Having moved to the UK just a couple of years ago, the four-piece have assimilated quickly, becoming a part of their new country’s scene and taking shows at some of the Britain’s best-loved venues in their stride, including the likes of London’s Dublin Castle, and Manchester’s iconic Night & Day Cafe, as well as a notable slot on the Spirit of Burgas festival in Bulgaria supporting Kasabian. Their 2017 single “Always So Simple, Always So Cold” received strong support from BBC Introducing in Manchester and reached 13th spot in Spotify Top 50 UK Viral chart. In the autumns of 2018, Clash Magazine praised the band’s single “BLUE” calling it “an immediate, addictive track that also manages to retain its subtlety, a moody dancefloor burner with a killer chorus”.
Live shows mean nothing without the music to back it up however. Fortunately, Hayes & Y exhibit a strong chemistry and rich musicality that are manifest in their effortlessly sleek brand of pop. Taking their cues from ‘80s electronica as much as they do from contemporary indie, the four-piece have successfully crafted an aesthetic that feels both timely and timeless.
BLUE
Hayes & Y Lyrics
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When it's under you skin
But constantly pushing through
Please tell me
How do you close off your heart
When it's been beaten
And torn apart
When is the time right
There's no point crying
There's nothing to do
Like a mirror shattered
I no longer have
A clear view of you
And I am always turning
Black and blue
I'll say it louder
It's all thanks to you
It's alright darling
Now I see the truth
The thoughts you've been hiding
The fear of wasted youth
I want you to know
That I see the strains in your smiles
Cause you know
This town was never ours
Isn't it funny
How these things go
They're watching our cities die
From miles below
You cut all of your ties
To try to keep, a hold
But honey
Did you forget about me?
How do you hide
A bruise
I'm not the one
Who will lose
How do you hide
A bruise
I'm not the one
Who'll turn
Black and blue
The song “Blue” by Hayes & Y explores the aftermath of a broken relationship where one person’s emotional wounds have left them feeling black and blue. The lyrics paint a picture of the agony and confusion that comes with the end of a relationship, particularly one in which one party has been hurt. The opening lines speak of the physical and emotional pain that the singer is experiencing, with the bruises beneath their skin a metaphor for the internal damage that has been done. They then ask how one can “close off” their heart, a question that implies an ongoing struggle to move on from the pain.
The song’s middle section delves into the idea of acceptance and the realization that, sometimes, relationships simply don’t work out. The singer notes that there’s “no point crying,” and that the mirrored view of their ex is now distorted beyond recognition, as they are no longer in a position to see them clearly. They declare that they are “always turning black and blue” and assert their right to speak out against their former partner’s mistreatment. The latter part of the song finds the singer calling out their ex for having hidden thoughts and fears, and expresses disappointment that their partner may have given up on the relationship without considering the singer’s feelings. The overall theme of the song seems to be one of internal conflict, as the singer grapples with their emotions and the pain of a bad breakup.
Line by Line Meaning
How do you hide a bruise
How do you conceal the pain caused by your physical or emotional wounds?
When it's under your skin
Even if your injury is not visible, it's still there.
But constantly pushing through
Despite the pain, you keep moving forward.
Please tell me
A vulnerable plea for help and understanding.
How do you close off your heart
How do you protect yourself emotionally after experiencing hurt and heartbreak?
When it's been beaten
When your heart has been mistreated and abused.
And torn apart
And shattered into a million pieces.
When is the time right
When is it appropriate to walk away from a toxic situation?
To say I'm through
To acknowledge that you've had enough and it's time to move on.
There's no point crying
No matter how much pain you feel, crying won't change what's happened.
There's nothing to do
Sometimes acceptance is the only option.
Like a mirror shattered
Like a broken piece of glass that can no longer reflect a clear image.
I no longer have
I've lost the ability to see things clearly.
A clear view of you
I no longer understand who you are or what you want.
And I am always turning
I keep experiencing the same pain and hurt over and over again.
Black and blue
A metaphor for physical and emotional pain and the bruises left behind.
I'll say it louder
I will no longer hide the truth and will speak up boldly.
It's all thanks to you
You are responsible for the hurt and pain I am feeling.
It's alright darling
It's okay, my love.
Now I see the truth
I have finally acknowledged the reality of the situation.
The thoughts you've been hiding
The secrets and fears you've been keeping from me.
The fear of wasted youth
The anxiety about not making the most out of our time.
I want you to know
I need you to understand something.
That I see the strains in your smiles
I can see the pain and sadness you're trying to hide with a smile.
Cause you know
Because deep down, you understand.
This town was never ours
We were never truly in control or belonging here.
Isn't it funny
Isn't it ironic or strange?
How these things go
How things happen in life.
They're watching our cities die
Our cities and communities are suffering and deteriorating.
From miles below
From a distance, where we can't see the full extent of what's happening.
You cut all of your ties
You've disconnected from everyone and everything.
To try to keep a hold
To attempt to maintain some semblance of control and stability.
But honey
A term of endearment, but also a call to attention.
Did you forget about me?
Have you completely disregarded my feelings and presence?
I'm not the one who will lose
I won't be the one to suffer in the end.
I'm not the one who'll turn black and blue
I won't be the one to experience pain and hurt.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Alice Eason, Esther Hayes
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@liqfiliq4405
Още първият път в който я чух ми създаде уникален спомен ... предизвиква много емоция .... <3
@AEXdesignhouse
This song needs to reach more people! Sounds really good guys!
@cristinelmelinte
i loved gta san andreas when i was i kid
@tiffanyrebeccafirth
I haven't stopped listening to this tune all day! what a banger x
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Tiffany Firth 💙
@bengillin4896
Absolutely love this track
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Ben Gillin thanks 🙏
@elinayordanova8869
тази песен ми е любима откакто я чух за 1ви път
@BLUMIG.
Hayes & Y са любимата ми група!!!
@alekoshred
Много правилно сте избрали играта, точно нейната атмосфера ми напомнят песните ви, все така момчета!