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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For Life
Late Night Alumni Lyrics
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Wild nights should be our luxury
Futile the winds to a heart in port
Done with the compass, done with the chart
I sang to use the waiting
I didn't have to try
I'll shut the door to my house
Such a little thing to weep
So short a thing to sigh
And yet by trades the size of these
We men and women die
You say goodnight
Like starting tonight
You plan to say it the rest of my life
Wild nights, were I with thee
Wild nights should be our luxury
Futile the winds to a heart in port
Done with the compass, done with the chart
Such a little thing to weep
So short a thing to sigh
And yet by trades the size of these
We men and women die
You walk outside
And for a short time
It seems just like for keeps
And for life
Do I dare write
The words or recite
On of the off chance
That this might be right
The lyrics to For Life by Late Night Alumni paint a picture of longing and desire for a wild and passionate love, that is seemingly unattainable but still worth hoping for. The line "Wild nights, were I with thee" sets the tone for a yearning for a life full of adventure and excitement, shared with this other person. The idea that "Wild nights should be our luxury" suggests that the mundanity of everyday life is not enough for the singer and they crave something more fulfilling. The second stanza shifts the focus to the singer's own emotions, and how they've used music as an outlet for their feelings while waiting for this other person. "I'll shut the door to my house, no more to seek have I" implies that this person may have been searching for love or companionship, but now they have found it in this other person.
The following stanza touches on the concept of life being so precious, but at the same time, so fleeting. "Such a little thing to weep, so short a thing to sigh, and yet by trades the size of these, we men and women die" suggests that even though the ups and downs of life may be small, they still hold a significant impact on our existence. The last two stanzas express the fear of losing this newfound love, and the desire to hold onto it forever. "You say goodnight like starting tonight, you plan to say it the rest of my life" is a declaration of commitment and love. The line "It seems just like for keeps and for life" emphasizes the importance of cherishing every moment with this person as if they will be together forever.
Overall, For Life is a song about the intensity of wanting and needing another person, and the joy that can be found in living life to its fullest with them. It touches on the fragility of life, and the importance of holding onto the people we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Wild nights, were I with thee
I long for exciting times with you
Wild nights should be our luxury
It's important for us to have passionate moments together
Futile the winds to a heart in port
Once you find what you're looking for, everything else is worthless in comparison
Done with the compass, done with the chart
I trust my instinct now that I've found you
I sang to use the waiting
I filled my time with meaningless distractions while waiting for something real
I didn't have to try
Being with you feels effortless and natural
I'll shut the door to my house
I don't need anything else now that I have you
No more to seek have I
I've found all that I need in you
Such a little thing to weep
Small things can have a big impact on us emotionally
So short a thing to sigh
Feelings are fleeting but powerful in the moment
And yet by trades the size of these
Our lives can be influenced by seemingly insignificant events
We men and women die
These events can have a profound impact on our lives that leads to our demise
You say goodnight
Even simple communication with you brings me happiness
Like starting tonight
Every moment spent with you feels like a new beginning
You plan to say it the rest of my life
I hope to be with you forever
You walk outside
Being away from you feels incomplete
And for a short time
Momentarily, I can forget how important you are to me
It seems just like for keeps
But deep down, I know you're essential to my well-being
And for life
I'm committed to cherishing every moment with you for as long as we're together
Do I dare write
I'm afraid to express how much you mean to me
The words or recite
But I know I need to tell you how much I love you
On of the off chance
Even though it's risky, I need to take a chance on this relationship
That this might be right
Because being with you feels like the best decision of my life
Contributed by Maria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
420triipsz
It makes me happy to know they are still putting amazing music out <3 I think I was 12 when I first heard the song Beautiful by them and fell in LOVE I am now 17 and still cant get enough of Late Night Alumni !
canzo2008
I absolutely love this song.
H AAo.
Love Love love this song!
Putri Forsythe
John Hancock, such a talented producer
#housemusic #downtempo #chillout
Gizametalman
In the ashes. Rainy Days. Light Reading. Meant to be. Sunrise Comes to Son. Seemingly Sleeped. The rest of Me. I knew you When. Hope. Finally Find you. Empty Streets. Eros. Beatuiful. Another Chance. All for Nothing. Uncharted. You can be the one. Small Things. For Life. Angels and Angels. Sustaining. Run a Mile. This songs are the story of my life. You SHOULD know it.
mayanefer
magic touches ... i m impressed your songs mrs singer
Youngs1998
Sounds like a quiet purple twilight on campus in the fall
Haris Tiro
...amazing....
RickyJnum1FAN
Becky Jean Williams