With backing on the airwaves from Steve Lamacq & Guy Garvey, alongside widespread approval from the online community (and a sync in Netflix’s Black Mirror), Kidsmoke are primed for the spotlight in the coming months with tour dates dotted across the UK.
Buffalo
Kidsmoke Lyrics
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Sharp teeth, claws and hungry eyes
A bloodthirst trying to take you from my side
I'll be your shield when the world turns on you
Won't need a star, won't need a guide
I know you've got a mountain left to climb
Two hands that never let go, that never let go
Buffalo, will you ever know?
Shadows creep, they are closing in
With heavy feet, we can't decide
Whether to run or just hold each other tight
I'll be your shield when the world turns on you
Won't need a star, won't need a guide
I know you've got a mountain left to climb
Two hands that never let go, never let go
Two hands that never let go, that never let go
Buffalo, will you ever know?
Buffalo, Buffalo
You tried to come between us
A loneliness, a fading out
You tried to come between our love
You tried to come between us
A loneliness, a fading out
You tried to come between our love
Will you ever know?
Will you ever know?
Will you ever know?
Will you ever know?
The lyrics of Kidsmoke’s “Buffalo” are filled with powerful imagery and suggest a strong emotional bond between two people amidst a perilous situation. The first verse presents a nightmare where the singer and their companion are surrounded by sharp-toothed creatures with hungry eyes, trying to separate them. This can be interpreted to represent any of life’s challenges that test a relationship’s strength. However, the singer promises to protect their partner from any danger and act as their shield. The chorus reinforces this commitment with the repetition of the phrase “Two hands that never let go,” signifying an unbreakable connection.
The second verse again portrays the vulnerability of the couple, uncertain of whether to flee or hold each other tight amidst encroaching shadows. Regardless, the singer pledges their constant support to their loved one in their climb up life’s metaphorical mountain. The song concludes with a repetition of the title “Buffalo,” possibly as a reference to a Native American symbol of strength, which the singer hopes their partner embodies. The song’s lyrics ultimately depict the loyalty and dedication needed in a loving relationship that can survive any number of challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a dream where we were both surrounded
The artist dreamt that they and someone they deeply care about were in danger.
Sharp teeth, claws and hungry eyes
The thing that surrounded them was vicious and wild.
A bloodthirst trying to take you from my side
The artist was afraid that this creature would harm or even kill someone they loved.
I'll be your shield when the world turns on you
The artist wants to fiercely protect the person they love even when the whole world seems against them.
Won't need a star, won't need a guide
The artist is confident in their ability to be there for this person and guide them through difficult times.
I know you've got a mountain left to climb
The person they care about still has a long journey ahead of them, but the artist is committed to supporting them every step of the way.
Two hands that never let go, that never let go
The artist and the person they love will always be there for each other, no matter what.
Buffalo, will you ever know?
The artist wonders if anyone or anything else will ever understand the strength of their love.
Shadows creep, they are closing in
The danger around them is growing closer.
With heavy feet, we can't decide
Despite feeling fear and uncertainty, they are determined to face the danger head on.
Whether to run or just hold each other tight
They are torn between wanting to flee and wanting to stay together and fight.
You tried to come between us
Someone or something has tried to harm their relationship.
A loneliness, a fading out
The attempt to harm their relationship brought about feelings of loneliness and fading love.
Will you ever know?
The artist still wonders if anyone or anything else will ever understand the strength of their love and the challenges they've faced together.
Contributed by Ian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.