'll be yours
You know i never forgot
We were the song in the silence
But time catches up
Just say the word, and i'll be yours
You know i never forgot
[Bridge]
Darlin' (I still love you though)
Just say you will (I still love you though)
Will you remember those times? (I still love you though)
That i have held until (I still love you though)
Tonight (I still love you though)
If you say you will (I still love you though)
I'll leave it all behind (I still love you though)
Don't you remember those times? (I still love you though)
[Chorus]
We used to be giants
So when did we stop?
Just say the word, and i'll be yours
You know i never forgot
We were the song in the silence
But time catches up
Just say the word, and i'll be yours
You know i never forgot
[Outro]
We used to be giants (I still love you though)
Giants (I still love you though)
Oh, i still love you though
I still love you though
You're welcome.
Still listening. 12/12/2022 ☑️
#DermotKennedy #Mexico 🇲🇽
@Walks.with.
We used to be giants
When did we stop?
Just say the word, and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
The hope and the hurt
Has lived inside of me
But there's gold in the dirt
I never took the time to see
But I knew of it's worth
When you walked beside of me
And my hand fit in yours
Like a bird would find the breeze
We used to be giants
When did we stop?
Say the word, and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
We were the song in the silence
But time catches up
Just say the word, and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
I knew from the start
You'd be the one to set me free
That day in the park
When the hurt would hide from me
Those eyes used to know me, it's been way too long
You are the moon and the stars, and all they gaze upon
Time won't ever move slowly, what you waitin' on?
Yeah, what you waitin' on?
We used to be giants
When did we stop?
Say the word, and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
We were the song in the silence
But time catches up
Just say the word, and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
Darlin', just say you will
Will you remember those times?
That I have held until tonight
If you say you will, I'll leave it all behind
Don't you remember those times?
We used to be giants
So when did we stop?
Just say the word, and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
We were the song in the silence
But time catches up
Just say the word, and I'll be yours
You know I never forgot
We used to be giants
Giants
Oh, I still love you though
I still love you though
@tobiasprikryl3128
We used to be giants
When did we stop?
Just say the word and I’ll be yours
You know I never forgot
[Verse 1]
The hope and the hurt has lived inside of me
But there’s gold in the dirt, I never took the time to see
But I knew of its worth when you walked beside of me
And my hand fit in yours like a bird would find the breeze
[Chorus]
We used to be giants
When did we stop?
Just say the word and I’ll be yours
You know I never forgot
We were the song in the silence
But time catches up
Just say the word and I’ll be yours
You know I never forgot
[Verse 2]
I knew from the start, you’d be the one to set me free
That day in the park when the hurt would hide from me
Those eyes used to know me, it’s been way too long
You are the moon and the stars, and all they gaze upon
Time won’t ever move slowly, what you waiting on?
Yeah, what you waiting on?
[Chorus]
We used to be giants
When did we stop?
Just say the word and I’ll be yours
You know I never forgot
We were the song in the silence
But time catches up
Just say the word and I’ll be yours
You know I never forgot
[Bridge]
Darling, (I still love you though)
Just say you will (I still love you though)
Will you remember those times? (I still love you though)
That I have held until (I still love you though)
Tonight, (I still love you though)
If you say you will, (I still love you though)
I’ll leave it all behind (I still love you though)
Don’t you remember those times? (I still love you though)
[Chorus]
We used to be giants
So, when did we stop?
Just say the word and I’ll be yours
You know I never forgot
We were the song in the silence
But time catches up
Just say the word and I’ll be yours
You know I never forgot
[Outro]
We used to be giants, giants
Oh, I still love you though
I still love you though
@seeing_art_in_life
Dermot can do no wrong. Every song is brilliant. Goosebumps for eons.
@elkecuylaerts113
Totally agree!
@oliviayoung2254
So so glad I found him when I did. Yes agree goosebumps and all.
@seeing_art_in_life
Olivia Young he’s a life saver for sure with his music and lyrics.
@szypula87
Exactly
@niamhmckenna3212
@Elke Cuylaerts aa
@pierceflynn10
You made that kid on the toy show tonight happy man. Well done. Also I absolutely love this song and hearing you and him sing it on the Toy Show was really nice. Great Job Dermot.
@evelynoshea7053
Your so right
@grainnecoyne5817
You're 100% right
@akeemzaman8645
I wish I had discovered Dermot Kennedy earlier. He's brilliant.