1) LEISURE is a band f… Read Full Bio ↴There are five artists with the name Leisure:
1) LEISURE is a band from New Zealand that launched on SoundCloud in 2015 with 'Got It Bad.' https://soundcloud.com/theleisurecollective
Made up of five independently talented and successful members who were looking for a new creative outlet unconstrained by over-thinking, over-planning, and excessive control; LEISURE are an anomaly in the music industry. This unusual melting-pot of contributions means LEISURE is greater than the sum of its parts, each member bringing different influences from 70s funk, to 90s rap and R&B, all the way to dance music from the early 2000s. Each member also brings a different skill set – strong pop song writing sensibilities, experimental production techniques, and the talent to mix and master their own work.
Having amassed over 60 million streams on their debut album, which entered at #2 in the NZ charts, they have built a rabid fan following that has seen their very occasional live shows sell out and become the stuff of legends – recently performing their debut, backed by the 72-piece Auckland Philharmonic Orchestra, to a sold-out Auckland Town Hall.
Their music has become a staple in the sync world, they have collaborated with hip-hop star, Goldlink, and have now signed globally to US / UK record label Nettwerk for their forthcoming album.
Their self-titled debut album release was critically acclaimed and with their sophomore album complete, fans worldwide continue to connect with their manifesto of living the good life, and their over-riding code to “keep things LEISURE”.
2) Leisure is a band from Boston, MA consisting of Jed Rouhana, Sam Hamad, and Chris Link. The three members played in bands together since High School. In 2010, they gave a demo CD to JR White of the San Francisco band Girls, during one of Girls' Boston shows. The CD included "It's Alright (On The Suez Canal)". White subsequently invited Leisure to open on their US tour. After touring, Leisure began work on their debut album "Plastic Soul", which they self-produced. The album is set to be released in 2012. More information can be found on their official website,www.leisureofficial.com and facebook page, www.facebook.com/leisuremusic
3) Leisure featured Middle Class Rut hitmakers Zack Lopez and Sean Stockham and a rotating cast of singers. The earliest incarnation of the band, which included D. Scott Sault, who would later front the short-lived Atlantic Records act Quitter, self-released an EP, Polygraph Alliance, in 1999. After Sault's departure the band briefly included Die Trying (Island) frontman Jassen Jensen. The band eventually landed a deal with Dreamworks, then fronted by Darren, and, shortly thereafter, at least briefly, ex-Hotwire frontman Rus Martin stepped in. The band's one and only national tour was opening for CKY. No word on if an album was ever completed, though several demos, some more impressive ("Deathtrap") than others, do exist.
4) Leisure was formed 1998 in New York City. They play non-Britpop and sing about faith, hope and love. Drew sings/play guitar, Peter plays keys/sings, Steve plays bass and Ted plays guitar/sings. They had recorded 2 EP’s (Occasional Music 1.0 & 2.0) with SoundOptik (Ryan Adams, The Strokes, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion), Jesse Sprinkle (Poor Old Lu, Serene UK, Starflyer 59) and Andrew D. Prickett (The Violet Burning, Cush, The Prayer Chain). Their music can be heard on XM Satellite Radio.
5) Leisure is still a young band but has some experience however. Formed in November 2004 with the idea of playing only covers. In view of the result of exalting rehearsals, the band decided quickly, under the impulse of Francois, the bands songwriter, to create a set entirely made of their own compositions. The band chose clearly its style, under the British influence and sensitive to each decade (from The Beatles, the Kinks to The Libertines as well as Oasis). Leisure is made up of five members : a drummer with a heavy strike (Nessim, 23), a bassist who gives a certain feminine touch to the band (Coralie, 19), a rhythmical thorough guitarist (Nicolas, 22), a soloist gifted guitarist (Francois, 21) and a charismatic singer (Siamack, 20). The year 2005 has meant toil for the band, accumulating compositions and hours of intensive rehearsals. The band performed at that time in the main venues of Bordeaux, like lInca, lAssonette, la Centrale and some open air gigs like the participation to the festival « Tête de lArt ». At the end of the year, Leisure recorded his first demo called « Shoots in the Streets », recorded and mixed by Kim, produced by the band itself and containing five of their songs played live. The year 2006 is promising for the band which had the honor to play in renowned places such as lHeretic et le SonArt, still improving their set on stage and their compositions. They were also broadcasted several times on radios, like Radio Sauvagine (94.9 FM). After having had the ambition to be known in Bordeaux, the band thinks of exporting itself little by little in whole France.
Slipping Away
Leisure Lyrics
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I should set you free
I, I should defend you
I should let this be
I keep on slippin' away
I keep on, keep on slippin' away
I keep on slippin' away
I, I can't escape you
I should let this breathe
I, I can't commit to
I can help you see
I keep on slippin' away
I keep on, keep on slippin' away
I keep on slippin' away
I keep on, keep on slippin' away
I just wanna be what you deserve
Know I gotta show what you are worth
All I wanna do is make it work with you
I just wanna be what you deserve
Know I gotta show what you are worth
All I wanna do is make it work with you
I keep on slippin' away
I keep on, keep on slippin' away
I keep on slippin' away
I keep on, keep on slippin' away
The lyrics of "Slipping Away" by Leisure seem to be about a person who is stuck in a conflicted state of mind. On one hand, he wants to protect the person he cares about and do what's best for them. On the other hand, he can't escape his own insecurities, and this is causing him to slip away from his relationship. He recognizes that he needs to let things be and breathe, but he can't shake the feeling that he can do better, commit more, and show his partner what they truly deserve.
The phrase "slipping away" is repeated throughout the song, which suggests a sense of inevitability to the situation. The person knows that they're slipping away, but they can't seem to stop it. At the same time, there's a sense of hopefulness in the lyrics, as the person wants to show their partner what they're worth and make things work with them. Perhaps this is what's keeping them from completely slipping away.
Overall, the lyrics of "Slipping Away" by Leisure suggest a complex emotional state. The person is torn between their desire to protect and their own insecurities, which are causing them to slip away from their relationship. However, there's also a sense of hope that things can be salvaged, and that the person is willing to try and make things work.
Line by Line Meaning
I, I should protect you
I feel a sense of responsibility to keep you safe
I should set you free
But I also understand the importance of allowing you to be independent
I, I should defend you
I want to be an advocate for you
I should let this be
But I also recognize the need to let things take their natural course
I keep on slippin' away
Despite my desire to be there for you, I can't help but distance myself
I keep on, keep on slippin' away
This feeling of slipping away is persistent and ongoing
I, I can't escape you
Even though I want to distance myself, I find it difficult to do so
I should let this breathe
Maybe the best thing for us is to take a step back and give ourselves room to breathe
I, I can't commit to
I struggle with the idea of fully committing
I can help you see
But I still want to support and help you in any way I can
I just wanna be what you deserve
I want to be the kind of person you deserve in your life
Know I gotta show what you are worth
I need to remind you of your worth and how much you mean to me
All I wanna do is make it work with you
Despite our differences, I want to make things work between us
Contributed by Charlie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I, I should protect you
I should set you free
I, I should defend you
I should let this be
I keep on slippin' away
I keep on, keep on slippin' away
I keep on slippin' away
I keep on, keep on slippin' away
I, I can't escape you
I should let this breathe
I, I can't commit to
I can help you see
I keep on slippin' away
I keep on, keep on slippin' away
I keep on slippin' away
I keep on, keep on slippin' away
I just wanna be what you deserve
Know I gotta show what you are worth
All I wanna do is make it work with you
I just wanna be what you deserve
Know I gotta show what you are worth
All I wanna do is make it work with you
I keep on slippin' away
I keep on, keep on slippin' away
I keep on slippin' away
I keep on, keep on slippin' away
@sentimentalwave
my soulmate is surely someone else out there who recognizes how good this song is
@blueicyy1707
hi this song is good
@MustafaSheikh
hahaha they discover when they discover - maybe in another parallel universe - as far as some other people are vibing to this too we all should be happy knowing that
@chrisstone5311
total quality
@claytonschneider3633
HI
@Twinfalcon31
Never get sick of this gem
@LosGangstaJ
pumping this on a good speaker/sound system is heavenly
@steeveekeys1904
It has a seriously cool groove.
@TacosRLife
This song coats my soul in funk and warmth like nothing I’ve ever heard before … 🔥
@lateshiachilds3640
I just love music like this, if I could have a radio station I would play today's underground soul funk jams like this.