After first appearing in 2013 on Rejjie Snow’s ‘Rejovich’ EP on track ‘1992’, Loyle’s name started to make the rounds, not least to mention the track being picked up by Majestic Casual and has racked up over 700k views to date. Following the release of the ‘A Little Late’ EP, Loyle has gone on to work with the likes of Kate Tempest, Maverick Sabre, Tom Misch and multiple others, all in preparation for releases in 2015.
With two successful UK tours now under his belt with Joey Bada$$ and Atmosphere, Loyle is set to make some serious moves on the UK circuit and abroad, with strong support coming from all over Europe, the US and Australia. Support in the UK has come from all areas, being championed on Radio 1Xtra by DJ Semtex and Phil Taggart, Huw Stephens and Lauren Laverne at Radio 1. His latest single with Kate Tempest was added to 6Music’s B-list and then bumped up to the A-List immediately after a week and has not stopped being played.
Carner released his third studio album, 'hugo', in October, 2022.
In 'hugo', there’s a central question that Loyle Carner keeps coming back to: “I’m young, Black, successful and have a platform - but where do I go next?” The answer is explored in this epic scream of a third album. With urgent delivery and gloriously widescreen production, Carner confronts both the deeply personal (“You can’t hate the roots of a tree, and not hate the tree. So how can I hate my father without hating me?) and the highly political (“I told the black man he didn’t understand I reached the white man he wouldn’t take my hand”).
The Isle Of Arran
Loyle Carner Lyrics
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Uh, but know that I've been grieving
Know that I've been holding out
Hoping to receive him
I've been holding out for G when he was nowhere to be seen when I was bleeding
Cousin with the choking and the wheezing
But still he dream of smoking potent in the evening
This is only for the heathens
Still ain't folded when it's freezing
There ain't no-one to believe in
I'm on that man side
Damn right, doing it myself from a landslide
Standby, didn't need no help from no damn guy
Man by, I've been making waves all my damn life
Clam might, step to my letter and I stand by it
Try it, we ain't holding back if it backfires
Lax, not the ones who carry crack 'til they're back tired
Thought they'd make a mil 'til it transpired
I ain't like them damn liars
Uh, I'm saying I ain't like them damn liars
Trust, told him I ain't like them damn liars
So keep your mouth closed shut
Eyes wide open when that doubt rose up
'Cause if that drought shows nothing but the clouds hold nothing but the sound,
I'll be running 'til the ground open up
'Cause the best don't change
Clinging to that whole one
My mother said there's no love until you show some
So I showed love and got nothing, now there's no-one
You wonder why I couldn't keep in tow, son
I wonder why my dad didn't want me
Ex didn't need me
Half of them left, and the rest finna breeze me
Gets blessed 'til I second guess rest 'til it freeze me
There's nothing to believe in, believe me
Little bit of life after death
Scatter my ashes when it's my time to rest
With the lines I'm obsessed
Rhymes I posses
Can't deny, seen the biggest guys cry to confess in a breath
Fresh death passin' the chest
Unimpressed with the sess
Left scars in the flesh
He's the best
Worst kept spar in the jest
Saying star never bar
Too far from the nest
So I never left and never thought about doing so
I to-and-fro from that prime time to a home
You see, I'm doing those nights I shoulda known better like whatever
Still my bredda's say I'm too involved
But who would know what the family first is
'Til you dream, see 3 family hearses
Worst is, wanted me to speak at the service
So I penned a couple bars didn't need to rehearse it
The lyrics to Loyle Carner's song, "The Isle of Arran," describe the artist's struggle to find someone to believe in and confide in during tough times. He speaks of holding out for someone named G, who was nowhere to be found when he was struggling the most. Despite this, he still dreams of smoking and enjoying life in the evening. Carner acknowledges that this song is for anyone else who may be struggling with their own demons and hopes that they can find redemption. He also touches on his upbringing and the struggles he faced with absent family members and feeling like he had to make it on his own.
Throughout the song, Carner touches on the idea of holding on and not giving up, even when things seem hopeless. He speaks of showing love to others and being let down, but ultimately not giving up on the idea of love. He also mentions the importance of family, even when they may not always be there for you.
Overall, "The Isle of Arran" is a powerful and deeply personal song that speaks to the struggles many people face in their lives. Carner's lyrics are honest and raw, making this song an emotional and powerful journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Uh, no I don't believe him
I don't believe what he's saying
Uh, but know that I've been grieving
But I'm still feeling sad
Know that I've been holding out
I've been waiting
Hoping to receive him
Hoping to get what I've been waiting for
I've been holding out for G when he was nowhere to be seen when I was bleeding
I waited for G when I needed him but he wasn't there
Cousin with the choking and the wheezing
My cousin is ill and struggling to breathe
But still he dream of smoking potent in the evening
But he still dreams of smoking marijuana in the evening
This is only for the heathens
This is only for people who don't follow religious rules
Hold until the souls who need redeeming from the demons
Help save those who need to be saved from bad influences
Still ain't folded when it's freezing
I still haven't given up, even when it's tough
There ain't no-one to believe in
There's no one to trust
I'm on that man side
I'm on my own side
Damn right, doing it myself from a landslide
I'm doing it all by myself, from the bottom up
Standby, didn't need no help from no damn guy
I didn't need help from anyone
Man by, I've been making waves all my damn life
I've been causing a stir my whole life
Clam might, step to my letter and I stand by it
I'm confident in my words, and stand behind them
Try it, we ain't holding back if it backfires
We're not afraid to take a risk, even if it fails
Lax, not the ones who carry crack 'til they're back tired
I'm not one of those people who sells drugs until they get tired
Thought they'd make a mil 'til it transpired
They thought they'd make a million, until it became clear that they couldn't
I ain't like them damn liars
I'm not like those people who lie
Trust, told him I ain't like them damn liars
Believe me when I say I'm not like them
So keep your mouth closed shut
Don't talk unless you have something important to say
Eyes wide open when that doubt rose up
Stay alert when doubts arise
'Cause if that drought shows nothing but the clouds hold nothing but the sound,
If it seems like there's no hope, and the sky is empty,
I'll be running 'til the ground open up
I'll keep going no matter what
'Cause the best don't change
The best stay the same
Clinging to that whole one
Sticking to what's right
My mother said there's no love until you show some
My mother taught me to be kind
So I showed love and got nothing, now there's no-one
I was kind, but people didn't return the favor, and now I'm alone
You wonder why I couldn't keep in tow, son
You might ask why I couldn't fit in
I wonder why my dad didn't want me
I sometimes wonder why my father didn't love me
Ex didn't need me
My ex-partner didn't need me anymore
Half of them left, and the rest finna breeze me
Half of the people in my life have left, and the rest will probably do the same
Gets blessed 'til I second guess rest 'til it freeze me
I get good things until I start questioning what's going on, and it starts to hurt me
There's nothing to believe in, believe me
There's no one or nothing to trust
Little bit of life after death
There's a small bit of hope after something bad happens
Scatter my ashes when it's my time to rest
When I die, scatter my remains
With the lines I'm obsessed
I'm obsessed with writing lyrics
Rhymes I posses
The lyrics I write and have control over
Can't deny, seen the biggest guys cry to confess in a breath
I've seen even the strongest men break down and confess their vulnerability
Fresh death passin' the chest
The recent deaths that I've experienced hurt a lot
Unimpressed with the sess
I'm not impressed with the marijuana
Left scars in the flesh
The pain has left emotional scars
He's the best
I am the best at what I do
Worst kept spar in the jest
My secret is out
Saying star never bar
People are saying I'll never make it
Too far from the nest
I'm far from where I started
So I never left and never thought about doing so
I never left where I was, and never considered leaving
I to-and-fro from that prime time to a home
I go back and forth between my prime time and my home
You see, I'm doing those nights I shoulda known better like whatever
I'm doing things I know I shouldn't, but I don't care
Still my bredda's say I'm too involved
My friends say I'm in too deep
But who would know what the family first is
But who knows what 'family first' means
Until you dream, see 3 family hearses
Until you see three hearses at family funerals
Worst is, wanted me to speak at the service
I was asked to speak at the funeral
So I penned a couple bars didn't need to rehearse it
So I wrote a few verses without needing to practice them
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Benjamin Gerard Coyle-Larner, Lawrence Lord
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Adidas_Adict
his flow is so effortless, makes it look easy
@neb4587
Thats because he's mouthing
@Adidas_Adict
@@neb4587 Lol😂 tryna be clever? 🤣 his flow is still effortless, you hear flow so doesn't matter whether his mouthing it or not.
@callumsimps0n
You continue to reinforce my view that you are the next big thing in music
@Honorarkonsul1081
Callum Simpson
dude he is just a rapper he does not actually create music.
@JayZ45
rapper, so his in music
@pierrelecomte7389
what does he create so ?
@Honorarkonsul1081
Pierre Lecomte
maybe a slightly different image people should identify with. thats what this kind of music is good for. and it is his management who is "creating" this not himself.
@Honorarkonsul1081
JayZ45
good point.
@yungblender9720
Whenever I’m down I come back to this track. Always funny that an artist can impact your life so much without even knowing they are. Big props to this talented guy