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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Fly
Kyla La Grange Lyrics
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Running through town with his finger flipped
Crying inside for the love he missed
Kissing your face with pale fist
He could fly?
He could fly?
Cut through the water like a fish in the stream
But when she got home and heard her mother scream
Put her fingers in her ears and began to dream
She could fly?
She could fly?
Closer, what do you say?
It was all too much to bear
Closer, we? re not the same
It was not your pain to share
And I will never be a hero
But I can look you in the eye
I? ll try, I? ll try, I? ll try
Norma was a shadow in the back of the class
Never saw her move, never heard her ask
Hiding from the words, thought they cut like glass
Hiding from your friends and away you left
She could fly?
She could fly?
Closer, what do you say?
It was all too much to bear
Closer, we? re not the same
It was not your pain to share
And I will never be a hero
But I can look you in the eye
I'll try, I? ll try, I? ll try
And one day they will need you
Oh he will need them plenty
And one day they will love you
But they will know your friends
And when they will know like I do
Like I do, eh yea yea
They will know like I do
Like I, like I, like I?
Closer, what do you say?
It was all too much to bear
Closer, we? re not the same
It was not your pain to share
And I will never be a hero
But I can look you in the eye
I? ll try, I? ll try, I? ll try
The lyrics of "Fly" by Kyla La Grange are significant in their complex emotional exploration of the experiences of young people who feel lost, alone, and misunderstood. The song tells the story of three characters - Billy, Missy, and Norma - who are all struggling with their own personal struggles. The song suggests that despite their difficulties, there is hope for them to "fly" and find their way.
The lyrics are emotive and passionate, centering on themes of youth, self-discovery, and identity. The character of Billy is introduced as an angry young boy throwing bricks and running through the town with his finger flipped. He is crying inside for the love he has missed, kissing your face with pale fists. The lyrics suggest that Billy is angry and isolated, but that he also has the potential to "fly."
The character of Missy is introduced as a talented swimmer. She is described as cutting through the water like a fish in a stream, but when she gets home, she hears her mother scream, and she puts her fingers in her ears and dreams. The lyrics suggest that Missy is struggling with her own personal demons, but that she too has the potential to "fly."
Finally, the character of Norma is described as a shadow in the back of the class, hiding from the world and the words that cut like glass. The lyrics suggest that Norma is struggling with her own pain and the impact of hurtful words, but that she too has the potential to "fly."
Overall, the lyrics of "Fly" suggest that despite the struggles and pains of youth, there is always hope for a better future. The song encourages listeners to embrace their potential and helps them see that they are not alone in their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Billy was a young boy throwing bricks
Billy was a troubled kid causing mischief and chaos in town
Running through town with his finger flipped
He was reckless and didn't care about the consequences of his actions
Crying inside for the love he missed
Deep down, he was hurting and seeking affection
Kissing your face with pale fist
His expression of love was rough and forceful
He could fly?
He was in search for something more, beyond what's possible
Missy was a swimmer in her own school team
Missy was a talented athlete, excelling in swimming
Cut through the water like a fish in the stream
She was graceful and swift, with a natural ease in the water
But when she got home and heard her mother scream
Missy's family life was turbulent and stressful
Put her fingers in her ears and began to dream
To escape from reality, she retreated to her own imagination
Closer, what do you say?
Asking for attention and connection
It was all too much to bear
The weight of the world was overwhelming
Closer, we're not the same
Acknowledging differences in personality and experiences
It was not your pain to share
Her pain was not to be burdened by others
And I will never be a hero
She has no aspirations of being a savior or a martyr
But I can look you in the eye
Despite her shortcomings, she can confront and address others
I'll try, I'll try, I'll try
She will attempt to overcome her difficulties and be there for others
Norma was a shadow in the back of the class
Norma was invisible and quiet in the classroom
Never saw her move, never heard her ask
Seemingly passive with no initiative or voice
Hiding from the words, thought they cut like glass
Words had a powerful impact on her and could hurt her deeply
Hiding from your friends and away you left
She felt isolated and didn't fit in with her peers
And one day they will need you
Others will eventually depend on you
Oh he will need them plenty
They will offer themselves in service to others
And one day they will love you
Others will come to appreciate and care for you
But they will know your friends
Others will recognize the people who influenced you in your growth and development
And when they will know like I do
Others will come to understand you as deeply as the singer does
Like I do, eh yea yea
The singer has personal knowledge and insight into the listener's experiences
Closer, what do you say?
Again seeking connection and engagement
It was all too much to bear
Repeating the heavy burden of life
Closer, we're not the same
Trying to bridge the gap between people
It was not your pain to share
Others shouldn't have to share in the listener's struggles
And I will never be a hero
Repeating the earlier sentiment of not being a savior
But I can look you in the eye
Repeating the ability to confront others with honesty and sincerity
I'll try, I'll try, I'll try
Reinforcing the willingness to push through difficulty to be there for others
Contributed by Mason L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@OkamiNarutoGaaraFan
she deserves so much more recognition
@ferfykins
^
@blinkypushbuttons
People have to catch up to her.
@SolidDragonUK
It annoys me when people say that music is dead now, thats not the case at all. Problem is decent meaningful music like this is whitewashed with commercial bollocks. I'm glad that real artists are still making an impact. Keep making bangers Kyla :)
@PeterMcdonnell
Music isn't dead, just radio. Lot's of great music out there but you have to be prepared to go looking for it.
@allistermelville1465
Peter Mcdonnell Couldn't agree with you more.
@scorpion199227
Peter Mcdonnell But I thought the video killed the radio star hehehe
@capitanawesome7903
wat do you mean with whitewashed?
@taliyahs1918
@Capitan Awesome they washed it with white dust and made it sound like bad bananas gone off from their use by date
@fernandogeorge8130
hearing this song now after 7 years brings me the memories of me lying on the sofa and hearing this on TV when I was a child