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.
Verona
LASTLINGS Lyrics
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Fool my body colder
Paint me on the wall
You can hold my love
Hold my body closer
Take me away
Oh no do you know
I know you will never save me
Oh no do you know
How are you alone
Can I be alone
I know you will never save me
Oh no do you know
The lyrics to LASTLINGS's song VERONA present a sense of desperation towards a love that seems doomed from the start. The opening lyrics "Pieces of my lungs, fool my body colder, paint me on the wall" depict the loss of control and the feeling of suffocation that the singer is experiencing due to their unrequited love. The second verse "You can hold my love, hold my body closer, take me away" shows a desire to escape from the reality of their situation, to find solace in the arms of their love interest. However, the chorus "I know you will never save me, oh no do you know" suggests that the singer is aware that their love will never be returned, leaving them feeling helpless and alone. The final line of the song "How are you alone, can I be alone" represents a plea for companionship, a wish to not be alone in their pain.
Overall, VERONA portrays a melancholic and bittersweet portrayal of unrequited love that many listeners may relate to. The mix of the moody electro-indie beats and the hauntingly beautiful vocals of the duo create an emotional soundscape that perfectly encapsulates the feeling that each lyric conveys.
Line by Line Meaning
Pieces of my lungs
My breath is heavy and labored, weighed down by the pain in my heart.
Fool my body colder
My emotions have made my physical body numb, no longer able to feel the warmth of love.
Paint me on the wall
I am stuck, frozen in time and unable to move forward with my life.
You can hold my love
You have the power to take my heart and hold it close to yours.
Hold my body closer
Hold me tight, as if to shield me from the harsh realities of the world.
Take me away
Let us escape together from the pain and heartbreak of everyday life.
I know you will never save me
Despite my hopes and dreams, I know that you cannot fix me or make everything better.
Oh no do you know
I ask if you also understand this truth, if you also recognize that I am beyond saving.
How are you alone
I wonder how you are able to deal with the loneliness that comes with love, when I find it so difficult.
Can I be alone
I ponder if I too can bear the weight of being alone, without anyone to lean on or care for me.
I know you will never save me
I repeat the refrain to drive home the idea that you cannot rescue me from my pain and struggles.
Oh no do you know
Once more, I question if you truly understand that I cannot be healed by your love or presence.
Contributed by Jake V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@rafiazaheer76
Pieces of my lungs
Fool my body colder
Paint me on the wall
You can hold my love
Hold my body closer
Take me away
I know you will never save me
Oh no do you know
I know you will never save me
Oh no do you know
How are you alone
Can I be alone
I know you will never save me
Oh no do you know
@0u812_
Here are some songs (all different styles):
Feel it all Around (Washed Out)
Lost (Shallou)
Drive (Mishegas)
About You (Kasbo)
Chihiro (Yoste)
Pacing (Tep No)
Sunset Lover (Petit Biscuit)
Waatea (Clem Beatz)
Enjoy! 🎵⭐️
@rafiazaheer76
Pieces of my lungs
Fool my body colder
Paint me on the wall
You can hold my love
Hold my body closer
Take me away
I know you will never save me
Oh no do you know
I know you will never save me
Oh no do you know
How are you alone
Can I be alone
I know you will never save me
Oh no do you know
@akiyahscott291
Rafia Zaheer 7uuuuiiio
@akiyahscott291
Rafia Zaheer 1a
@ericphalen7109
Life saver
@jeff2v
Butt the chorus though.. whatd she say? I think she says i will never hurt, i will never hurt her. Butt idk
@rbedson8965
i find it after 5 years
no worries on being late either as this master piece ease away every pain
@APR944
Absolutely beautiful. The vocals are amazing.
@destinyromero7276
As soon as she started singing the song got even better
@erinclaire2309
Saw them perform while touring with RÜFÜS. Such an amazing duo! xx
@tysontawhai4252
These guys and RÜFÜS are performing today in my town. Can't wait!