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)
When You See Yourself Are You Far Away
Kings of Leon Lyrics
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Ooh
The space in time would benefit
I've seen your kind at your very best
This long goodbye is overdue
You never came when I called on you
The rabid dog has caught your track
The golden age of old advice
Don't give no cause or alibi
One more night, one more night will you stay here
One more night, one more night we'll be safe dear
One more night, one more night
One more night, one more night will you stay here
One more night will you stay here
We're crystalized it's dawned on you
You have the face of someone new
The pleasures of this life I'm told
Will spit you out in the middle of the road
A scenic place the sky grows cold
One more night, one more night will you stay here
One more night, one more night we'll be safe dear
One more night, one more night
One more night, one more night will you stay here
One more night will you stay here
One more night, one more night will you stay here
One more night, one more night will you stay here
One more night will you stay here
Ooh
When you see yourself, are you far away?
Is it night or day?
Ooh
When it comes to you if you reach the moon
Can I be there too?
Ooh
When you see yourself, are you far away?
Is it night or day?
Ooh
When it comes to you if you reach the moon
Can I be there too?
The song "When You See Yourself, Are You Far Away?" by Kings of Leon seems to be about reflections on life. The lyrics tell a story about a relationship that is faltering and one party is longing for the other to stay just one more night. The singer remembers what the relationship used to be like, before it became so complicated. The chorus' lyrics "When you see yourself, are you far away? Is it night or day?" suggest that the singer is reflecting on his or her life from a distance and dealing with a moment of self-reflection.
The verses describe a relationship that has turned sour. The singer is reminiscing about how things used to be, but how now, everything has changed. He or she is asking questions that reflect the feeling of being lost and disconnected from the world, wondering if after everything, there's still a chance to reconnect with the person that used to be important. The lyrics "The golden age of old advice, don't give no cause or alibi" could suggest that the relationship that once was perfect can't be fixed or repaired no matter how much advice is given.
The final lyrics of the chorus, "When it comes to you, if you reach the moon, can I be there too?" echo that feeling of wanting to be close to the person that is so far away. Altogether the song is a reflection on a past love that has moved on, and the singer is still holding on to hopes of reconnecting with that person.
Line by Line Meaning
The space in time would benefit
It would be worthwhile to take some time to reflect and think about things
I've seen your kind at your very best
I've seen you operate at your highest level
This long goodbye is overdue
Our parting is long overdue
You never came when I called on you
You were not there for me when I needed you
The bastard wind is on your back
You are facing difficult circumstances that are overwhelming
The rabid dog has caught your track
You are being pursued by someone or something dangerous
The golden age of old advice
The past has many lessons that are still relevant today
Don't give no cause or alibi
Don't make excuses or try to justify what you have done
One more night, one more night will you stay here
I want you to stay with me for one more night
One more night, one more night we'll be safe dear
If you stay with me for one more night, we will be safe
We're crystalized it's dawned on you
You suddenly realize things clearly and distinctly, as if they were frozen in time
You have the face of someone new
You have a different look or demeanor than before
The pleasures of this life I'm told
I have heard that the joys of life are fleeting
Will spit you out in the middle of the road
They will abandon you when you least expect it
A scenic place the sky grows cold
Despite the beautiful scenery, it is suddenly turning chilly and lacking warmth
When you see yourself, are you far away?
Do you feel disconnected or distant from yourself?
Is it night or day?
Do you feel lost or unsure of your situation or surroundings?
When it comes to you if you reach the moon
If you achieve your dream or reach a lofty goal
Can I be there too?
Can I share in that success or achievement with you?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Anthony Followill, Ivan Followill, Jared Followill, Matthew Followill
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I'm 38 years old and happy to say that KOL has been part of half of my life's soundtrack.
@patrickbryan02
Same, I was just telling my girlfriend this.
@russellbell6019
100%
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а мне 35 и я согласен!
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Mine too I’m 37
@amekgomo5250
Discovered them literally a decade ago when I was 8, what a way for me to celebrate my first 10 years of KOL
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Same here 😭❤
@Yosemite89
Yujuuuuu!!! 🤘🏼
@charlottebray8208
I was 15 now 30 absolutely love them
@tumeloseeco
I was 19 when I discovered them. 30 and still buying their craft. This music thing is a really powerful thing.