Singer Hannah Reid (born on 30 December 1989) and guitarist Dan Rothman met in the dorms of Nottingham University where they began writing music together in 2009. They later added multi-instrumentalist Dot Major to complete the London Grammar line-up.
Their popularity rose with the 2012 release of "Hey Now" which they uploaded to the internet and instantly found an online cult following. Their self-released 2013 debut EP "Metal & Dust" reached the Top 5 of the iTunes chart. The same year they signed to Ministry of Sound and the single "Wasting My Young Years" appeared as the first release on the label. 2013 also saw them play a sold-out show at the Islington Assembly Hall and make an appearance at the Great Escape Festival in Brighton.
"Strong" was the next single extracted from the album "If You Wait", released on September 9th, 2013.
The band's album "Truth Is a Beautiful Thing" was released on 9 June 2017.
On 19 August 2020, London Grammar released “Baby It's You,” their first single since 2017.
Official site: http://londongrammar.com
Sights
London Grammar Lyrics
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I know that you are
Keep it in your sights now
And don't let it go far
What are you afraid of
Making it better
Keep it by your side now
Whatever the weather
Keep it together
What did you do
Wonder where your heart came from
What have you done
My only friend keep on
Wander or leave
Turn into winter lights
Keeping your strength
When it gets dark at night
What are you made of
Water and glass
Keep it in your sights now
It's keeping you up
Keep it together
Keep it together
What did you do, wonder where
Your heart came from
What have you done
My only friend keep on
Wander or leave,
Turn into winter lights
Keeping your strength
When it gets dark at night
Keep on
Keep the straight line
I'm running, running
The straight line
What did you do, wonder where
Your heart came from
What have you done
My only friend keep on
Wander or leave,
Turn into winter lights
Keeping your strength
When it gets dark at night
What you're feeling
It's what I'm feeling too
What you're made of
It's what I'm made of too
What are you afraid of
I know that you are
What are you afraid of
I know that you are
The lyrics of London Grammar's song Sights seem to be a contemplation on the idea of fear and the need to keep oneself strong in order to overcome it. The singer is addressing an unknown person and asking them what they are afraid of, emphasizing keen awareness that they are living in fear. The line "Keep it in your sights now and don't let it go far" suggests that the things one is afraid of should be faced and tackled head-on, rather than avoided or ignored. The phrase "Whatever the weather, keep it together" reinforces this idea of resilience and determination in overcoming one's fears.
The singer then seems to rhetorically ask what the person in question has done in the past and where their heart came from. This suggests the need for inner reflection and self-awareness. The lyric "Wander or leave, turn into winter lights" can be interpreted as an encouragement to keep searching for the answers within oneself, even during the darkest times. Finally, the repetition of "Keep it together" serves as a powerful reminder to stay strong and not let fear take control.
Overall, the song's lyrics are emotionally charged with an undercurrent of hope, empowerment, and resilience. It encourages people to overcome their fears and face life's challenges with strength and determination.
Line by Line Meaning
What are you afraid of
London Grammar acknowledges that there may be something troubling the listener
I know that you are
London Grammar assumes that the listener is experiencing fear
Keep it in your sights now
London Grammar advises the listener to focus on the problem
And don't let it go far
London Grammar encourages the listener to confront and solve the issue
What are you afraid of
London Grammar reiterates that fear is present
Making it better
London Grammar suggests that the listener has the capability of improving the situation
Keep it by your side now
London Grammar advises the listener to stay close to the solution or idea
Whatever the weather
The listener should stay committed regardless of the conditions or obstacles
Keep it together
London Grammar advocates that the listener stays composed
Keep it together
A reminder to the listener to stay centered
What did you do
London Grammar is asking the listener what happened
Wonder where your heart came from
London Grammar inquires about the listener's emotions and their origin
What have you done
A continuation of the inquiry into the listener's actions
My only friend keep on
An emotional connection to the listener from London Grammar to stay strong
Wander or leave
London Grammar suggests that the listener may feel disconnected
Turn into winter lights
A metaphorical suggestion from London Grammar to remain warm and friendly even during the coldest times
Keeping your strength
A reminder to the listener to remain tough and persistent
When it gets dark at night
A symbolic reminder to the listener to remain hopeful when times are rough
What are you made of
A reference to the listener's composition
Water and glass
London Grammar suggests that the listener is fragile yet powerful
Keep it in your sights now
A reminder to the listener to remain focused
It's keeping you up
A suggestion that the problem may be causing sleeplessness
Keep it together
A continuation of the previous reminders to stay composed
Keep it together
A repetition of the previous line to reinforce the importance of remaining calm
Keep on
London Grammar's encouragement to the listener to keep going
Keep the straight line
A metaphorical instruction to the listener to stay on track
I'm running, running
Perhaps a statement from London Grammar that they are also facing problems and are working to solve them
The straight line
A repetition of the earlier metaphor regarding staying on course
What you're feeling
A suggestion that London Grammar understands the listener's emotions
It's what I'm feeling too
London Grammar may be implying that they also share similar emotions
What you're made of
A reminder of the listener's composition
It's what I'm made of too
A comment from London Grammar that they may have similar characteristics to the listener
What are you afraid of
A repetition of the earlier inquiry into the listener's fears
I know that you are
A repetition of the statement that London Grammar recognizes the listener's emotions
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Harry Joseph Rothman, Dominic Ashley Ronald Major, Hannah Felicity May Reid
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Lyrics
What are you afraid of
I know that you are
Keep it in your sights now
And don't let it go far
What are you afraid of
Making it better
Keep it by your side now
Whatever the weather
Keep it together
Keep it together
What did you do
Wonder where your heart came from
What have you done
My only friend keep on
Wander or leave
Turn into winter lights
Keeping your strength
When it gets dark at night
What are you made of
Water and glass
Keep it in your sights now
It's keeping you up
Keep it together
Keep it together
What did you do, wonder where
Your heart came from
What have you done
My only friend keep on
Wander or leave,
Turn into winter lights
Keeping your strength
When it gets dark at night
Keep on
Keep the straight line
I'm running, running
The straight line
What did you do, wonder where
Your heart came from
What have you done
My only friend keep on
Wander or leave,
Turn into winter lights
Keeping your strength
When it gets dark at night
What you're feeling
It's what I'm feeling too
What you're made of
It's what I'm made of too
What are you afraid of
I know that you are
What are you afraid of
I know that you are
@LondonGrammar
Check out the new single ‘Non Believer’ taken from the #1 album ‘Truth Is A Beautiful Thing’. https://LondonGrammar.lnk.to/NBAudioyd
@Scarab324
Pls pls make more music like this. Its totally beautiful.
@apolosdukakis5748
Do you want to listen THE HIT? let me give you an advice, listen to this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BxFw_iukKT0
@blonde7000
Can you tell me what the song was you sang once at Glastonbury, from memory it was on an outside stage looking out as it was getting dark
@harshchoksi8471
yes.
But, last two recent release songs are more catchy that doesn't suit her voice. She should continue similar kind of music like Hey Now, Sights, Non-believers etc..
@staal2595
Can we all agree that she is one of the best voices on earth
@thorbeorn4295
I agree! I also think your profile pic is damn fucking awesome.
@staal2595
:) xd
@matthiasschnapka6498
Depends on how your definition is about "best voice" ! LG is an awesome band, now doubts......but BEST VOICE on earth.......I don't think so
@geoffdaly3991
I agree she has a sensational voice, i'd like to give a totally unbiased plug to my favorite voice on the earth.. rachel croft..uk.. york.. she is an angel in my ears... just coz it costs nothing to give a plug to unsigned awesome artists & we dont need advertising vehicles to be told what we like... rage against the machine kids