Current band members:
Eloi Youssef - vocals, guitar, keys
Casper Starreveld - guitar, vocals, keys
Jan Haker - bass, keys, backing vocals
Niles Vandenberg - drums
The band formed in 2006 with Casper Starreveld on lead vocals, and with original drummer Lucas Lenselink, after the dissolution of the band Quad. In the same year they released their first single "An Introduction To...", followed by their self-titled first EP in 2007, which featured guitarist Eloi Youssef as co-lead vocalist for the first time.
Drummer Lucas Lenselink decided to leave the band in 2008, and was succeeded by Niles Vandenberg. In the same year the band released their "Youth" EP, which gained them their first country wide airplay. The band's sudden success lead to the release of Kensington's first album, "Borders", which was released in 2010. The album was the first to have Eloi Youssef sing all of the lead vocals, with Casper Sterreveld handling the backing vocals.
There’s no such thing as a key to success, but recording your debut Borders in Kaiser Chiefs’ studio in Leeds, getting it mastered by John Davis (U2, Arctic Monkeys, Snow Patrol) and sharing the stage with the likes of Razorlight, My Chemical Romance and The Wombats, definitely make up for a good start. In 2011 this success is starting to pay off.
After playing the Eurosonic/Noorderslag festival in January 2011, (popular music magazine OOR: “One of the best bands of the Netherlands”) things started rolling for Kensington. The band performs in prime-time TV talk show ‘De Wereld Draait Door’ and embarks on a headlining No Borders tour throughout Holland. They sell out venues such as Paradiso (Amsterdam), Rotown (Rotterdam) and Tivoli (Utrecht), and a concert review by 3VOOR12 (leading online music magazine) speaks of “international standards”.
With their single Let Go, which was recorded in Berlin and mastered in New York, the band’s ascent continues. Radio 3FM (one of the largest Dutch radio stations) starts playing the song the day after the band returns from the studio and the song quickly reaches ‘3FM Megahit’ status, resulting in heavy airplay. A second headlining tour is announced along with a long list of summer festivals. Furthermore, the band is nominated for 'Best newcomer' at the 3FM Awards 2011. In two years time, Kensington have established themselves in the Dutch music scene.
In 2012 the band released their second album, Vultures, and played as headliner on many Dutch festivals that year and in 2013. In the summer of 2014 third album Rivals. Shortly after, they announced a European tour with over 20 dates in several countries. The finish of the tour will be in the Ziggo Dome. The first show sold out in eleven hours which made the band decide to add a second show as well. The second gig sold out as well, confirming Kensington's status as one of the biggest dutch acts.
DISCOGRAPHY:
2006 - An Introduction To... (EP)
2007 - Kensington (EP)
2008 - Youth (EP)
2010 - Borders
2012 - Vultures
2014 - Rivals
Home Again
Kensington Lyrics
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Go stop it or you will be left here
It's coming and it won't be asking
Got nothing when there's
Nobody left in your home again
You got to go
Go stop it and it won't be happening again
They'll be asking but don't
Get caught up with the people
Who won't get you home again
So, we're running our own way home
We're running our way
So, we're running our own, we are
We're running our own way home
We're running our own, we are
We're running our own way home
You'll get it all
All coming when you least expect it
If i'd lead the type of life you lead here
I'd lose my heart, my head, my home
You got to go
Go stop it and it won't be happening again
Get caught up in it
They'll be asking but don't
Get caught up with the people
Who won't get you home again
So we're running our own way home
We're running our way
So, we're running our own, we are
We're running our own way home
We're running our own, we are
We're running our own way home
And all of their waves won't bring me down
Not letting my days fade out
We'll run on our own
Their laws won't take us now
We'll run on our own
Their walls, we'll break them
So, we're running our own, we are
We're running our own way home
We're running our own, we are
We're running our own way home
We're running our own, we are
We're running our own way home
We're running our own, we are
We're running our own way home
We're running our own way home
We're running our own way home
We'll run on our own
Home
We'll run on our own
Home
The lyrics of Kensington's song, Home Again, suggest that the singer is urging someone to leave a place or a situation that is no longer good for them. The repetition of the phrase, "You got to go," implies both urgency and imminent danger. The line, "Get caught up in it, they'll be asking but don't get caught up with the people who won't get you home again," reinforces this idea that the singer is warning the listener about the danger of getting caught up with the wrong crowd. The repeated refrain of "We're running our own way home" highlights the importance of taking control of one's own life and making choices that lead to a safe and positive environment.
The lyrics of Home Again can be interpreted in different ways, but they seem to touch on themes of escape, independence, and self-preservation. The line, "And all of their waves won't bring me down, not letting my days fade out," speaks to the resilience and determination of the singer and the listener to overcome obstacles and find their way home. The repeated emphasis on "running our own way" suggests a rebellious spirit and a refusal to be dictated by external forces or pressures. Ultimately, the message of the song seems to be one of empowerment and hope, urging the listener to take charge of their life and find their way back home.
Line by Line Meaning
You got to go
You must leave your current situation
Go stop it or you will be left here
Take action or else you'll be stranded where you are
It's coming and it won't be asking
Change is inevitable and it won't wait for you to be ready
Got nothing when there's
When everyone is gone
Nobody left in your home again
You'll be left alone without a place to call home
Go stop it and it won't be happening again
Take control and prevent a similar situation from occurring
Get caught up in it
Become involved in a situation
They'll be asking but don't
Others may ask you to stay, but don't be swayed
Get caught up with the people
Don't follow those who won't lead you back home
Who won't get you home again
Those who won't help you return to where you belong
So, we're running our own way home
We're taking charge of our own path back home
We're running our way
We're moving forward without hesitation
You'll get it all
Success is attainable
All coming when you least expect it
Success may come unexpectedly
If i'd lead the type of life you lead here
If I lived like you do here
I'd lose my heart, my head, my home
I would lose everything important to me
And all of their waves won't bring me down
Challenges won't bring me down
Not letting my days fade out
I'm not giving up or losing hope
We'll run on our own
We'll rely on ourselves to succeed
Their laws won't take us now
We won't be held back by others' rules or expectations
Their walls, we'll break them
We'll overcome obstacles set before us
We'll run on our own
We'll keep moving forward without fear
We'll run on our own
We'll take charge of our own destiny
Home
A place of comfort and belonging
Contributed by Kaylee O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
headshooter44
You got a home stopping
You won't be left here
It's coming and it won't be asking
Got nothing when there is nobody left in your home again
You got a home stopping
And it won't be asking
And it get caught up and it don't be asking
but don't get caught up
With the people who won't left you home again
So we're running a long way home
We're running always home
We're running along we are
We're running a long way home
We're running along we are
We're running a long way home
You got a home coming
When you least expect it
Finally can type the love you left it
I loose my heart my head my home
You got a home stopping
And it won't be asking
And it get caught up and it don't be asking
but don't get caught up
with the people who won't left you home again
So we're running a long way home
We're running always home
We're running along we are
We're running a long way home
We're running along we are
We're running a long way home
And I don't get wast one day
Now God let it don't waste it
We're running along
The last one takes us now
We're running along
The ones will break us
So we're running along we are
We're running a long way home
We're running along we are
We're running a long way home
We're running along we are
We're running a long way home
We're running along we are
We're running a long way home
We're running a long way home
We're running a long way home
spei man
Klopt totaal niet. Hier is de goeie.
You got to go, go stop it or you wont be left here
Its coming and it wont be asking
Got nothing when there's
Nobody left in your home again
You got to got
Go stop it or it be happening again
Get caught up it they'll
Be asking but dont
Get caught up in the people who wont get you home again
[REFR]
so
We're running our own
We are
We're running our own way home
We're running our own
We are
We're running our own way home
You got it all
Go stop it when they least expext
If I'd live the type of life you live here
I'd lose my heart, my head, my home
You got to got
Go stop it or it be happening again
Get caught up it they'll
Be asking but dont
Get caught up in the people who wont get you home again
[REFR]
so
We're running our own
We are
We're running our own way home
We're running our own
We are
We're running our own way home
so
We're running our own
We are
We're running our own way home
We're running our own
We are
We're running our own way home
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YOURMOM REACTS
Het was zoooo mooi om de live versie hiervan te horen in de Ziggo dome, voor de laatste keer een live optreden van kensington meegemaakt. Het was prachtig maar ook zwaar om te accepteren.
Dennis Berends
Was er op 3 en 4 sept , 2 super concerten . Maar helaas zondag avond afscheid van Eloi , het was zeer emotioneel want hun muziek heeft mij door paar hele zware periodes geholpen . 😥😥😥
Kevin Breddels
After so many years this song is still so good, just like Kensington's other songs! I love this music!
Vla. Santos
Beatiful song, one of the best of this band❤
Jamie Jalink
All love for Kensington!!! These guys make me proud to be Dutch
Nathalie Marissen
Waarom praat je dan niet gewoon Nederlands?
Anja Praamstra
+Nathalie Marissen fugifg
Mette op den Dries
+Nathalie Marissen laat haar toch lekker engels praten. als zij dat wil...
Jash Media
Nathalie misschien wist je het niet maar youtube is niet van Nederland. Mensen van overal zitten hier dus ik vind het eigenlijk juist zo netjes dat ze engels praat zodat een ieder het kan lezen. Vooral als het Kensington is waar ook buitenland naar kijkt omdat ze gewoon engelstalig zingen.