Nathan Hawes AKA KESMAR is a Sydney based producer and songwriter. Followin… Read Full Bio ↴Nathan Hawes AKA KESMAR is a Sydney based producer and songwriter. Following his well-received debut EP ‘Up To You’ released in March 2019 that included collaborations with LANKS, Panama and Cleopold - Nathan took a step back to hone in on his songwriting and production. After a heavily collaborative first release, he felt a need to develop in solace and refine a sound - particularly on the production front where he had a clear aesthetic vision inspired by era’s gone by.
Amongst the madness of 2020 Nathan found himself forced back into the home studio like many artists have been. The result of that time saw the creation of a new collection of work - a collection that has strong ties to minimal late seventies yacht rock with references to ‘Christopher Cross’ & ‘The Alessi Brothers’ - that sonic touchpoint extends to the wider aesthetic of the project, with videos and artwork all created by Nathan himself. Nathan wears his inspiration on his sleeve and the result is a magical trip through a seemingly simpler and blissful time.
“I wanted to make a bunch of songs that basically just made me happy and I hope it has the same effect on others” - Kesmar

Mistake
KESMAR Lyrics

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You've been playing on my mind
And I can't hardly wait
I'm counting down the time
I remember these
Moments in the dark
Everything you do to me
I wanna feel it now

I will try if you want me to
You can stay, we don't have to move
We can turn into something new
But you gave me nothing

Right now
I don't wanna wait
You used to be a stones throw away
Now it's too late
You're just another mistake
Just another mistake

Wait
Down let it break you down
Maybe thing's will change for you
But I'll always be around

I will try if you want me to
You can stay, we don't have to move
We can turn into something new
But you gave me nothing

Right now
I don't wanna wait
You used to be a stones throw away
Now it's too late
You're just another mistake
Just another mistake

Right now
I don't wanna wait
You used to be a stones throw away
Now it's too late

Right now
I don't wanna wait
You used to be a stones throw away
Now it's too late
You're just another mistake

I don't wanna wait
Now it's too late

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to KESMAR's song "Mistake" describe a situation where the singer is still thinking about someone from their past who they can't seem to let go of. The lyrics "You've been playing on my mind" and "I remember these moments in the dark" suggest that this person still holds a special place in the singer's heart. The singer is counting down the time until they can see this person again because they want to "feel it now."

Despite their strong feelings, the singer acknowledges that this person gave them nothing in return. The lyrics "But you gave me nothing" suggest that the relationship was one-sided and that the singer invested more in the relationship than the other person did. Despite this, the singer is still willing to try again with this person because they "can turn into something new."

The chorus repeats throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's frustration with the situation. They don't want to wait anymore because they feel like they missed their chance with this person. They used to be so close ("a stone's throw away"), but now they're just "another mistake."

Line by Line Meaning

You've been playing on my mind
I can't stop thinking about you

And I can't hardly wait
I'm eager to be with you again

I'm counting down the time
I'm impatient to see you again

I remember these
I recall those

Moments in the dark
Intimate times we spent together

Everything you do to me
Your actions towards me

I wanna feel it now
I desire your touch

I will try if you want me to
I am willing to make an effort for you

You can stay, we don't have to move
We can take our time

We can turn into something new
Our relationship can evolve

But you gave me nothing
You didn't reciprocate my affection