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.
Lose Your Mind
Kodaline Lyrics
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You never know what you could find on the other side
A hundred thousand butterflies
Floating in the orange skies above my head
I wander lonely as a cloud
Floating high above the ground with aeroplanes
I hear the sound of hummingbirds
The sweetest sound I've ever heard, I can't describe
Oh oh, I'm dreaming up a world with you
Oh oh, and all the things that we could do
Feeling like a plastic bag
Spinning 'round but slowly going nowhere fast
Waterfalls inside my eyes
Am I on the other side, am I dreaming?
Holding on to a dolphin's fin
He helps me swim where I can't swim, he's friendly
Loosen up and lose your mind
You never know what you could find on the other side
Oh oh, I'm dreaming up a world with you
Oh oh, and all the things that we could do
Walking on a tightrope wire
Dropping poison pills of fire, hypnotized
Euphoria will be here soon
Turn the lights down, let the answers fill the room
Oh oh, I'm dreaming up a world with you
Oh oh, and all the things that we could do
A hundred thousand butterflies
Floating in the orange skies above my head
Loosen up and lose your mind
You never know what you could find on the other side
All of the things that made you feel better
You should take a pen and write it down and make it feel better
All of the things that made you feel better
You should write it all down and put it in a letter
The lyrics to Kodaline's song Lose Your Mind are about letting go and embracing the unknown. The opening lines encourage the listener to loosen up and let their mind wander because they never know what they may discover on the other side. The imagery of "a hundred thousand butterflies floating in the orange skies" and "waterfalls inside my eyes" evoke a dreamlike state, suggesting a sense of freedom and exploration.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of dreaming up a world with someone, and all the things they could do together. It's a call to leave one's inhibitions behind and take hold of the possibilities presented by the unknown.
The second verse talks about feeling like a plastic bag, spinning around but going nowhere fast. It's a metaphor for feeling stuck in life, and the waterfalls inside the singer's eyes suggest an emotional turbulence that they can't quite shake. But the image of holding on to a friendly dolphin's fin provides a sense of support and the possibility of exploring new depths.
The final verse talks about walking on a tightrope wire and dropping poison pills of fire, likely a metaphor for the challenges of life. But the singer finds euphoria in letting go and embracing the answers that fill the room when the lights are turned down.
Overall, Lose Your Mind is an encouraging song that celebrates the potential for growth and discovery that comes when one takes a risk and embraces the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Loosen up and lose your mind
Relax and let go of your inhibitions
You never know what you could find on the other side
You could discover new and exciting things
A hundred thousand butterflies
A beautiful and surreal sight
Floating in the orange skies above my head
A peaceful and serene atmosphere
I wander lonely as a cloud
Feeling free and untethered from the world
Floating high above the ground with aeroplanes
Experiencing life from a new perspective
I hear the sound of hummingbirds
A delightful and soothing audio experience
The sweetest sound I've ever heard, I can't describe
Words cannot do justice to the beauty and purity of the sound
Oh oh, I'm dreaming up a world with you
Imagining a better future together
And all the things that we could do
Exploring the limitless possibilities of life
Feeling like a plastic bag
Feeling lost and aimless
Spinning 'round but slowly going nowhere fast
Feeling trapped in a cycle of monotony
Waterfalls inside my eyes
Feeling overwhelmed with emotion
Am I on the other side, am I dreaming?
Questioning reality and existence
Holding on to a dolphin's fin
Finding comfort in a friendly creature
He helps me swim where I can't swim, he's friendly
Feeling supported and encouraged
Walking on a tightrope wire
Navigating through life's challenges
Dropping poison pills of fire, hypnotized
Feeling entranced and overwhelmed
Euphoria will be here soon
A feeling of happiness and joy is imminent
Turn the lights down, let the answers fill the room
Creating a peaceful and introspective environment
All of the things that made you feel better
Reflecting on positive experiences
You should take a pen and write it down and make it feel better
Writing down positive experiences can help improve mood and well-being
You should write it all down and put it in a letter
Expressing gratitude through written communication can strengthen relationships
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mark Daniel Prendergast, Stephen Joseph Garrigan, Vincent Thomas May
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@aussiesistersxo
i remember i got high and listened to this song and it is, sadly, one of the best experiences of my life
@luisarau107
+Jemma Grace mine too… It's really out-standing!
@mj2758
hahahahaah :D
@TheJebusChris
Jemma Grace Alright, you've convinced me to give it a whirl..
@saim181989
Ha ha ha okay i'll listen it once
@chickenskink1
That's not sad... It's the small things!
@sabrinao655
I've made the effort to log in just to like the video, which i never do, but man this band needs more recognization. How can this have only 3000 likes ?
Nevermind. This is epic, this group is so much polyvalent.
@danielalguindigue7185
I hope they never delete this music video. I have been revisiting it for years
@kyleh6173
This is incredible... The song is beautiful and the video concept compliments it so well. The man lives a humble life, and through watching his experience in an average day we see he's humble, doesn't have luxuries like a nice house or car. However, this guy is so at peace with everything he is - he does what makes him happy (ducky in the tub, dressing unconventionally, wearing white robes to the store). When he meets the 2 men at his apartment he opens their third eye (awareness through consciousness of one's self/the world around them). They're completely lost for a day and walk around in a haze trying to comprehend what they just learned from the old man. Then they too are conscious and pass along a good deed/positive action by helping the lady on the street. Moral is that happiness only comes from your inner world (your consciousness), not things from the physical world (luxurious lifestyle, other people's opinions, romantic partner). If you act consciously by not reacting negatively to situations (2 guys following you home for dressing g different) then those actions cause other people to be positive which spreads like wildfire.
@RafaelHelerbrock
The most sensible and accurate comment i've read until now on this music video. Thank you for this beautifull message. The guru shown in the picture is called Osho. Have you ever heard about him?