Singles ‘Hurt Me’ and ‘Falling Short’ confirmed her as one of the most exciting new songwriting talents, whilst DJ Koze’s disco edit of ‘Operator’ produced an instant dancefloor classic.
Second album Through Water marked a shift from adolescence into womanhood and from introverted bedroom producer to a more confident, conscious artist – lead single ‘Womxn’ proudly asserted her queer identity and a more assured, upbeat direction.
Holly has since asserted herself as a successful writer and top liner within the music industry, having recently signed publishing with Young and Sony, and returning with her own original music with ‘‘32 Floors’. A bold reintroduction to Låpsley as an artist, ‘‘32 Floors’ is a song about falling in love - but also, into obsession - ahead of much more music to follow soon.
8896
Låpsley Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
There is nothin' to change
Just look into my eyes
And there's old stuff too
You said there is nothin' to hide
There is nothin' to change
Just look into my eyes
And the wind goes round and it follows the back signs
We're running down roads and crossing track stones
Pay for the ticket, just enjoy the seconds
Run away another day
And the wind goes round and it follows the back signs
We're running down roads and crossing track stones
Pay for the ticket, just enjoy the seconds
Run away another day
You said there is nothin' to hide
There is nothin' to change
Just look into my eyes
And there's old stuff too
You said there is nothin' to hide
There is nothin' to change
Just look into my eyes
And there's old stuff too
You keep it flying so high
But lock it down low so it feels right
Just look into the sky and it becomes you
Sweep young feel on a dark night
Lifting me up into arms tight
Open up my mind and it becomes you
And the wind goes round and it follows the back signs
We're running down roads and crossing track stones
Pay for the ticket, just enjoy the seconds
Run away another day
And the wind goes round and it follows the back signs
We're running down roads and crossing track stones
Pay for the ticket, just enjoy the seconds
Run away another day
Nobody seems to, nobody seems to
And it's times like these when you wish you weren't
A 8896 wishing bird
And nobody seems to fly at your level
Just go faster than the others
And it's times like these when you wish you weren't
A 8896 wishing bird
And nobody seems to fly at your level
Just go faster than the others
(Nobody seems to, nobody seems to)
Just got faster than the others, faster than the others
Faster than the others, faster than the others
Go faster than the others
(Faster than the others)
You keep it flying so high
But lock it down low so it feels right
Just look into the sky and it becomes you
Sweep young feel on a dark night
Lifting me up into arms tight
Open up my mind and it becomes you
The lyrics of Låpsley’s song 8896 seems to be about a conversation between two people who are reflecting on their relationship, discussing the possibility of change or whether it’s even necessary. The lines “You said there is nothing to hide, there is nothing to change, just look into my eyes and there’s old stuff too” suggest that there’s history between them, but it's all out in the open already. They acknowledge that the wind and the roads will take them on different paths, but there's a sense of contentment in “paying for the ticket” and enjoying the present moment.
There’s a feeling of being misunderstood or not quite fitting in with others in the lines “And it’s times like these when you wish you weren’t a 8896 wishing bird, and nobody seems to fly at your level, just go faster than the others”. The 8896 wishing bird seems to refer to the idea of always wanting more and flying higher and faster than those around you. However, the song also suggests that there’s something special and unique about being a 8896 bird, and they can “just keep flying faster than the others”. The final lines of the song, “you keep it flying so high but lock it down low so it feels right, just look into the sky and it becomes you”, seem to embody this sense of not quite fitting in, but also finding peace and identity in it.
Line by Line Meaning
You said there is nothin' to hide
You claim that you have no secrets
There is nothin' to change
There is nothing that needs to be altered
Just look into my eyes
I want you to trust me when I say this
And there's old stuff too
But there are still things from the past that impact the present
And the wind goes round and it follows the back signs
The wind moves in a certain direction, following clues from the past
We're running down roads and crossing track stones
We are venturing down new paths, overcoming obstacles along the way
Pay for the ticket, just enjoy the seconds
Life is short, so make the most of it while you can
Run away another day
Sometimes it's okay to take a break and run away from your problems
You keep it flying so high
You have high expectations
But lock it down low so it feels right
You keep your emotions hidden because it makes you feel safer
Just look into the sky and it becomes you
Sometimes you need to look up and appreciate the world around you
Sweep young feel on a dark night
Embrace youthful feelings even when it's hard
Lifting me up into arms tight
Sometimes you need someone to support you in tough times
Open up my mind and it becomes you
Your outlook can be influenced by someone else's perspective
Nobody seems to, nobody seems to
It feels as though no one understands
And it's times like these when you wish you weren't
Sometimes you wish you could be someone else
A 8896 wishing bird
A person who dreams and wishes for things that seem unattainable
And nobody seems to fly at your level
It feels like no one can relate to your struggles
Just go faster than the others
Strive to succeed and surpass everyone's expectations
Just go faster than the others, faster than the others
Keep pushing yourself forward
Faster than the others, faster than the others
Be better, faster, stronger
Go faster than the others
Don't settle for mediocrity
Contributed by Chase O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ev³
Hi there..*points at you*,
I'm random person and want to sell you things.
I don't really NEED the money, persay, but just feel like pestering someone like Mom does me.
Good ole Mom and all her pals..doing the same stuff I hate..over and over.
Like breathing and such.
Anyway..I'm selling likes. Yuppery there..you heard right I'm selling a like.
Just hit that "likecon" or like icon for those of you who aren't hip to the jive..like Mom.
Abay Tadesse
Hands down one of the most amazing voices I have ever heard
R Bostic
Just when I thought it couldn't get better...this version is incredible. Simply Amazing....surprised she has not exploded in the US..
ijl66
Brilliant voice
David Almeida
That just blew my mind. This version/rendition is amazing. Powerful talent.
Ryan R.
These upcoming artist have a lot of potential. Downloaded all her songs for the past hour or so and I look forward to her first LP coming out in two days...
MsBlue
Unbelievable.Some terrific talent here.
MainManPhillis
This is AMAZING!!!
RedEmbers22
The way she did this song here is so beautiful
Annastasia Lokholm
I love this song, keep playing it
Римма Валеева
No words. Just amazing. Keep going, you are very talented.