His debut single ' Make you Alright' brings an end to a project which began a little under a year ago, when the initial demo was recorded in his attic. The 125 playlists he was added to on Spotify in only 3 weeks proves there is a promising future for this youngster.
Bands like Arctic Monkeys, MGMT and Tame Impala have been some of the few Somebody's Child has been linked to, so there is no surprise that this digital release has already been championed by popular music critics such as Nialler9, and radio DJ's from RTE, and BBC Northern Ireland.
Somebody's Child and his new live band are getting ready to release tour dates in the coming weeks in preparation for a the much-anticipated second single coming January 2019. In the meantime, he continues to explore the different styles and elements of alternative-pop music, while effortlessly showcasing what it means to be a contemporary songwriter with songs that are both lyrically and melody driven, and a voice described by xKira Music as being "a piece of paradise". "'Make You Alright' is really just the start of something big" he quotes, hinting towards his next odyssey.
Jungle
Somebody's child Lyrics
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I can feel that you just won′t let go
I'll be fightin'
I′ll be holding on to what we′ve lost
I can't feel the love that I′ve known
I guess it's hard to cope that we are getting old
Maybe we just need to start again
Live the life that we want to, yeah, uh
Settle down in the jungle
If the world's out to get you
′Cause I know
And I know
Can you see the way?
Do you feel it too?
All your life just waiting 'til you found the truth
So why don't you turn the leaf
′Cause all the lies
Come from promises
That we overlooked
We′re begging them to change so they won't feel like us
So why don′t you take my hand
When you're on in the rumble
Live the life that we want to, yeah, uh
Settle down in the jungle
If the world′s out to get you
And I know
And I know
I'll be runnin′, I'll be runnin'
I′ll be runnin′, I'll be runnin′, I'll be runnin′
I'll be runnin′, I'll be runnin', I′ll be runnin′
I'll be runnin′, I'll be runnin′, I'll be runnin′
When you're on in the rumble
Live the life that we want to, yeah, uh
Settle down in the jungle
If the world's out to get you, yeah, uh
When you′re on in the rumble
Settle down in the jungle, uh
′Cause I know I'll be feeling now
And I know I′ll be feeling now
And I know I'll be feeling now
′Cause I know
Oh I know
The song "Jungle" by Somebody's Child talks about the struggles of a failing relationship and the need to start over. The opening lines, “I’ll be running, I can feel that you just won’t let go” and “I’ll be fighting, I’ll be holding on to what we’ve lost,” indicate that the relationship is already falling apart and that one person is holding on more tightly than the other. The chorus talks about settling down in the jungle, away from the noise of the outside world, and living the life they truly want. The line, “Can you see the way? Do you feel it too?” suggests that the singer is asking their partner if they also feel the urge to start over and leave their current situation behind.
The song’s overall message is one of hope and renewal. The repeated phrase “I’ll be running” suggests a search for something new, for a fresh start. The “jungle” could be seen as a metaphor for a place where they can start over completely, and the line “Settle down in the jungle” indicates a desire to find a peaceful place away from the stresses and strains of modern life. The song ends with the lines “And I know, I’ll be feeling now / ‘Cause I know, oh I know” which again suggests a newfound sense of purpose and direction.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be runnin'
I'll keep trying and pushing forward
I can feel that you just won't let go
I sense that you're holding onto something that isn't serving us well
I'll be fightin'
I'll be putting up a fight to hold on to what we've lost
I'll be holding on to what we've lost
I refuse to accept what we've lost and will hold onto it as much as possible
I can't feel the love that I've known
I don't feel the same love that I once did
I guess it's hard to cope that we are getting old
It's difficult to accept that we're aging and things are changing
Maybe we just need to start again
Perhaps we need to wipe the slate clean and begin anew
When you're on in the rumble
During difficult times when things are chaotic and uncertain
Live the life that we want to, yeah, uh
Let's live the life we truly desire
Settle down in the jungle
Find peace and contentment in the midst of chaos
If the world's out to get you
If everything seems to be going wrong
'Cause I know
Because I have faith and confidence
Can you see the way?
Do you have clarity and direction in life?
Do you feel it too?
Do you share the same feelings and desires?
All your life just waiting 'til you found the truth
Searching for the answers and the meaning of life
So why don't you turn the leaf
Why don't you try something different and make a change?
'Cause all the lies
Because all the falsehoods and untruths
Come from promises
Are a result of unfulfilled promises
That we overlooked
Which we failed to notice and address
We're begging them to change so they won't feel like us
We want the world around us to change so we can feel better
So why don't you take my hand
Why don't you trust me and join me on this journey?
And I know
And I'm certain
I'll be runnin', I'll be runnin'
I'll keep trying and pushing forward
′Cause I know I'll be feeling now
Because I know I'll be experiencing emotions again
Oh I know
I'm sure of it
Writer(s): Shea Tohill, Cian Godfrey
Contributed by Owen R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dannypoo
I never comment on music videos but its almost criminal that this isn't getting the recognition it deserves. It's mad
Enda Connolly
Its coming
RD88
Great comment..keep playing and people will notice
Adrian F.
Found this in Long way up. Now my Nr.1 song for 2021. The guitar and the voice are such a mad combination it is absolutely addictive
Somebody's Child
thanks Adrian!
Max Local
Almost skipped your instagram ad but my God i'm thankful I didn't! I can't put into words how much I love this song, big future ahead of you guys 🤞
Somebody's Child
Thank you, Max! 🤘
Marcelo Naveira
It speaks volumes when you guys credit everyone who worked in the video. Awesome music, congratulations! :D
anex16
Wow! This song is out of this world. Looping like crazy.
smanderson117
Cant even remember how I find this band, but was listening to a few of their songs which were good, then I heard this and it has blown me away! Can't believe this isn't been played everywhere, a masterpiece, the riffs, the backing, the raspy vocals. Unreal