Their music, which boasts a winning combination of their vibrant energy and a host of musically intriguing melodies, cannot be pinned down to any specific genre but rather experiments with an eclectic mix of alternative, melodic, anthemic, electronic and dance. In any context, Gangs of Ballet's audiences are encouraged to experience the band's music in ways that are dually intuitive and physical as their music seeks to stimulate the musically-minded while also providing those merely seeking a good time with a good reason to dance.
Originally formed as a side-project, Gangs of Ballet came into official existence at its debut gig opening for aKing in July of 2011. Gangs of Ballet is currently working on the release of their EP and is awaiting the launch of their first music video early this year. Their first single, 'Breaking the Silence', was released in September of 2011 and by early November it had entered into the 5fm Top 40 chart. The single has since continued to climb its way up the chart and after just 10 weeks on the chart, 'Breaking the Silence' entered the new year at 7th place and with a spot on 5fm's list of the Top 100 Hottest Hits of 2011.
While Gangs of Ballet may be new on the music scene, its members are far from it. With all members having been involved in bands, side projects and studio recordings in the past, and with three of the four members having pursued music at tertiary level, the Gangs of Ballet boys are no strangers to the stage or recording studio. With their combined wealth of talent, experience and creativity, these four Durbanites hope to make a quality contribution to South Africa's growing music scene and it would appear that they are already well on their way to their way to doing just that.
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All These Things
Gangs Of Ballet Lyrics
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I said all these things are sold
Oh we've filled up our pockets with gold
We sold our meaning for gold
I felt my head explode
Oh I felt my head explode
I believed all those lies that you told
Naked we came here and naked we leave
Oh God our hearts shouldn't stop while we're waiting
Waiting
Waiting
I watched this all unfold
Oh I watched it all unfold
Like a fool tryna gather his gold
It's like tryna gather the wind but I huff and puff and blow you out
Naked we came here and naked we leave
Oh God our hearts shouldn't stop while we're waiting
Waiting
Naked we came here and naked we leave
Oh God our hearts shouldn't stop while we're waiting
Waiting
Waiting
Waiting
Waiting
The lyrics to Gangs Of Ballet's song "All These Things" convey a sense of disillusionment and regret. The opening lines, "All these things I've done / are gone? / I said all these things are sold / Oh we've filled up our pockets with gold / We sold our meaning for gold," speak to the realization that the things the singer has done or accomplished have been lost or given away in pursuit of material wealth. The imagery of filling pockets with gold symbolizes the pursuit of material gain and the sacrifice of deeper meaning or purpose.
The chorus, "I felt my head explode / Oh I felt my head explode / I believed all those lies that you told / That our purpose is measured in gold," reveals the singer's personal journey of self-destruction as they believed the lies that were fed to them, which equated their worth and purpose solely with material success. However, this belief ultimately leads to their own downfall, represented by the metaphor of their head exploding.
The subsequent verses emphasize the futility of trying to accumulate wealth and the emptiness that comes with it. The line "Like a fool tryna gather his gold / It's like tryna gather the wind but I huff and puff and blow you out," suggests that despite their attempts to gather wealth, it is as elusive and transient as the wind. The repetition of the phrase "Naked we came here and naked we leave" serves as a reminder that material possessions hold no value in the grand scheme of life, and that our hearts should not stop or become stagnant while waiting for something external to bring meaning.
Overall, "All These Things" reflects the inner struggle of individuals who have prioritized material gain over personal fulfillment, only to realize the emptiness and regret that comes with it. It highlights the importance of true purpose and the dangers of chasing superficial success.
Line by Line Meaning
All these things I've done/are gone???
I have done all these things, but they are now gone and no longer exist.
I said all these things are sold
I meant to say that all these things have been exchanged for material wealth.
Oh we've filled up our pockets with gold
We have accumulated a significant amount of wealth and material possessions.
We sold our meaning for gold
In pursuit of wealth, we sacrificed our purpose and significance in life.
I felt my head explode
I experienced extreme confusion and disarray in my thoughts and emotions.
Oh I felt my head explode
Yes, I truly felt overwhelmed and lost in my own mind.
I believed all those lies that you told
I naively trusted and accepted the falsehoods and deceitful words you spoke.
That our purpose is measured in gold
You convinced me that the value and worth of our lives depended solely on material wealth.
Naked we came here and naked we leave
We arrived in this world with nothing, and we will depart from it with nothing.
Oh God our hearts shouldn't stop while we're waiting
Divine power, please guide us to keep our hearts beating while we endure the uncertainties of waiting.
Waiting
We endure the passage of time, anticipating something yet to come.
I watched this all unfold
I observed the entire situation gradually unravel and develop.
Oh I watched it all unfold
Indeed, I witnessed every aspect of this situation unravel and progress.
Like a fool tryna gather his gold
Similar to a foolish individual attempting to gather something intangible, like the wind, I pursued material wealth tirelessly.
It's like tryna gather the wind but I huff and puff and blow you out
Attempting to accumulate wealth is futile, much like trying to capture and control the wind - as I exhausted myself, I lost what little I had.
Waiting
We are still enduring the passage of time, waiting for that elusive something.
Naked we came here and naked we leave
We entered this life devoid of possessions, and we will exit it in the same manner.
Oh God our hearts shouldn't stop while we're waiting
We pray that our hearts remain strong and continue to beat while we endure the uncertainties of waiting.
Waiting
We persist in waiting, anticipating a future event or outcome.
Waiting
We are still enduring the passage of time, patiently waiting for what is to come.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DE BEER QUINTIN HARDUS, BRADLEY IAN KLYNSMITH, KLYNSMITH JOSHUA SCOTT, RICH JONATHAN KYLE
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