Her first official release was 'Walk Through Walls' through Noir records (March 2011), followed by another 7" via Chess club, 'Been Better' (July 2011). A further double A-side was released via the same label on October, ‘Heavy Stone’ | ’Lambs’ to round up the year.
An alternative version of ‘Walk Through Walls’ produced by Ian Grimble and Kev Jones (Communion Records) was included on Mojo's July 2011 free CD . A free download remixed version of 'Lambs' by Leopard of Honour supported the launch of the single.
Her first album 'Ashes' was released on 30 July 2012 through ioki records/Sony, preceded by a re-release of ‘Walk Through Walls’ on July 23rd. 'Ashes' was produced by Brett Shaw at 123 Studios in East London, with two tracks produced by Marky Bates. The 'Deluxe Edition' included three extra songs 'Love you better’, 'Walk’ and The River’.
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Been Better
Kyla La Grange Lyrics
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I don't need them, or you
And leave me, none of your wisdom
I don't need your lies, or your truths
I've been better, when the sky was red
And a face like yours couldn't make me scared
I've been better, with the things I've said
Feed me, none of your lines
I won't fall for them, 'cause I'll lose
And hold me, to none of my words
I don't mean them, when I'm with you
And the cars streak past with a life inside
Why is my life in your eyes?
And the windows glow with the hearts they've known
Why is my heart never mine?
I've been better, when the sky was red
And a face like yours couldn't make me scared
I've been better, with the things I've said
When I took the lead instead of being led
When I took the lead instead of being led
I've been better, when the sky was red
And a face like yours couldn't make me scared
I've been better, with the things I've said
When I took the lead instead of being led
When I took the lead instead of being led
I been better, been better, oh oh oh
Been better, I been better, oh oh oh
I been better, I been better, oh oh oh
Been better, been better, oh oh oh
The lyrics to Kyla La Grange's song Been Better seem to be about someone who has been hurt and is now trying to distance themselves from the person who caused the hurt. The singer wants to be free of this person's influence, with lines like "none of your longings," "none of your wisdom," and "none of your lines" expressing this desire. The singer also wants to be held to none of their own words, indicating a sense of disillusionment or lack of trust in themselves as well.
The chorus begins with the repetition of "I've been better," which seems to suggest that the singer has had happier, more fulfilling moments in their life before this person came along. The line "when the sky was red" could refer to a beautiful sunset or perhaps a time of danger or warning. The face of the other person "couldn't make me scared" during this time, which contrasts with the fear or unease they may feel now. The singer also feels better "with the things I've said" when they have taken control of the situation instead of being led.
The last verse contains vivid imagery of cars and windows, perhaps suggesting the passage of time or a sense of being trapped. The lines "Why is my life in your eyes?" and "Why is my heart never mine?" seem to express a sense of frustration or sadness about being unable to escape the other person's influence. The song ends with the reiterated statement that the singer has been better, perhaps implying that they will once again find happiness and freedom in the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me, none of your longings
Don't tell me what you desire
I don't need them, or you
I don't want your desires or you
And leave me, none of your wisdom
Don't tell me what you think
I don't need your lies, or your truths
I don't want your lies or truths
I've been better, when the sky was red
I felt better in the past
And a face like yours couldn't make me scared
Your face doesn't scare me
I've been better, with the things I've said
I felt better when I had control of what I said
When I took the lead instead of being led
When I had control instead of being controlled
Feed me, none of your lines
Don't tell me what you think I want to hear
I won't fall for them, 'cause I'll lose
I won't believe them because it will do more harm than good
And hold me, to none of my words
Don't believe everything I say
I don't mean them, when I'm with you
I'm not always truthful with you
And the cars streak past with a life inside
Cars passing by seem full of life
Why is my life in your eyes?
Why do you think of me when you see these cars?
And the windows glow with the hearts they've known
The windows of buildings look warm and inviting
Why is my heart never mine?
Why do I feel like my heart is out of my control?
I been better, been better, oh oh oh
I know I can feel better
Been better, I been better, oh oh oh
I know I have felt better in the past
I been better, I been better, oh oh oh
I know I have better days ahead
Been better, been better, oh oh oh
I know I will feel better in the future
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KYLA LA GRANGE
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@maeva9649
Guys ??? I totally forgot the existence of this song and Kyla for almost 6 years ??! Omg I feel so bad. I was obsessed by her song wtf. Well, here we go again. I will never let you die in me again 🥺
@iamthebubb
You should be ashamed of yourself
@lubov5569
never forgot her, though she didn't made any new music. Kyla, Amy Smart, Milky Chance are top in their style for me. Anyone could share other similar?
@claudiubalogh
Tears slip through when hearing this song on Being There <3<3<3 I've watched that part countless times. Awesome song.
@moderatefkr6666
Every time I play this, I see things a little clearer...
The handwriting, the walks in the dark, the words, the invited, predictable...
@seniorcaos
Incredible!!!, I have no words. I also think she looks like the Olsen sisters.
@shittyshitshit95
Didn't realize she was British, excellent singer, haunting as well
@AgentMcQueen
This is that healthy organic music I've been longing for...
@karinakarpaviciute7786
Bless you Kyla La Grande ♥
@maxamedfantasticali565
Abid ludd Qrane