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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Fool With A Heart
Gangs Of Ballet Lyrics
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Where are the things we know
Who are the voices that inside us grow
The grey is crimping in
Sticks against my skin
I find the comfort in the wall within
Oh I'm stuck in between
I'm the shape of the man made of all that I have seen
I'm Just a fool with a heart tryin' to figure it out
I feel the ground start to shake when I open my mouth (My mouth)
They are no bonder lines between the change in time
The search for land still feels like miles and miles
Give me strength to fight
Keep your heart next to mine
They will be no shipwrecking the fainted line
I'm not here I'm not there
Oh I'm stuck in between
I'm the shape of the man made of all that I have seen
I'm Just a fool with a heart tryin' to figure it out
I feel the ground start to shake when I open my mouth (Open my mouth)
I'm not here I'm not there
Oh I'm stuck in between
I'm the shape of the man made of all that I have seen
I'm Just a fool with a heart tryin' to figure it out
I feel the ground start to shake when I open my mouth
In "Fool With A Heart," by Gangs Of Ballet, the singer is grappling with the idea that feelings and truths can be fleeting, wondering where they went and what has changed. The lines, "Where did the feelings go / Where are the things we know / Who are the voices that inside us grow," suggest that there may be a disconnect between what the singer feels inside and what they know to be true. They are trying to reconcile the changes that are happening around them and within them.
The singer also describes feeling stuck and in between, not fully present or accounted for. They mention being "the shape of the man made of all that I have seen," implying that their experiences have shaped them into who they are. They feel like a fool, not quite sure of what they are doing or where they are going. Despite this uncertainty, the singer knows they have a heart and are trying to figure out what to do with it, even if the process is scary and makes the ground shake beneath them.
The lines, "Give me strength to fight / Keep your heart next to mine / They will be no shipwrecking the fainted line," speak to the idea of holding onto love and finding strength in others during trying times. The singer is asking for support from someone, urging them to stay close and not let their connection falter. They are trying to hold on to hope and the idea that things will get better.
Overall, "Fool With A Heart" is a song about grappling with uncertainty and change, but also about finding strength and hope in the face of these challenges. It highlights the importance of connection and support in times of confusion and upheaval.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did the feelings go
I'm wondering where the emotions disappeared to
Where are the things we know
I'm questioning the whereabouts of our knowledge
Who are the voices that inside us grow
I'm curious about the source of the inner voices that arise within us
The grey is crimping in
The dreariness is closing in upon me
Sticks against my skin
It feels like rough sticks rubbing against my skin
I find the comfort in the wall within
I discover solace within myself
I'm not here I'm not there
I exist in a state of in-betweenness
Oh I'm stuck in between
I'm trapped in the middle
I'm the shape of the man made of all that I have seen
I'm molded by my past experiences
I'm Just a fool with a heart tryin' to figure it out
I'm a naive person with a compassionate soul, attempting to make sense of things
I feel the ground start to shake when I open my mouth (My mouth)
When I speak my mind, I sense a disturbance
They are no bonder lines between the change in time
There are no definitive boundaries during a shift in time
The search for land still feels like miles and miles
The pursuit of stability appears to remain an extensive journey
Give me strength to fight
Provide me the power to resist
Keep your heart next to mine
Stay close to me, both physically and emotionally
They will be no shipwrecking the fainted line
The fragile foundation will not experience a destructive end
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DE BEER QUINTIN HARDUS, BRADLEY IAN KLYNSMITH, KLYNSMITH JOSHUA SCOTT, RICH JONATHAN KYLE
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