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.
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Self Control
Kate Boy Lyrics
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The outcome catastrophic
This isn't me who's talking
It's an invasion on my patience cause I've listened and the lesson's gone
Intuitive we knew it is, why is it something that we get so wrong?
So free ourselves don't let nobody take control
Remember yourself don't let nobody take control
In the end you make it right
So free ourselves don't let nobody take control
Self control
Self control
Self control
Self control
Telescopic seeds have been implanted
A negative topic gives them all watering
It's an invasion on my patience cause I've listened and the lesson's gone
Intuitive we knew it is, why is it something that we get so wrong?
So free ourselves don't let nobody take control
Remember yourself don't let nobody take control
Cause in the end you know you make it right, you fight it out
In the end you make it right
So free ourselves don't let nobody take control
Self control
Self control
Self control
Self control
Self control
Self control
The lyrics to Kate Boy's song "Self Control" touch upon the concept of self-control and the impact of external factors on one's mental state. The opening lines convey the idea of having multiple voices in one's head, leading to catastrophic outcomes. It's clear that the singer is not in control and feels like there's been an invasion on their patience. Despite knowing what's right, there's always a tendency to get it wrong. This could be interpreted as the singer struggling to overcome their cognitive biases and emotions.
The lyrics then shift towards the idea of not letting anyone take control of oneself. It emphasizes the importance of taking charge of one's life and making the right choices, even if it means fighting it out. The lyrics "Telescopic seeds have been implanted, A negative topic gives them all watering" could be interpreted as the negative thoughts or seeds that have been planted in the singer's mind, causing them to lose control or influence their choices.
Overall, "Self Control" is about overcoming external and internal barriers in life and taking control of oneself. It reminds us of the importance of being mindful of our thoughts and actions and not falling prey to external factors that may influence us.
Line by Line Meaning
There's polyphonic voices in my head again
Multiple voices in my head are overwhelming me
The outcome catastrophic
The result of these voices could be disastrous
This isn't me who's talking
The voices are not my own thoughts
It's an invasion on my patience cause I've listened and the lesson's gone
The invasion of these voices is wearing on my patience and causing me to forget important things
Intuitive we knew it is, why is it something that we get so wrong?
We know we should listen to our intuition, but we often ignore it and make mistakes
So free ourselves don't let nobody take control
We should take control of our own lives and not let others manipulate us
Remember yourself don't let nobody take control
Don't forget who you are and allow others to dictate your actions
Cause in the end you know you make it right, you fight it out
Ultimately, we have the power to make things right by fighting for what we want
In the end you make it right
We can overcome our struggles and come out victorious
Self control
We must have control over our thoughts, actions, and lives
Self control
The importance of self control is emphasized
Telescopic seeds have been implanted
Negative thoughts have been planted in my mind
A negative topic gives them all watering
Focusing on negative things feeds these thoughts and makes them stronger
Self control
Self control is needed to overcome these negative thoughts
Self control
The importance of self control is reiterated
Self control
The song ends with the message of self control
Contributed by Charlotte F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jungsuk888
[Verse 1]
There's polyphonic voices in my head again
The outcome catastrophic, this isn't me who's talking
It's an invasion of my patience cause I've listened and the lesson's gone
Intuitive we knew it is, why is it something that we get so wrong?
[Chorus]
So free yourself, don't let nobody take control
Remember yourself, don't let nobody take control
Cause in the end you know you make it right, you fight it out
In the end you make it right
So free yourself, don't let nobody take control
[Hook]
Self control
Self control
Self control
Self control
[Verse 2]
Telescopic seeds have been planted
A negative topic, gives it more watering
It's an invasion of my patience cause I've listened and the lesson's gone
Intuitive we knew it is, why is it something that we get so wrong?
[Chorus]
So free yourself, don't let nobody take control
Remember yourself, don't let nobody take control
Cause in the end you know you make it right, you fight it out
In the end you make it right
So free yourself, don't let nobody take control
[Hook]
Self control
Self control
Self control
Self control
Self control
Self control
Self control
[Outro]
Strong on our own
Strong on our own
Strong on our own
Deep down you know
Deep down you know
Deep down you know
Strong on our own
Strong on our own
Strong on our own
Deep down you know
Deep down you know
Deep down you know
@charlienojokes
every one of their songs will hook you and not let go. this group is a fucking powerhouse.
@PhaktTheIsolationist
My god. If I could pick one band to have blown up and become internationally huge, it'd be Kate Boy. Literally one of the best bands I ever heard, shades of Fleetwood Mac, shades of genius.
@TodoconYvs
This song is amazing !
@ArmedNDangerous
TodoconYvs yes it is
@michaellarsen180
Can we PLEASE have a lot attention on this lovely artist! So unique, so great! Love the entire album! <3
@jungsuk888
[Verse 1]
There's polyphonic voices in my head again
The outcome catastrophic, this isn't me who's talking
It's an invasion of my patience cause I've listened and the lesson's gone
Intuitive we knew it is, why is it something that we get so wrong?
[Chorus]
So free yourself, don't let nobody take control
Remember yourself, don't let nobody take control
Cause in the end you know you make it right, you fight it out
In the end you make it right
So free yourself, don't let nobody take control
[Hook]
Self control
Self control
Self control
Self control
[Verse 2]
Telescopic seeds have been planted
A negative topic, gives it more watering
It's an invasion of my patience cause I've listened and the lesson's gone
Intuitive we knew it is, why is it something that we get so wrong?
[Chorus]
So free yourself, don't let nobody take control
Remember yourself, don't let nobody take control
Cause in the end you know you make it right, you fight it out
In the end you make it right
So free yourself, don't let nobody take control
[Hook]
Self control
Self control
Self control
Self control
Self control
Self control
Self control
[Outro]
Strong on our own
Strong on our own
Strong on our own
Deep down you know
Deep down you know
Deep down you know
Strong on our own
Strong on our own
Strong on our own
Deep down you know
Deep down you know
Deep down you know
@benarmstrong6904
everyone can hear the song dude, also captions are there...
@Ankit-zu2kp
@Ben Armstrong No, there aren't any.
@guxt65
Amazing band, amazing sound, amazing voice. Perfect video. Thanks for posting it. I just discovered it.
@bijitaq
This song is amazing. Can't wait for the album.