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
Perfect Ruin
Kwabs Lyrics
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To prove they were right?
Why did I fold my hand?
Why choose another fight?
How long would we have gone
To know we shouldn't stay?
I saw you walk the wire
I watched you burn away
Somehow it moved me
Your love has powers over me
Oh what dream is this?
Somehow it towers over me
Send your love to move me
My world has powered over me
In perfect ruins
Somehow it towers over me
Who said we had it all?
Our hearts no longer lie
Who knew the veil would fall?
Who'd guess that we would cry?
What more were we to do?
Two souls who had their fill
Your love it keeps me here
You keep me wondering still
Somehow it moved me
Your love has powers over me
Oh what dream is this?
Somehow it towers over me
Send your love to move me
My world has powered over me
In perfect ruins
Somehow it towers over me
In perfect ruins
Somehow it towers over me
Hmm
Hmm
Hmm
The lyrics of Kwabs's song Perfect Ruin capture the feelings of two people who have grown disenchanted with their relationship but can't seem to let go. The opening lines express the doubts that arise in a turbulent relationship. The lovers are questioning whether they should continue clinging to a relationship that may not be right for them. The stanza moves on to the singer questioning themselves, wondering why they chose to stay while past fights fade away.
The chorus reveals the enduring and overwhelming power of love. The singer is in love with the other person despite their relationship's imperfections, and it's unclear whether that love is reciprocated. The chorus also reflects the singer's sense of powerlessness in the face of their love, which continues to propel them forward, even when they know there's nothing left. The second verse delves into the aftermath of a relationship's fall. The veil falls as the lovers realize how much they were dependent on each other to maintain the facade that they had the perfect relationship. The lines "Your love it keeps me here/You keep me wondering still" shows the duality of the situation - knowing it's time to leave, but being unable to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
How long can lovers stand
To prove they were right?
How much longer should we, as two people in love, continue fighting just to prove we were right?
Why did I fold my hand?
Why choose another fight?
Why did I give up and decide to engage in another argument with you?
How long would we have gone
To know we shouldn't stay?
How much longer were we going to stay together even though we both knew deep down that it wasn't the right thing to do?
I saw you walk the wire
I watched you burn away
I saw you taking risks and pushing yourself to the edge, and I watched you eventually lose yourself completely.
Somehow it moved me
Your love has powers over me
Oh what dream is this?
Somehow it towers over me
Your love has a profound impact on me in ways I couldn't have imagined, making me feel both empowered and overwhelmed at the same time.
Send your love to move me
My world has powered over me
In perfect ruins
Somehow it towers over me
Even though things are falling apart and everything seems hopeless, your love still has a hold on me and moves me to keep going.
Who said we had it all?
Our hearts no longer lie
Who knew the veil would fall?
Who'd guess that we would cry?
Who said we had everything figured out and had it all? Our hearts don't lie anymore, and we're left wondering when we became so vulnerable that the tears started flowing.
What more were we to do?
Two souls who had their fill
Your love it keeps me here
You keep me wondering still
What else was there for us to do as a couple whose relationship has run its course? Even though things are over, your love keeps me holding on and thinking about what could have been.
In perfect ruins
Somehow it towers over me
Hmm
Hmm
Hmm
Despite everything falling apart and being in shambles, your effect on me is still strong and palpable.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KWABENA ADJEPONG, ROYCE WOOD JUNIOR, GEORGE MOORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@leahsmyle123
How long can lovers stand to prove they were right?
Why did I fold my hand?
Why choose another fight?
How long would we have gone to know we shouldn't stay?
I saw you walk the wire
I watched you burn away
And somehow it moved me
Your love has powers over me
Oh what dream is this?
Somehow it towers over me
Send your love to move me
My world has powered over me
In perfect ruins
Somehow it towers over me
Who said we had it all?
Our hearts no longer lie
Who knew the veil would fall?
Who’d guess that we would cry?
What more were we to do?
Two souls who had their fill
Your love it keeps me here
You keep me wondering still
And somehow it moved me
Your love has powers over me
Oh what dream is this?
Somehow it towers over me
Send your love to move me
My world has powered over me
In perfect ruins
Somehow it towers over me
@De_Fela
The best music isn't commercialized. This is spirit moving
@tomekiabradley7154
You are on point!! This world HIDES PASSION!! HES SO PASSIONATE HE SEND CHILLS THROUGH ME... WHOLESOME MUSIC!! 😌😌😌😌😌
@De_Fela
@@tomekiabradley7154 I concur 🙏🙏❤️
@williambrown2747
This is commercialized tho, it was published by Warner Music. Just didn't receive much international promotion.
@dnts2370
Amen
@missedjam
I love this man's voice. So powerful and beautiful.
@nkuliscorner_ZA
Still SUCH a beautiful song. Lots of love from South Africa in this (ending) 2023
@dennisdijk6002
Keep coming back to this one after all these years.
@danniellaprimrose9455
5 years on and I keep coming back to this song, and I don’t think I’m ever gonna stop.
@Daniel-rj5lb
Same