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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This Is Why
Late Night Alumni Lyrics
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I've held it in
Held it all
Somehow I felt comfortable
Behind my wall
Behind it all
This is why I don't cry
Tears they only compromise
Things I need to visualize
This is why I don't cry
This is why I don't cry
Tears they only minimize
Everything I keep inside
I bet you think I'm lonely
You may be right
I just might
And if you want me to break down
It would be a sight
But not tonight
This is why I don't cry
This is why I don't cry
Tears they only compromise
Things I need to visualize
This is why I don't cry
This is why I don't cry
Tears they only minimize
Everything I keep inside
The song "This Is Why" by Late Night Alumni is a melancholic song that explores emotions like vulnerability and the fear of revealing oneself. The first verse expresses the feeling of holding things inside, and the comfort that comes with that. The singer has been keeping emotions and feelings inside for a long time, as if hiding behind a wall. The chorus reveals that the reason behind this behavior is that the singer doesn't want to cry, because tears only compromise the things they need to visualize. The verses are repeated again, with the same message of not wanting to cry, and the thought that tears only minimize everything that is kept inside.
The second verse reveals the fear of being seen as lonely, and how the act of breaking down would be a sight to see but not tonight. The chorus is repeated again, affirming the message that tears only compromise and minimize everything that the singer has kept inside. The repeated chorus shows that while the singer wants to open up and cry, they are still holding back because of their fear of being vulnerable, and what that might reveal to others.
The lyrics of "This Is Why" reveal the deep emotion involved when one tries to conceal their own feelings, and how that affects their relationships with those around them. The song is a powerful message for those who struggle with vulnerability and being open about their emotions. It shows how important it is to be honest with oneself and others, and how leaving everything unsaid can have lasting effects on relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Ever since I remember
Since I have been able to recollect memories
I've held it in
I have kept my emotions inside instead of expressing them
Held it all
I have held back every feeling and emotion I have experienced
Somehow I felt comfortable
I found comfort in avoiding to express my feelings
Behind my wall
I have built an emotional barrier to keep my feelings away from others
Behind it all
This wall is the hiding place for everything I am feeling
This is why I don't cry
I avoid crying because it compromises my ability to visualize what I need
Tears they only compromise
Crying hinders my ability to visualize things clearly
Things I need to visualize
There are things in my life that require my clear understanding and visualization of them
This is why I don't cry
I choose not to cry so that I can keep everything inside without minimizing its value
Tears they only minimize
Crying minimizes the importance of everything I try to keep inside
Everything I keep inside
There is a lot of emotion and feeling inside of me, even if I do not show it
I bet you think I'm lonely
People may assume that I am lonely because I do not express my feelings
You may be right
This assumption could be correct
I just might
It is entirely possible that I feel lonely, but I choose not to show it
And if you want me to break down
If someone were to request that I express my inner feelings to them
It would be a sight
It would be a spectacle because I do not often show my emotions
But not tonight
However, tonight is not the time for me to unravel my emotions and show my vulnerable side
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes
Written by: RYAN RADDON, JOHN HANCOCK, BECKY JEAN WILLIAMS, MARK PHILLIPS, FINN BJARNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
B kju
Ever since I remember
I’ve held it in
Held it all
Somehow I felt comfortable
Behind my wall
Behind it all
This is why I don’t cry
This is why I don’t cry
Tears they only compromise
Things I need to visualize
This is why I don’t cry
This is why I don’t cry
Tears they only minimize
Everything I keep inside
I bet you think I’m lonely
You may be right
I just might
And if you want me to break down
It would be a sight
But not tonight
This is why I don’t cry
This is why I don’t cry
Tears they only compromise
Things I need to visualize
This is why I don’t cry
This is why I don’t cry
Tears they only minimize
Everything I keep inside
Aaron
I recently discovered Late Night Alumni and I'm so grateful for their music. It's helped me get through a hell of a lot of crap in my life. THANK YOU.
B kju
Ever since I remember
I’ve held it in
Held it all
Somehow I felt comfortable
Behind my wall
Behind it all
This is why I don’t cry
This is why I don’t cry
Tears they only compromise
Things I need to visualize
This is why I don’t cry
This is why I don’t cry
Tears they only minimize
Everything I keep inside
I bet you think I’m lonely
You may be right
I just might
And if you want me to break down
It would be a sight
But not tonight
This is why I don’t cry
This is why I don’t cry
Tears they only compromise
Things I need to visualize
This is why I don’t cry
This is why I don’t cry
Tears they only minimize
Everything I keep inside
rexpresso
Tears, they only minimize. There's no need to visualize.
So beautifully sad. )':
Milana Goldman
Love this song. I listen this when I'm in a sad mood. <3 😁
Dixie Normous
Do you still? 🗿
freddy vazquez
Milana Goldman do you still ?
Crystal W
I've listened to LNA since I was about 22. Thanks for the great music!
Ske Ma Men
So emotional... so deep... so perfect...!
Connecticut Country Clothing
Beautiful tune with beautiful vocals.
A M
I totally love this song !!! And in "Underneath Your Love", it really fits with the moment .. Thanks Michelle ! <3