1) LEISURE is a band f… Read Full Bio ↴There are five artists with the name Leisure:
1) LEISURE is a band from New Zealand that launched on SoundCloud in 2015 with 'Got It Bad.' https://soundcloud.com/theleisurecollective
Made up of five independently talented and successful members who were looking for a new creative outlet unconstrained by over-thinking, over-planning, and excessive control; LEISURE are an anomaly in the music industry. This unusual melting-pot of contributions means LEISURE is greater than the sum of its parts, each member bringing different influences from 70s funk, to 90s rap and R&B, all the way to dance music from the early 2000s. Each member also brings a different skill set – strong pop song writing sensibilities, experimental production techniques, and the talent to mix and master their own work.
Having amassed over 60 million streams on their debut album, which entered at #2 in the NZ charts, they have built a rabid fan following that has seen their very occasional live shows sell out and become the stuff of legends – recently performing their debut, backed by the 72-piece Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra, to a sold-out Auckland Town Hall.
Their music has become a staple in the sync world, they have collaborated with hip-hop star, Goldlink, and have now signed globally to US / UK record label Nettwerk for their forthcoming album.
Their self-titled debut album release was critically acclaimed and with their sophomore album complete, fans worldwide continue to connect with their manifesto of living the good life, and their over-riding code to “keep things LEISURE”.
2) Leisure is a band from Boston, MA consisting of Jed Rouhana, Sam Hamad, and Chris Link. The three members played in bands together since High School. In 2010, they gave a demo CD to JR White of the San Francisco band Girls, during one of Girls' Boston shows. The CD included "It's Alright (On The Suez Canal)". White subsequently invited Leisure to open on their US tour. After touring, Leisure began work on their debut album "Plastic Soul", which they self-produced. The album is set to be released in 2012. More information can be found on their official website,www.leisureofficial.com and facebook page, www.facebook.com/leisuremusic
3) Leisure featured Middle Class Rut hitmakers Zack Lopez and Sean Stockham and a rotating cast of singers. The earliest incarnation of the band, which included D. Scott Sault, who would later front the short-lived Atlantic Records act Quitter, self-released an EP, Polygraph Alliance, in 1999. After Sault's departure the band briefly included Die Trying (Island) frontman Jassen Jensen. The band eventually landed a deal with Dreamworks, then fronted by Darren, and, shortly thereafter, at least briefly, ex-Hotwire frontman Rus Martin stepped in. The band's one and only national tour was opening for CKY. No word on if an album was ever completed, though several demos, some more impressive ("Deathtrap") than others, do exist.
4) Leisure was formed 1998 in New York City. They play non-Britpop and sing about faith, hope and love. Drew sings/play guitar, Peter plays keys/sings, Steve plays bass and Ted plays guitar/sings. They had recorded 2 EP’s (Occasional Music 1.0 & 2.0) with SoundOptik (Ryan Adams, The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion), Jesse Sprinkle (Poor Old Lu, Serene UK, Starflyer 59) and Andrew D. Prickett (The Violet Burning, Cush, The Prayer Chain). Their music can be heard on XM Satellite Radio.
5) Leisure is still a young band but has some experience however. Formed in November 2004 with the idea of playing only covers. In view of the result of exalting rehearsals, the band decided quickly, under the impulse of Francois, the bands songwriter, to create a set entirely made of their own compositions. The band chose clearly its style, under the British influence and sensitive to each decade (from The Beatles, the Kinks to The Libertines as well as Oasis). Leisure is made up of five members : a drummer with a heavy strike (Nessim, 23), a bassist who gives a certain feminine touch to the band (Coralie, 19), a rhythmical thorough guitarist (Nicolas, 22), a soloist gifted guitarist (Francois, 21) and a charismatic singer (Siamack, 20). The year 2005 has meant toil for the band, accumulating compositions and hours of intensive rehearsals. The band performed at that time in the main venues of Bordeaux, like lInca, lAssonette, la Centrale and some open air gigs like the participation to the festival « Tête de lArt ». At the end of the year, Leisure recorded his first demo called « Shoots in the Streets », recorded and mixed by Kim, produced by the band itself and containing five of their songs played live. The year 2006 is promising for the band which had the honor to play in renowned places such as lHeretic et le SonArt, still improving their set on stage and their compositions. They were also broadcasted several times on radios, like Radio Sauvagine (94.9 FM). After having had the ambition to be known in Bordeaux, the band thinks of exporting itself little by little in whole France.
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LEISURE Lyrics
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You spin yourself a web
You can see the days slip away
Faster and oh when
And while we all pretend
Like there's never an end
Could it be the seconds we take
Have to be short
But you dig yourself deeper, deeper
When you fix what's right
Yeah you dig yourself deeper, deeper
And it breaks you inside
She gets mad at you
You know she had to
What you need is a window of hope
You can see through
You can figure out
Why it's taking this long
Let it go, cause it's making you doubt
And nobody knows it
You dig yourself deeper, deeper
When you fix what's right
Yeah, you dig yourself deeper, deeper
And it breaks you inside
Yeah, you dig yourself deeper, deeper
When you fix what's right
Yeah, you dig yourself deeper, deeper
And it breaks you inside
Deeper, deeper, deeper
Ooo
Deeper, deeper, deeper
Ooo
Deeper, deeper, deeper
Ooo
Deeper, deeper, deeper
Ooo
Why do you tell me to
When I feel nothing
If you're going to walk away
Well then, why do you tell me to
When I feel nothing
If you're going to walk away
Well then, why do you tell me to
When I feel nothing
If you're going to walk away
Away, away
Deeper, deeper
When you fix what's right
Yeah, you dig yourself deeper, deeper
And it breaks you inside
Yeah, you dig yourself deeper, deeper
When you fix what's right
Yeah, you dig yourself deeper, deeper
And it breaks you inside
The lyrics of "Deeper" by LEISURE explore the theme of the consequences of trying to fix something that is already broken. The song describes someone who is stuck in a cycle of trying to make things right with their significant other, but ends up "digging themselves deeper." The repetitive chorus of "deeper, deeper" emphasizes this sense of going further down a hole that only leads to more pain and sadness.
The imagery of hands in the air and spinning a web suggest a feeling of being trapped and powerless, while the line "you can see the days slip away" speaks to the fleeting nature of time and the urgency felt by the singer to make things right before it's too late.
The bridge of the song features a dialogue between the singer and their significant other, with the former asking why they are being told to let go if the other person is just going to walk away anyway. It captures the sense of confusion and frustration that can come from feeling powerless in a relationship.
Overall, "Deeper" is a powerful song that speaks to the complexity of relationships and the difficulty of navigating their ups and downs. It's a poignant reminder that sometimes the best course of action is to let go and move on, rather than digging oneself deeper into a pit of despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Hands are in the air
You are surrendering to the moment and letting go of control.
You spin yourself a web
You are weaving a story for yourself, but it might not necessarily be true.
You can see the days slip away
Time passes quickly and it's hard to focus on the present.
Faster and oh when
Time seems to speed up as we get older, and we can't slow it down.
And while we all pretend
We all act like we have more time than we actually do.
Like there's never an end
We act like we're immortal and we'll always have more time to do what we want.
Could it be the seconds we take
The small moments we take for granted are the ones that matter the most.
Have to be short
Life is too short to waste on unimportant things.
But you dig yourself deeper, deeper
You make things worse for yourself by trying to fix them.
When you fix what's right
You try to fix things that are already working and end up causing more harm than good.
Yeah you dig yourself deeper, deeper
You continue to make things worse for yourself even though you know it's not helping.
And it breaks you inside
You feel like you're falling apart on the inside because you can't fix what's wrong.
She gets mad at you
Your actions or words have hurt someone close to you.
You know she had to
You understand why the other person is upset, even if you don't agree with it.
What you need is a window of hope
You need a small glimmer of possibility to hold onto in order to keep going.
You can see through
You have a clear understanding of the situation and can see beyond the surface level.
You can figure out
You have the ability to solve the problem, but need to take a step back and think things through.
Why it's taking this long
You're struggling to understand why it's taking so much time and effort to fix the situation.
Let it go, cause it's making you doubt
You need to let go of your desire to control the situation because it's causing you more stress and doubt.
And nobody knows it
No one can truly understand the internal struggle you're going through.
Why do you tell me to
You don't understand why someone would tell you to try and fix something that can't be fixed.
When I feel nothing
You're emotionally numb and don't feel any connection to the situation anymore.
If you're going to walk away
If someone is leaving you, they should do it without giving false hope or encouragement.
Well then, why do you tell me to
If there's no chance of reconciliation, there's no point in giving false hope.
Away, away
The situation is becoming more distant and impossible to fix.
Deeper, deeper
The situation is getting worse and harder to control.
Contributed by Adrian O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.