After the release of Only by the Night in September 2008, the band achieved chart success in the United States. The singles "Sex on Fire", "Use Somebody", and "Notion" all peaked at number one on the Hot Modern Rock Tracks chart. The album was their first platinum-selling album in the United States, and the best-selling album of 2008 in Australia, being certified platinum nine times. The band's fifth album, Come Around Sundown, was released on October 18, 2010. Their sixth album, Mechanical Bull, was released on September 24, 2013. The seventh studio album, Walls, was released on October 14, 2016. Their eighth studio album, When You See Yourself, was released on March 5, 2021. The group has 12 Grammy Award nominations, including 4 wins.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kings_of_Leon
Studio albums
Youth & Young Manhood (2003)
Aha Shake Heartbreak (2004)
Because of the Times (2007)
Only by the Night (2008)
Come Around Sundown (2010)
Mechanical Bull (2013)
Walls (2016)
When You See Yourself (2021)
Time in Disguise
Kings of Leon Lyrics
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What you have is mine
Persian ivy running wildly
Ashes left behind
Come a little closer, come a little
Closer now to the edge
Winds are blowing, fires glowing
Dancing in your head
Grand occasion conversation
Light the crowded room
No one knows which way we're going
But we'll get there soon
Run from the mountain, poison the fountain
Just for the peace of mind
Back of the alley, they seem to rally
All people of their kind
Close your eyes and what do you see?
Is it a man or masked machine?
Is the world I belong to just a shade of light?
It's just time in disguise
Congregated late arrival only passing through
Prairie garden cold and hard
Waiting there for you
So come a little closer, come a little closer
Closer now to the edge
Bold distraction taking action
Going where you're led
Close your eyes and what do you see?
Is it a man or masked machine?
Is the world I belong to just a shade of light?
Come a little closer
Come a little closer
Closer now to the edge
Winds are blowing, fires glowing
Dancing in your head
Close your eyes and what do you see?
Is it a man or masked machine?
Is the world I belong to just a shade of light?
It's just time in disguise
Come a little closer, come a little closer
"Time in Disguise" by Kings of Leon explores themes of identity, attraction, and the passage of time. The lyrics describe a sense of urgency and momentum, with phrases like "chain reaction" and "come a little closer" urging the listener forward. There is a sense of danger and risk-taking, as illustrated by the lines "blow the mountain" and "poison the fountain." This speaks to the desire to escape and break free from societal norms and constraints.
However, there is also a sense of uncertainty and confusion, as seen in the lines "no one knows which way we're going" and "is the world I belong to just a shade of light?" This hints at the struggle of finding one's place in the world, especially when faced with societal expectations and pressure. The repeated refrain of "come a little closer" also suggests a desire for intimacy and connection amidst this uncertainty.
Overall, "Time in Disguise" is a complex and introspective exploration of the human experience, with a focus on the tension between breaking free and finding one's place.
Line by Line Meaning
Blind attraction, chain reaction
You blindly follow your desires, causing a chain of events that you cannot control
What you have is mine
You take possession of what belongs to me
Persian ivy running wildly
The situation is becoming uncontrollable like the wild growth of Persian ivy
Ashes left behind
Everything that remains after the chaos is just ashes
Come a little closer, come a little
Closer now to the edge
Taking risks is necessary to move forward, so come closer to the edge and take a leap of faith
Winds are blowing, fires glowing
Dancing in your head
You are lost in your thoughts, consumed by your passions
Grand occasion conversation
Light the crowded room
Small talk at social events may not have meaning or depth, but serves as a way to break the silence and create a lively atmosphere
No one knows which way we're going
But we'll get there soon
The future may be uncertain, but we trust that we will eventually reach our destination
Run from the mountain, poison the fountain
Just for the peace of mind
Sometimes we have to make sacrifices to feel at ease, such as avoiding something that causes anxiety or destroying something that has power over us
Back of the alley, they seem to rally
All people of their kind
Those who feel oppressed or misunderstood may find comfort in banding together with others who share their experiences
Close your eyes and what do you see?
Is it a man or masked machine?
Questioning the authenticity of people and things around us and wondering if there is more to them than what meets the eye
Is the world I belong to just a shade of light?
Wondering if the world we inhabit is just an illusion and if there is a deeper truth beyond what we can see
It's just time in disguise
The passing of time can change everything, and sometimes we may not recognize the world around us after time has had its way
Congregated late arrival only passing through
Prairie garden cold and hard
Waiting there for you
We may feel like we are only temporary visitors in the world, and even though it may seem harsh and unforgiving, there is still something beautiful waiting for us
Bold distraction taking action
Going where you're led
Taking bold actions to break free from the monotony of life and following our instincts, even if we don't know where they will take us
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Written by: Anthony Followill, Ivan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill
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Lyrics
Blind attraction, chain reaction
What you have is mine
Persian ivy running wildly
Ashes left behind
Come a little closer, come a little… closer now to the edge
Winds are blowing, fires glowing
Dancing in your head
Grand occasion conversation
Light the crowded room
No one knows which way we’re going
But we’ll get there soon
Run from the mountain, poison the fountain
Just for the peace of mind
Back of the alley, they seem to rally
All people of their kind
Close your eyes and what do you see
Is it a man or a masked machine
Is the world I belong to or just a shade of light
It's just time in disguise
Congregated late arrival only passing through
Prairie garden cold and hardened
Waiting here for you
So come a little closer, come a little closer…closer now to the edge
Bold distraction taking action
Going where you’re led
Close your eyes and what do you see
Is it a man or a masked machine
Is the world I belong to or just a shade of light
It's just time in disguise
Come a little closer… come a little close, closer now to the edge
Winds are blowing Fire is glowing
Dancing in your head
Close your eyes and what do you see
Is it a man or a masked machine
Is the world I belong to or just a shade of light
It’s just time in disguise
Come a little closer, come a little closer
@gabrielasoares9920
Tempo disfarçado
Atração cega, reação em cadeia
O que você tem é meu
Hera persa espalhando-se amplamente
Cinzas deixadas para trás
Venha um pouco mais perto, venha um pouco
Mais perto agora da borda
Os ventos estão soprando, o fogo brilhando
Dançando na sua cabeça
Grande ocasião conversa
Ilumine a sala lotada
Ninguém sabe para que lado estamos indo
Mas chegaremos lá em breve
Corra da montanha, envenene a fonte
Só para ter paz de espírito
Atrás do beco, eles parecem se recompor
Todas as pessoas de sua espécie
Feche os olhos e o que você vê?
É um homem ou uma máquina mascarada?
É o mundo ao qual pertenço ou apenas uma sombra de luz?
É só hora disfarçada
Chegada tardia congregada apenas de passagem
Jardim da pradaria endurecido pelo frio
Esperando aqui por voce
Então chegue um pouco mais perto, chegue um pouco mais perto
Mais perto agora da borda
Distração ousada em ação
Indo onde você é conduzido
Feche os olhos e o que você vê?
É um homem ou uma máquina mascarada?
O mundo ao qual pertenço ou apenas uma sombra de luz?
É só hora disfarçada
Venha um pouco mais perto ... Venha um pouco mais perto
Mais perto agora da borda
Os ventos estão soprando, o fogo brilhando
Dançando na sua cabeça
Feche os olhos e o que você vê?
É um homem ou uma máquina mascarada?
O mundo ao qual pertenço ou apenas uma sombra de luz?
É só hora disfarçada
Venha um pouco mais perto, venha um pouco mais perto
🇧🇷
@normupipita1217
Atracción ciega, reacción en cadena
Lo que tienes es mío
Hiedra persa corriendo salvajemente
Cenizas dejadas atrás Acércate un poco más,
acércate un poco más
Más cerca ahora del borde
Los vientos soplan, los incendios replandecen
Bailando en tu cabeza
Conversación de gran ocasión Ilumina la habitación
llena de gente Nadie sabe hacia donde vamos
Pero llegaremos pronto
Corremos desde la montaña, envenenamos la fuente
Solo por paz mental Detrás del callejón,
parecen reunirse Todas las personas de su clase
Cierra los ojos y ¿Qué ves? ¿Es un hombre o una máquina enmascarada?
¿Es el mundo al que pertenezco solo una sombra de luz?
Es solo tiempo disfrazado
Llegada tardía congregada solo de paso
Jardín de pradera endurecido en frío
Esperando aquí por ti
Así que acércate un poco más, acércate un poco más
Más cerca ahora del borde
Distracción audaz tomando acción
Yendo a donde te llevan Cierra los ojos y ¿Qué ves?
¿Es un hombre o una máquina enmascarada?
¿Es el mundo al que pertenezco solo una sombra de luz?
Acércate un poco más, acércate un poco más Más cerca ahora del borde
Los vientos soplan, los incendios resplandecen
Bailando en tu cabeza Cierra los ojos y ¿Qué ves?
¿Es un hombre o una máquina enmascarada?
¿Es el mundo al que pertenezco solo una sombra de luz?
Es solo tiempo disfrazado
Acércate un poco más, acércate un poco más...
@TomE.2unes
My favorite band of all time. Been listening to them since I was in my early 20s . Im turning 43 next month. I gone through all of the typical adult phases along with them. Hell raising young man, finding a good job, going through some tough times and coming out stronger and wiser,finding my wife and settling down and having 2 beautiful children. They've been there with me the whole time. Thanks boys 🙏 👊 ❤️
@kamikazehairpatrol1266
They playing in my hometown on Saturday night. Mildura, Victoria, Australia. Can't Wait!!! Been with em since the start but not the whole journey. Lost track of them the last 6 or 7 years!
But I am about to get reacquainted with them again soon - 3 days.... let the countdown begin!😎😀
@luckylatte8844
wait what?? how long have i been listening to them for then??? 😰😰
@kamikazehairpatrol1266
@@luckylatte8844 20 YEARS.........
Tho, I was not up to speed with their newer material, I was still listenin' to the early/old stuff!!! I have their first 4 albums ONLY!
By the way lucky latte, my last name is COFFEY (pronounced the same as tha drink, lol)
@j3wsdid911
This album is fantastic. It has that nostalgic feel.
@okanlawonevans2301
Ask the way through, I freaking love these dudes. My dream to work with them
@SackSmasher
Well just about every song on the album is about the past
@SCD-BOY
Album name?
@kimvidem7845
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWqnTvP73zU
@thomasshirtlessskaggs108
@Flesh Apple freak show