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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Sustaining
Late Night Alumni Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
In L.O.V.E.
Probability
In favor of things
It must be intrigue
To some lesser degree
Never again
You're an unfamiliar place
I know it sounds insane, I'm safer tucked away here
Though you're still too far away
The sound of you sustains loud enough to wake me
Soon you will see
The mess M.A.D.E.
Sensibility
Is not fight over flee
It's just not my thing
With foresight I foresee
And now by no means
I vowed to myself time after time
You're an unfamiliar place
I know it sounds insane, I'm safer tucked away here
Though you're still too far away
The sound of you sustains loud enough to wake me
L.O.V.E. H.A.S. been M.A.D.E.
I can see the difference but I can't guarantee
O.N.L.Y I.N.T.R.I.G.U.E
I may find you sustaining longer than you should be
It's sad but true, I promise that I can guarantee
An L.O.V.E M.E.S.S M.A.D.E
I can see the difference and it's only intrigue
L.O.V.E. S.U.S.T.A.I.N.E.D
You're an unfamiliar place
I know it sounds insane, I'm safer tucked away here
Though you're still too far away
The sound of you sustains loud enough to wake me
The lyrics of Late Night Alumni's "Sustaining" describe someone who is hesitant about falling in love, given their past experiences. The first verse speaks of the possibility of love, but the uncertain outcome that lies ahead. The second verse carries on this feeling of apprehension regarding a potential relationship. It mentions that the person has been hurt before and is therefore reluctant to take another chance. In the chorus, the singer talks about their fear of the uncertainty and the pain that comes with a relationship, but the person they are interested in sustains them, giving them a reason to hold on.
The overall tone of the song is one of apprehension towards love. The person is aware of its potential, but they are also aware of its risks, and they are hesitant to take those risks. The singer is aware that love may not work out, but they are still drawn to the person they are interested in.
Overall, the message of the song seems to be that even though love can be scary, it's worth taking a chance on because of the joy it can bring.
Line by Line Meaning
Imagine me
Visualize me
In L.O.V.E.
Feeling romantically attached to someone
Probability
Possibility
In favor of things
Preferring certain things
It must be intrigue
It may be curiosity or interest
To some lesser degree
To a certain extent, but not fully
Never again
Not anymore
I promised myself a thousand times
I made a vow to myself numerous times
You're an unfamiliar place
You're someone I am not yet familiar with
I know it sounds insane, I'm safer tucked away here
I realize it may sound crazy, but I feel more secure staying where I am
Though you're still too far away
Even though you are not close enough yet
The sound of you sustains loud enough to wake me
The thought of you keeps me going, strong enough to keep me awake
Soon you will see
You will eventually understand
The mess M.A.D.E.
The situation has gotten messy
Sensibility
Practicality
Is not fight over flee
The sensible decision is to confront, not run away
It's just not my thing
It is not something I am interested in
With foresight I foresee
I know ahead of time
And now by no means
And now, under no circumstances
I vowed to myself time after time
I made a vow to myself repeatedly
L.O.V.E. H.A.S. been M.A.D.E.
The love situation has become complicated
I can see the difference but I can't guarantee
I can detect the change, but I am not sure what will happen
O.N.L.Y. I.N.T.R.I.G.U.E.
There is only curiosity, not a deep connection
I may find you sustaining longer than you should be
I may continue to be interested in you longer than it's reasonable
It's sad but true, I promise that I can guarantee
It's a melancholic fact that I am certain of
An L.O.V.E. M.E.S.S. M.A.D.E.
A love situation that has become complicated
L.O.V.E. S.U.S.T.A.I.N.E.D.
The love feeling is still present
You're an unfamiliar place
I am still not used to you
I know it sounds insane, I'm safer tucked away here
I understand it may seem irrational, but being away feels safer
Though you're still too far away
Even though I still can't reach you
The sound of you sustains loud enough to wake me
The thought of you keeps me going, strong enough to keep me awake
Contributed by Max W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Antoine Scott
So far this is my favorite on the album.
Narada A.
10 years later. This is still one of the best songs they've written. Incredibly nostalgic
wiwihyuga15
I know I will find myself singing or humming this song when I least expect it tomorrow : ) quite addictive.
chinostroza76
How I love "Late Alumni". All the songs are instantly mesmerizing...
chelleybeezy
Her voice reminds me of Lykke Li's. Very nice.
malibu90
best LNA song ever
PCZ03
Love this song instantly!
ayaoxoalfalpha
Thx for uploading! Love this song the most! ^^
Cloudymama27
LNA, Lykke Li, and Kaskade =amazing!!
Phoenix •
The lyrics! So clever. Music genius'. <3