The band consists of Charles McSorley (lead vocals), Jack Winn (guitar, vocals), Jake Lees (bass, vocals), Billy Fielding (drums, backing vocals), and Sam Malynowsky (keyboards), all good friends for years. Asked about their inspirations, Fling's frontman McSorley answers "I think we all share the love of the classics, pretty much any Beatles, The Clash, David Bowie, The Sex Pistols, The Kinks, Oasis and other such artists’ albums constantly inspire us and will do forever I think. Just all the good stuff basically."
So far, Fling are something of a British pearl sprawling onto the musical scene, with continuous local gigs around Bradford, festival appearances and 6 (as of March 4th, 2018) singles available via streaming devices. Their latest track, "Banjo Billy", debuted worldwide on March 2nd, 2018.
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Windmill
Fling Lyrics
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I watched you glisten like a crystal
Rolling around in the grass like animals
We got a feel that we just can't handle, oh yeah
Chameleon clowns wearing colour changing gowns spiralling around a carousel
But the carnivals closed and gone away
Sky say looks like rain today
And I can't help but feeling like I'm losing my way.
Slipping through my fingers everyday.
Mr Dandelion sun is smiling down from the sky
Glow the golden globe and burn the rain away today
As I search for some shade inside a thousand tiny rooms
In my doll house mind,
Where I can hide?
And I can't help but feeling like I'm losing.
And I can't help but feeling like I'm losing my way
Slipping through my fingers everyday.
The song "Windmill" by Fling is a psychedelic track that uses vivid imagery and metaphors to describe the complexities of human emotions. The opening lines set the scene of the song, where the singer sees someone standing by a windmill and admiring them as they glisten like a crystal. This person seems carefree and unencumbered by the struggles of life, rolling around in the grass like animals. The singer and this person feel a certain undeniable energy that they cannot explain or contain.
The second verse takes a sharp turn to a carnival that once existed but is now gone. The singer describes chameleon-clowns with their changing gowns spinning around a carousel, a metaphor for how life is constantly changing and how we struggle to hold on to the good times. The sky looks like rain, and the singers are trying to stay alive. The chorus comes back in with the singer stating that they cannot help but feel like they are losing their way, slipping through their fingers every day.
The final verse brings out Mr Dandelion, the sun shining down from the sky, making everything glow like a golden globe. The singer is searching for some shade inside a thousand tiny rooms in their dollhouse mind, where they can hide from the world. However, they still feel like they are losing their way, with time slipping away from them. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the singer struggling to keep up with the ever-changing world and their emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you standing by the windmill
I noticed you standing near the windmill
I watched you glisten like a crystal
I saw you shine brightly
Rolling around in the grass like animals
We played energetically in the grass
We got a feel that we just can't handle, oh yeah
We experienced an intense emotion that we couldn't quite grasp
Chameleon clowns wearing colour changing gowns spiralling around a carousel
The performers in the circus wore flashy clothes and traveled in a circle
But the carnivals closed and gone away
The carnival has ended and left us behind
Sky say looks like rain today
The sky predicts that it will rain today
We're trying to stay alive.
We're doing our best to survive
And I can't help but feeling like I'm losing my way.
I feel lost and unsure of where to go
Slipping through my fingers everyday.
I feel like I'm losing control of my life
Mr Dandelion sun is smiling down from the sky
The sun is shining brightly like a dandelion
Glow the golden globe and burn the rain away today
The sun is powerful enough to dry up the rain
As I search for some shade inside a thousand tiny rooms
I'm trying to find peace in my own mind
In my doll house mind,
I feel trapped and insignificant
Where I can hide?
I want to escape from reality and find a safe place to hide
And I can't help but feeling like I'm losing.
I'm overwhelmed with a sense of defeat
And I can't help but feeling like I'm losing my way
I feel lost and directionless
Slipping through my fingers everyday.
Life seems to be slipping away from me.
Lyrics © Sentric Music
Written by: Jake Lees, Sam Malykowsky, Jack Winn, Charles McSorley, Billy Fielding
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