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.
Ready
Kodaline Lyrics
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My eyes are getting heavy and it's starting to show
I'd never seen it coming, never seen a thing
Maybe I'll get through it if it's coming to me
'Cause I've been so unlucky I don't know what to say
I'm running out of money, I've been wasting away
I'd never seen it coming, never seen a thing
We fall (we fall down)
If you fall (we fall down)
If you fall down hard I'll be ready to crawl
And
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
All
Look me in the eye when I am talking to you
It's easy to get nervous I've been feeling it too
Yeah it's kinda crazy
Yeah it's kinda dumb
Never let the pressure overpower the fun
Yeah I'm sure your parents might be saying it to you
Follow what you love and you will love what you do
Never let the pressure tell you that you're not
Capable of being everything that you want
We fall (we fall down)
If you fall (we fall down)
If you fall down hard I'll be ready to crawl
And
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
All
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
All
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
All
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
All
Look me in the eye when I am talking to you
It's easy to get nervous I've been feeling it too
Yeah it's kinda crazy
Yeah it's kinda dumb
Never let the pressure overpower the fun
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
I'm ready
I'm ready for it
All
The lyrics to Kodaline's song "Ready" suggest a feeling of uncertainty but mixed with a willingness to embrace whatever is coming next. The chorus, repeated multiple times throughout the song, asserts that the singer is "ready for it all." The verses detail a sense of unease and anxiety, as the singer describes feeling exhausted and uncertain. However, the lyrics suggest that he is determined to face whatever comes next, even if he doesn't know what it is.
The song's lyrics also address the pressures of expectations and the fear of failure. The bridge, with its directives to "never let the pressure overpower the fun" and to follow one's passions, encourages listeners to stay true to themselves and not to get too bogged down in the weight of others' expectations. This is further emphasized in the line "Never let the pressure tell you that you're not capable of being everything that you want."
Overall, "Ready" is a song about finding the courage to face the unknown, to stay true to oneself, and to embrace whatever the future holds.
Line by Line Meaning
You tell me that you're ready but you just don't know
You're uncertain about your readiness for what's ahead.
My eyes are getting heavy and it's starting to show
I'm tired and it's becoming noticeable.
I'd never seen it coming, never seen a thing
I had no idea this was going to happen.
Maybe I'll get through it if it's coming to me
I might be able to manage if it's meant to be.
'Cause I've been so unlucky I don't know what to say
I've had bad luck and I'm not sure how to react.
I'm running out of money, I've been wasting away
I'm broke and my life feels like a waste.
We fall (we fall down)
We stumble and make mistakes.
If you fall (we fall down)
If you make a mistake, we're in it together.
If you fall down hard I'll be ready to crawl
If you're struggling, I'll do what it takes to support you.
I'm ready
I'm prepared for whatever comes next.
I'm ready for it
I'm ready to face whatever challenges arise.
All
I'm ready for everything, no matter how difficult.
Look me in the eye when I am talking to you
Pay attention and focus on our conversation.
It's easy to get nervous I've been feeling it too
Anxiety can be overwhelming and I empathize.
Yeah it's kinda crazy
It's a little bit insane.
Yeah it's kinda dumb
It doesn't always make sense.
Never let the pressure overpower the fun
Don't let the stress ruin the enjoyment.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mark Prendergast, Stephen Garrigan, Vincent May
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Aaron Csóka
I cried throughtout the whole video tbh. I'm not paralyzed, I'm not a crybaby, but I'm a feeling, empathic person.
Tho I don't wanna come off as if I could understand the struggle, because I know I cant.
(I hate it when people claim that, but then don't have the same or a similar disability now or in the past, or someone in their family that is on the same journey - I am that person minus the outrageous claim, I don't have a story to tell, I just came in because this video +song touched me deeply; and your comment did as well. Keep fighting the good fight.)
The video to me, simply put, is a beautiful framing of the human condition, of the burning will to achieve something you dream of, one way or the other, or die trying. That's what made me cry, in essence. The sheer amount of the beauty of perseverance. So beautiful that it hurts.
I love you all. Never give up.
Gabriel Rivadeneira
Lyrics.
You tell me that you're ready but you just don’t know
My eyes are getting heavy and it’s starting to show
I’d never seen it coming, never seen a thing
Maybe I’ll get through it if it’s coming to me
‘Cause I’ve been so unlucky I don't know what to say
I’m running out of money, I’ve been wasting away
I’d never seen it coming, never seen a thing
Maybe I’ll get through it if it’s coming to me
We fall (we fall down)
If you fall (we fall down)
If you fall down hard I’ll be ready to crawl
And
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
All
Look me in the eye when I am talking to you
It’s easy to get nervous I’ve been feeling it too
Yeah it’s kinda crazy
Yeah it’s kinda dumb
Never let the pressure overpower the fun
Yeah I’m sure your parents might be saying it to you
Follow what you love and you will love what you do
Never let the pressure tell you that you’re not
Capable of being everything that you want
We fall (we fall down)
If you fall (we fall down)
If you fall down hard I’ll be ready to crawl
And
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
All
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
All
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
All
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
All
Look me in the eye when I am talking to you
It’s easy to get nervous I’ve been feeling it too
Yeah it’s kinda crazy
Yeah it’s kinda dumb
Never let the pressure overpower the fun
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
I’m ready
I’m ready for it
All
Phillip Moseley
I always feel like I'm watching a movie when I see your music videos. They make me feel emotionally connected to the characters so quickly. To feel a connection within 4 minutes with no dialogue is a hard thing to accomplish, but the team behind each music video does a great job. Also helps when there's good music in the background.
Jrdan Mrrisey
Ikr
Yusra Kagdi
***** stole my words
Chantal Hanna
***** That was what i have all been thinking about
Cancerianachild
***** i feel the same way! :)
Chris J. Carrión
***** Completamente de acuerdo, Kodaline is amazing (:
Jerson Salazar Chuquihuamani
I have a spinal injury, my legs are paralyzed. You can't imagine how significative is this song for me, it touch my heart and help me for keep going and fight in this hard life that i am living. Thanks for this song, thanks for this anthem of superation, thanks.
Sammi Saliken
I became paralyzed in October of 2017 and I remember finding this video a long time ago, prior to the injury. But I found it again today, 10ish months down the road, and it made me smile so much. Even though the man in the video isn't actually paralyzed, it's so nice to find people like us being represented. I hope everything is going well for you!! :)
BoiyGotDrip BoiyGotDrip
Jerson Salazar Chuquihuamani Sir, I hope the best for you ❤️ much love
BoiyGotDrip BoiyGotDrip
Sammi Saliken I hope the best for you as well, god loves you ❤️ much love