Growing up in houses just two minutes away from each other in Swords, a working class town near Dublin airport, Stephen Garrigan and Mark Prendergast met aged eight, when they were the only boys in the school choir. Skip forward six years and they recruited Vinny May , also situated a stones throw away and together set about forming the first of myriad bands. The line-up for Kodaline was recently completed by the addition of bassist Jason Boland . The band's name, incidentally, means absolutely nothing. For the moment they wanted something they could take ownership of.
The band became a YouTube sensation with their music video for the song 'All I Want' which tells the heartbreaking beauty-and-the-beast type story. On October 4th 2013 Kodaline released another music video for this song called 'All I Want part 2" this again tells us about the man.
On June 17th 2013, Kodaline released their first studio album, In a Perfect World, with 11 tracks including 'All I Want', 'Pray', 'Love Like This' and 'High Hopes'. The oldest track on their album is 'High Hopes' which was based on a series of breakups that members of the band were facing during that time.
Teaching each other the principles of songcraft, the music they came up with some of which can be found on their self titled EP isn't wan or introspective or self-serving. Instead, it's bold, epic and stirring. Currently maintaining an air of understated mystery, Kodaline are soon set to unveil themselves to the world with these first four tracks recorded with Steve Harris (producer for Dave Matthews band, mixer for U2).
Singles have featured in a number of TV shows, including 'Remember the time' in Grey's Anatomy and 'All I Want' in "The Vampire Diaries". This song was also used ,very effectively, as the backing music in the 2012 Google Zeitgeist advert.
Kodaline have also been doing many tours recently and their last two in the UK were completely sold out. They enjoy being on the stage and are looking forwards to many festivals in the upcoming summer, such as T in the Park and the V festival.
To celebrate the beginning of 2014, Kodaline released an alternative video for their song 'One Day' on January 1st, 2014. Also, on the 15th of January, Kodaline received the EBBA for the people's choice award along with another award for the best Irish Act. This promising band has been acclaimed for their many talents and will surely continue to produce such heart-rendering music.
Kodaline have announced their second album: 'Coming Up For Air' which will be released in February 2015. A couple of the songs have already been made public. They are also going on another tour around various places in the world after it's release, starting in the amazing Glasgow Barrowlands. They will also be returning to America after their last tour was cancelled due to Jay's broken wrist.
All Comes Down
Kodaline Lyrics
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Rolled through my heart as lost lovers refrain
But I know in my heart I can never go back
To the way that we were on that runaway track
I see in my soul that I know you were lying to me
I lose control
Oh I didn't know
But why do I feel so old?
'Cause I'm still so young
Yeah, but it all comes down to
What it all comes down to
It all comes down to
Yeah it all comes down to
It all comes down to
It all comes down to you
If you see it
Why couldn't you do it
And you're so alone tonight
It's heartbreaking,
The road you choose and God wouldn't save you
Love is a battle oh
Everybody cries
It all comes down to
What it all comes down to
It all comes down to
Yeah it all comes down to
It all comes down to
Yeah it all comes down to you
Well if you live in my heart
You're the vision in my soul
Now I feel so alone
Like I'm losing control
But here's to you
Why do I feel so old?
'Cause I'm still so young
But it all comes down to
What it all comes down to
It all comes down to
Yeah, it all comes down to
It all comes down to
It all comes down to you
(All comes down to you)
But it all comes down to
What it all comes down to
It all comes down to
Yeah, it all comes down to
It all comes down to
It all comes down to you
(All comes down to you)
But it all come down to
It all comes down to you
(All comes down to you)
But it all come down to
It all comes down to you
(All comes down to you)
(All comes down to you)
(All comes down to you)
(All comes down to you)
Kodaline's "All Comes Down" is a song about love and heartbreak, about realizing that something has been lost and that it cannot be regained. The opening lines refer to the sound of a runaway train, which rolled through the singer's heart as a lost lover's refrain. The song is full of pain and regret, but also of hope and resilience. The chorus repeats the phrase "It all comes down to you", suggesting that the cause of the singer's pain is a person who has betrayed their trust.
The second verse is more explicit about this betrayal, with the lyric "I see in my soul that I know you were lying to me". The singer is struggling to come to terms with the fact that someone they loved was not what they seemed. They question whether they were "just too young" to see through the lies, and why they "feel so old" now that they are wiser.
The song ends on a note of ambivalence. The singer acknowledges their love for the person who hurt them, but also recognizes that all things come to an end. They may feel alone and out of control, but they are still young and have their whole lives ahead of them. The final repeated line "It all comes down to you" can be interpreted as a final farewell or a plea for understanding. Either way, the singer has given it their all and has nothing left to give.
Line by Line Meaning
I still hear the sound of that runaway train
The memories of our relationship and its downfall still haunt me
Rolled through my heart as lost lovers refrain
The pain of our breakup is a constant reminder of what we once had
But I know in my heart I can never go back
I understand that going back to the way things were is impossible
To the way that we were on that runaway track
Our relationship was moving too fast and ended up derailing
I see in my soul that I know you were lying to me
In my heart, I know that you were not truthful with me
I lose control
The pain and betrayal has caused me to feel helpless
Oh I didn't know
I was unaware of the deceit and lies
Was I just too young?
Maybe I was not mature enough to see the truth
But why do I feel so old?
Despite my youth, the pain I feel has made me feel much older
'Cause I'm still so young
Despite feeling old, I still have a lot of life ahead of me
Yeah, but it all comes down to
Ultimately, everything boils down to one thing
What it all comes down to
The one thing everything revolves around
It all comes down to
In the end, everything depends on
Yeah it all comes down to
Indeed, everything comes back to
It all comes down to you
You are the one at the center of it all
If you see it
If you were aware of the potential consequences of your actions
Why couldn't you do it
Why didn't you try to avoid hurting me?
And you're so alone tonight
You must be feeling the same pain and loneliness that I am
It's heartbreaking
The situation is sad and difficult
The road you choose and God wouldn't save you
You made choices that led to this outcome and even divine intervention couldn't change it
Love is a battle oh
Fighting for love is a difficult struggle
Everybody cries
Everyone feels pain and loss in relationships
Well if you live in my heart
You still have a place in my heart and my memories
You're the vision in my soul
You were once the center of my being
Now I feel so alone
Without you, I am lonely and lost
Like I'm losing control
The situation is overwhelming and I feel helpless
But here's to you
Despite everything, I still have respect and admiration for you
(All comes down to you)
All the pain and heartache is ultimately your responsibility
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mark Daniel Prendergast, Stephen Joseph Garrigan, Vincent Thomas May
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AaronBallvideos
No matter what bands I listen to I always come back to kodaline love them :)
@makaylalong0520
I get goose bumps when he sings the first "Why do I feel so old?" I just...wow. I love this song so much. I'm so glad I found these Kodaline.
@naomiecaouette7905
You're so right! The first 'why do i feel so old'? makes me want to cry, i mean it's soooo good!
@sketchied
For me, goosebumps come with the second one, and the feeling gets deeper and more intense when "everybody" sings the chorus.
@EmmyOneRep
exactly!
@redobrandnew12
Leooooo
@lauranagy1468
Makayla Long I felt the same. Awesome, I can't say a word..
@christineshoemaker9736
probably my favorite song out there now...
@sharon7843
Can't believe I haven't heard this until now.
@zoenolan1321
when he says "old" at the beginning I die oh my god it's perfect