Die Band gründete sich als klassische Schülerband um Lennart Eicke (Gitarre), Felix Eicke (Schlagzeug), Djamin Izadi (Synthesizer) und JP Neumann (Bass) unter dem Namen "Leoniden Cabaret". Der Sänger, Jakob Amr stieß im Jahr 2014 zu der Band. Die Leoniden veröffentlichten ihre erste EP "Invert India" zunächst bei dem Hamburger Label "Delikatess Tonträger". Nachdem das Label konkurs anmelden musste, gründete die Band kurzerhand ihr eigenes Label namens "Two Peace Signs". Über dieses veröffentlichten sie die gleichnamige EP "Two Peace Signs".
Ihr erstes Album "Leoniden" bedeutete auch ihren deutschlandweiten Durchbruch, wodurch auch eine Kooperation mit "Landstreicher Booking" entstand, wo unter anderem auch Kraftklub und K.I.Z. unter Vertrag stehen.
Alben
2017: Leoniden (Two Peace Signs)
2018: Again
2021: Complex Happenings Reduced To A Simple Design
EPs
2014: Invert India (Delikatess Tonträger)
2016: Two Peace Signs (Two Peace Signs)
2020: L.O.V.E
2020: Funeral
Kids
Leoniden Lyrics
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Our tears don't matter, brother, I
I love the life
I love the life I left behind
But you know what I did?
I ripped it apart
There was something in the basement
Chained to my heart
My ears are ringing
My throat is dry
And my hands are trembling
Fuck it all
We killed it tonight
We killed it tonight
We killed it tonight
We stay awake
Fuck it all
We killed it tonight
We killed it tonight
We killed it tonight
We stay awake
So Fuck it all
We killed it tonight
(Yeah) We killed it tonight
We stay awake
I never sleep cause sleep is the cousin of death
There is no tomorrow brother
I'm trapped in a cycle of yesterdays
Why do I always forget what I'm about to say?
My ears are ringing
My throat is dry
And my hands are trembling
Fuck it all
We killed it tonight
We killed it tonight
We stay awake
So Fuck it all
We killed it tonight
(Yeah) We killed it tonight
We stay awake
We're left behind
Broke, deaf and blind
The kids will unite
And strike up a song
We're left behind
Broke, deaf and blind
The kids will unite
And strike up a song
Fuck it all
We killed it tonight
We killed it tonight
We stay awake
So Fuck it all
We killed it tonight
(Yeah) We killed it tonight
We stay awake
The lyrics of "Kids" by Leoniden tell the story of a person who has left their old life behind and is now pursuing a new one with reckless abandon. The singer of the song seems to be someone who is living in the moment, who is focused on the present and all the excitement that it offers, rather than worrying about the past or the future. The repeated refrain of "Fuck it all, we killed it tonight" emphasizes this attitude, as does the line "I never sleep cause sleep is the cousin of death."
There is a sense of urgency and nihilism in the song, as if the singer knows that their wild, carefree lifestyle can't last forever, and they want to make the most of it while they can. At the same time, there is also a feeling of camaraderie and unity in the chorus, as the singer encourages others to join them in their rebellion, declaring that "the kids will unite and strike up a song."
The line "There was something in the basement chained to my heart, not anymore" suggests that the singer has overcome some sort of inner turmoil or obstacle, perhaps a fear or insecurity that was holding them back from living their life to the fullest.
Overall, "Kids" is a celebration of youth, freedom, and living in the moment, with a hint of underlying darkness and danger.
Line by Line Meaning
Our tears don't matter
Brother, our tears don't matter, they won't change anything
I love the life
I do love the life I had before
I love the life I left behind
The life I had before is gone and I miss it
But you know what I did?
But guess what? I destroyed it
There was something in the basement
There was a thing inside of me that was holding me back
Chained to my heart
It was weighing me down and preventing me from moving forward
Not anymore
But now it's gone
My ears are ringing
I'm overwhelmed and my senses are heightened
My throat is dry
I'm feeling anxious and nervous
And my hands are trembling
I'm so worked up that I can't even control my own body
Fuck it all
To hell with everything
We killed it tonight
We performed to the best of our abilities tonight
We stay awake
We won't let this moment end
There is no tomorrow brother
There's no telling what will happen next
I'm trapped in a cycle of yesterdays
I feel stuck in the past and can't seem to break free
Why do I always forget what I'm about to say?
I'm so consumed with my thoughts that I struggle to articulate them
We're left behind
We're feeling lost and helpless
Broke, deaf and blind
Without guidance or direction
The kids will unite
But the younger generation will band together
And strike up a song
And find a way to keep going
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Lennart Eicke, Djamin Izadi-Kooshki, Jan-Phillip Neumann, Felix Eicke, Jakob Amr
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ben Young
Man, you guys are seriously so awesome! I really wish more people in America knew about you; I’ve gotten one friend into your music so far. Really love you guys!!
Leoniden
Thanks for your work. We‘ll be there some day. :)
Fabian Bohr
Ihr seid einfach nur richtig gut. Freut mich, dass es immer noch paar echt geile Bands aus Deutschland gibt.
hopres
You are the most charming and amazing band of this generation, thanks for doing your art
Leoniden
Oh my god, thank you so much for those kind words. <3
TwitchIsBae
I love so fucking much your music guys. This brings me so much joy i can't even explain. Brought your music into a party at Bologna, in Italy. U GOT HUGE FANS THERE WE WAITING YOU GUYS
Uma Arte Qualquer
Uma das melhores musicas que existiu pra mim até hoje. Me causa tantos sentimentos que eu nem consigo explicar ❤️
Leoniden
Valeu! Que legal, muitos sentimentos positivos para vc :)
Felix Hensle
Jungs was ihr macht ist der Wahnsinn! Ich freue mich auf alles was noch kommt ❤
Leoniden
Da kommt noch ne Menge. <3