Feeling differentiated from what seems like the never ending, generic cycle… Read Full Bio ↴Feeling differentiated from what seems like the never ending, generic cycle of breakdowns and break-ups involved with local hardcore on the Gold Coast, Australia Kings At Heart emerged with the intention of creating something more than just music, but a universal feeling and sense of consistency amongst a community that is focused on acceptance and understanding.

Having played as far north as Towoomba and as far south as Lismore, Kings At Heart are slowly but surely building a solid fan base and gaining recognition as one of the predominant local hardcore bands on Queensland’s south-east coast. This recognition not only comes for their fans but also from various music magazines, promoters, international bands and producers.

Over the years, King At Heart has had the pleasure of working with such musicians as Darren Budd (The Lane Cove), Mitch Rodger (Hand Of The Architect), Luka Palinich (Arcanine), Liam Pook (Open Sea) and Sam Webb (The Ottomans).

Parting
Kings At Heart Lyrics

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Did it take long to find yourself at the bottom of the bottle
Trying to sink your teeth in
Trying remember the man you were
I've been through this a hundred times and I've never been brought down before
With no hope to turn to I will let you in with open arms
With no love to hold on I will love you with open arms
With no hope to turn to I will let you in with open arms
With no love to hold on I will love you with open arms

I see my parents sailing away, always neglecting the choices they made
What can I do when I'm still stuck in the grey
Don't let him go this time my dear
Too long have I waited for you to be here
Seperated, your world will die
And it will be the last time you'll see our faces through your eyes
Don't go this time

You have lost your way and the years won't retrace
Depression is all that awaits if you don't stop running
I've moved the skies
I held onto these ties
I've calmed the waters
I won't break now

With no hope to turn to I will let you in with open arms
With no love to hold on I will love you with open arms

With no hope to turn to I will let you in with open arms
With no love to hold on I will love you with open arms

Overall Meaning

The song "Parting" by Kings At Heart is a heart-wrenching account of somebody watching their loved one struggle with addiction and depression. The opening lines convey the feelings of desperation and frustration- the singer is watching their loved one hit rock bottom, trying to numb their pain with alcohol. The line "trying to sink your teeth in, trying remember the man you were" shows how the person is struggling to hold onto their identity and their sense of self. The next lines- "I've been through this a hundred times and I've never been brought down before"- indicate that the singer has seen this happen many times, but this time feels different, and they are scared for their loved one.

The second verse shifts perspectives to the singer's experience growing up- they describe watching their parents "sailing away" and neglecting the choices they made. This is likely connected to the feelings of neglect and abandonment that the loved one struggling with addiction is experiencing. The line "what can I do when I'm still stuck in the grey" speaks to the confusion and sense of hopelessness that comes with watching a loved one struggle with addiction.

The final lines of the song show the singer's determination to help their loved one. They acknowledge that the loved one has lost their way and that depression is looming, but they won't give up. The lines "I've moved the skies, I held onto these ties, I've calmed the waters, I won't break now" show the singer's strength and resilience. They are willing to love their loved one unconditionally, with no hope or love left.

Line by Line Meaning

Did it take long to find yourself at the bottom of the bottle
Have you been struggling for a long time and now you're using alcohol to cope?

Trying to sink your teeth in
Desperately searching for something to hold on to?

Trying remember the man you were
Do you feel like you've lost yourself and need to remember who you used to be?

I've been through this a hundred times and I've never been brought down before
I can relate to your struggle, but I've never let it bring me down before.

With no hope to turn to I will let you in with open arms
Even if you feel hopeless, I will support you.

With no love to hold on I will love you with open arms
Even if you feel unloved or unlovable, I will love you.

I see my parents sailing away, always neglecting the choices they made
I can see that my parents have made mistakes in their lives and are now trying to escape them.

What can I do when I'm still stuck in the grey
What can I do when I feel stuck between right and wrong?

Don't let him go this time my dear
Please don't let go of this opportunity to make things right.

Too long have I waited for you to be here
I've been waiting for you to come back for a long time.

Separated, your world will die
If you continue to push people away, you will eventually be alone and isolated.

And it will be the last time you'll see our faces through your eyes
If you turn your back on us, you may never see us again.

Don't go this time
Please stay and face your problems head on this time.

You have lost your way and the years won't retrace
You've been going down the wrong path for too long and you can't go back and fix it now.

Depression is all that awaits if you don't stop running
If you keep avoiding your problems, you will only sink deeper into depression.

I've moved the skies
I've overcome great obstacles in my life.

I held onto these ties
I've maintained important relationships despite difficulties.

I've calmed the waters
I've found peace and balance in my life.

I won't break now
I'm strong enough to handle whatever comes my way.