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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Ageless
Gangs of Ballet Lyrics
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Cannot run and hide my love
Let 'em look inside
Let 'em look inside my love
Ageless
Our love is ageless
Ageless
Let 'em write it down
Gonna show them how my love
Lonely words to make a song (?)
When we gone we take 'em 'bout, my love (?)
My love
Ageless
Our love is ageless
Ageless
Our love is ageless
Our love is beautiful
Our love is beautiful
Hope break come to it old (?)
Our love is set in stone
Our stone's as good as gold
Then tell 'em, where we go (?)
Our love is beautiful
Our love is beautiful
Ageless
Our love is ageless
Ageless
Our love is ageless
Ageless
Our love is ageless
(Our love is beautiful)
(Our love is beautiful)
Ageless
Our love is ageless
(Our love is beautiful)
(Our love is beautiful)
The lyrics to Gangs of Ballet's song Ageless convey a sense of undying love that cannot be hidden or broken by time. The opening lines, "Cannot run and hide, cannot run and hide my love" suggests that the singer's love is so strong that they cannot hide it nor can they run from it. The line "Let 'em look inside, let 'em look inside my love" further emphasizes the idea that the love in question cannot be hidden or concealed. The chorus, "Our love is ageless, ageless, our love is ageless" reinforces the idea that their love is timeless and cannot be affected by the passage of time.
Next, the lyrics speak about the power of their love to endure beyond their lifetime. "Let 'em write it down, gonna show them how my love, lonely words to make a song (?) when we gone we take 'em bout, my love (?)" suggests that the singer wants their love to be recorded and remembered long after their passing. The repetition of "my love" throughout the song further reinforces this idea that their love is the most important thing to them.
Finally, the last verse of the lyrics speaks about the beauty of their love and how it is set in stone. "Our love is beautiful, hope break come to it old (?) our love is set in stone, our stone's as good as gold, then tell 'em, where we go (?), our love is beautiful" reinforces the idea that their love is unbreakable and will remain beautiful forever.
Overall, the lyrics of Ageless convey a sense of undying love and devotion that persists beyond the passage of time. The lines "cannot run and hide" and "our love is ageless" serve as a refrain that reinforces this idea throughout the song. The idea that their love will endure beyond their lifetime is emphasized by the lines "let 'em write it down, gonna show them how my love," and "when we gone we take 'em bout, my love." Finally, the beauty and strength of their love is represented by the last verse which speaks of their love as being set in stone and as good as gold.
Line by Line Meaning
Cannot run and hide
We cannot avoid or escape the presence of love.
Cannot run and hide my love
The depth of our love cannot be hidden or ignored, as it permeates everything we are.
Let 'em look inside
We invite others to examine and understand our love.
Let 'em look inside my love
We open ourselves up completely to others, allowing them to see the passion and emotion that fuels our love.
Ageless
Our love transcends the boundaries of time and age, lasting forever.
Our love is ageless
Our affection for each other stands the test of time, remaining strong despite the years that pass.
Let 'em write it down
We want to make sure that our love is remembered, even after we are gone.
Gonna show them how my love
We will demonstrate the pure intensity of our love, so that it may never be forgotten.
Lonely words to make a song (?)
The words that we use to describe our love may seem solitary or lonesome, but they represent the depth of our emotion.
When we gone we take 'em 'bout, my love (?)
Even when we are no longer present in the world, the memory of our love will remain and continue to inspire.
Our love is beautiful
Our connection is a thing of beauty, representing a true meeting of minds and hearts.
Hope break come to it old (?)
Even as time goes on, our love remains youthful and vibrant, without showing signs of age.
Our love is set in stone
Our feelings for each other are rooted in a deep and unshakeable foundation, impervious to the changes of the world.
Our stone's as good as gold
The strength of our bond is a valuable and immutable treasure, worth more than any material possession.
Then tell 'em, where we go (?)
We want to share the true meaning of love with the world, even if it means revealing the depths of our own feelings.
Our love is beautiful
We take pride and joy in the beauty of our love, knowing that it is a rare and precious thing.
Ageless
Our love remains undiminished by the passage of time, a testament to the strength of our connection.
Our love is ageless
Our connection represents a timeless union that will never fade or erode.
Contributed by Daniel Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.