On 15 June 2022, Kisschasy were announced as one of the acts for Good Things Festival, with the band playing United Paper People in full on the tour. Following the completion of the run, the band announced a national Australian tour for May 2023.
The band released three studio albums, two of which are gold certified, two extended plays, a documentary DVD and a compilation album in their 7 year career, selling in excess of 90,000 records.
Strings and Drums
Kisschasy Lyrics
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I am watching every move you make
What should I wear today on my sleeve?
Let's take a step and move away
Underground is where we'll stay
For a while
I will mix my tongue with strings and drums
And give my soul away
Can you hear them come?
Strings and drums
You're my mystery
You are always at my fingertips
Without you I'm just bones and skin
I will lick your cuts and be your bruise
Until I fade from deepest blue
Into white
[Chorus]
I will change my words from nouns to verbs
And never be ashamed
Can you hear them come?
Strings and drums
I am writing myself clean
I am selling myself cheap
I am aching for a touch or a taste
And I'm aching, aching, aching now
I'm holding, holding, holding out
I'm calling, calling, calling out to you
[Chorus: x2]
I will change my words from nouns to verbs
And never be ashamed
Can you hear them come?
Strings and drums
Strings and drums
The opening lines of "Strings and Drums" by Kisschasy describe two individuals trying to impress each other. The singer asks what he should wear on his "sleeve" to gain the attention of the person he is watching. They decide to move away and spend time together underground where they can be themselves.
The chorus of the song speaks to the power of music, specifically the combination of "strings and drums." The singer pledges to mix his tongue with them and give his soul away. He invites the listener to join him in hearing the music coming, referring to the power that can be so captivating within the rhythm and melody of a song.
The next stanza brings the focus back to the person the singer is with, describing how they are a mystery but always within his reach. The singer offers to remain by their side, even when they are hurt, until they eventually fade away.
In the final stanza, the singer is clearly yearning for a deeper connection, either physical or emotional. He is "writing himself clean" and "selling himself cheap," suggesting a lack of self-respect or desperation for intimacy. He is aching, holding, and calling out to the person he desires.
Overall, "Strings and Drums" is a song about the power of music and desire for human connection, even when it may be fleeting or unattainable.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn your eyes to me
Look at me, pay attention to me.
I am watching every move you make
I'm observing you closely and carefully.
What should I wear today on my sleeve?
What emotion or feeling should I express today?
Let's take a step and move away
Let's leave this place behind and go somewhere else.
Underground is where we'll stay
Let's stay hidden and away from the public eye.
For a while
Just for some time.
I will mix my tongue with strings and drums
I'll use my voice as an instrument in conjunction with the rhythm of the strings and drums.
And give my soul away
I'll expose my soul and deepest emotions through my singing.
Can you hear them come?
Do you feel the music getting closer?
Strings and drums
The music that's being played right now.
You're my mystery
You're someone who intrigues, and fascinates me.
You are always at my fingertips
You're always within my reach, available when I need you.
Without you I'm just bones and skin
I need you to be complete and feel alive.
I will lick your cuts and be your bruise
I'll be there to comfort you in your times of pain and sadness.
Until I fade from deepest blue
I'll be there for you until I can't anymore, until everything turns black and there's no further to go.
Into white
Everything becomes peaceful and calm.
I will change my words from nouns to verbs
I'll be more expressive and active with my language.
And never be ashamed
I won't be afraid to be myself and share my emotions with others.
I am writing myself clean
I'm using writing as a form of self-expression and therapy.
I am selling myself cheap
I'm not valuing myself enough and allowing others to take advantage of me.
I am aching for a touch or a taste
I'm longing for physical or emotional connection with someone.
And I'm aching, aching, aching now
I'm feeling a deep and intense pain right now.
I'm holding, holding, holding out
I'm trying to hold on and persevere in the face of adversity.
I'm calling, calling, calling out to you
I'm desperately trying to reach out to someone for help.
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Sarah Clark
Such a great song... it gets stuck in my head at least once a day :D
Caitlyn Loon
Still my favourite Band!
Elle Patterson
Kisschasys most underrated song
A Hurman
Without you Iām just bones and skin š
nina sian
"new age fun with a vintage feel"
Nicole
Fucking Legends <3 .
Extemporisation
What if it doesn't fit neatly into a genre?
Why Yes
There will NEVER be anything as beautiful at the THEN CURRENT emo/hippie crossover. My god... I want to go back so fucking much!!
Lorenzo Ong
Nice
madeupskeleton
what a 2009 song