During the period of time with SaySky, Bam has built more confidence and knowledge of what it takes to be part of the Australian music industry, and also internationally.
Eager to pursue his career Bam started his solo project, Elephant Kind, along with his studies at WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts).
Bam collaborated with his sister on her project called Neonomora as a song writer, composer and music producer. This project has been very successful. Within a year, Neonomora, who recently released her latest EP that includes 5 songs written by Bam, was selected as 2013 Album of The Year by Rolling Stone Magazine INA.
Moving back to Jakarta Bam started developing his career as a musician. His project with Neonomora led him to meeting John, Bayu and Dewa who then joined Elephant Kind.
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The songs contains lyrics and music that are emotional and relevant to the modern society and contemporary art with commercial viability. Combining various genres from various influences such as; Michael Jackson, Queen, Bon Iver, Kanye West, Sigur Ros, David Bowie, Arcade Fire, Kings of Leon, and many more.
Most of all, Bam has visions and high hopes in Australian music industry to continue to grow further and ready to be part of it.
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One
Elephant Kind Lyrics
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And there's no excuse for what I said to you
We know nothing about each other
I'm just as surprised that I feel for you
You wind the time, I struggle to refrain
From getting these words off my chest
We stretched the night, you took the spotlight
As if tomorrow is never gonna come
You're so free and I can't catch you
The dark wall standing in between us
Disappear with glasses of wine
You're the one
Who just got away
You don't want another man
You have it all but that's not what you need
With much courage and all desire
Takes more than a bed to convince you
You're the one
Who just got away
For the one
Who just got away
I'll leave it all to you
Leave it all to you
I brought it up to you
Brought it up to you
When we talk it wouldn't last
Leave it all
I'll stop finding you
Stop chasing after you
For the one
Who just got away
For the one
Who just got away
The lyrics to Elephant Kind's song "One" speak of a relationship that is filled with uncertainty, miscommunication, and the fear of missing out. The song starts with the singer admitting that they were drunk when they said whatever it was that they said to their partner. They also acknowledge that they do not know much about each other, which makes their strong feelings for each other unpredictable and surprising. The singer struggles to hold back from expressing their emotions, while their partner continues to shine brightly in their life, taking the spotlight.
The chorus of the song speaks to the singer's realization that their partner is the one that got away. They acknowledge that their partner does not want another man, but needs more than just material things. The singer knows that it takes more than just a bed to convince them, which highlights the theme of the complexity of relationships once again. The song ends with the singer deciding to leave it all in their partner's hands, acknowledging that they have chased after them for too long, and it's time to stop.
Line by Line Meaning
I drunk talk, I often do
I have a habit of speaking my mind when I've been drinking
And there's no excuse for what I said to you
I regret saying something offensive or hurtful to you
We know nothing about each other
Neither of us really knows much about the other person
I'm just as surprised that I feel for you
I didn't expect to develop feelings for you, but here we are
You wind the time, I struggle to refrain
You make time fly by and I have a hard time keeping quiet
From getting these words off my chest
From expressing my true feelings to you
We stretched the night, you took the spotlight
We made the most of the night, with you being the center of attention
As if tomorrow is never gonna come
We acted like we didn't have to worry about the future
You smell like California and dance like a tube man
You have a laid-back West Coast vibe and a quirky dance style
You're so free and I can't catch you
You are independent and I feel like I can't keep up with you
The dark wall standing in between us
There is an obstacle preventing our relationship from progressing
Disappear with glasses of wine
We can forget about our problems and bond over a drink
You're the one
Who just got away
You are the person I had a chance with but lost
You don't want another man
You are not interested in pursuing a relationship with anyone else
You have it all but that's not what you need
Despite having everything, you are still searching for something deeper
With much courage and all desire
I am determined to pursue a relationship with you
Takes more than a bed to convince you
You are not easily won over by physical intimacy
I'll leave it all to you
Leave it all to you
I am leaving the decision to pursue a relationship up to you
I brought it up to you
Brought it up to you
I have expressed my feelings to you and left the decision in your hands
When we talk it wouldn't last
Leave it all
Our conversations don't go very far, so I am giving up on trying to pursue something with you
I'll stop finding you
Stop chasing after you
I am giving up on actively pursuing a relationship with you
For the one
Who just got away
This song is dedicated to you, the one I missed out on
Writer(s): Bam Mastro
Contributed by Mason F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tuwuh Asri
please keep doing what you guys have been doing all this time, for example saving people livesβ¨πππ·
Brandon Daniel
Killing itπ₯π₯
Fazriellian Putra.A
I like it π₯π₯π₯
Eza
Congrats for the new album EK ππ
Giovano Sirait
Bam emang luar biasa ππ
btw ada nuansa Circa Waves nya juga nih goks!
prasetiyo
fallin in love with this song π
Bryan Fury
Elephant Kind is underrated af
Nita April
Live nya juga mantap.. Love bam deh β€
bella ariescha
Besuk baru ke tiga kalinya saya nonton kalian di jogja and Damn i love u so much.. Ga habis pikir sama karya kalian
Irfan Fauzi
Berasa punya kings of leon versi indonesia
So far buat mask chart billboard worth it banget (menurut gue) elephant kind hell yeah ππ»