After playing together for a couple of months, Fernando moved to Brighton, UK, where he began to compose songs in English on acoustic guitar, and continued his transatlantic musical exchange with Anderson.
Once rejoined in Brazil, the duo gathered demos produced over these six months they were apart to start working on final versions.
Single Parents became a trio in March 2009 when Rafael Farah (drums) joined the band. “We melded our styles and genres, focusing on Britrock and American alternative rock from the 90’s.”, says Fernando.
The band released their debut EP in January 2010, titled Could You Explain?, including four tracks written in English, whose distinct and identifiable influences contribute to shape their musical identity. Farah comments: “We selected the demo versions that best embody the project’s aim, working on them for months before heading into the studio”.
As the EP’s title suggests, the band does not intend to restrict their sound to specific references, but to give each track a unique feel. “We came up with different structures for each song, where the theme and ambience change throughout. That is the contradiction we’re looking to express in our compositions”, highlights Anderson.
In 2011, the band had a Crowdfunding project so they could release their album with some help of the fans. The project was a sucess and was funded with about 120% of the goal.
Escape
Single Parents Lyrics
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Where the social conventions are completely lost?
You're my favorite version of the chaos around
Unfamiliar faces torn in black and white
The turning point of this war is coming
She's terrified holding hands tight
The turning point of this war is coming
A troubled education was enough
They tolerated her abusive songs
Strip off the blazers dancing in the streets
The saddest happiness I've ever seen
The turning point of this war is coming
She's terrified holding hands tight
The turning point of this war is coming
She's terrified, hold your breath now
It's alright to know your name
Escape by Single Parents is a song with cryptic lyrics that seem to explore themes of rebellion and escape from societal norms. The first few lines hint at the idea of an underground escape where social conventions no longer apply, and the singer appears to be admiring someone who is leading the escape. The chaos around them is their favorite version of it, indicating that the singer enjoys the idea of breaking free from the constraints of society.
The second verse is a bit more ambiguous, but it seems to suggest that the escape has reached a turning point in a war of some kind. The woman holding tight to the singer's hand is terrified, indicating that the escape may be dangerous or risky. The lines "strip off the blazers dancing in the streets" suggest that the escape involves shedding the trappings of status and conformity, and embracing a more carefree and potentially dangerous way of life.
The chorus is repeated twice and drives home the idea that the turning point of this war is imminent and that the woman is terrified. The final line "hold your breath now" suggests that the escape is about to reach a critical point, and everyone involved is figuratively holding their breath waiting to see what happens.
Overall, Escape seems to be a song about breaking free from the constraints of society and embracing a more chaotic and potentially dangerous way of life. The lyrics are cryptic and open to interpretation, but they are evocative and create a sense of tension and urgency.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you leading the escape to the underground
Are you taking us away from society's norms and into a world where rules and expectations don't exist?
Where the social conventions are completely lost?
A place where usual behaviors aren't expected and we can be ourselves?
You're my favorite version of the chaos around
Despite the chaos and confusion surrounding us, you are my favorite way of dealing with it all?
Unfamiliar faces torn in black and white
We see faces we don't recognize and they're lost in the mix of dark and light?
The turning point of this war is coming
Things are changing and it's a critical moment?
She's terrified holding hands tight
Someone is scared and holding on tight for support?
The turning point of this war is coming
Things are changing and it's a critical moment?
She's terrified, hold your breath now
The fear is rising and it's time to brace ourselves?
A troubled education was enough
Their education was problematic and led to a troubled life?
They tolerated her abusive songs
Others didn't mind or even supported her problematic music?
Strip off the blazers dancing in the streets
Letting go of formalities and celebrating in the open?
The saddest happiness I've ever seen
A mix of joy and sadness that's bittersweet?
It's alright to know your name
It's important for us to know and remember who we are?
Contributed by Colin H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Patrick Sotero
Som du caralho!
Joviano Costa
esse play inteiro é foda !
Eduardo Vilhena
Podia rolar uma mini turnezinha do single parents em
Ken Aldri49
Who are these guys? I've been loving this song over in Spotify and figured it was from a band getting 50M views on songs. Nope. There is no justice.
Bruna Brancallião
❤!