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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Golden
Late Night Alumni Lyrics
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You were right
Your absence, it burns too bright
And so it goes
Since I'm alone now
I'd like to think that we can work this out
Take some time and think it through
We could take what's good to golden
Make it golden
Reappear in my life
This distance never felt quite right
I started out so close to empty
I'm brimming over, I've no room left in me
Take some time and think it through
You know what I'd like to do
We could take what's good to golden
Make it golden
Take some time and think it through
You know what I'd like to do
We could take what's good to golden
Make it golden
The lyrics of Late Night Alumni's song "Golden" convey a sense of longing and regret. The singer is addressing someone who was right about something, but is now absent from their life. The absence is so intense that it feels like a burn. The singer wishes they could work things out and urges the other person to take some time to reflect on what they want. The desire is to take what's good and turn it into something golden.
The theme of distance is also present in the song. The singer mentions that the distance between them has never felt right. They admit to starting out close to empty, possibly implying that the absence of this person has left them feeling depleted. However, they are now brimming over with emotion, with no room left to contain it all.
The repetition of the phrase "take some time and think it through, you know what I'd like to do" acts as a reminder that the singer is willing to work things out with the other person. They want to take what's good and make it golden, indicating that they see potential for growth and improvement if they can reconcile.
Overall, "Golden" is a song that speaks to the complexities of relationships, both in terms of distance and the need for reflection and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait for me
I'm asking you to have some patience and wait for me to come back.
You were right
I acknowledge that you were right about something.
Your absence, it burns too bright
I feel the pain of your absence so deeply that it hurts me.
And so it goes
This is just how things are, and it seems like there's nothing we can do about it.
Since I'm alone now
Now that I'm alone, I've had some time to think.
I'd like to think that we can work this out
I'm still holding onto the hope that we can resolve our issues and make things right between us.
Take some time and think it through
I'm suggesting that we both take some time to reflect on everything before making any rash decisions.
You know what I'd like to do
I have a clear idea of what I want to do, but it's important that we both come to a mutual decision.
We could take what's good to golden
We have something good between us that we can turn into something great.
Make it golden
We have the capacity to make what we have truly exceptional.
Reappear in my life
I'm hoping that you will come back into my life.
This distance never felt quite right
This distance between us has always felt wrong and unnatural.
I started out so close to empty
I was in a dark and empty place before you came into my life.
I'm brimming over, I've no room left in me
Now, I'm overflowing with emotion and have no more room to hold it in.
Contributed by Austin C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
singinglawnchair
Reminds me of being 19 and just learning how to properly do makeup along with Michelle Phan. Memories!
daniella Villasenor
Every time I listen to this it helps me have patience. My boyfriend/best friend of 9 years is living far away right now. One more year, and we will be together again.
Kawaii Girl Juanita
What a beautiful voice. The ice in your voice is peaceful yet haunting.
locoboy
Ufff había olvidado está canción tenía 19 años cuando la escuché
IttyBittyFaery
Michelle brought me here as well. Such a soothing voice to unwind to.
賴麗莎
不管隔多久，聽多少次都還是：這就是“天籟之音”啊
post breakdown
I love this song❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Arzm Izdkh
sounds from heaven...
Lily Kim
live version on their soundcloud is soooo much better!!
k Tift
<3