Lastlings released 2 extended plays before finding their big break in 2017 supporting Aussie dance group RÜFÜS DU SOL on their Full Bloom tour across Australia. After signing to Rüfüs Du Sol’s Rose Avenue in November 2018, they released their break-out track, “Deja Vu,” and supported their labelmates again in 2018.
Lastlings are set to release their debut album First Contact in November 2020, promoted by a slew of infectious tracks such as “I’ve Got You”, "Take My Hand" and “No Time.”
In a January 2017 interview with i-d, the duo revealed how the group’s name came to be:
I wrote a short story in high school called The Lastlings about the Last Things on earth. It was a post-apocalyptic tale and it came to mind when we were trying to come up with our name.
Take My Hand
LASTLINGS Lyrics
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With a glimpse of words unsaid
The white light starts to crawl
Into a higher place
And you wish you could be the one
To find your own embrace
But what you had is far from gone
What you had is far from gone
Take my hand tonight
Before the night starts to unwind
The world will wake us up inside
The world will make us come alive
Take my hand tonight
Before the night starts to unwind
Take my hand tonight (Tonight)
′Cause I'm not ready to let you go (Go)
You′ve got me losing control
No, I'm not ready to let you go (Go)
Is this what you want, want, want?
White walls tumble down
Falling at the beat of your own drum
But this is what you waited for
This is what you waited for
I'm reaching out
Please turn around
I′m breathing out
Please make a sound
Take my hand tonight
Before the night starts to unwind
Take my hand tonight (Tonight)
′Cause I'm not ready to let you go (Go)
You′ve got me losing control
No, I'm not ready to let you go (Go)
Is this what you want, want, want, want?
You′ve got me losing control
You've got me losing control
Is this what you want, want, want?
The lyrics to LASTLINGS's song Take My Hand paint a picture of a person who is feeling lost and alone, hanging from an open door with a glimpse of words unsaid. The white light starting to crawl into a higher place suggests that the person is on the brink of making a big decision, perhaps about their future or a relationship. The line "And you wish you could be the one to find your own embrace" suggests that this person is searching for comfort and internal strength. However, what they had in the past is far from gone, and they are not ready to let go of it just yet.
The repeated plea to "Take my hand tonight" suggests that the singer is offering their support and comfort to the listener. They are begging them to hold on to them and to allow them to help them through this difficult time. The line "Before the night starts to unwind" implies that they need to act quickly, as the situation may soon become even more challenging.
The line "Is this what you want, want, want?" suggests that the singer is unsure whether the listener truly wants to move on from their past and embrace this new chapter in their life. The repeated line "You've got me losing control" suggests that the singer is also feeling vulnerable and helpless in the situation.
Overall, the lyrics to Take My Hand convey a sense of desperation and vulnerability, with the singer offering their support and comfort to the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Hanging from an open door
Feeling uncertain about a situation that is in front of you.
With a glimpse of words unsaid
Having a sense that something important has been left unspoken.
The white light starts to crawl
Feeling a sense of clarity and enlightenment about your situation.
Into a higher place
Ascending to a more elevated level of understanding or being.
And you wish you could be the one
Desiring to take control of your situation and make things right.
To find your own embrace
Longing to feel comfort and security within yourself.
But what you had is far from gone
Realizing that despite the challenges you face, you still have what you need to persevere.
Take my hand tonight
Offering support and companionship during difficult times.
Before the night starts to unwind
Preparing to face the challenges that lie ahead.
The world will wake us up inside
Recognizing that the world will bring us to life through our experiences.
The world will make us come alive
Believing that we will find meaning and purpose through our journey in life.
′Cause I'm not ready to let you go (Go)
Expressing a desire to hold onto a relationship or connection.
You′ve got me losing control
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions and a lack of stability in one's life.
No, I'm not ready to let you go (Go)
Reiterating the desire to hold onto a relationship or connection.
Is this what you want, want, want?
Questioning the desires and intentions of the other person in the relationship.
White walls tumble down
The barriers and obstacles that once blocked your path are breaking down.
Falling at the beat of your own drum
Moving forward at your own pace and rhythm, not conforming to societal norms or expectations.
But this is what you waited for
Realizing that what you once desired is now coming to fruition.
I'm reaching out
Extending a hand in friendship and compassion.
Please turn around
Asking the other person to acknowledge and reciprocate the offer of friendship and compassion.
I′m breathing out
Releasing stress and anxiety in order to be present in the moment.
Please make a sound
Encouraging the other person to communicate and share their thoughts and feelings.
You′ve got me losing control
Feeling overwhelmed by emotions and a lack of stability in one's life.
Is this what you want, want, want, want?
Questioning the desires and intentions of the other person in the relationship.
Writer(s): Amy Dowdle, Josh Dowdle, Cassian Turinaiwe Stewart-kasimba
Contributed by Mason H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Raouf Ghojoghi
Lyrics:
Hanging from an open door
With a glimpse of words unsaid
The white light starts to crawl
Into a higher place
And you wish you could be the one
To find your own embrace
But what you had is far from gone
What you had is far from gone
Take my hand tonight
Before the night starts to unwind
The world will wake us up inside
The world will make us come alive
Take my hand tonight
Before the night starts to unwind
Take my hand tonight
Cuz I’m not ready to let you go
You’ve got me losing control
No I’m not ready to let you go
Is this what you want?
White walls tumble down
Falling at the beat of your own drum
But this is what you waited for
This is what you waited for I’m reaching out
Please turn around
I’m breathing out
Please make a sound
Take my hand tonight
Before the night starts to unwind
Take my hand tonight
Cuz I’m not ready to let you go
You’ve got me losing control
No I’m not ready to let you goIs this what you want?
You’ve got me losing control
You’ve got me losing controlIs this what you want?
Working Guy
How does this song not have more views, more exposure? And the video is really well done.
CODE E
Because it doesn’t have any auto tune or people wearing gold chains and people going on about how much money they have .... this is pure class ... real music lovers know 💪 #lastlings
God-Emperor Elizabeth II
Because they obviously haven’t accepted opportunities to become bigger. They must like being casual producers.
Sur-Ron Road Legal
Because there is no nudity...
Sion Onalundula
@God-Emperor Elizabeth II what do you mean by “they haven’t accepted opportunities to become bigger”?
Ron Powpow
They will be big. Give it time. They cruisin
Tengu Fitness
Something about this song... the beats, the flashing lights, the lyrics, the people in this video somehow resonate with me very deeply. It feels as though it's tapping into memories that I not only treasure, but hurt to feel. As much as I want to relive those memories, they are just that: memories.
LASTLINGS
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Perhaps listen to music that makes you happy? Personally I think this song is very upbeat.
elise mcclellan
You said my feels.