The band's debut album, Leave Me Alone, was released on 8 January 2016, on the label Lucky Number.
The band's second album, I Don't Run, will be released on April 6, 2018, also on the label Lucky Number.
Riding Solo
Hinds Lyrics
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I'm on my private jet-lag
While everyone is sleeping
I still haven't closed my tag
All rooms feel kind of empty
If you're not on the inside
I had a realization
You're my favorite space and time
I'm staring at the ceiling
I'm on my private jet-lag
While everyone is dreaming
I'm dancing through dynamite
All day feels kind of useless
If I don't give you my night
Like instinct of survival
You've been engraved in my mind
Yeah, I've been riding solo, riding solo
Doesn't feel okay
Make it go away
I've been riding solo, riding solo
Doesn't feel okay
Make it go away
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Last night I met a stranger
He said that something was off
He said my eyes had sadness
I think they are made of rainbows
I spent my whole day working
I did a pretty good job
But if I get sentimental
It's 'cause I fucking miss home
Yeah, I've been riding solo, riding solo
Doesn't feel okay
Make it go away
I've been riding solo, riding solo
Doesn't feel okay
Make it go away
Guess what?
I'm playing this wrong (¿qué hago buscándote?)
I'm wasting my time buscándo tu calor (soy lo peor)
Now I'm flying high, though
I've been riding solo, riding solo
Doesn't feel okay
Make it go away
I've been riding solo, riding solo
Doesn't feel okay
Make it go away
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-dum, da-dum, da-da-da-da
Da-dum, ba-bum, ba-da-ba-dum
Da-dum, ba-bum, ba-da-da-dum
Da-dum, ba-bum, ba-da-da-dum
Hinds's song Riding Solo describes loneliness and the feeling of being isolated from the world. The singer admits to feeling out of place and disconnected even when around others, that they are suffering from jet-lag even though they are not flying anywhere. The opening lines suggest that the singer has lost their ability to communicate effectively, perhaps because they are feeling so isolated. The lines "All rooms feel kind of empty/If you're not on the inside" indicate how the singer's sense of belonging depends on their connection to another. They feel lost when they are not around people who are "inside" with them.
The chorus "I’ve been riding solo, riding solo/ Doesn't feel okay/Make it go away" emphasizes the singer's sense of pain and isolation. The repetition of the phrase "make it go away" emphasizes the desperation of the singer's plea for respite. The appearance of a stranger who sees the sadness in the singer's eyes but flatters the singer's beauty with the metaphor "I think they are made of rainbows" emphasizes the loneliness the singer feels when they are not surrounded by people who know them better.
The line "Now I'm flying high, though" suggests that the singer has found a way to cope with loneliness or maybe has a newfound sense of freedom. This line is the one bright spot in an otherwise gloomy song. Overall, the song Riding Solo is an excellent representation of the feeling of loneliness and how it can affect anyone.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm out of conversation
I don't have anything to talk about
I'm on my private jet-lag
I feel tired because of my traveling schedule
While everyone is sleeping
They're resting peacefully
I still haven't closed my tag
I'm not ready to end the process of handling what I'm doing
All rooms feel kind of empty
None of the rooms seem to have life or meaning anymore
If you're not on the inside
If you're not [understanding or involved], as I am
I had a realization
I learned an important truth
You're my favorite space and time
You are my most treasured person/place/moment
I'm staring at the ceiling
I'm just aimlessly looking up
While everyone is dreaming
Other people are imagining
I'm dancing through dynamite
I'm taking big risks in life
All day feels kind of useless
I find no point to the long day's events
If I don't give you my night
If I don't spend time with you during the dark part of the day
Like instinct of survival
Like my need for survival and breathing
You've been engraved in my mind
Your image or memory is permanently etched in my memory
Yeah, I've been riding solo, riding solo
I've been traveling and living life alone
Doesn't feel okay
I'm not happy with this
Make it go away
I wish it could be different
Last night I met a stranger
I recently encountered someone unfamiliar
He said that something was off
They felt something wrong or strange
He said my eyes had sadness
They thought I looked depressed
I think they are made of rainbows
I try to be optimistic and positive
I spent my whole day working
I was very busy all day long
I did a pretty good job
I think I did well at my tasks
But if I get sentimental
But, if I become emotional and nostalgic
It's 'cause I fucking miss home
It's just because I really miss home
Guess what?
Can you believe it?
I'm playing this wrong (¿qué hago buscándote?)
I'm doing something incorrectly (what am I doing searching for you?)
I'm wasting my time buscándo tu calor (soy lo peor)
I'm wasting my time looking for your love (I'm the worst)
Now I'm flying high, though
However, now I am doing well
Da-dum, da-dum, da-da-da-da
Da-dum, ba-bum, ba-da-ba-dum
Da-dum, ba-bum, ba-da-da-dum
Da-dum, ba-bum, ba-da-da-dum
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
Da-da, da-da, da-da-da-da
I've been riding solo, riding solo
I've been traveling and living life alone
Doesn't feel okay
I'm not happy with this
Make it go away
I wish it could be different
Da-dum, da-dum, da-da-da-da
Da-dum, ba-bum, ba-da-ba-dum
Da-dum, ba-bum, ba-da-da-dum
Da-dum, ba-bum, ba-da-da-dum
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ade Martin, Amber Grimbergen, Ana Perrote, Carlotta Cosials, Jennifer Decilveo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jorgesanchezdelacruz5672
"Riding Solo"
I'm out of conversation
I'm on my private jet-lag
While everyone is sleeping
I still haven't closed my tag
All rooms feel kind of empty
If you're not on the inside
I had a realization
You're my favorite space and time
I'm staring at the ceiling
I'm on my private jet-lag
While everyone is dreaming
I'm dancing through dynamite
All day feels kind of useless
If I don't give you my night
Like the instinct of surviving
You've been engraved in my mind
Yeah, I've been riding solo, riding solo
Doesn't feel okay, nah-nah
Make it go away
I've been riding solo, riding solo
Doesn't feel okay, nah-nah
Make it go away
Last night I met a stranger
He said that something was off
He said my eyes had sadness
I think they are made of rainbows
I spent my whole day working
I did a pretty good job
But if I get sentimental
It's 'cause I fucking miss home
Yeah, I've been riding solo, riding solo
Doesn't feel okay, nah-nah
Make it go away
I've been riding solo, riding solo
Doesn't feel okay, nah-nah
Make it go away
Guess what?
I'm playing this wrong (¿Qué hago buscándote?)
I'm wasting my time buscándo tu calor (Soy lo peor)
Now I'm flying high, though
I've been riding solo, riding solo
Doesn't feel okay
Make it go away
I've been riding solo, riding solo
Doesn't feel okay
Make it go away
@Drakester1971
Today i discovered Hinds. Love the sound. Love the look. Love the attitude. Love the energy. Love the sass. Ever so slightly in love with the band members too. Oops. Today was a good day.
@woolseyband6449
The space in the production is sick! The way it's layered and mixed is fucking perfect.
@mael5026
Just saw you at the 5 SOS concert at Frankfurt, this song is by far one of my favorites! So much power, love it!!!!😍❤️❤️❤️
@itsmoonlight2652
they were so amazing !! i saw them in italyy
@tamarahencic3528
I saw them in Slovenia😍
@elektrodedek
Ma El, ano mě se také moc líbí, jsou to moc krásné spevacky 👍👏🇨🇿😉
@itachi112059
Thank you invincible soundtrack for allowing me to find this amazing song
@manueldejesusriveratorres2989
YESSSS
@koranga_vj
We all are here for same reason 😂❤️👍🏻
@allanzelaya6181
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