Their sound is a fusion of future beats, hip-hop and soul with subtler influences of Latin, dubstep and opera.
Since forming in mid 2011, Hiatus Kaiyote have already shared the bill with such acts as Stones Throw Recordโs Taylor McFerrin, Warp legends Chris Clark and Harmonic 313 and sound genius Robin Fox, Brainfeederโs Lapalux and oOoOO as well as playing bills at Woodford Folk Festival, Melbourne International Jazz Festival and headlined at stage at the final The Bohemian Masquerade Ball.
Hiatus Kaiyote's chief songwriter is Nai Palm, who pens intricate compositions, rich with colour and mystery. With her unique honey-velvet voice, she is supported by three of Melbourne's finest and most versatile musician/producers. Keyboardist Simon Mavin, who has graced the stage with such bands such as Australiaโs premier soul outfit The Bamboos, rock jazz freakout crew Whitesploitation, reggae masters The Red Eyes and funk heavyweights The Firemen. Paul Bender on bass, laptop and guitar is a graduate of Miami Florida's indie, experimental and improvised music scenes, but with a passion for stank-funk basslines. Drummer Perrin Moss is a powerhouse of beats both jilted and slick and an experienced MC, producer, percussionist and turntabilist and is the former frontman of ten piece Blue Mountains hip-hop band Jumbledat, Perrin has collaborated with other crews such as Thundamentals.
In their short time as a band they have fused a unique sound held together by Nai Palm's smoke drenched vocals and innovative melodies, Simon Mavinโs hands on knowledge of synthesizers, keyboards, Latin and jazz structures, Perrin Moss's slippery drum beats and soul clap rhythms and Paul Benders waterfall thumbs of bass guitar and sample wizardry.
Their first residency, held on Tuesdays at The Evelyn Hotel in Fitzroy Melbourne was extended from 4 weeks to four months due to popular demand. They sold out The Northcote Social Club for their EP launch (April 5th 2012) and received strong turnouts at Black Bear Lodge in Brisbane and Goodgod Small Club in Sydney as part of their debut tour in aid of the release.
Nai Palm - vocals, guitar, keys
Perrin Moss - drums, percussion, electronics
Paul Bender - bass, electronics
Simon Mavin - keys, synths, electronics
http://hiatuskaiyote.com/
Building a Ladder
Hiatus Kaiyote Lyrics
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Maps the fire coasting the sideline
Contact with an ease
Tarnish point of the supreme
Is it the strength of your fearless over throwing your pain
You'll see new heights to be reaching
Is it today that you will find your new release?
And in your wake ripples your sweet fate
Free range of the mind
Maps the fire coasting the sideline
Contact with an ease
Tarnish point of the supreme
Is it the strength of your fearless over throwing your pain
You'll see new heights to be reaching
Is it today that you will find a new release?
And in your wake ripples your sweet fate
In the death of the grip of the mask
That's covering your simple love for the part
Of your soul so warm and vast
And I can hear the hinges struggle to last rusting
Feel my feathers rush from the past
Building a ladder of love to you
And I hope that love you build one too
Building a ladder of love to you
And I hope that love you build one too
And then we fly away, oh
Building a ladder of love to you
And I hope that love you build one too
Building a ladder of love to you
And I hope that love you build one too
And then we fly away, oh
Hand in hand we fly away
Hand in hand
Hand in hand we fly away
The first verse of Hiatus Kaiyoteโs โBuilding a Ladderโ speaks of the power of the human mind and creativity, describing the idea of someone carving a path to their own destiny, breaking free from the constraints of pain that hold them back. The line โIs it the strength of your fearless over throwing your pain?โ suggests that it takes bravery to push past the things that hold us back, but in doing so, we can โsee new heights to be reachingโ and create our โsweet fate.โ
In the second verse, the lyrics use vivid imagery to describe the way the mind can be limited by our own self-doubt, suggesting that we have the power to overcome these limitations and โbuild a ladder of loveโ towards new possibilities. The repeated stanza, โBuilding a ladder of love to you / And I hope that love you build one too,โ speaks to the importance of connection and collaboration in realizing our dreams.
The final line of the song, โHand in hand we fly away,โ suggests that the journey towards our destiny is not a solitary one, but rather one that we take with the support of others who share our vision.
Overall, โBuilding a Ladderโ speaks to the power of the human spirit, encouraging us to push past our limitations and build a better future, one step at a time.
Line by Line Meaning
Free range of the mind
Experiencing unbridled exploration and creativity with your thoughts
Maps the fire coasting the sideline
The brain's freedom guides turbulent emotions revealing hidden desires
Contact with an ease
Easy communication and understanding between two parties
Tarnish point of the supreme
The imperfections of excellence and how flaws anchor overall growth
Is it the strength of your fearless over throwing your pain
Overcoming pain through courage and strength to experience true freedom
You'll see new heights to be reaching
A new, unexplored level of success or achievement to reach
Is it today that you will find your new release?
Will you discover the key to unshackling yourself today?
And in your wake ripples your sweet fate
The effects of your actions leave behind the path for an ideal destiny
In the death of the grip of the mask
The unveiling of a hidden yet significant part of oneself
That's covering your simple love for the part
A love that's become buried and obscured by layers of deception
Of your soul so warm and vast
A vast, nurturing place of the soul where love thrives
And I can hear the hinges struggle to last, rusting
The wear and tear on the facade causing it to crumble and reveal the truth
Feel my feathers rush from the past
A feeling of freedom and lightness since unaffected by past mistakes or regrets
Building a ladder of love to you
Creating an intentional path towards love and connection
And I hope that love you build one too
Desiring reciprocal love and connection from the other party
And then we fly away, oh
Achieving mutual goals, free of constraints and limitations
Hand in hand we fly away
Together, in unity, towards desired outcomes
Hand in hand
Intense connection and cooperation with one another
Hand in hand we fly away
May we stay together and rise higher towards our dreams
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NAOMI SAALFIELD, PAUL BENDER, PERRIN MOSS, SIMON MAVIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mariem Belhadj
LYRICS:
Free range of the mind
maps the fire coasting the sidelines
contact with an ease
tarnish point of the supreme
Is it the strength of your fearless over throwing your pain
You'll see new heights you'll be reaching
Is it today that you will find your new release
and in your wake ripple your sweet fate
Free range of the mind
maps the fire coasting the sidelines
contact with an ease
tarnish point of the supreme
Is it the strength of your fearless over throwing your pain
You'll see new heights you'll be reaching
Is it today that you will find a new release
and in your wake ripple your sweet fate
In the death of the grip of the mask that's
covering your simple love for the part of your soul so warm and vast
and I can hear the hinges struggle to last
rusting feel my feathers rush from the past
Building a ladder of love to you and I hope that love you build one too
Building a ladder of love to you and I hope that love you build one too
and then we fly away
and then we fly away
Building a ladder of love to you and I hope that love you build one too
Building a ladder of love to you and I hope that love you build one too
and then we fly away
and then we fly away
and then we fly away
Hand in hand we fly away Hand in hand
raschin
[Verse 1]
Free range of the mind
Maps the fire coasting the sidelines
Contact with an ease
Tarnish point of the supreme
Is it the strength of your fearless over throwing your pain
Youโll see new heights youโll be reaching
Is it today that you will find your new release?
And in your wake ripples your sweet fate
Free range of the mind
Maps the fire coasting the sidelines
Contact with an ease
Tarnish point of the supreme
Is it the strength of your fearless over throwing your pain
Youโll see new heights youโll be reaching
Is it today that you will find your new release?
And in your wake ripples your sweet fate
[Verse 2]
In the death of the grip of the mask
Thatโs covering your simple love for the part
Of your soul so warm and vast
And I can hear the hinges struggle to last rusting
Feel my feathers rush from the past
[Chorus]
Building a ladder of love to you
And I hope that love you build one too
Building a ladder of love to you
And I hope that love you build one too
And then we fly away
Building a ladder of love to you
And I hope that love you build one too
Building a ladder of love to you
And I hope that love you build one too
And then we fly away
Mit Zy
[Verse 1] x2
Free range of the mind
Maps the fire coasting the sidelines
Contact with an ease
Tarnish point of the supreme
Is it the strength of your fearless over throwing your pain
Youโll see new heights youโll be reaching
Is it today that you will find your new release?
And in your wake ripples your sweet fate
[Verse 2]
In the death of the grip of the mask
Thatโs covering your simple love for the part
Of your soul so warm and vast
And I can hear the hinges struggle to last rusting
Feel my feathers rush from the past
[Chorus] x2
Building a ladder of love to you
And I hope that love you build one too
Building a ladder of love to you
And I hope that love you build one too
And then we fly away
[Outro]
Hand in hand we fly away
Hand in hand
cperception
Album "Mood Valiant" released 25th June 2021 on my Channel!
Jay
This is why I love sampling. It traces me back to the origins of genius, and this song is pure gold.
Al E'n
๏ฟผ still not sure... I know my roommate clowned me for listening HK then one day i walked by his room and both him and his ppls head bobbing to HK... Thats when I ended my lease and left then shitty drake dick riders ppl behind
Cwuddle
Whats sampled here?
Iker Nickolas
@Baker Kyson yup, I have been using instaflixxer for years myself :D
Baker Kyson
Dunno if anyone gives a damn but if you're bored like me atm you can watch all of the new movies on instaflixxer. Been watching with my girlfriend for the last few months =)
Screw Pulls
@T4 what counts is ya both got to the same place. Music! :)
kiyanti d
I'm mad I didn't hear this song before Drakes album . This literally just hit my soul
flup11
"Back in 2015, "Building a Ladder" almost didn't make the final cut of Choose Your Weapon." From a Billboard article. Gosh.. Best song on the album, thank god they recorded it.
olle.
yeah, It's definitely one of the best songs they've made in my opinion. :)