Antoine and Lionel star… Read Full Bio ↴Girls in Hawaii is a belgian indie pop band.
Antoine and Lionel started to record their songs on their Dream Machine (an old 8 track-recorder). «We were friends an a bit bored. We had time and wanted to use it. I wrote a song, says Lionel, singer, composer and guitarist, and made it listen to Antoine (singer). I challenged him. Then he wrote another song back, and so on, we had several tracks. It started like that. We discovered that together, our songs had a coherence between them (...) It’s not an influence in our music, but Nirvana’s «Nevermind» is something very determinant for us, an eletrochoc. Then we discovered some american folk, such as Cat Power and Will Oldham. We also like Swell».
A couple of months after this «challenge» they call their own brothers and two other friends in order to form a band and play live. In the meantime they had sent some demos to promotors, magazines and record labels and, to their great surprise, answers began to come regularly back to them , as their songwriting and stage presence don't seem to leave many people indifferent. In may 2002 they join the stable of 62 TV Records (FlexaLyndo, M.Ward, Johnwayneshotme, Austin Lace, Papas Fritas, ao…). Afterwards, they spent the summer writing new songs and recording on a mobile multi-track recorder in various country houses.
«We wanted to control and master everything, and with someone outside the band to record us, it would have been harder, not knowing how to react in those new circumstances. So we stayed a «family», and record the album by ourselves. It reflects our differents moods. We sing in english, it’s our musical culture, Nirvana, The Pixies, Grandaddy,...»
The young band had to make important choices. « Some of us had jobs, or were studying at university. We kind of quit everything and moved to Brussels as we saw we could do something with this album...
Into Grandaddy or even Coldplay ? They just come from another place. Their intoxicating blend of vocal harmonies, subtle synths and acoustic guitars meld over a vast rhythmic landscape, with catchy melodies and commercial-sounding hooks through out. Now it is up to you to draw your own conclusions: have a walk among their ballads, their aerial arpeggios, their unclouded or dreamy melodies, their very own vision of folk music or even ambient….
Due to the accidental death of Denis Wielemans (1982-2010), the band decided to take a break.
Sun Of The Sons
Girls in Hawaii Lyrics
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Here comes the sun
I don't know if anybody's there
You're on your own and gonna need your friend so come home
Furthest tumours stucking in my head
I miss you all and all the things I have to come home
Oh no, are you dealing with
But her day has come
But you're still a son
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Sons of sorrow make me understand
You never know where you'll be when I've got to come home
Fields of flowers burning in your breast
The milk of mother's running through my veins to come home
Oh no, is this happening
But her day has come
But you're still a son
Here comes the sun, sun of the sons
Here comes the sun, sun of the sons sees the sun over here
Here comes the sun, sun of the sons sees the sun over here
Here comes the sun, sun of the sons sees the sun
Is everybody holding on
Is everybody holding on
Is everybody holding on
Is everybody holding on
Is everybody holding on
Is everybody holding on
Is everybody holding on
Is everybody holding on
Is everybody holding on
Is everybody holding on
Is everybody holding on
Is everybody holding on
Is everybody holding on
Is everybody holding on
Is everybody holding on
In the beginning of the song, the lyrics discuss the arrival of the sun, which can be interpreted as a symbol of hope or a new beginning. However, the singer is unsure if anyone else is there to witness it. The next lines suggest that someone is on their own and needs a friend to come home. The lyrics "furthest tumours sticking in my head" could signify that the person is suffering from negative thoughts or possibly cancer. The singer misses everyone and all the things that await at home.
The lyrics then move on to discuss the "sons of sorrow." The line "you never know where you'll be when I've got to come home" could reflect the unpredictability of life and the suddenness of loss. The phrase "fields of flowers burning in your breast" could represent the beauty and passion that lives within someone. The mention of the "milk of mother's running through my veins to come home" could relate to the comfort of returning to one's roots and family.
As the song progresses, the refrain "Here comes the sun, sun of the sons" repeats, perhaps serving as a mantra to hold onto hope during dark times. The final lines ask if everyone is holding on, suggesting that the journey may not be easy, but it is important to persevere and stick together.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes the sun
The arrival of a new day, a fresh start full of possibilities
Here comes the sun
The hope and promise that a new day brings
I don't know if anybody's there
Uncertainty and doubt about the future
You're on your own and gonna need your friend so come home
The importance of having support and the desire for companionship in times of need
Furthest tumours stucking in my head
The burden of worrying thoughts that weigh heavily on the mind
I miss you all and all the things I have to come home
Longing for the familiar comforts of home and the people they care about
Oh no, is this happening
The shock and disbelief of unexpected events
Oh no, are you dealing with
Concern for others and their ability to cope with difficult situations
But her day has come
Acknowledgement of a significant milestone or achievement
But you're still a son
Regardless of success or accomplishments, the importance of family and connections to one's roots
Sons of sorrow make me understand
Shared experiences of grief and pain can bring understanding and compassion
You never know where you'll be when I've got to come home
Life is unpredictable and circumstances can change quickly, making it important to cherish relationships while they last
Fields of flowers burning in your breast
Intense emotions and feelings that cannot be contained
The milk of mother's running through my veins to come home
The deep connection and sense of belonging to one's family and heritage
Here comes the sun, sun of the sons
Hope and renewal for future generations
Here comes the sun, sun of the sons sees the sun over here
Positive outlook for the future
Is everybody holding on
Concern and care for others, and a desire for support and stability
Is everybody holding on
Reinforcement of the importance of connection and support from others
Is everybody holding on
The repeated questioning reflects the gravity of the situation and the desire for confirmation that everyone is okay
Is everybody holding on
Hope and encouragement for others to persevere and stay strong
Contributed by Layla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.