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1) Originally from Housto… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:

1) Originally from Houston, Texas, Paige Finlay (performing as FINLAY) spent the last seven years studying entertainment/music production in Southern California, where her love for pop music exploded, building life-long friendships and relationships in the Music Industry. Her energetic sound, vibrant lyrics and stage presence make her one of 2017's emerging young artists.

2) Finlay is a five piece indie rock band based in East London, England. Finlay was formed in 1996 by school friends Adam Straw, Anamik Saha and Christopher Allison. Lorna Crabbe joined in August 1997 (two weeks before their first gig) and Giles Littleford three years later.

3) Finlay is a British singer, songwriter and musician. Raised in the small village of Everingham, with a population of less than 50, he spent his formative years surrounded by the vast, haunting Yorkshire landscape.
Immersed in isolation, but eager to explore, Finlay found creative refuge in Film, Literature and Music, and while honing his craft and developing a love for the piano, he began releasing performance videos online, amassing a small following of like-minded people.

A chance encounter with Yorkshire native and Mercury Prize/ Grammy Award winning producer, Jonathan Quarmby propelled Finlay out of his bedroom and into the historic RAK Studios in North London, where he has spent the past 18 months working alongside Jonathan to complete his debut EP, set for release Spring 2020.

Finlay’s voice is both classic and contemporary – His music could exist comfortably in most decades, as it does in our current age. This sonic sweet spot allows him to tackle complex philosophical and emotional themes through a youthful lens and an evergreen delivery.

They released a single and an EP on their own Growl Wow Records before signing with British independent label Fortuna POP! who have released their two full length albums to much critical acclaim. Kerrang! called their debut a "Ragged and Wonderful sliver of a debut", while UNCUT magazine described Finlay's sound as "heroic and inspired pop music tuned in from an unearthly frequency".

The band have become particularly known for their lo-fi aesthetic, most evident in their earlier recordings.

Evolution
Finlay Lyrics

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There's a lot that traps me in,
Deep in my mind,
Imprisoned, by my skin,
And though I know I should have grown,
Please, leave the lights, on, before you go.

Try to stand up and embrace,
All the unknowns, littered across my days, the days have gone where I would be,

Caught in my fear, of life's, mystery.

Will I be married will I work?
Who will I love?
And who will I hurt?
It hurt too much to be trapped in,
Deep in my mind
Imprisoned, by my skin

Don't want to be alone.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Finlay's song "Evolution" delve into the struggles of self-realization and the fear of the unknown. The opening lines, "There's a lot that traps me in, deep in my mind, imprisoned by my skin," suggest a feeling of being confined by one's own thoughts and physical existence. The singer recognizes that they should have grown past these limitations, but still asks for the lights to be left on before they go, indicating a need for security and comfort in facing their inner demons.

The next verse explores the concept of embracing the uncertainties that life presents. The phrase "littered across my days" signifies the myriad of unknowns that the singer faces throughout their life journey. The line "the days have gone where I would be caught in my fear of life's mystery" speaks to a personal evolution, where they have outgrown the fear of the unknown and are now ready to face it head-on.

The following lines highlight the anxieties about major life decisions, such as marriage, work, and relationships. The questions of "Will I be married? Will I work? Who will I love? And who will I hurt?" demonstrate the internal struggle of making choices that will shape their future. The repetition of feeling trapped in their mind and imprisoned by their skin emphasizes the overwhelming burden of these decisions.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a lot that traps me in
I feel stuck and held back by various factors

Deep in my mind
Within the depths of my thoughts and emotions

Imprisoned, by my skin
Feeling confined by my physical existence

And though I know I should have grown
Despite being aware that I should have matured

Please, leave the lights, on, before you go
Please keep the lights on as you leave, signifying a desire for constant illumination and not being left in darkness

Try to stand up and embrace
Attempt to rise and fully accept

All the unknowns, littered across my days
Confronting and accepting the uncertainties that permeate my life

The days have gone where I would be
I no longer live in a time when I would

Caught in my fear, of life's, mystery
Trapped by my apprehension towards the enigma of life

Will I be married will I work?
Am I going to be married? Will I have a job?

Who will I love?
Whom will I develop deep affection for?

And who will I hurt?
Whom will I cause pain or harm to?

It hurt too much to be trapped in
The pain of feeling imprisoned is unbearable

Don't want to be alone
I do not wish to be without companionship

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IAN MATTHEW MARTIN HENDERSON, MARK-JOHN ROBIN POWER

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