In the meantime Handsome Poets decided to write and record a new song every three weeks. This process will finally lead to the release of their debute album in January 2011. In august 2012 the scored their first great hit with "Sky On Fire". This song was used in a Dutch sport program about the Olympics and soon they were on top of the download charts of iTunes.
Kite flight
Handsome Poets Lyrics
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bounced back to the right.
I used to be in the middel of a bubbel,
now my objective’s in sight.
Pre-chorus
Study here, make money there,
relax by compulsion.
it’s called my agenda, I’m afraid.
Yes I’m flying like my kite does,
with dips and twirls, I’m dancing slow.
The wind pushes,
and I will circle in my own happyness.
I shift, dance, fly where the wind blows.
I struggle and I try to keep my kite up high.
I shake, vibrate in the sparkling sunlight.
I like the windy days,
they bring me out of bounds,
it’s scary exiting, but keeps me on the ground.
Standing with two feet on the ground,
doesn’t bring you far,
but running like I do now,
doesn’t make me a giant star.
Study here, make money there,
relax by compulsion.
Pretend that it’s all right,
or do I want to risk flight?!
Can you walk with me tonight?
Will you join my paper flight?
When the wind blows hold me tight.
Could it be you
The song "Kite flight" by Handsome Poets is about making choices and following your dreams. The opening lines, "I made a choice to turn left, bounced back to the right," suggest that the singer has gone back and forth between different paths in life. They used to be stuck in a bubble, but now they have a clear objective in sight. The pre-chorus describes the singer's current lifestyle - studying, making money, and relaxing compulsively. However, they are also writing a book called "my agenda," which suggests that they are taking control of their own life and actively pursuing their goals.
The chorus compares the singer's journey to a kite flight. They are flying like their kite does, with dips and twirls, dancing slow. The wind pushes them, but they circle in their own happiness. They struggle to keep their kite up high and vibrate in the sparkling sunlight. Windy days bring them out of bounds, which can be scary but keep them grounded. The final lines suggest that the singer wants someone to join them on their journey, to walk with them tonight and hold them tight when the wind blows.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to take risks and follow their dreams. It acknowledges that the journey may not always be easy, but it can be fulfilling and bring happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I made a choice to turn left,
I made a decision to take a different path.
bounced back to the right.
But I found myself returning to my original direction.
I used to be in the middle of a bubble,
I was once trapped in a limited perspective.
now my objective’s in sight.
But now I have a clear goal in mind.
Study here, make money there,
I have to balance my work and my studies, while also earning money.
relax by compulsion.
Even when I try to relax, it feels like an obligation or duty.
I’m writing a book these days,
I am currently in the process of recording my daily schedule and tasks.
it’s called my agenda, I’m afraid.
But sometimes it feels like I am trapped by my own plans and routines.
Yes I’m flying like my kite does,
I am living my life like the way a kite glides and soars through the air.
with dips and twirls, I’m dancing slow.
My life can be erratic and unpredictable, but I am moving at my own pace.
The wind pushes,
I am propelled by circumstances beyond my control.
and I will circle in my own happiness.
But I have learned to find contentment within myself.
I shift, dance, fly where the wind blows.
I adapt to changing situations and make the best of them.
I struggle and I try to keep my kite up high.
But I face difficulties and challenges in trying to succeed.
I shake, vibrate in the sparkling sunlight.
But I am still filled with energy and life despite hardships.
I like the windy days,
I find excitement and variety in unpredictable situations.
they bring me out of bounds,
These experiences take me out of my comfort zone.
it’s scary exiting, but keeps me on the ground.
These risks are intimidating, but they help me stay grounded and centered.
Standing with two feet on the ground,
But staying too safe can limit growth and opportunities.
doesn’t bring you far,
Playing it safe can lead to stagnation and missed chances.
but running like I do now,
But taking advantage of opportunities as they come can lead to progress.
doesn’t make me a giant star.
But I am not looking for fame or recognition, just personal growth.
Pretend that it’s all right,
But sometimes I am tempted to just hide my problems and pretend everything is fine.
or do I want to risk flight?!
But sometimes it is worth risking failure in order to succeed.
Can you walk with me tonight?
Would you like to accompany me on this journey?
Will you join my paper flight?
Can you help me keep track of my plans and expectations?
When the wind blows hold me tight.
Can you support me during difficult times?
Could it be you
Are you the one who will walk with me in this journey?
Contributed by Leo I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.