Milky Chance is a German alternative pop folk rock duo with reggae and elec… Read Full Bio ↴Milky Chance is a German alternative pop folk rock duo with reggae and electronic music influences made up of Clemens Rehbein as vocalist and musician and Philipp Dausch as DJ. Both originating from Kassel, they are signed to Kassel-based label Lichtdicht Records.

The duo finished their high school education at Jacob-Grimm Schule. Clemens played in a jazz quartet known as Flown Tones where he played bass guitar. Philipp was a DJ.

Their first single 'Stolen Dance' was released in 2012, topping the charts in countries including Austria, France, Hungary and Switzerland.

In 2013, they released their self-produced album 'Sadnecessary' that was well received, that included the tracks 'Stolen Dance' and 'Down by the River'. The album peaked at number 14 in Germany, and charted at 17 on the Billboard 200 chart.

The band released their second album 'Blossom' on 17 March 2017. Blossom was inspired by the experience Clemens and Philipp had in the last two years and the two different worlds they've jumped into: touring and being home in their private life with family and friends. Lead by the single 'Cocoon', the album also includes 'Bad Things' featuring Izzy Bizu.

In May 2019 the band announced they were producing their third album, which would be titled 'Mind the Moon', recording it at Ocean Sound Recordings in Ålesund, Norway. Three songs from the album, 'Daydreaming' (feat. Tash Sultana), 'The Game' and 'Fado' were released in the months leading up to the album release on 15 November 2019.

Feathery
Milky Chance Lyrics

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They came along and washed my soul so easy
High above myself, but I could hear them anyway
The wind is taking them away so feathery
To show them all the places they can reach
And it's not too far for them to go and leave
Me all alone like there is no guaranty for such a dream
And they bequeath me a black feather on the way
And I say: "yes, I am a dreamer and these feathers

They won't stay"

And I will try
Try to hold you
With my arms around your heart
Even though love is going to kill me
I will try

And I will try
Try to hold you
With my arms around your heart
Even though love is going to kill me
I will try

They came along and washed my soul so easy
High above myself, but I could hear them anyway
The wind is taking them away so feathery
To show them all the places they can reach
And it's not too far for them to go and leave
Me all alone like there is no guaranty for such a dream
And they bequeath me a black feather on the way
And I say: "yes, I am a dreamer and these feathers
They won't stay"

And I will try
Try to hold you
With my arms around your heart
Even though love is going to kill me
I will try

And I will try
Try to hold you
With my arms around your heart
Even though love is going to kill me
I will try

And I will try

And I will try
Try to hold you

Even though love is going to kill me

And I will try
Try to hold you

Even though love is going to kill me

And I will try

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Milky Chance's "Feathery" speak to the fleeting and delicate nature of life, and the desire to pursue dreams, even if they may not last or come to fruition. The singer describes feeling uplifted by the presence of others who have "washed [their] soul so easy," giving them a sense of purpose and direction. However, they also acknowledge that these moments of clarity and inspiration may not last, as the wind takes these moments "away so feathery" and leaves the singer feeling alone and uncertain. The image of the black feather emphasizes this uncertainty, as it signifies loss and death, but the singer still chooses to embrace their dreams and take risks anyway.

The second half of the song focuses on love, which is similarly fleeting and uncertain. The singer acknowledges the pain and risk involved in loving someone, but still chooses to hold onto that love with all their might. The repetition of "I will try" emphasizes the determination and bravery involved in pursuing both dreams and love, even when the outcome is uncertain.

Overall, "Feathery" is a song about finding hope and purpose in the midst of uncertainty and transience. It encourages listeners to embrace their dreams and pursue love, even in the face of potential loss and pain.

Line by Line Meaning

They came along and washed my soul so easy
Something or someone revitalized the singer's spirit with great ease

High above myself, but I could hear them anyway
Though the source of rejuvenation was distant, the singer could still feel its effects

The wind is taking them away so feathery
The means by which the source of hope came is light and easily blown away

To show them all the places they can reach
The source of hope is meant to encourage and inspire, showing what is possible

And it's not too far for them to go and leave Me all alone like there is no guaranty for such a dream
The source of hope is transient and may leave the artist with nothing, thus no guarantee

And they bequeath me a black feather on the way
As a sign of the source's visit, the singer is left with a dark reminder of the effects of hope

And I say: "yes, I am a dreamer and these feathers They won't stay"
The singer acknowledges their idealism but recognizes that hope is fleeting

And I will try Try to hold you With my arms around your heart Even though love is going to kill me I will try
Despite the possible pain or disappointment, the artist is willing to try and hold onto love

And I will try
The artist will make an effort to keep love close, even if it is a challenge

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLEMENS REHBEIN

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