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.
Out of Touch
Lastlings Lyrics
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You've fallen away
What has become, you haven't won
You've lost your way
Under the sun
Skin turns to grey
Thoughts drifting back, nothing to track
No need to run
No need to rush
You've come undone
You've come undone
I hope that you'll open up
Let's see what's underneath
Don't want this to fall apart
Is this what you really need?
So you've lost your way
Now you're wondering why (Wondering why, wondering why)
No, it's not too late
To get yourself in line (Yourself in line, yourself in line)
So you've lost your way
Now you're wondering why (Wondering why, wondering why)
No, it's not too late
To get yourself in line (Yourself in line, yourself in line)
Learn to let go
It isn't a crime (It isn't a crime)
All that you had, all that you know
Will leave you behind
Out in the cold
Two hands align
Bridges unfold, decisions enclosed
You're going in blind
No need to run
No need to rush
You've come undone
You've come undone
No need to run
No need to rush
You've been outdone
You've been outdone
I hope that you'll open up
Let's see what's underneath
Don't want this to fall apart
Is this what you really needed? (Really needed, really needed)
Is this what you really needed? (Really needed, really needed)
Is this what you really needed? (Needed)
So you've lost your way
Now you're wondering why (Wondering why, wondering why)
No, it's not too late
To get yourself in line (Yourself in line, yourself in line)
So you've lost your way
Now you're wondering why (Wondering why, wondering why)
No, it's not too late
To get yourself in line (Yourself in line, yourself in line)
I hope that you'll open up
Let's see what's underneath
Don't want this to fall apart
Is this what you really needed?
Is this what you really needed?
Is this what you really needed?
The song "Out of Touch" by Lastlings talks about losing one's way in life and feeling disconnected from oneself and others. The first verse describes the feeling of being lost and disconnected, where everything seems gray and there's nothing to track, and the chorus offers hope that it's not too late to get back on track, to open up and see what's underneath, and to learn to let go of the things that are holding one back.
The second verse is more hopeful, with the idea that it's not a crime to let go, and that all the things that we know will eventually leave us behind. The bridge talks about the decisions that need to be made when we're lost and feeling blind, and the chorus repeats the message that it's not too late to get back on track and find oneself.
Overall, the song is a powerful message about the importance of self-discovery and learning to let go of the things that are holding us back.
Line by Line Meaning
Needed to run
Feeling the urge to escape from something
You've fallen away
You have distanced yourself from something or someone
What has become, you haven't won
You haven't achieved what you set out to
You've lost your way
You are unsure of your path or direction
Under the sun
In the presence of light and life
Skin turns to grey
Feeling lifeless and uninterested in life
Thoughts drifting back, nothing to track
Thinking about past experiences without a clear sense of purpose
Pages are blank
Feeling directionless and without a plan
No need to run
There is no need to flee or escape
No need to rush
There is no reason to hurry or act quickly
You've come undone
You have lost control of a situation or yourself
I hope that you'll open up
I hope that you will share your inner thoughts and feelings
Let's see what's underneath
Let's explore what lies beneath the surface
Don't want this to fall apart
I don't want things to deteriorate or break down
Is this what you really need?
Are you truly satisfied with this outcome or decision?
Now you're wondering why (Wondering why, wondering why)
You are questioning why things have turned out this way
No, it's not too late
There is still time to make changes or set things right
To get yourself in line (Yourself in line, yourself in line)
To get yourself back on track or to follow a clear path
Learn to let go
Learn to release control and accept what cannot be changed
It isn't a crime (It isn't a crime)
It is not wrong to let go and move on
All that you had, all that you know
All of your experiences and knowledge
Will leave you behind
You must continue to grow and evolve or else you will be left behind
Out in the cold
Feeling isolated and alone
Two hands align
Two people come together and connect
Bridges unfold, decisions enclosed
New opportunities arise and choices must be made
You're going in blind
You are taking a risk without all the information
You've been outdone
Someone or something has surpassed you
Is this what you really needed? (Really needed, really needed)
Are you truly satisfied with this outcome or decision?
Needed to run
Feeling the urge to escape from something
You've fallen away
You have distanced yourself from something or someone
No, it's not too late
There is still time to make changes or set things right
I hope that you'll open up
I hope that you will share your inner thoughts and feelings
Let's see what's underneath
Let's explore what lies beneath the surface
Don't want this to fall apart
I don't want things to deteriorate or break down
Is this what you really needed?
Are you truly satisfied with this outcome or decision?
Writer(s): Amy Dowdle, Josh Dowdle, Cassian Turinaiwe Stewart-kasimba
Contributed by Julia F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@andreacardini5103
None of your songs ever fail! Best duo! Wonderful voice and mystical rythm.
@waynemallorie5972
So glad that I didn’t ignore the add for their album 😍
@josedavidsoto1683
I'm never going to feel tired of saying this. I LOVE LASTLINGS.
@reves3123
My favourite artist 😍😍
@thewilden9727
Your songs are going to help so many people get out of some deeeeeeeeeeeeeep pits. Thank you so much for doing your thing.
@kevinchills
Nothing forced or out of place. Sounds and voice so expertly mixed.
@To-mos
Melody is something a lot of artists are messing up lately, it's refreshing for sure.
@bambogini
Honestly one of the best music videos ive seen this year
@CostinTimofte
I am glad that Rufus Du Sol with his "no time" remix brought me here, best subscription this year so far.
@virajvalekar3705
I love the way u are!!
So dammnn this world
How it could be so underrated!