In April 2013, Taylor signed to 4AD. His first release through 4AD, Bloodflows, reached #1 on the Amazing Radio chart. In September, follow up track Lessons was released with an Olivier Groulx-directed, Dazed & Confused-premiered music video. In April 2014, debut album Tremors was released with lead single Artifice. The album charted in several European countries and received favorable reviews.
After temporarily trading Vienna for Northern California, SOHN spent several months alone writing and recording the ten tracks which form his sophomore LP 'Rennen' (January 2017). The album was preceded by 'Signal' and 'Conrad'.
Along with his own work, Taylor has also worked with other artists - writing and producing Banks's Alibi and Waiting Game, remixing Lana Del Rey's Ride, and producing songs on Rita Ora's new album.
Rennen
SOHN Lyrics
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My bones feel like stone
And I know when the game is up
It's up
It's obvious (Obvious)
The universe (Universe)
Is trying to tell me to let go
I'm sorry but (Sorry but)
I've given up (Given up)
I've given up (Given up)
I've given up (Given up)
And I feel some relief now I know
And I love you but I really have to go
My fate (My fate)
My fate don't mean a thing (My fate)
My fate (My fate)
My fate (My fate)
My fate don't mean a thing (My fate, say it)
Oh, mother, believe me
I know what this means
And it's easy
I see no other way
It's obvious (Obvious)
The universe (Universe)
Is trying tell me to let go
(Trying tell me to let go)
I'm sorry but (Sorry but)
I've given up (Given up)
I've given up (Given up)
I've given up (Given up)
And I feel some relief now I know
And I love you but I really have to go
My fate (My fate)
My fate don't mean a thing (My fate)
My fate (My fate)
My fate (My fate)
My fate don't mean a thing (My fate, say it)
The lyrics to SOHN's song Rennen express a sense of resignation and surrender to an inevitable fate. The singer of the song, addressing both their father and mother, feels trapped and weighed down by their circumstances. Their bones feel like stone, a metaphor for the unyielding pressure they are experiencing. They know that the game is up, and despite their love for their parents, they cannot ignore the signs that the universe is trying to tell them to let go.
Through the repetition of the phrases "I've given up" and "My fate don't mean a thing," the song communicates a sense of acceptance mixed with defiance. The singer recognizes that their fate may not be in their hands, but it also doesn't define them. They feel some relief now that they have made the decision to go their own way, even if it means leaving behind something they love.
Overall, Rennen is a poignant exploration of the emotional struggle of letting go and coming to terms with the limitations of our control over our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Father, release me
I am asking for help and freedom from my struggles.
My bones feel like stone
I am exhausted and overwhelmed, with no energy left.
And I know when the game is up, It's up
I am aware of when my situation is beyond my control and coming to an end.
It's obvious (Obvious) The universe (Universe) Is trying to tell me to let go (Trying to tell me to let go) I'm sorry but (Sorry but) I've given up (Given up) I've given up (Given up) I've given up (Given up)
I understand that the universe is telling me to move on from the situation, but I have already given up hope.
And I feel some relief now I know And I love you but I really have to go My fate (My fate) My fate don't mean a thing (My fate) My fate (My fate) My fate (My fate) My fate don't mean a thing (My fate, say it)
I am experiencing some relief because I now recognize that my fate is not important in this situation. I still love those close to me but have to leave for my own well-being.
Oh, mother, believe me I know what this means And it's easy I see no other way
I am telling my mother to trust that I understand the situation, and that leaving is the only straightforward solution.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Taylor
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@idalangel1
Oh Father, release me
My bones feel like stone
And I know when the game is up
It's up
It's obvious (Obvious)
The universe (Universe)
Is trying to tell me to let go
(Trying to tell me to let go)
I'm sorry but (Sorry but)
I've given up (Given up)
I've given up (Given up)
I've given up (Given up)
And I feel some relief now I know
And I love you but I really have to go
My fate (My fate)
My fate don't mean a thing (My fate)
My fate (My fate)
My fate (My fate)
My fate don't mean a thing (My fate, say it)
Oh, mother, believe me
I know what this means
And it's easy
I see no other way
It's obvious (Obvious)
The universe (Universe)
Is trying tell me to let go
(Trying tell me to let go)
I'm sorry but (Sorry but)
I've given up (Given up)
I've given up (Given up)
I've given up (Given up)
And I feel some relief now I know
And I love you but I really have to go
My fate (My fate)
My fate don't mean a thing (My fate)
My fate (My fate)
My fate (My fate)
My fate don't mean a thing (My fate, say it)
@CatherineSTodd
"Rennen"
Oh Father, release me
My bones feel like stone
And I know when the game
Is our sound
It's obvious
Obvious
The universe
Universe
Is tryna tell me to let go
Tryna tell me to let go
I'm sorry 'bout
Sorry 'bout
Giving up
Giving up
Giving up
Giving up
Giving up
Giving up
[Chorus]
And I feel some relief now I know
And I love you but I really have to go
My faith
My faith
My faith don't mean a thing
Thing
Thing
Thing
My faith
My faith
My faith don't mean a thing
Thing
Thing
Oh my love, believe me
I know what this means
And it's easy
I see no other way
It's obvious
Obvious
The universe
Universe
Is tryna tell me to let go
Tryna tell me to let go
I'm sorry 'bout
Sorry 'bout
Giving up
Giving up
Giving up
Giving up
Giving up
Giving up
And I feel some relief now I know
And I feel some relief now I know
And I love you but I really have to go
And I love you but I really have to go
My faith
My faith
My faith don't mean a thing
Thing
Thing
Thing
My faith
My faith
My faith don't mean a thing
Thing
Thing
@franafonso9307
Oh Padre, libérame
Mis huesos se sienten pesados
Y sé cuando el juego
Es
Es obvio
Obvio
El universo
Universo
Está tratando de decirme que lo deje ir
Tratando de decirme que lo deje ir
Lo siento por
Perdón por
Darme por vencido
Darme por vencido
Darme por vencido
Darme por vencido
Darme por vencido
Darme por vencido
Y siento un poco de alivio ahora lo sé
Y te amo pero de verdad debo irme
Mi fé
Mi fé
Mi fé no vale nada
Mi fé
Mi fé
Mi fé no vale nada
Oh mi amor, créeme
Sé lo que esto significa
Y es sencillo
No veo otra forma
Es obvio
Obvio
El universo
Universo
Está tratando de decirme que lo deje ir
Tratando de decirme que lo deje ir
Lo siento por
Perdón por
Darme por vencido
Darme por vencido
Darme por vencido
Darme por vencido
Darme por vencido
Darme por vencido
Y siento un poco de alivio ahora lo sé
Y siento un poco de alivio ahora lo sé
Y te amo pero de verdad debo irme
Y te amo pero de verdad debo irme
Mi fé
Mi fé
Mi fé no vale nada
Mi fé
Mi fé
Mi fé no vale nada
@barrynorrington4543
I was recently feeling seriously unwell, I was laying in bed feeling over , in the background I had smooth chill radio on .. out of nowhere i heard the haunting keys and voice of this genius masterpiece echo through my heart and soul sending me shivers ... Thankyou for this
@queenblue2042
this song hits hard for anyone dealing with suicidal thoughts/history. very powerful music, i love what you can create sohn.
@victormanuel7668
I love you 💕
@NexusReplicant7
This song is so amazingly heart wrenching, and so deep on so many levels. The layers in which you can apply the lyrics to individual struggle, and the depth of honesty. Just a gorgeous, gorgeous song.
@hollylenny-nakedwithoutmyl3957
I was sitting in a cafe in Beirut and this song came on..obsessed ❤️
@andrewhyde3146
Yeah me too, there's just something about it, something special!
@siyamvimbi6207
Beautiful song Holly, hope your still enjoying it.
@danielilievski7144
How do you call the feeling when you listen to a song and you start feeling the lump in your throat coming slowly? Eventually you start feeling a wrenching sensation in your chest while tears stream from your eyes. But you are not sad. You don’t reminisce. It’s the music consuming you...
@3RoseNoire3
Sohn is a pure gift from the Universe. He never fails to write melodies and lyrics that move me to tears.
@johnfarley4201
Yes