(1)… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one band that goes under the moniker "Red Kite".
(1) Red Kite is a six-piece alternative rock band from London fronted by former The Cooper Temple Clause member Daniel Fisher. The band started out in 2013 and with three guitarists, two drummers, and equal parts hymn and squall, they released their debut album 'Songs For Crow' in the Spring of 2013 on the label "The Shipping Forecast". In 2017 they released their sophomore album "racquet".
(2) Red Kite is a four-piece band from Norway.
They play prog-jazz/impro. The band started up in 2014 and they released their first album in may 2019 (Red Kite - RareNoiseRecords RNR 105). Torstein Lofthus - Drums, Trond Frønes - Bass, Even Helte Hermansen - Guitar and Bernt André Moen - Keyboards. The members is and has been members of several bands such as Shining, Bushman's Revenge, Grand General and Elephant9. Being occupied with other projects is the main reason why it took Red Kite so long to record their first album. See them live if you can, you won't regret it!
Montreal
Red Kite Lyrics
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You don't even know what you can do,
Don't go make it easy for them;
Is more than a pound of flesh
When your skin and bones, and the pictures you made.
Yeah they pinned me to the wall
It hurt me to leave that morning
You've been beat and busted up inside,
Now you've got a wall needs breaking through,
But you get a ten-tone hammer now
You've got a heart that is not made of cold black stone like you make out sometimes
I know you girl, I've seen those cracks
I should have been there for you; I should have done what you've done for me now.
Stay close to me
Stay close to me
I've got you back this time.
I remember how it went stopped talking to you, you stopped talking to me when we were 23, you drifted to the coast, I took off for the sea.
We thought that was the end of what was you and me.
Well then I hit the skids and you came back around.
You took me to a show and then we went out on the town.
You drank a little wine, you told me where you'd been, you told me about the terrors and the horror that you'd seen.
Well I was out of line, I never meant to bail, I should have watched the waters when your ships setting sail.
I guess I should have known that I'd wind up on my own
This is an apology for the man I couldn't be back when we were twenty three
The song "Montreal" by Red Kite is a heartfelt ode to a lost friendship and a call for redemption. The lyrics speak to the pain of growing apart from someone and the regret of not being there when they needed you the most. The song opens with the lines "You are taking on evil forces. You don't even know what you can do, Don't go make it easy for them; Is more than a pound of flesh When your skin and bones, and the pictures you made." Here, the singer is urging his friend to stay strong as she takes on her struggles and not to give up easily. He acknowledges the weight of her pain and the emotional turmoil she is going through, yet encourages her to persevere.
The chorus "Stay close to me" is a plea to bring the friendship back to where it used to be. The singer acknowledges his mistakes and apologizes for not being there for his friend when she needed him. He admits that he should have done what she's doing for him now, implying that his friend stepped up to be there for him when he was going through a rough patch. The song then delves deeper into the history of the friendship and the events that led to its dissolution, with the singer recounting how they drifted apart when they were 23. However, in the second verse, the singer recalls how his friend came back into his life during a time when he was struggling, providing a sense of hope and companionship that he desperately needed.
Overall, "Montreal" is a song that speaks to the importance of friendship and the sorrow that comes with losing it. It is an earnest plea for forgiveness and an attempt to rekindle what was lost.
Line by Line Meaning
You are taking on evil forces.
You are fighting against powerful and malevolent entities.
You don't even know what you can do,
You haven't yet realized your full potential.
Don't go make it easy for them;
Don't make it effortless for the antagonists.
Is more than a pound of flesh
The cost is greater than physical injury.
When your skin and bones, and the pictures you made.
Your physical body and memories are at stake.
Yeah they pinned me to the wall
I was trapped and unable to escape.
It hurt me to leave that morning
It was painful for me to depart at dawn.
I'll never forgive myself for the years I spent fooling around.
I regret wasting precious time on frivolous activities.
You've been beat and busted up inside,
You have been emotionally and physically damaged.
Now you've got a wall needs breaking through,
You are facing a significant obstacle.
But you get a ten-tone hammer now
You have the strength and tools to break through.
You've got a heart that is not made of cold black stone like you make out sometimes
You are not as unfeeling and emotionless as you pretend to be.
I know you girl, I've seen those cracks
I understand you and have witnessed your vulnerabilities.
I should have been there for you; I should have done what you've done for me now.
I failed to support you in the way you are now supporting me.
Stay close to me
Stay by my side for protection and companionship.
I've got you back this time.
I am here to support and defend you now.
I remember how it went stopped talking to you, you stopped talking to me when we were 23, you drifted to the coast, I took off for the sea.
I recall how we lost communication and went in separate directions at age 23.
We thought that was the end of what was you and me.
We assumed our relationship was over.
Well then I hit the skids and you came back around.
When I encountered difficulties, you returned to my life.
You drank a little wine, you told me where you'd been, you told me about the terrors and the horror that you'd seen.
You confided in me about the frightening experiences you had faced.
Well I was out of line, I never meant to bail, I should have watched the waters when your ships setting sail.
I made a mistake by not being there for you when you left.
I guess I should have known that I'd wind up on my own
I ought to have realized that I would end up alone.
This is an apology for the man I couldn't be back when we were twenty three
I express regret for my shortcomings in the past.
Contributed by Penelope H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jair Ruiz
Can someone help me with the translate to spanish please?
Estás tomando las fuerzas del mal.
Ni siquiera sabes lo que puedes hacer,
No vayas a hacer que sea fácil para ellos;
Es más que una libra de carne
Cuando tu piel y los huesos, y las imágenes que hiciste.
Sí que me tiraron a la pared
Me dolía dejar esa mañana
Nunca me perdonaré por los años que pasé tonteando.
Has estado golpeando y arrestando en el interior,
Ahora tienes una pared que necesitas atravesar
Pero tienes un martillo de diez toneladas ahora
Tienes un corazón que no está hecho de piedra fría negra como haces en ocasiones
Te conozco chica, he visto esas grietas
Debería haber estado allí para ti; Yo debería haber hecho lo que has hecho por mí.
Quédate cerca de mí
Quédate cerca de mí
Te tengo de nuevo esta vez.
Recuerdo cómo dejé de hablar contigo, Tú me dejaste de hablar cuando teníamos 23, se dirigieron a la costa, me quité el mar.
Pensamos que era el final de lo que tú y yo fuimos.
Bueno, entonces me golpearon los patines, y estas de vuelta.
Me llevaste a un espectáculo y luego nos fuimos fuera en la ciudad.
Bebiste un poco de vino, me dijiste dónde habías estado, me dijiste sobre los terrores y el horror que habías visto.
Bueno, yo estaba fuera de lugar, nunca tuve la intención de rescatar, debería haber visto las aguas cuando los barcos zarpan.
Supongo que debería haber sabido que que terminaría por mi cuenta
Esta es una disculpa por el hombre que no podía estar de vuelta cuando teníamos 23
HowToEdmonton
I love this song SO much
chaotic wreck
CAN'T get over this song. Known it since it came out and its STILL GOLD
Nadia Hamilton-Smith
Possibly the best music video I've ever seen and this song is going to be in my head for I while haha 🎶
David Blair
Brilliant song. Well done Dan
animeartistjo
This song keeps me awake during my morning commute: audio caffeine! I love it so much.
euanfmurray
Beautiful song
Hei Critica
I love it
CosmicWarrior
Dammit, I think this is going to be one of my new favorite bands.
Jair Ruiz
Can someone help me with the translate to spanish please?
Estás tomando las fuerzas del mal.
Ni siquiera sabes lo que puedes hacer,
No vayas a hacer que sea fácil para ellos;
Es más que una libra de carne
Cuando tu piel y los huesos, y las imágenes que hiciste.
Sí que me tiraron a la pared
Me dolía dejar esa mañana
Nunca me perdonaré por los años que pasé tonteando.
Has estado golpeando y arrestando en el interior,
Ahora tienes una pared que necesitas atravesar
Pero tienes un martillo de diez toneladas ahora
Tienes un corazón que no está hecho de piedra fría negra como haces en ocasiones
Te conozco chica, he visto esas grietas
Debería haber estado allí para ti; Yo debería haber hecho lo que has hecho por mí.
Quédate cerca de mí
Quédate cerca de mí
Te tengo de nuevo esta vez.
Recuerdo cómo dejé de hablar contigo, Tú me dejaste de hablar cuando teníamos 23, se dirigieron a la costa, me quité el mar.
Pensamos que era el final de lo que tú y yo fuimos.
Bueno, entonces me golpearon los patines, y estas de vuelta.
Me llevaste a un espectáculo y luego nos fuimos fuera en la ciudad.
Bebiste un poco de vino, me dijiste dónde habías estado, me dijiste sobre los terrores y el horror que habías visto.
Bueno, yo estaba fuera de lugar, nunca tuve la intención de rescatar, debería haber visto las aguas cuando los barcos zarpan.
Supongo que debería haber sabido que que terminaría por mi cuenta
Esta es una disculpa por el hombre que no podía estar de vuelta cuando teníamos 23
bhx9fe2
loving this song. play it every day!, RK fan in cincinnati