They sound both thrillingly new and yet drenched in musical history, a serendipitously assembled garage rock outfit chock full of swampy rhythm and blues, and a singer - two, actually – both reminiscent of Van Morrison at the age of 19, all vim and sticky vigour.
So here are the mandatory details. They are from London, and there are four of them: Vincent Davies, the 20-year-old singer, guitarist and bassist; Ranald Macdonald, the 21-year-old co-singer, keyboardist, guitarist and bassist; 21-year-old Josh Lewis on guitar and bass; and 20-year-old Oscar Robertson on drums.
That's a lot of guitars for just four people, but a sound like theirs isn't going to happen without them. They combine the ramshackle hedonism of, say, The 13th Floor Elevators with the swagger of the White Stripes, and if Vincent has the vocal inflections of a young Steve Winwood circa the Spencer Davis Group, then Ranald boasts the full throttled fervour of early Van Morrison. It all adds up to quite a brew.
The band met, not on the indie circuit because they've never been on the indie circuit, but rather in the subterranean - blues clubs in and around the capital.
At first, the four of them were in two separate acts that gravitated toward one another under the conviction they had something together that, separately, they did not. They played their first ever gig in April 2014; now, a year on, they have written an album's worth of songs, recorded with their hero, had airplay by Huw Stephens (Radio 1), Jason Bentley (KCRW), Jo Good (XFM) and played 60 live shows up and down the UK supporting acts such as Benjamin Booker, Hanni El Khatib.
Early live shows were thrilling and chaotic, and they began to attract a crowd. A video clip of the bands 2nd ever show passed through many hands, and resulted in one of the tracks getting radio play in the U.S on the Sirius-XM satellite network.
Amongst those who heard it was Shel Talmy. He was put in touch with the band's management to talk about producing their music. They did not have to be asked twice, and jumped on the next plane west.
"That was fate", says Vincent, laughing, before adding, "but I think the rest of the band may tell you otherwise - mere luck, perhaps. Thing is, we were listening to a lot of records at the time, and all our favourites seemed to be produced by Shel. So to then have him contact us was just amazing, unreal".
They spent 10 days in Los Angeles in the company of a legendary producer, watching, listening, learning. Together, they recorded a handful of songs, amongst them the band's first single, "Dreaming of Another Girl", its fantastic spidery guitar line and Ranald’s throbbing vocal ache the perfect introduction to a band with so many abundant sonic thrills.
Cannonball
Hidden Charms Lyrics
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Don't change your mind, don't undecide on what you can't undo
Laaa, la-la la-la, Laaa, la-la la-la
Too cool to touch, not cold enough: there's just no pleasin you
Laaa, la-la la-la, Laaa, la-la la-la
You said that I did get in the light you'd drag me back in below
Just need to know, need to know, need to know
Run and change your mind?
Told you a thousand times!
I don't wanna... aahhh-aahhh!
Don't change your mind, don't push aside someone who cares for you
Laaa, la-la la-la, Laaa, la-la la-la
Switch off the light cuz I'm afraid what you might turn into
Laaa, la-la la-la, Laaa, la-la la-la
But I do believe that you should leave if someone wants you to go
Just need to know, need to know, need to know
Are you gonna... are you gonna...
Run and change your mind?
Told you a thousand times!
I don't wanna... aahhh-aahhh!
Nana-nana, nana na-NA!
Laaa, la-la la-la, Laaa, la-la la-la
Nana-nana, nana na-NA!
Laaa, la-la la-la, Laaa, la-la la-la
Nana-nana, nana na-NA!
Laaa, la-la la-la, Laaa, la-la la-la
The song “Cannonball” by Hidden Charms is a tale of a person who is struggling to keep their sanity while dealing with someone they care for. The lyrics “rolling round inside my empty mind is like a cannonball” sets up the tone of the song, indicating that the singer of the song is trying to hold onto something that is constantly slipping away. The song is primarily about trying to keep a relationship alive and making sure that the other person doesn’t change their mind about the relationship.
The lines “Don't change your mind, don't undecide on what you can't undo” convey the need for the other person to not give up on the relationship and indicate the singer’s plea to keep the relationship together. However, it becomes clear that the singer’s attempts to maintain the relationship are in vain, as the other person is “too cool to touch, not cold enough: there's just no pleasin you.” Despite this, the singer continues to hold on, pleading with the other person to not change their mind and ultimately wanting to know their decision.
Overall, “Cannonball” tells a relatable story of someone trying to hold onto a relationship and their sanity while battling the uncertainties that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Rolling round inside my empty mind is like a cannonball
My thoughts are racing just like a cannonball, bouncing off the inside of my empty mind
Don't change your mind, don't undecide on what you can't undo
Stick to your decisions and don't try to undo what can't be undone
Too cool to touch, not cold enough: there's just no pleasin you
You're impossible to please, neither warm nor cold will do
You said that I did get in the light you'd drag me back in below
You promised to bring me out of the darkness but now you're dragging me back down
Just need to know, need to know, need to know
I just need to have clarity on the situation and what you want
Are you gonna... are you gonna... Run and change your mind?
Are you going to change your mind and run away from me again?
Told you a thousand times! I don't wanna... aahhh-aahhh!
I've already explained this to you countless times, I don't want to fight anymore
Don't change your mind, don't push aside someone who cares for you
Don't discard someone who cares for you, stick to your commitment
Switch off the light cuz I'm afraid what you might turn into
I'm scared of who you might become in the darkness, so I'm turning off the light
But I do believe that you should leave if someone wants you to go
If someone wants you to leave, I believe you should respect their wishes
Nana-nana, nana na-NA!
This is a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the frustration of the situation
Laaa, la-la la-la, Laaa, la-la la-la
This is the refrain, repeating the same melody and delivering the emotional message with a catchy hook
Contributed by Natalie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Hidden Charms - Cannonball (lyrics)
Rolling round inside my empty mind is like a cannonball
Don't change your mind, don't undecide on what you can't undo
Laaa, la-la la-la, Laaa, la-la la-la
Too cool to touch, not cold enough: there's just no pleasin you
Laaa, la-la la-la, Laaa, la-la la-la
You said that I did get in the light you'd drag me back in below
Just need to know, need to know, need to know
Are you gonna... are you gonna...
Run and change your mind?
Told you a thousand times!
I don't wanna... aahhh-aahhh!
Don't change your mind, don't push aside someone who cares for you
Laaa, la-la la-la, Laaa, la-la la-la
Switch off the light cuz I'm afraid what you might turn into
Laaa, la-la la-la, Laaa, la-la la-la
But I do believe that you should leave if someone wants you to go
Just need to know, need to know, need to know
Are you gonna... are you gonna...
Run and change your mind?
Told you a thousand times!
I don't wanna... aahhh-aahhh!
Nana-nana, nana na-NA!
Laaa, la-la la-la, Laaa, la-la la-la
Nana-nana, nana na-NA!
Laaa, la-la la-la, Laaa, la-la la-la
Nana-nana, nana na-NA!
Laaa, la-la la-la, Laaa, la-la la-la
@tylerdavis5200
Found this looking for a Willie Dixon song. You guys Rock!!! This is catchy as can be!!!
@antoniobortoni
wow, this deserve more views, reaaly good vocals.
@imamuser7281
I'm soooo addicted with this beat😍😍
@flatewhite17
addict already!
@verenafeige
So AWESOME
@janetyusuri4489
lml i love it,,,,,, from México !
@ariasfrancia1854
Cool Track
@alangesu8945
Come to San Diego CA, please
@guadalupemorales3718
Love ❤️
@svrny3451
🤘🏻 Amazing