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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No or Yes
Late Night Alumni Lyrics
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Sure, I'll grow used to these lonely nights
The wind, it blows and I change my mind
Feel a familiar shiver down my spine
Now it's noon; the clock tower chimes
How long have I been wasting all my time
A typical damsel in distress
Why can't I just say No or Yes
When I clearly know which one is best
I look in the window, but it's full of lies
Tell myself, walk on by, but my heart replies
You'll run yourself to your own demise
If you keep building your bridges on land mines
Now it's two; the clock tower chimes
Look at me still wasting all my time
A typical damsel in distress
And all my life up to this request.
Why can't I just say No or Yes
When I clearly know which one is best
Why can't I just
Why can't I just
Why can't I just
Why can't I just
Why can't I just
Why can't I just
Say No or Yes
Why can't I just say No or Yes
Why can't I just say No or Yes
Say No or Yes
Say No or Yes
The lyrics to Late Night Alumni's song "No or Yes" speak to the struggle of decision making and fear of potential consequences. The singer of the song seems to be torn between two options, constantly changing their mind and unsure of whether to say "no or yes." The line "A typical damsel in distress" suggests a feeling of helplessness and indecision, while the clock tower chimes marking the passage of time adds a sense of urgency to the song.
The lyric "the wind, it blows and I change my mind" suggests external factors influencing the decision-making process, while "I look in the window, but it's full of lies" speaks to the difficulty of discerning the truth in a situation. The "land mines" mentioned at the end of the song could indicate the potential dangers of making the wrong choice.
Overall, the song seems to be a reflection on the difficulty of decision making and the potential consequences of those decisions. The singer's struggle to say "no or yes" highlights the angst and anxiety associated with making choices and taking risks.
Line by Line Meaning
The moment I sigh and decide
As soon as I make up my mind
Sure, I'll grow used to these lonely nights
I tell myself I'll get used to being lonely
The wind, it blows and I change my mind
Suddenly, I change my mind when I feel a gust of wind
Feel a familiar shiver down my spine
I get a feeling of uncertainty and fear inside me.
Now it's noon; the clock tower chimes
It's already midday and I've wasted so much time
How long have I been wasting all my time
I've been wasting my time for too long
A typical damsel in distress
I find myself in a situation where I need help
And all my life up to this request
This situation is the culmination of all my past experiences
Why can't I just say No or Yes
I wonder why I can't make a decision
When I clearly know which one is best
I know which decision is the right one
I look in the window, but it's full of lies
I try to find answers, but I can't trust what I see
Tell myself, walk on by, but my heart replies
I try to ignore my feelings, but they keep pulling me back
You'll run yourself to your own demise
If I keep going like this, I'll destroy myself
If you keep building your bridges on land mines
If I keep making reckless decisions, it'll lead to disaster
Now it's two; the clock tower chimes
More time has passed and I'm still stuck in the same situation
Look at me still wasting all my time
I'm still wasting my time and not making progress
Why can't I just say No or Yes
I still can't make up my mind
When I clearly know which one is best
I know what I should do, but I can't bring myself to do it
Contributed by Levi R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
mscherrycool1
The moment I sigh and decide
Sure, I'll grow used to these lonely nights
The wind, it blows and I change my mind
Feel a familiar shiver down my spine
Now it's noon, the clock tower chimes
How long have I been wasting all my time?
A typical damsel in distress
And all my life up to this request
Why can't I just say no or yes
When I clearly know which one is best?
I look in the window but it's full of lies
Tell myself, walk on by but my heart replies
You'll run yourself to your own demise
If you keep building your bridges on land mines
Now it's two, the clock tower chimes
Look at me still wasting all my time
A typical damsel in distress
And all my life up to this request
Why can't I just say no or yes
When I clearly know which one is best?
Why can't I just, why can't I just
Why can't I just, why can't I just
Why can't I just, why can't I just
Say no or yes?
Why can't I just say no or yes?
Why can't I just say no or yes?
Say no or yes, say no or yes
mscherrycool1
The moment I sigh and decide
Sure, I'll grow used to these lonely nights
The wind, it blows and I change my mind
Feel a familiar shiver down my spine
Now it's noon, the clock tower chimes
How long have I been wasting all my time?
A typical damsel in distress
And all my life up to this request
Why can't I just say no or yes
When I clearly know which one is best?
I look in the window but it's full of lies
Tell myself, walk on by but my heart replies
You'll run yourself to your own demise
If you keep building your bridges on land mines
Now it's two, the clock tower chimes
Look at me still wasting all my time
A typical damsel in distress
And all my life up to this request
Why can't I just say no or yes
When I clearly know which one is best?
Why can't I just, why can't I just
Why can't I just, why can't I just
Why can't I just, why can't I just
Say no or yes?
Why can't I just say no or yes?
Why can't I just say no or yes?
Say no or yes, say no or yes
Winston Buzon
Great, mellow sounds! Very upbeat and chillaxed at the same time! Beautiful!
simmerdown
This song made me get their new Album! Good Job LNA!
Aaron S
When I have trouble sleeping I listen to their first album. It calms me and I never get tired of it. I love the rest of LNA to. Thanks for great music in a time when there isn't much.
Harusukee
Lna totally rocks! The music is so smooth and relaxing. Perfect after a long day :3
‹Starworshipper›
First 10 seconds and I already love it! ^_^
glitteryvic
OMG! Finally another song! :D Can't wait for the album tomorrow!! <3
ScreamitsShirley
I love this song <3
Anh Phuong Nguyen
Love this song!
Cherry Soup
Becky's voice made me fall in love with her, ugh... <3