inc. began as Teen Inc. and debuted in 2010 with a self-released 7" single, "Fountains"/"Friends of the Night" That same year, the Aged brothers featured on Nite Jewel's title song for her Am I Real? EP. After dropping "Teen" from their name, the brothers signed to 4AD, where they released a three-track EP, 3, in 2011.
Their debut album,"No World", was written, recorded and mixed in the winter of 2011 and released on 19 February 2013.
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Seventeen
Inc. Lyrics
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With her body and mind she had to much attention
Too much of everything
She was an angel child
But the devil within her would test her on the way
Into the dark filled places underground
She entered in forbidden rooms
All alone so alone
All alone so alone
Into the tunnel and back toward the light
That shines between the fingers of dark
The light that shines showing the way to the start
She was an only child
She had so far to fall then so far to climb
To get to the light again
She was a special child
She know what was coming but she know she could not turn
Back in the dark filled rooms
One of a crowd but more than on her own
All alone so alone
All alone so alone
Into the tunnel and back toward the light
That shines between the fingers of dark
The light that shines showing the way to the start
Only seventeen somewhere in between
The race is almost over now
The dance is almost done
Remember how it was when it was fun?
All alone so alone
All alone so alone
Into the tunnel and back toward the light
That shines between the fingers of dark
The light that shines showing the way to the start
The lyrics of Inc.'s song "Seventeen" describe the experiences of a young girl who has to face the challenges of growing up alone. She was an only child who received too much attention and who appeared to be an angel, but who struggled with an inner demon that tested her along the way. This struggle leads her down a dark path, and she finds herself in forbidden rooms and in the midst of a crowd, but always alone.
As she faces the challenge of finding her way out of the darkness, the lyrics suggest that she has a strong will to survive and to find her way back to the light. The tunnel that she finds herself in is both a physical and metaphorical space, representing the dark places that we all encounter at different points in our lives. The light that is shining between the fingers of the dark, is a sign that hope is not lost, and that with perseverance, she can find her way back to the start or the beginning of her journey.
Overall, the lyrics reveal the complex process of growing up and overcoming the challenges that come with that process. The lyrics suggest that even when we feel all alone, we are not truly alone, and that there is always a way out of the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
She was an only child
The girl had no siblings
With her body and mind she had to much attention
She was physically and mentally attractive
Too much of everything
She had an abundance of everything, good and bad
She was an angel child
She seemed perfect and innocent
But the devil within her would test her on the way
She struggled with inner demons
Into the dark filled places underground
She ventured into dangerous and unknown territory
She entered in forbidden rooms
She ignored rules and limitations
Only seventeen
She was young and inexperienced
All alone so alone
She felt isolated in her journey
Into the tunnel and back toward the light
She moved through a difficult path towards hope
That shines between the fingers of dark
The light was small and elusive, yet present
The light that shines showing the way to the start
The light represented a new beginning
She had so far to fall then so far to climb
She faced a long and difficult journey with highs and lows
To get to the light again
Her goal was to find hope and happiness once more
She was a special child
She had unique qualities and abilities
She know what was coming but she know she could not turn
She was aware of the consequences, but still went forward
Back in the dark filled rooms
She found herself in familiar yet dangerous places
One of a crowd but more than on her own
She was among others, yet still felt isolated
Only seventeen somewhere in between
She was at a pivotal point in her life
The race is almost over now
She is nearing the end of her struggle
The dance is almost done
Her journey is almost complete
Remember how it was when it was fun?
She looks back on happier times with nostalgia
Contributed by John N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ChrisDemetriusFromSaintLouis
These dudes are soulful af.really dig they style of sound.such eargasims
Q Jefferson
This song to me is legendary. It has so much meaning, so much...
Bahati Banks
can't stop listening
Harold Bulawan
Ah this music it feel so good good job Inc brothers
vincent
Absolutely amazing song!
KeyToTheCityBeats
Quality song.
Speezy Onthebeats
This is new age inc this is made with the earth they truely said they listen to R&B music but then people sleep on this the shit bro you triping
RevolutionaryTxBeast
If you dislike this Idk what to tell you
SEXYLADYFROMTHE80s
So damn good
K. J. Wilson
Feels like a more complex Maxwell and I love that!