Ryan Henderson discovered his passion for music during his high school years when he attended the Woodford Folk Festival and was captivated by the performances of Angus & Julia Stone. Inspired by their music, he embarked on a journey to learn the guitar and pursue a career in music.
Matt Carins, on the other hand, grew up in a musical environment in Brisbane. His father is a member of a local cover band and has also written albums, while his mother is proficient in piano and flute, teaching these instruments as well. Carins' sister is a pianist, and his brother is involved in an alternative rock band, highlighting the family's musical connections.
The band released their debut EP, "Drifting," in October 2014. Following the release of "Drifting," Hollow Coves quickly gained international recognition, especially with the success of their hit single "The Woods" in 2017.
Drawing inspiration from artists such as Angus & Julia Stone, Ben Howard, and The Paper Kites, Hollow Coves blends an earthy folk sound, featuring simple acoustic melodies, rich vocal harmonies, and profound themes. Their music resonated with audiences, propelling them to the top of notable charts like Hype Machine and THR's Top TV Songs.
Initially, the duo recorded their music in a garage before parting ways, with Henderson heading to Canada and Carins to England. Despite the distance, their music garnered significant attention on platforms like Spotify, leading to widespread acclaim and record deals. In 2017, Hollow Coves signed with Nettwerk and released their debut EP, "Wanderlust". While physically apart, they continued to collaborate remotely, utilizing online resources to write and record songs.
In 2019, the group returned with their nostalgia-laden first full-length titled "Moments".
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Matt Carins, previously working as a carpenter, joined forces with Ryan Henderson to construct a production studio and a soundproof room for practicing and recording their music, highlighting their commitment to their craft even during challenging times.
We Will Run
Hollow Coves Lyrics
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Down by the sea side,
Skipping stones,
We watch the changing tides,
Far from home,
Now we sleep in rolls
Stories told,
Walkin down windy roads
The water flow,
Down in the valley,
Where we arose,
And hike the mountain side,
Cobblestones,
All through the cities,
On the road,
We've come to know that
Time is all we have
So we go.
And won't look back.
We will run
With a heart that is oh so young
We have come
To a place we can go as one
We will run
We found a place
Among those five towns
Along the coast
Where colors came to life
On the road
So many faces
Both young and old
We've come to klnow that
Time is all we have
So we go.
And won't look back
We will run
With a heart that is oh so young
We have come
To a place we can go as one
And ohh
My life
Was lost in time
But now
I see
My heart is free
We will run
With a heart that is oh so young
We have come
To a place we can go as one
We will run
With a heart that is oh so young
We have come
To a place we can go as one
The lyrics of "We Will Run" by Hollow Coves reflects the story of two friends who travel together, seeking adventure and freedom. The song opens with the reminiscence of an "old friend" who has shared many moments with the singer "down by the seaside" while "skipping stones" and "watching the changing tides." Now, they are far from home, wandering through new landscapes, listening to the stories of the people they meet on the road while walking down windy roads. The two friends have already traveled through the mountains, valleys, cities full of cobblestones, and finally found themselves in the colorful coastal towns where they decided to settle for a while.
Throughout their journey, the two friends realize that time is limited, and they must seize the moments as they come. They have come to the realization that time is all they have, and it is up to them how they spend it. Hence, they decide to keep going and not look back, and run with a heart that stays young, as they have come to a place together where they can be free.
The chorus "we will run with a heart that is oh so young" implies that the two friends are not afraid of getting older since their hearts will stay young and free. It is an indication of the hope they have that nothing will hold them back from keeping the fire burning inside them. The song ends with the reflection of the singer on his life, which was "lost in time." However, he now sees that his heart is free, and thus they will run and continue their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Old friend of mine,
Addressing an old friend who is nearby
Down by the sea side,
At the ocean shore
Skipping stones,
Throwing rocks in the water
We watch the changing tides,
Observing the ebb and flow of the ocean
Far from home,
Not in their usual location
Now we sleep in rolls
Sleeping in sleeping bags
Stories told,
Sharing tales with each other
Walkin down windy roads
Walking on roads that are curved and twisting
The water flow,
Watching the flow of a river or stream
Down in the valley,
In the low-lying area between two hills or mountains
Where we arose,
The place where they came from
And hike the mountain side,
Climbing up the side of a mountain
Cobblestones,
Walking on the round stones used to pave streets
All through the cities,
Traveling through different cities
On the road,
Traveling from place to place
We've come to know that
Realizing that
Time is all we have
The only thing we truly own is time
So we go.
Moving forward
And won't look back.
Not dwelling on the past
We will run
We will move forward
With a heart that is oh so young
Maintaining a youthful spirit
We have come
We have arrived
To a place we can go as one
To a place where we can all go together
We found a place
We discovered a location
Among those five towns
Within a group of five towns
Along the coast
Beside the ocean
Where colors came to life
Where vibrant colors could be seen
So many faces
Encountered many people
Both young and old
People of all ages
And ohh
Exclamation of amazement
My life
The course of my existence
Was lost in time
Seemed to slip away unnoticed
But now
Currently
I see
I understand
My heart is free
I feel liberated
Contributed by Hannah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gianella Bravo Z.
Viejo amigo mío
Por el lado del mar
Saltar piedras
Observamos las mareas cambiantes
Lejos de casa
Ahora dormimos en rollos
Historias contadas
Caminando por carreteras ventosas
El flujo de agua
En el valle
Donde nos levantamos
Y caminar por el lado de la montaña
adoquines
Por todas las ciudades
En la carretera
Hemos llegado a saber que
El tiempo es todo lo que tenemos
Así que vamos
Y no mirar atrás
Vamos a correr
Con un corazón que es oh, tan joven
Hemos venido a un lugar al que podemos ir como uno
Vamos a correr
Encontramos un lugar
Entre esas cinco ciudades
A lo largo de la costa
Donde los colores cobraron vida
En la carretera Tantas caras
Tanto jóvenes como mayores
Hemos llegado a saber que
El tiempo es todo lo que tenemos
Así que vamos
Y no mirar atrás
Vamos a correr
Con un corazón que es oh, tan joven
Hemos venido a un lugar al que podemos ir como uno
Y oh mi vida
Se perdió en el tiempo
Pero ahora ya veo... mi corazón es libre
//Vamos a correr
Con un corazón que es oh, tan joven
Hemos venido a un lugar al que podemos ir como uno//
Josephine Usina
Old friend of mine,
Down by the sea side,
Skipping stones,
We watch the changing tides,
Far from home,
Now we sleep in rolls
Stories told,
Walkin down windy roads
The water flow,
Down in the valley,
Where we arose,
And hike the mountain side,
Cobblestones,
All through the cities,
On the road,
We've come to know that
Time is all we have
So we go.
And won't look back.
We will run
With a heart that is oh so young
We have come
To a place we can go as one
We will run
We found a place
Among those five towns
Along the coast
Where colors came to life
On the road
So many faces
Both young and old
We've come to klnow that
Time is all we have
So we go.
And won't look back
We will run
With a heart that is oh so young
We have come
To a place we can go as one
And ohh
My life
Was lost in time
But now
I see
My heart is free
We will run
With a heart that is oh so young
We have come
To a place we can go as one
We will run
With a heart that is oh so young
We have come
To a place we can go as one
Gianella Bravo Z.
Español: 🥺🥺🥺🥺
Noches solitarias
Esos días que nos pasaron
Las imágenes llenan mi mente
De todo lo que dejé atrás
la luz de la mañana
Vino arrastrándose a través de esas persianas
Nos afeitamos la cabeza por la noche.
Y se fue en nuestras bicicletas
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Lo dejé todo atrás
Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh
Pero volveré en algún momento
El café de la calle
Tres días seguidos
La sal en el suelo
Y una voz desde el final del pasillo
lo extraño cada vez mas
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Lo dejé todo atrás
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Esa simple vida mía
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Lo dejé todo atrás
oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Pero volveré en algún momento
G. Lu
We don't run
I'm standing my ground
We don't run
And we don't back down
There's fire in the sky
There's thunder on the mountains
Bless each tear and this dirt I was born in (run)
We don't run
We don't run
Joshua
That would indeed be very nice, wouldn't it ;)
I added them, here is another copy:
Lyrics:
Old friend of mine,
Down by the sea side,
Skipping stones,
We watch the changing tides,
Far from home,
Now we sleep in rolls
Stories told,
Walkin down windy roads
The water flow,
Down in the valley,
Where we arose,
And hike the mountain side,
Cobblestones,
All through the cities,
On the road,
We've come to know that
Time is all we have
So we go.
And won't look back.
We will run
With a heart that is oh so young
We have come
To a place we can go as one
We will run
We found a place
Among those five towns
Along the coast
Where colors came to life
On the road
So many faces
Both young and old
We've come to know that
Time is all we have
So we go.
And won't look back
We will run
With a heart that is oh so young
We have come
To a place we can go as one
And ohh, my life
Was lost in time
But now
I see
My heart is free
We will run
With a heart that is oh so young
We have come
To a place we can go as one [2x]
Kazi Iqbal
I found this song while on hold with Target customer support. I've gotta say, they've got taste.
Batman
😂
asif zawad
We live different seasons,taste different night skies and believe in life in varities of ways..
But music like this connects us all
Thank you hollow coves.
Love from Bangladesh
Gianella Bravo Z.
Viejo amigo mío
Por el lado del mar
Saltar piedras
Observamos las mareas cambiantes
Lejos de casa
Ahora dormimos en rollos
Historias contadas
Caminando por carreteras ventosas
El flujo de agua
En el valle
Donde nos levantamos
Y caminar por el lado de la montaña
adoquines
Por todas las ciudades
En la carretera
Hemos llegado a saber que
El tiempo es todo lo que tenemos
Así que vamos
Y no mirar atrás
Vamos a correr
Con un corazón que es oh, tan joven
Hemos venido a un lugar al que podemos ir como uno
Vamos a correr
Encontramos un lugar
Entre esas cinco ciudades
A lo largo de la costa
Donde los colores cobraron vida
En la carretera Tantas caras
Tanto jóvenes como mayores
Hemos llegado a saber que
El tiempo es todo lo que tenemos
Así que vamos
Y no mirar atrás
Vamos a correr
Con un corazón que es oh, tan joven
Hemos venido a un lugar al que podemos ir como uno
Y oh mi vida
Se perdió en el tiempo
Pero ahora ya veo... mi corazón es libre
//Vamos a correr
Con un corazón que es oh, tan joven
Hemos venido a un lugar al que podemos ir como uno//
alpenglw
ah this is so beautiful <3 so glad to have found this band, they're perfect roadtrip music!
Joshua
So true! Their music is perfect for every wheather, every mood and every situation, I don't know how they do it! ^^
Haseeb Ahmad Khan
alpenglow yeah youre right😍
Carlos Kombo
Em namoro eterno com o replay! Música bonita, Hollow Coves são demais!
Chris Corben
Awesome music... Really easy to listen with that kind of sound and voice that just makes you imagine you imagine you are the happiest person on earth with a very big smile on your face.
Thanks guys
Ema Kazimírová
Beautiful and heartwarming!! My favourite song right now. Much love from the Czech Republic!!