Tahita & Andy formed the band in 2005. Mutual friends introduced vocalist Tahita Bulmer and producer Andy Spence, who shared a love of punk rock and dance music. The founding pair began writing together, originally only for Bulmer to perform. Spence later assumed a larger role when they decided to form a proper band, and the duo recruited Lou Hayter (keyboards), Igor Volk (bass) and Sarah Jones (drums). The band released two limited edition 7" singles ("The Get Go" and "Ice Cream") on indie label Tirk Recordings before being discovered by more established Australian label Modular Recordings, and signing a worldwide deal.
The band's name came from lead singer Bulmer's desire to be a part of a club or team at school. Her original idea for the band name was the more concise "Pony Club", which she describes as "quirky and kinky and fun". A pre-existing Irish band had already claimed the name, and the prefix "New Young" was added to reflect that the band are "a newer, younger and kinkier Pony Club"
In 2013 Tahita & Andy continued on without Lou & Sarah as NYPC.
Rapture
New Young Pony Club Lyrics
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(Hu-hu-higher)
(Uh-hu-higher)
(Hu-hu-higher)
Uh-huh-higher
Uh-huh-higher
Uh-huh-higher
Uh-huh-higher
Uh-huh-higher
Uh-huh-higher
Uh-huh-higher
Days are long and the nights are cold
Your hair hangs down and you just don’t know
How to live on the inside
Smile on the outside
Peg is square but the world is round
Each burned bridge falls without a sound
Cause you’re big on the outside
Small on the inside
Higher, higher
Higher, higher
Higher, higher
Higher, higher
One small day for a moment’s thrill
We all love that and we always will
Can’t you smile on the outside?
We’re on the inside
Higher, higher,
Higher, higher
Higher, higher
Higher, higher
Can we get any?
Can we get any?
Can we get any?
Can we get any?
Uh-huh-higher
Uh-huh-higher
Uh-huh-higher
Uh-huh-higher
Days are long and the nights are cold
Your hair hangs down and you just don’t know
How to live on the inside
Smile on the outside
Your hair hangs down and you just don’t know
Days are long and the nights are cold
How to live on the inside
Smile on the outside
Smile on the outside (Uh-huh-high)
Smile on the outside (Uh-huh-higher)
Smile on the outside (Uh-huh-high)
Smile on the outside (Uh-huh-higher)
Smile on the outside (Uh-huh-higher)
Uh-huh-higher
Uh-huh-higher
Uh-huh-higher
Uh-huh-higher
Uh-huh-higher
Uh-huh-higher
Uh-huh-higher
The song "Rapture" by New Young Pony Club is a reflective piece on the struggles faced by individuals in their everyday lives. The lyrics touch on the idea of appearing put together on the outside, but feeling lost and small on the inside. This is emphasized with verses like "Peg is square but the world is round, each burned bridge falls without a sound, 'cause you're big on the outside, small on the inside" and "Days are long and the nights are cold, your hair hangs down and you just don't know, how to live on the inside, smile on the outside". The chorus repeats the word "higher", emphasizing the desire to escape and rise above these struggles.
The second verse touches on the idea of seeking thrills and temporary happiness to distract from these struggles, with lines like "one small day for a moment's thrill, we all love that and we always will, can't you smile on the outside? we're on the inside". The repetition of the phrase "smile on the outside" throughout the song emphasizes the pressure to appear happy and put together even when not feeling that way.
Overall, the song speaks to the complex emotions and struggles that are often kept hidden and the desire to break free from them and rise above.
Line by Line Meaning
(Hu-hu-higher)
Repetitive vocalization for emphasis and rhythm
(Uh-hu-higher)
Repetitive vocalization for emphasis and rhythm
Days are long and the nights are cold
Life can be hard and tough to deal with
Your hair hangs down and you just don’t know
Feeling lost or unsure of yourself
How to live on the inside
Struggling with inner emotions and thoughts
Smile on the outside
Pretending that everything is okay despite internal struggles
Peg is square but the world is round
Feeling misunderstood or out of place
Each burned bridge falls without a sound
Losing connections or relationships without realizing it
Cause you’re big on the outside
Appearing strong or confident on the surface
Small on the inside
Feeling vulnerable or weak internally
One small day for a moment’s thrill
Seeking temporary pleasure or excitement
We all love that and we always will
Human nature to crave excitement or pleasure
Can’t you smile on the outside?
Encouraging the idea of hiding internal struggles
We’re on the inside
Reinforcing the idea of internal struggles
Can we get any?
Expressing desire for more pleasure or excitement
Uh-huh-higher
Repetitive vocalization for emphasis and rhythm
Your hair hangs down and you just don’t know
Feeling lost or unsure of yourself
Smile on the outside
Pretending that everything is okay despite internal struggles
Smile on the outside (Uh-huh-higher)
Reinforcing the idea of hiding internal struggles while creating a catchy chorus
Uh-huh-higher
Repetitive vocalization for emphasis and rhythm
Contributed by Charlie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@apriljones3700
Listen to this song constantly, makes me not feel so alone. Love you NYPC!
@tiagoteixeira850
Nossa será que sou único que senti um aperto no coração e uma boa reflexão da vida,AMO toda esta musica e este álbum!!
@westkytv
Absolutely amazing! Hauntingly badass!
@gbateman3
amazing!
@shelliefehlman5487
We're on the inside! Live on the inside.
@marip8177
Big on the outside Small on the inside
@cooleStiefel
hay bidschiiiz