The group came into being in 2003 when Bjarnson, who had already worked with Kaskade, met Williams and the three of them began recording as Late Night Alumni. In 2004, the Hed Kandi label made an offer to release a full-length Late Night Alumni album. “At that point,” Bjarnson says, “I knew the band was not ready. We were missing an element.” The missing element turned out to be John Hancock, a talented local producer with whom Bjarnson had been trying to “find an excuse” to work with for years. The band was complete and began mixing electronic and organic elements for a unique brand of chill that is easily distinguishable in today’s electronic music scene.
The band’s first single, “Empty Streets” received massive support in both the clubs and on the radio getting Top Ten Radio Play in the UK and US, and reaching #1 in Spain. “Empty Streets” has also been licensed to commercials including a spot for the Toyota IQ. Plus, more than a dozen of the world’s biggest dance compilations have licensed the track, and it remains the most popular and downloaded song on Tiesto’s In Search Of Sunrise compilation.
Late Night Alumni’s newest album Of Birds, Bees, Butterflies, etc. was recorded in various studios between Park City, Utah and San Francisco, California. The first two singles “You Can Be The One” and “Finally Found” feature remixes by top producers including Sultan & Ned Shepard, Max Vangelli and DJ Eco. A video for the single “Finally Found” is due for release later this month.
Late Night Alumni’s Ryan Raddon (aka Kaskade) is also a world-renowned producer and DJ who has remixed such artists as Lady Gaga, Britney Spears, and Seal. Kaskade: “Contrary to what some bloggers might think, Late Night Alumni is not just me. But don’t get me wrong… this is my band. But it’s also Becky, John and Finn’s band. Becky’s voice is the reason we do what we do. Her style and character make Late Night Alumni possible.”
Finally, four years later, Late Night Alumni is releasing its sophomore album Of Birds, Bees, Butterflies, etc., which picks up where Empty Streets left off. Signed to Ultra Records, Late Night Alumni is poised to get its music out to a larger audience and to reconnect with those who have already fallen in love with their ethereal brand of music.
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All for Nothing
Late Night Alumni Lyrics
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The love we see
A broken offering
A sad old dream
So what it used to be
Is not enough
It's all for nothing
If we give up.
When I think of all the dreams we used to share
All the days, all the night when you where there
All my words upon the lines you used to keep
When I think of all the promises, it cuts so deep
It's all for nothing
The love we see
A broken offering
A sad old dream
So what it used to be
Is not enough
It's all for nothing
If we give up.
It's so crazy that we ran away from here
Tell me what good can I take from all my tears
Tell me baby cause I know you feel the same
It's crazy that we came this far and now we can't stay
It's all for nothing
The love we see
A broken offering
A sad old dream
So what it used to be
Is not enough
It's all for nothing
If we give up.
The song "All For Nothing" by Late Night Alumni talks about the pain of losing the love and the dreams shared with a significant other. The lyrics convey a sense of sorrowful acceptance that what once was beautiful is no longer enough to sustain the relationship. The opening lines of the chorus, "It's all for nothing, the love we see, a broken offering, a sad old dream," speak to the shattered hopes and dreams that once fueled the relationship. The lyrics cut deep as it talks about how the promises once made are now unfulfilled and the love that used to be so strong now seems futile.
The verses reflect on the memories of the past and how they are no longer enough to sustain the relationship. The lines "When I think of all the dreams we used to share, all the days, all the night when you were there," reveal a sense of longing for a time when things were better. The lyrics present a picture of a couple who have tried to make it work, but now it seems as though the effort has been in vain. The lines "It's so crazy that we ran away from here, tell me what good can I take from all my tears," reflect an understanding that sometimes even when you try your hardest to make things work, it still isn't enough.
Overall, "All For Nothing" is a beautifully written song that talks about the heartache of a relationship that has run its course. It presents a relatable picture of two individuals who have tried their best to make it work, but in the end, must accept it's just not meant to be.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all for nothing
Our efforts have been in vain
The love we see
The love we thought we had
A broken offering
Our relationship is in shambles
A sad old dream
Our shared vision of a future together has been shattered
So what it used to be
The past cannot sustain us
Is not enough
We need more for our relationship to thrive
If we give up.
If we quit, we will have nothing
When I think of all the dreams we used to share
I reminisce about our past hopes and aspirations
All the days, all the night when you where there
I remember the times we spent together
All my words upon the lines you used to keep
The messages I sent you that you cherished
When I think of all the promises, it cuts so deep
Remembering the broken promises hurts me deeply
It's so crazy that we ran away from here
Leaving our safe space was a crazy decision
Tell me what good can I take from all my tears
Crying has not helped us in any way
Tell me baby cause I know you feel the same
I know you are as lost and confused as I am
It's crazy that we came this far and now we can't stay
It's unbelievable that our relationship has fallen apart
Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gustavo Pinsard
I like how the lead organ sends me back to Azimuth's "Na Linha Do Horizonte". You guys know your stuff. Very, VERY good.
thechrissyb
Yes yes yes! I love this. I miss my album, damn ex girlfriend. Right i'm off to buy it again now!
Starzilla Thrilla
my favorite LNA song... the base on this song chills me to the bones!
Michael Thomas Jr.
Your music is so chill
Max Quinney
Becky is in the backing vocals? is there are version with her on lead? one of my favorites.
dana bazua
:D