Following the disbandment of Miracle Days (formed with guitarist Edson Choi), Babinski worked as a touring musician with Hunter Hunted.
Her first solo single, "Your Version of Me," was released in 2015. Additional singles appeared leading up to the April 2016 release of her debut album, Under the Influence. Her follow-up album, Nobody's Watching, was released in 2018.
So Long
Steady Holiday Lyrics
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Beyond the tears, beyond the courtesy of elementary melodies
And chord progressions much like these
To love and be loved, who'd have thought it'd be so mysterious?
It would be painful without bruises and subject to who chooses
To pull the plug and hope that no one sinks
Beyond the place where all our memories repeat into eternity
Preserving them so bittersweet, for better or worse
What's the harm in a little disillusion?
A little rosy hue and a drink to see it through
To separate my logic from my ways
I can and I will, and I can and I will move on
And you can and you will, and you can and you will move on
You deserve a song so long and crafted with hands of love and capability
So I'll retire, I'll keep it brief
Admiring you lovingly
So long, so long, so long
The song "So Long" by Steady Holiday is an introspective piece on love and loss. The lyrics start off by acknowledging the depth of the hurt that the subject of the song is experiencing. The singer believes that in order to truly capture and represent the complexity of these emotions, a song so long is necessary - one that goes beyond the typical structure of a song with basic chord progressions and overused lyrics. The song is intended to be a reflection of the subject's understanding that love and acceptance can be a mystery, a painful experience even in the absence of physical bruises, and can often feel like it is determined by a coin toss. The lyrics suggest that a choice was made to end the relationship and move forward, though it isn't clear whose decision it was.
The singer finishes by acknowledging that the subject is deserving of a song that is crafted with love and care - a song that is a commemoration of their time together. However, the singer recognises that it's time to say goodbye and move on. The phrase 'so long' is repeated several times, highlighting the intention of the subject to say goodbye and move on from the relationship, though it is still possible that the subject is still holding on to the memories with a bittersweet feeling.
Overall, the song is a sombre and introspective look at heartbreak but with a gentle nod towards moving on, even if it takes a while.
Line by Line Meaning
You deserve a song so long, it plays behind the hurt
You deserve a song that doesn't just skim the surface of your pain but delves deep into it.
Beyond the tears, beyond the courtesy of elementary melodies
Beyond playing simple, cliché tunes that only scratch the surface of how you really feel.
And chord progressions much like these
And beyond following the same patterns that everyone else uses to make music.
To love and be loved, who'd have thought it'd be so mysterious?
It's strange that such a simple thing as loving someone and having them love you back can be so hard to navigate.
It would be painful without bruises and subject to who chooses
Love can be painful even when there are no physical bruises - it's dependent on the other person's choice to love you back.
To pull the plug and hope that no one sinks
To end a relationship and hope that both parties are able to move on without sinking into despair or regret.
You deserve a song so long, it plays beyond the fade
You deserve a song that lasts long after the initial high of a new romance has faded away.
Beyond the place where all our memories repeat into eternity
Beyond the point where all we can do is look back on past memories, without creating any new ones to cherish.
Preserving them so bittersweet, for better or worse
Holding onto those memories can be both sweet and painful, as they remind us of what once was, for better or worse.
What's the harm in a little disillusion?
What's wrong with a little bit of delusion in matters of the heart?
A little rosy hue and a drink to see it through
A little bit of optimism and liquid courage to help us push through the tough times.
To separate my logic from my ways
To try and make sense of our emotions, even if it means separating our logical thinking from our actions and reactions.
I can and I will, and I can and I will move on
I know I have the strength to move on from this, and I will do whatever it takes to make it happen.
And you can and you will, and you can and you will move on
And I believe that you, too, have the strength to move on and heal from this.
You deserve a song so long and crafted with hands of love and capability
You deserve a song that is created with nothing but love and genuine talent, from start to finish.
So I'll retire, I'll keep it brief
So I'll step back and let the music speak for itself - hopefully it won't take too long to get the message across.
Admiring you lovingly
And in the meantime, I'll continue to admire you from afar - after all, you deserve nothing but the best.
So long, so long, so long
Farewell, for now - until we meet again, and hopefully under better circumstances.
Contributed by Bentley Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.