Aquilina's musical origins began with her playing piano in school. She has been singing since she was eight years old and has been playing piano since she was nine. A trilogy of self-released EPs ‘Fools’ (2012), ‘Sinners’ (2013) and ‘Liars’ (2014) saw Aquilina peaking in both the Official UK Singles Chart as well as creating more than just a splash in no-less-than six Billboard charts with her brilliantly haunting, trilogy concluding ‘Liars EP’. A string of UK festival dates followed, underpinned by an invitation to headline BBC Radio’s prestigious ‘Introducing’ stage at Reading and Leeds festivals.
Aquilina's song "Time to Say Goodbye" was featured in the season six advert for British drama Downton Abbey.
Aquilina released her debut album Isn't It Strange? under Island Records and Universal Music Group on 26 August 2016.
Following a break from recording and performing, Aquilina released "Psycho" in 2018 and ‘Tobacco in my Sheets’ in 2019.
Echoes
Lauren Aquilina Lyrics
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You knew I was waiting for a lie,
But the days got dark for a little.
And they can't see that you're trouble,
You said you could change like fire to the rain,
But the days stayed dark for a little.
Cut my teeth on the words you speak,
And your young years cover up my ears,
Getting lost in the echoes.
Cause you built love inside a vacant home,
You put my hand in yours,
But I was never yours to hold.
You knew my fears would always keep me here,
You put my hand in yours,
But I was never yours to hold
I was never yours to hold, no.
I was never yours to hold, no.
Head high losing the battle
Cover up your own tracks and take it back,
But your days got dark for a little.
Found me foolish and fickle
Never change my mind, just gave up on a time
When the days were dark for a little.
Cut my teeth on the words you speak,
Getting lost in the echoes.
And your young years cover up my ears,
Getting lost in the echoes.
Cause you built love inside a vacant home,
You put my hand in yours,
But I was never yours to hold.
You knew my fears would always keep me here,
You put my hand in yours,
But I was never yours to hold
Never gonna give you hope
Never gonna let you grow
Never gonna feel you in my bones
'Cos I was never yours to hold.
Never gonna loose control
Never gonna beat the heart you stole
I'll be burning bright out on my own
'Cos I was never yours to hold.
I was never yours to hold.
Cause you built love inside a vacant home,
You put my hand in yours,
But I was never yours to hold.
You knew my fears would always keep me here,
You put my hand in yours,
But I was never yours to hold
I was never yours to hold, no.
I was never yours to hold, no.
The lyrics to Lauren Aquilina's song "Echoes" tell a story of a relationship that never quite worked out. The first verse talks about being caught in the middle and waiting for a lie, alluding to the fact that the relationship may not have been based on complete truth. Despite promises to change and build something real, things don't seem to get better, and the days stay dark. The chorus talks about "getting lost in the echoes," which could represent the confusion and lack of clarity in the relationship.
The second verse talks about the singer's resentment towards the other person. It seems like they were played for a fool and expected to always be there, even though the other person never really committed. The lines "never gonna give you hope, never gonna let you grow" depict someone who has given up on the relationship entirely. The final chorus is similar to the first, repeating the lines about not being someone else's to hold.
Overall, the lyrics to "Echoes" paint a picture of a relationship that never clicked. Despite promises and attachments, the singer seems to recognize that they were never truly a priority for the other person. The chorus of the song echoes this feeling of being lost and unsure, both about the relationship as a whole and about one's own place within it.
Line by Line Meaning
Hands down caught in the middle,
Stuck between two opposing forces or decisions.
You knew I was waiting for a lie,
Aware of my suspicion and doubt towards you.
But the days got dark for a little.
Life got tough for a while.
And they can't see that you're trouble,
Others can't recognize your problematic behavior.
You said you could change like fire to the rain,
Claimed that you could transform yourself easily.
But the days stayed dark for a little.
Despite your promise, things remained difficult.
Cut my teeth on the words you speak,
Learned from the things you say and do.
Getting lost in the echoes.
Feeling overwhelmed and confused by the repeating patterns of our relationship.
And your young years cover up my ears,
Your immaturity and inexperience prevent you from understanding me.
Cause you built love inside a vacant home,
You created a relationship in a place that was never meant to be filled with love.
You put my hand in yours,
You offered me a connection and bond.
But I was never yours to hold.
I never belonged to you in that way.
You knew my fears would always keep me here,
You recognized that my anxieties and doubts would prevent me from leaving.
Head high losing the battle
Putting on a brave face in the face of defeat.
Cover up your own tracks and take it back,
Trying to hide your mistakes and make things right again.
Found me foolish and fickle
Realized that I was naive and easily swayed.
Never change my mind, just gave up on a time
Didn't alter my stance, just walked away from the situation.
When the days were dark for a little.
During a tough period of our relationship.
Never gonna give you hope
Won't provide you with false promises or expectations.
Never gonna let you grow
Won't enable your harmful behaviors or attitudes.
Never gonna feel you in my bones
Won't be consumed by my emotions towards you.
'Cos I was never yours to hold.
Because I never belonged to you in that way.
Never gonna loose control
Won't be consumed by impulsivity or recklessness.
Never gonna beat the heart you stole
Won't let you have power or control over me.
I'll be burning bright out on my own
Will thrive and succeed independently of you.
'Cos I was never yours to hold.
Because I never belonged to you in that way.
Contributed by Eli B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.