Born in Melbourne, Australia, but moved to New Zealand as a child, Finn's passion for music begins as early as childhood as the son to Neil Finn (of Split Enz and Crowded House fame), and nephew to kiwi rock legend Tim Finn.
Finn attended Auckland high school Selwyn College. It was during high school that LFinn pursued the musical talent in his blood and helped in the formation of the band Betchadupa (with other band members Joe Bramley, Matt Eccles and Chris Garland). The band saw the release of two albums which charted well in New Zealand. A few years later, however, Betchadupa made a unanimous decision to take a break.
Finn released his first solo album in 2007: "I'll Be Lightning", with the help of former Betchadupa band-mates.
Since the reunion of the band Crowded House in early 2007, Finn has become part of its touring band, playing concerts such as Coachella Festival and Live Earth in Sydney. In 2008, he opened for Eddie Vedder's solo tour throughout America. Later that year, Finn headlined his first North American tour and went on the road with The Black Keys in the UK and Europe.
In August 2009, Finn performed with a new band called BARB on a small New Zealand tour with a band consisting of Connan Hosford (Connan and the Mockasins), James Milne (Lawrence Arabia), Eliza Jane Barnes, Seamus Ebbs, Jol Mulholland and Wild Bill Rickets. Their album (recorded at Roundhead Studios in Auckland) was released 24 August 2010.
In January 2014, Finn toured New Zealand for the first time since 2011, this time with a new backing band The Salty Women, which consisted of mostly past collaborators including James Milne (Lawrence Arabia), Eliza Jane Barnes, and brother Elroy Finn.
On 24 August 2018, Finn released the album "Lightsleeper" with his father, Neil Finn.
Quick Fact Trivia:
He is an accomplished photographer.
He played the lead role in "Return to The Forbidden Planet" during highschool.
Cold Feet
Liam Finn Lyrics
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Left me in a state of wondering
If you even notice(d) me
Acting like a nervous tic
Got you undermined
Like a dream to have you on my arm
But even if you wanted to
There's a space for me
On the edge of your seat
Where you wanted me to sit
Where you wanted me to sit
But my will is weak
And I'm tired of cold feet
Thought you wanted it to last
Thought you wanted it to last
In the golden afternoon
I can hear you in the other room
Fixing things with sellotape
Bound together by the myths you made
No-one ever seems
You're blowing faiths like a stolen beam of the sun
You know I don't need anyone
I just wanna have a drink or two
There's a space for me
On the edge of your seat
Where you wanted me to sit
Where you wanted me to sit
But my will is weak
And I'm tired of cold feet
Thought you wanted it to last
Thought you wanted it to last
There's a space for me
On the edge of your seat
Where you wanted me to sit
Where you wanted me to sit
But my will is weak
And I'm tired of cold feet
Thought you wanted it to last
Thought you wanted it to last
And the world you live
Is so convincing
Will the audience laugh?
Will the audience wilt?
Going home next week
And I'm tired of cold feet
Thought you wanted it to last
Thought you wanted it to last
The lyrics of Liam Finn's song "Cold Feet" depict a sense of confusion and longing for a relationship that may or may not exist. The singer saw the person they are interested in and is unsure if that person even notices them. They feel undermined, but still want to be with this person, if only they had proof that the feeling was mutual. The lyrics mention a desire to sit beside this person but also a fear of "cold feet" and uncertainty about whether this is what the other person truly wants.
Later in the song, the lyrics delve into the idea of myths and the stories we create around ourselves. The singer discusses the other person's world, which appears convincing but may not be entirely truthful. The song ends with a sense of resignation, as the singer is going home and tired of holding back, seemingly giving up on the possibility of a relationship.
Overall, "Cold Feet" is a song about the desire for connection and the fear of rejection. The singer wants to be with the other person, but is scared of being hurt and is unsure if the feeling is mutual. The lyrics touch on the idea of perception versus reality, suggesting that the stories we tell ourselves may not always be true.
Line by Line Meaning
Saw you in the street
I saw you out in public
Left me in a state of wondering
I was left feeling unsure
If you even notice(d) me
Whether or not you recognized me
Acting like a nervous tic
I was behaving nervously
Got you undermined
I felt like I couldn't get your attention
Like a dream to have you on my arm
I imagined having you by my side would be like a dream come true
But even if you wanted to
However, even if you did want to be with me
I was gonna need a bit of proof
I would need some sort of confirmation or evidence
There's a space for me
There's room for me
On the edge of your seat
Right next to you, where you're excited and anticipating something
Where you wanted me to sit
You specifically wanted me to sit in that spot
But my will is weak
I lack the mental fortitude to take the action I want to take
And I'm tired of cold feet
I'm weary of my own indecisiveness
Thought you wanted it to last
I believed that you wanted what we had to continue for a long time
In the golden afternoon
During the beautiful, warm afternoon
I can hear you in the other room
I can hear you in the adjacent room
Fixing things with sellotape
You're attempting to repair objects using tape
Bound together by the myths you made
The two of us are held together by stories we've created about each other that may not be completely true
No-one ever seems
No one ever appears
You're blowing faiths like a stolen beam of the sun
You're being very convincing and persuasive, but you're also revealing truths that were once hidden
You know I don't need anyone
You're aware that I'm a self-sufficient person who doesn't rely on others
I just wanna have a drink or two
I just want to have a couple of beverages
And the world you live
The way you see the world
Is so convincing
Is extremely believable
Will the audience laugh?
Will people react positively?
Will the audience wilt?
Will people react negatively?
Going home next week
I will be leaving soon
And I'm tired of cold feet
I'm tired of being indecisive
Thought you wanted it to last
I believed that you wanted what we had to continue for a long time
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LIAM MULLANE FINN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
The Good Design Shop
Years later I'm still listening. Great song.
becky0710
Amazing musician, Fab song and video, great live too!, Love it! :-)
Jenny Bettles
Like father like son, fantastic 👌
David Bloxham
Brilliant!!
Alex Wilson
I cannot stop listening to this
Marianna Szyszko
Cool video. He sounds exactly like Tim Finn. Greetings from Poland.
anarchylane
he sure does sound like his dad. not bad.
D Jannings
I dont know why this song doesnt have a million views, love love love it hope he gets alot more credit for his amazing work soon!!
Paul Desca
very nice
Clark Caughey
Channeling uncle Timm, but still love it...