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.
One Day
Kodaline Lyrics
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How are you still holding on?
How are you still holding on?
You've felt this way for far too long
Waiting for a change to come
You know you're not the only one
Don't be wasting your time
On your own
You always try to see yourself
Through the eyes of someone else
Through the eyes of someone else
Too shy to say that you need help
You and everybody else
You and everybody else
Oh, life passes you by
Don't waste your time
On your own
As your heart gets bigger
And you try to figure out
What's it all about
And your skin gets thicker
As you try to figure out
What's it all about
One day it's here and then it's gone
How are you still holding on?
How are you still holding on?
Kodaline's song "One Day" is a representation of the fleeting nature of life and the constant change that comes with it. The lyrics start by recognizing how quickly time can pass and how difficult it can be to keep up. The repetition of the question "How are you still holding on?" indicates a sense of weariness and exhaustion as the character in the song struggles to keep up with the changes taking place around them. They've been waiting for something to change for too long, and it's become a struggle to remain optimistic.
The song then moves on to touch on a few key themes: the importance of community, the attempt to conform to other people's expectations, and the struggle to find meaning in life. The character in the song recognizes that others are struggling just as they are but still feels isolated and alone. They're trying to see themselves through other people's eyes, to understand what they should be doing and how they should be behaving, but they feel too shy to ask for help. They're also searching for meaning in life, growing and changing as they try to figure out what it's all about.
The chorus of the song repeats the message that life is fleeting, reminding the listener not to waste their time. The final lines, "As your heart gets bigger / And you try to figure out / What's it all about," suggest that the character is beginning to feel more confident and optimistic, recognizing that their heart is growing as they learn more about life and themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
One day it's here and then it's gone
Time goes by so fast and things change so quickly. One moment something is present and the next, it is gone.
How are you still holding on?
Despite the fleeting nature of life, you are still managing to stay positive and find meaning in your experiences.
How are you still holding on?
Again, the singer acknowledges the transience of life and wonders how you are able to cope with it.
You've felt this way for far too long
You have been feeling the weight of the world on your shoulders for too much time.
Waiting for a change to come
You have been patiently waiting for something new to happen in your life that will bring you happiness and fulfillment.
You know you're not the only one
You are not alone in your struggles. There are many others who share your experiences and can provide support.
And life passes you by
Time moves quickly and it can feel like you are not making the most of your days on this earth.
Don't be wasting your time
It is important to use your time wisely and not squander it on things that do not matter to you.
On your own
You do not have to face your challenges alone. There are others who can help you and provide you with support.
You always try to see yourself
You have a tendency to judge yourself based on how others see you rather than on your own values and beliefs.
Through the eyes of someone else
You are looking at yourself from an external perspective rather than being true to who you really are as an individual.
Too shy to say that you need help
You may be hesitant to ask for support from others, even when you need it most.
You and everybody else
Many people struggle with asking for help or admitting that they need someone to lean on.
Oh, life passes you by
The chorus is repeated again, highlighting how quickly time moves and how important it is to make the most of our days.
Don't waste your time
Time is precious and we should not be spending it on things that do not matter.
On your own
Again, the singer reminds us that we do not have to face our challenges alone.
As your heart gets bigger
As you grow as an individual, your capacity for empathy and understanding grows with you.
And you try to figure out
You are still learning about yourself and what you want out of this life.
What's it all about
You are searching for meaning and purpose in your experiences and in the world around you.
And your skin gets thicker
As you go through life, you become more resilient and better able to handle the challenges that come your way.
As you try to figure out
You are still on a journey of self-discovery and are working to better understand yourself and your place in the world.
What's it all about
Again, you are trying to make sense of the world around you and find purpose in your experiences.
One day it's here and then it's gone
The song ends the same way it began, emphasizing how quickly things can change and how important it is to make the most of our time.
How are you still holding on?
The song ends with the same question it began with, reflecting the ongoing challenges of life and the strength it takes to persevere through them.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: MARK PRENDERGAST, STEPHEN GARRIGAN, VINCENT MAY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Blackevil35
One day it's here and then it's gone
How are you still holding on?
How are you still holding on?
You've felt this way for far too long
Waiting for a change to come
You know you're not the only one
And life passes you by
Don't be wasting your time
On your own
You always try to see yourself
Through the eyes of someone else
Through the eyes of someone else
Too shy to say that you need help
You and everybody else
You and everybody else
Oh, life passes you by
Don't waste your time
On your own
Yeah life passes you by
Don't be wasting your time
All alone
As your heart gets bigger
And you try to figure out
What's it all about
And your skin gets thicker
As you try to figure out
What's it all about
Yeah life passes you by
Don't waste your time
On your own
One day it's here and then it's gone
How are you still holding on?
How are you still holding on?
now i can die in peace :)
@KJ-tf2kk
A lot of people interpret this song as being about a relationship. But to me, it's about being alone and watching as everything happens around you. I feel like the song is telling us to get ourselves out there, and enjoy it because we will grow old, and one day we'll regret all the things we haven't done because of our insecurity.
@kiraanimerawr1
Really? People think this is about a relationship...? People are stupid, it's pretty obvious what the general topic is.
@KJ-tf2kk
kiraanimerawr1 exactly.
@syd2367
Everyone interprets music differently, so don't carry yourself on a high horse because you think your interpretation of the song is the correct one because there is never one meaning for a song. Music is for people to relate to.
@KJ-tf2kk
Sydney Wilson i didn't mean it to sound that way....sorry.
I did say 'To me, it's about...'
@first-last3577
Sydney Wilson she did say "to me" so..... reading mistake lol
@timmcgrath3995
My Daughter discovered this Band for me. I'm not sure who I love more now.
@nicolemaquera5086
Tim McGrath late but Hahahahah
@FloridaIndependent
Love your daughter more!
@tudos9209
@FloridaIndependent perfect