Nonetheless, Kwabs never had any notion of seriously pursuing music as a career until his unadorned YouTube cover of Corinne Bailey Rae's "Like a Star" became a massive viral hit, racking up 100,000 views. He was approached with a management contract, and decided to take music farther. He released a few original songs on YouTube, leading to his being hotly tipped by MTV and BBC radio and securing a deal with Atlantic. On his 2014 debut EP, Wrong or Right, he collaborated with London-born, Vienna-based producer Sohn. The melancholy songs on the EP set his smooth, powerful baritone voice to a minimalist, synthesized backing somewhat reminiscent of the Human League. The style was dubbed "Synth&B," and the collaboration drew comparisons to that between Seal and Adamski back in the '90s. A second EP, Pray for Love, and a more upbeat single, "Walk," followed. Kwabs also worked with Plan B and Dave Okumu on his debut album, which was expected to be released in 2015. ~ John D. Buchanan, Rovi
Last Stand
Kwabs Lyrics
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Still battling the ghost long gone
Still struggling to see the signs
Too heavy for a heart like mine
Save me, save me
Keep my heritage to keep me clean
Save me, save me
Last stand before I walk away
Spell-bound I stutter, I pray
Release me, say you need me
Still burning from the heat of your touch
Know I shouldn't but it's never enough
Still burning from the heat of your touch
Know I shouldn't but it's never enough
I know I don't belong
But I'm scared to leave you
Still burning from the heat of your touch
Know I shouldn't but it's never enough
Still burning from the heat of your touch
Know I shouldn't but it's never enough
In "Last Stand," Kwabs portrays the internal struggle of someone who is trying to move on from a past relationship, but finds it difficult to do so. Despite the fact that the war is over, the soldier in him keeps fighting the ghosts from the past relationship which has already ended. He acknowledges that he's still struggling to find the signs that would lead him to a path of recovery. The weight of the memories is too heavy for his heart, and he pleads for someone to save him from the pain.
The singer feels the need to hold onto his heritage, something that keeps him grounded and gives him a sense of purity which he lacks after the failed relationship. He acknowledges the devil within him but also believes that it's necessary for him to watch over him. The chorus depicts the singer's last attempt to make things work before he finally decides to walk away. He feels trapped in the heat of his lover's touch and despite knowing it's not healthy, he is unable to resist it. The closing lines show that he is filled with fear of leaving the person who has caused him so much pain.
Overall, "Last Stand" is about the complexity of the human heart and the struggle one faces while trying to move on from a toxic relationship. It's about the internal battle between rationality and emotions and the fear of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
War's over but I solider on
Even though the battle has ended, I keep moving forward
Still battling the ghost long gone
I'm still struggling with the memory of something that no longer exists
Still struggling to see the signs
I'm having a tough time recognizing the warning signs
Too heavy for a heart like mine
The burden is too much for me to bear
Save me, save me
I'm pleading for help and support
Keep my heritage to keep me clean
I hold on to my traditions and values to stay pure and true to myself
Keep the devil watching over me
I need some negative influence to keep me grounded and focused
Last stand before I walk away
This is my final attempt before I depart
Spell-bound I stutter, I pray
I'm mesmerized and struggling to even speak, so I pray for guidance
Release me, say you need me
Let me go, but tell me that you still want me in your life
Still burning from the heat of your touch
I'm still emotionally affected by the memory of being close to you
Know I shouldn't but it's never enough
I'm aware that it's not healthy to stay attached to you, but I can't help it
I know I don't belong
I understand that I don't fit in or belong here
But I'm scared to leave you
Despite knowing that I'm not meant to stay, I'm frightened to let go
Still burning from the heat of your touch
Again, I'm still emotionally affected by our connection
Know I shouldn't but it's never enough
Once more, I understand that it's not a healthy attachment, but I can't get enough of it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KWABENA ADJEPONG
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@mskey1895
War's over but I soldier on
Still battling the ghost long gone
Oh-oh-oh
Still struggling to see the signs
Too heavy for a heart like mine
Save me, save me
Oh-oh-oh...
Keep my heritage to keep me clean
Keep the devil watching over me
Save me, save me
Last stand before I walk away
Spell bound, I stutter, I pray
Release me
Say you need me
Oh-oh-oh...
Still burning from the heat of your touch
Know I shouldn't
But it's never enough
Oh-oh-oh...
Still burning for the heat of the dark,
Know I shouldn't
But it's never enough
Oh, oh, oh...
I don't belong
But I'm scared to leave
Oh-oh-oh...
Still burning from the heat of your touch
Know I shouldn't
But it's never enough
Still burning for the heat of the dark
Know I shouldn't
But it's never enough
@annaterry2260
Who else here cause of them guys dancing to this song on Facebook instantly fell in love with this
@firstladyearby
Baby, didn't even know K rock this 🔥Joint. I love his music but them #leztwins set this Joint on 🔥🔥🔥
A whole Vibe🥂
@texicotony3518
That’s exactly why I tuned in lol
@sugafoots1386
Me!
@fransheikajackson5327
Me
@bigkens1
Me too
@sabrinarozier5047
Les Twins bought me here in 2020💥💥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@animedrawingyahoo7043
Right
@TonniWilliams
Ditto.
@ilovelife3328
Me too!