They released their debut album Peaceful, The World Lays Me Down - which contains the UK Top 10 hit 5 Years Time - in August of 2008.
A year later, following the end of a relationship between Charlie Fink and Laura Marling, the band released The First Days Of Spring, a concept album written about Laura. It came with a film to accompany the album, written and directed by Charlie.
The band's third album Last Night on Earth was released in March 2011. This album produced a hit single with L.I.F.E.G.O.E.S.O.N., which sold over 242,000 copies in the UK that year.
In 2013 their fourth album, Heart of Nowhere, was released. This release was also accompanied by a short film of the same name.
The band announced their split on 1 April 2015, stating that the band members would pursue solo musical projects.
Give A Little Love
Noah and the Whale Lyrics
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Than the summer of '98
Living out in the suburbs
Planning my escape
I grew my hair to my shoulders
Formed a band with a couple of friends
And we called ourselves The Devils Playhouse
Influences like Bruce and the band
And we'd sing and play
Simple three chord rock and roll
And miles away
The other kids would just grow old
But we're making our own way out
Yeah we're making our own way out
Well we'd practice every week in my bedroom
While my parents were working in town
And one morning in our school assembly
Played a cover of "Don't Let Me Down"
The performance was nervous and awkward
But the passion was real and profound
And the kids in the audience laughing
While the band just looked at the ground
But the victory
For the kids who believe in rock and roll
I know for me
That performance lives, it never grows old
But we're making our own way out
Yeah we're making our own way out
Well I'd give it all back just to do it again
Yeah I'd turn back time, be with my friends
Yeah I'd give it all back just to do it again
Turn back time, be with my friends
Yeah I'd give it all back just to do it again
Turn back time and be with my friends
Yeah I'd give it all back just to do it again
Turn back time, be with my friends
Tonight
The lyrics of this song tell a story of the artist's personal experience as a young musician, trying to make it in the music industry. The song takes place during the summer of '98, a time when the artist was living in the suburbs and dreaming of breaking free from a mundane life. The artist started the band 'The Devils Playhouse' with a few friends, and together they played simple three-chord rock and roll influenced by Bruce and the band. Even though the other kids around them were growing old, they were determined to make their own way out.
The story continues as the band practiced every week in the artist's bedroom while his parents worked in town. They were nervous but passionate about their music, and one morning in school assembly, they played a cover of "Don't Let Me Down." The performance didn't go as smoothly as they hoped, and the kids in the audience laughed. But for the kids who believed in rock and roll, this was a victory. They didn't care about the laughter because their love for music was real and profound. The artist ends the song with a feeling of nostalgia, wishing he could turn back time and do it all over again.
Overall, the lyrics of "Give A Little Love" aptly illustrate the determination and passion one needs to break free from a mundane life and pursue their dreams. It's a story of the artist's journey as a young musician and a testament to the power of music to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh well the world never seemed bigger
The world felt like a limitless adventure during the time of my youth
Than the summer of '98
The specific time that brings back these memories
Living out in the suburbs
Growing up in a place that was disconnected from city life
Planning my escape
Having an urge to leave my hometown and explore the world
I grew my hair to my shoulders
Expressing myself through my appearance
Formed a band with a couple of friends
Finding companions in my friends and creating something together
And we called ourselves The Devils Playhouse
The name we chose for our band to reflect the rebellious nature of our music
Influences like Bruce and the band
Inspired by the music of Bruce Springsteen and his band
And we'd sing and play
Performing music on our own terms
Simple three chord rock and roll
The style of music we played
And miles away
The distance between our small town and the rest of the world
The other kids would just grow old
Watching others settle into a mundane life, while we wanted more
But we're making our own way out
Taking control of our own path and not being held back by expectations
Well we'd practice every week in my bedroom
Dedicating time and effort to improving our music and skills
While my parents were working in town
Using our time wisely while our parents were away
And one morning in our school assembly
An opportunity to showcase our music in front of others
Played a cover of "Don't Let Me Down"
Choosing a song we loved to share with others
The performance was nervous and awkward
Feeling anxious and unsure of ourselves on stage
But the passion was real and profound
Despite our nerves, our love for music shone through
And the kids in the audience laughing
Being teased by others who didn't understand our passion
While the band just looked at the ground
Feeling defeated and embarrassed
But the victory
Despite the laughter, we still felt triumphant for sharing our music
For the kids who believe in rock and roll
The bond shared by those who love and appreciate this genre of music
I know for me
On a personal level, this experience was meaningful and unforgettable
That performance lives, it never grows old
A memory that will always stand out and be cherished
Well I'd give it all back just to do it again
Wishing to relive this time and experience with my friends
Turn back time, be with my friends
Feeling nostalgic for the past and missing the camaraderie shared with my bandmates
Tonight
Reflecting on these memories at this moment in time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES FINK
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@katiebeavers3679
I want to cry.
For many reasons, but here's a few;
This band, this music is so soulful and I'm heartbroken that I never got to experience them live. Turning all four albums up full volume on the stereo is the best I can get. I just close my eyes and in there. They're still together. This music is timeless.
They are timeless but they're finite. How does that work? I don't know. Art just has a way of surviving. Thriving, even.
Thank you, guys, for such wonderful soul music.
Rock on, and if you are ever to return... I'll be waiting, patiently.
All my love.
@raquelsoteloguillen1230
Well I know my death will not come
'Til I breathe all the air out my lungs
'Til my final tune is sung
That all is fleeting
Yeah, but all is good
And my love is my whole being
And I've shared what I could
But if you give a little love, you can get a little love of your own
Don't break his heart
Yeah if you give a little love, you can get a little love of your own
Don't break his heart
Well my heart is bigger than the earth
And though life is what gave it love first
Life is not all that it's worth
'Cause life is fleeting
Yeah, but I love you
And my love surrounds you like an ether
In everything that you do
But if you give a little love, you can get a little love of your own
Don't break his heart
Yeah if you give a little love, you can get a little love of your own
Don't break his heart
Yeah if you give a little love, you can get a little love of your own
Don't break his heart
Yeah if you give a little love, you can get a little love of your own
Don't break his heart
Well if you are (what you love)
And you do (what you love)
I will always be the sun and moon to you
And if you share (with your heart)
Yeah, you give (with your heart)
What you share with the world is what it keeps of you
@robarv007
"What you share with the world is what it keeps of you" - beautiful line!
@TrafficLinesMusic
This has been the one quote that has always stuck with me since the first time I heard it.
@amlecciones
yes. amazing song, isn't it?
@maxb548
That line has stuck with me since 8th grade(2012).
@dubldip
It's late 2023 and I still listen to this song. It carries the same message as before, remember that you can not raise your vibration if you do not love. Learn to LOVE! Spread love.
@avlostparadise
it's late 2022; yet the feeling still the same. this song hits the deepest parts of your soul and genuinely reminds us of what it feels like to be a human being, it's important to love but don't forget to share that love.
@eieieiwiwuwjw1009
Hope you're doing well.
@guydreamr
Violin guy's smiling he knows he owns this song.
@EdgarHernandezragde
The violin really does make this song. Such a unique combination in a rock genre.
@billygraham3287
You might not want to share your spelling correction services to the world...