So far, they are known for the songs "Northern Lights", "In Your Eyes", "The Way We Are". Kate Boy released their debut EP Northern Lights on 22 January 2013.
Kate Akhurst started out as a songwriter in Australia and got her first publishing deal there when she was 16. At 21, she moved to Los Angeles for five years before coming to Stockholm for the first time in October 2011. The last two days she was here, Kate Akhurst met Hampus Nordgren Hemlin, Oskar Sikow Engström, and Markus Dextegen at the recommendation from someone from another recording session. They decided to go straight down into the studio and start working that very first night. They wrote "Northern Lights" that night.
According to Kate: "we had this instantaneous connection; we couldn't even wait until the next day. I felt like I found my people, like, 'I've been waiting all my life for you! I can't wait another minute'". After that visit, Akhurst went back home and got a visa for the UK and Sweden.
Official site | Facebook | Twitter
Giants
Kate Boy Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
I′m drowning but he's singing all the words
I don′t want the world to see me now
Little by little, I'm stepping out
When the walls come tumbling down
Will the stones explode, so bury me
In giants, we believe they're watching, watching
Let it stir to live upfloat
I′m the giant sleeps
In silence, I will dream on
Just another face in just another crowd
Waiting for it all to turn upside down
Another sunny day inside a crystal ball
Shake it up
Shake it to make the snow fall
When the walls come tumbling down
Will the stones explode, so bury me
In giants, we believe they′re watching, watching on
Tiny arms in the sea floating open
Let it stir to live upfloat
I'm the giant sleeps
In silence, I will dream on
In giants we′ve believe they're watching, watching
Tiny arms in the sea floating
Let it stir to live upfloat
I′m the giant sleeps
In silence, I will dream on
In giants, we believe they're watching, watching
Tiny arms in the sea floating open
Let it stir to live upfloat
I′m the giant sleeps
In silence, I will dream on
The lyrics to Kate Boy's song "Giants" seem to be about feeling small in a big world, yet having the power to dream and believe in something greater. The first verse talks about feeling overwhelmed ("drowning") while on the phone, but finding comfort in the words of the person on the other end. The line "I don't want the world to see me now" could be interpreted as feeling vulnerable and wanting to hide from the world. However, the next line shows a glimmer of hope as the singer is taking steps to be more visible ("stepping out") and brave.
The chorus suggests a sense of impending doom, perhaps referring to the walls of society or personal barriers crumbling down. The question of whether the stones (presumably the building blocks of old systems) will explode adds a sense of urgency to the song. However, the idea of "burying" oneself in giants suggests finding safety and protection in something larger than oneself. The repetition of "watching" could be interpreted as a call to action, to see what's happening around us and take charge. The mention of "tiny arms in the sea floating open" could refer to a childlike sense of wonder and awe, or perhaps a reminder to stay humble and open-minded.
The second verse adds to the idea of feeling insignificant ("just another face in just another crowd"), yet having the power to affect change ("waiting for it all to turn upside down"). The image of a "sunny day inside a crystal ball" could represent a false sense of security or an unrealistic view of the world. The repetition of "shake it up" and "shake it to make the snow fall" shows a desire for change and an acceptance that it may be messy but necessary.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to believe in something greater than themselves and to take action in the face of adversity. It acknowledges the challenges and fears that come with being small, but ultimately finds hope in dreaming and believing in a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Staring at the speaker on the telephone
I am fixated on the telephone speaker, trying to hear what is being communicated.
I'm drowning but he's singing all the words
I feel overwhelmed, but the person on the other end seems unaffected and is continuing to speak as normal.
I don't want the world to see me now
I am not ready to face the world and all of its challenges.
Little by little, I'm stepping out
I am slowly beginning to take steps towards facing the world and its challenges.
When the walls come tumbling down
If everything falls apart around me.
Will the stones explode, so bury me
I will be consumed by the destruction around me, unable to survive.
In giants, we believe they're watching, watching
We have faith in something larger than ourselves, that is looking out for us.
Tiny arms in the sea floating open
Small, vulnerable bodies struggling against the currents of life.
Let it stir to live upfloat
Allowing ourselves to be moved and lifted by the currents of life, rather than fighting against them.
I'm the giant sleeps
Though I feel small and insignificant, there is a part of me that is powerful and able to rest.
In silence, I will dream on
In moments of stillness and quiet, I will continue to hope and dream.
Just another face in just another crowd
Feeling anonymous and insignificant in a sea of people.
Waiting for it all to turn upside down
Anticipating a major upheaval or change in circumstances.
Another sunny day inside a crystal ball
Feeling trapped and confined, unable to escape from a predictable or stagnant situation.
Shake it up
Break out of the routine, try something new.
Shake it to make the snow fall
Take action to disrupt the status quo and create change.
Contributed by Ruby Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-vk5ni9eo3j
We keep our head in the blazing light
Let the rays shine through our mind
Memories of never-ending days
And the rush we can't escape
Always chasing a forever
Where we will never see the Sun go down
Always dreaming in December
Of the moment that we have right now
So meet me under the midnight sun
Meet me under the midnight sun
We lose our head in the Stockholm sky
Black and blue under heart-pink nights
Feel the freedom, we're wide awake
From the cold, clear, coloured rays
@canttouchdylan
I love all your music! It's beyond me why Kate Boy isn't more famous!!!
@ArmedNDangerous
canttouchdylan #Facts#
@pauliusd6505
I've only just discovered KATE BOY and I cannot believe how underrated they are, just...mind blowing. I love ALL of their songs so far and I'm so excited for their debut album!!
@THEvampted
It's really amazing. So underrated! Her voice sounds like Charlie XCX and HAIM
@AngelineNgkittykat
+THE 19vampted75 and throw in a dash of Rudimental!
@michaellarsen180
+THE 19vampted75 Theres so much similarities to Charlie XCX, the sound of the song is so cool!
@shokrithan.k8207
Plus they r with the same record partner
@mwiskowski
I listen to this track all the time. I love how she moves in black and white. great track!! drum and bass line are solid! her vocal sound blend this into something wonderful I can't explain.
@frank4284
How are you not completely HUGE yet?!?! I've loved every song Kate Boy has put out so far:)
@Vindicator12Music
I'm pretty shocked that this doesn't have millions of views. This is some of the most creative stuff I've heard and seen in a LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG time. Amazing.