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.
Love Like This
Kodaline Lyrics
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You shine like silver in the sunlight
You light up my whole heart
It feels like in the sun, the sun
We're running around and around
Like nothing else could matter in our life
But wait, but wait, but wait
The sun will stop shining soon
Yeah, you'll be gone, it's as simple as a change of heart
But I'm not gonna think about the future
A love like this won't last forever
I know that a love like this won't last forever
But I, I don't really mind, I don't really mind at all
Slipping into the night love
It grows dark but you don't mind
Hiding in the back streets, yeah, you'll never notice me
All that I was thinking about was cleaning up my conscience
Lost in the memory as it shakes up the corners of my heart
Was it my mistake?
Or maybe it was just as simple as a change in your heart
Just as simple as a change in your heart
I know now a love like this won't last forever
I know that a love like this won't last forever
But I, I know that a love like this won't last forever
I know that a love like this won't last forever
But I, and I
I don't mind at all
A love like this won't last forever
A love like this, a love like this
A love like this won't last forever
The lyrics of Kodaline's "Love Like This" speak to the fleeting nature of love, acknowledging that while it may be intense in the moment, it won't last forever. The opening lines set the scene of two people caught up in the heat of the moment, running around and basking in each other's company. These moments feel as bright and warm as the sun shining on them. However, the singer is aware that this love won't last forever, and that eventually their time together will end. The line "It's as simple as a change of heart" suggests that this love, like many others, may come to an end due to a shift in feelings or priorities.
As the song continues, the singer reflects on their own mistakes and muses on what the future may hold. Despite the knowledge that this love won't last forever, the singer is present in the moment and doesn't mind the fleeting nature of their connection. The repetition of the line "I know that a love like this won't last forever" provides a sense of acceptance and peace with the impermanence of their love.
Overall, "Love Like This" is a bittersweet ode to a passionate but ephemeral connection. It acknowledges the beauty and intensity of love while recognizing that all good things must come to an end.
Line by Line Meaning
Running through the heat heart beat
We're moving quickly through life with our hearts racing.
You shine like silver in the sunlight
You have a radiant, shining presence that brightens up my day.
You light up my whole heart
Your presence has a significant impact on my emotional well-being.
It feels like in the sun, the sun
Being with you feels like basking in the warmth and light of the sun.
We're running around and around
We're caught up in a whirlwind of energy and motion.
Like nothing else could matter in our life
Our love consumes our attention and feels like the most important thing in the world.
But wait, but wait, but wait
Despite our happiness, there's a sense of uncertainty creeping in.
The sun will stop shining soon
This love, like a sunny day, will eventually come to an end.
And you'll be gone from my life
You will inevitably exit my life, leaving me behind.
Yeah, you'll be gone, it's as simple as a change of heart
Your departure will be sudden and straightforward, driven by a change in your feelings towards me.
But I'm not gonna think about the future
Despite all this, I'm choosing to live in the present moment and enjoy our love today.
I know that a love like this won't last forever
I acknowledge that this love, like all things, will come to an end eventually.
Slipping into the night love
Our love is becoming more private and secretive, hidden away from public view.
It grows dark but you don't mind
Even as our love becomes more hidden, you don't seem to be bothered by the lack of visibility.
Hiding in the back streets, yeah, you'll never notice me
I feel invisible and unnoticed by you, even when we're in close proximity.
All that I was thinking about was cleaning up my conscience
I am preoccupied with resolving my own internal conflicts and moral dilemmas.
Lost in the memory as it shakes up the corners of my heart
As I reflect on our love, I am filled with emotions that stir up deep, hidden parts of myself.
Was it my mistake?
I'm questioning whether something I did caused our love to falter or end.
Or maybe it was just as simple as a change in your heart
However, it's more likely that your feelings towards me changed, leading to our separation.
I don't really mind at all
Despite all the pain and uncertainty, I'm choosing not to dwell on negative feelings.
A love like this won't last forever
Repeating this line reinforces the fact that this love, like all things, is impermanent.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MARK PRENDERGAST, STEPHEN GARRIGAN, VINCENT MAY
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Violet
on All I Want
Just amazing and comforting