He has been around for a few years and gained a big fanbase after tours with Larrikin Love, the Mystery Jets and The Kooks.
His biggest solo show so far was the sold out set at Dingwalls in Camden in March, which he played with his new formed band Kid Harpoon And The Powers That Be.
His first releases were the "The River, The Ocean, The Pearl" EP and "The First EP" and "The Second EP". He also features on the Mystery Jets' "Diamonds In The Dark" EP with a cover of said song.
His debut album should be released later this year, even though no date has been fixed yet.
More information can be found at his official page at http://www.kidharpoon.com and at http://www.scimperscamper.com
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Colours
Kid Harpoon Lyrics
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And I'm bleeding but that's not a bad thing
Red is the color of puppies and sports cars
A strong symbol of liveliness
Red is the color of the heart that I love you with
That I draw for you every time I see you
It's the color of stickered up items
I look to the king, I'm filling in an outline
When it strikes me that I don't know what gold is
Blue is the color of the ink that I'm writing with
Painting pictures of what I'm perceiving
Blue is the color of the planet we live upon
Even though me, I always thought it was green
Blue is a feeling people sing songs about
Wrote three chords about when they're feeling down
Look to the sky, don't feel blue
I'm just happy I'm looking at you
I'm swimming in oceans, I'm scaling some trees
Effortless it seems, I know where home is
No, no, no
There is a color that I've never seen before
My friends got it inside his mind
It must be a completely new color
'Cause there's no possible way to describe it
Maybe the color of the spaces between us
And the color of brand new ideas
It's the color my friends thinking of
I've been seeing this color for years
I take a deep breath and I return to the king
When I realize I know what gold is
I'm spiraling backwards through pallets and tones
The earth carries them, we are home
The song "Colours" by Kid Harpoon explores the meanings and associations we have with various colours, as well as the emotions and feelings that they can evoke. The first verse focuses on the colour red, which is often associated with passion and intensity. The first line, "Red is the color of blood when I cut myself," immediately sets a tone of vulnerability and raw emotion. However, the song quickly shifts to a more positive interpretation of the colour, with references to puppies, sports cars, and love. The line, "Red is the color of the heart that I love you with," is particularly poignant, emphasizing the connection between love and the physical sensation of the heart beating.
The second verse explores the colour blue, which is often associated with sadness but is also a calming and peaceful colour. The line, "Blue is a feeling people sing songs about," acknowledges the complex emotional associations we have with the colour. Kid Harpoon also reflects on his own perceptions of the world, admitting that he always thought the planet was green instead of blue. The final lines of the verse focus on the idea of looking to the sky as a source of comfort and happiness, particularly when we have someone special to share those moments with.
Overall, "Colours" is a thoughtful and introspective song that invites listeners to explore their own associations with colours and the emotions they evoke.
Line by Line Meaning
Red is the color of blood when I cut myself
A reminder of the pain that comes with self-harm
And I'm bleeding but that's not a bad thing
A cathartic release, a reminder that pain doesn't always have to be a negative thing
Red is the color of puppies and sports cars
A vibrant and lively color that can represent different things in different contexts
A strong symbol of liveliness
An energetic color that connotes vitality
Red is the color of the heart that I love you with
The color of passion and affection
That I draw for you every time I see you
An expression of love and devotion
It's the color of stickered up items
A common color in consumer culture
That you can purchase from most major stores
Readily available and ubiquitous in consumer culture
I look to the king, I'm filling in an outline
A search for inspiration and direction
When it strikes me that I don't know what gold is
A realization that what is valuable and precious isn't always clear
Blue is the color of the ink that I'm writing with
A soothing color associated with creativity and expression
Painting pictures of what I'm perceiving
Capturing thoughts and ideas through art
Blue is the color of the planet we live upon
A color that represents the vastness and beauty of the earth
Even though me, I always thought it was green
A personal realization that things may not always be as they seem
Blue is a feeling people sing songs about
A color that has been used to express certain emotions and moods in music
Wrote three chords about when they're feeling down
A common source of inspiration in songwriting
Look to the sky, don't feel blue
A reminder to appreciate the beauty of the world around us
I'm just happy I'm looking at you
A moment of gratitude and shared happiness
I'm swimming in oceans, I'm scaling some trees
A sense of freedom and exploration
Effortless it seems, I know where home is
A feeling of comfort and security, even away from home
No, no, no
An interjection that emphasizes a point, possibly indicating a strong emotion
There is a color that I've never seen before
A curiosity and wonder at the unknown
My friends got it inside his mind
A realization that new ideas can come from unexpected places
It must be a completely new color
An acknowledgement that there is still so much to be discovered
'Cause there's no possible way to describe it
An understanding that some things cannot be put into words
Maybe the color of the spaces between us
A color that represents distance and separation
And the color of brand new ideas
A hue that connotes innovation and creativity
It's the color my friends thinking of
A color that inspires new thoughts and ideas
I've been seeing this color for years
A personal revelation that what is new and exciting to one person may be familiar to another
I take a deep breath and I return to the king
A moment of reflection and refocusing
When I realize I know what gold is
A moment of clarity and understanding of what is truly valuable
I'm spiraling backwards through pallets and tones
A sensory experience of colors and tones
The earth carries them, we are home
A sense of connection and belonging to the world and its colors
Contributed by Isaiah A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.