THE KIN's rock/pop music is passionate, raw and poetic. The New York Times describes them as "bombastic," TimeOut NY calls their music "soulful," and Billboard claims, "The Australian siblings have a radiant gift for songwriting and performing...hearing their partnership is a humbling experience." Isaac remarks, "We play for the soul of it, the love of it and the need to do it." Thorry adds, "Our music comes from making those eloquent mistakes."
Their songs are featured on both commercial specialized programming (Q104.3 NY, 104.7 MA, WMMR) and independent radio (WZBC Boston, XM Radio). They are selling out box offices regionally from Boston to DC and have opened for such major touring acts as Bon Jovi, Men at Work, The Saw Doctors, P.U.S.A and Lez Zeppelin. With the help of Tower Records and independent stores across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, THE KIN have sold over 10,000 units on their own.
Twenty-thousand miles away from home, THE KIN are turning heads and making fans with their compelling live shows and solid songwriting. "We want people to be uplifted, to feel a heightened sense of self," says Isaac.
The Kin are going in to the studio in September 2008 to record for their next full-length album due out in 2009.
Discography:
2004: 'Tracing' LP
2005: 'RED' EP
2005: 'GO' Single from the 'BLACK' EP
2005: 'BLACK' EP
2007: 'Rise and Fall'
2009: The Upside
One Thing
The Kin Lyrics
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On your feet, you can face, what tomorrow has in place
Here we are, you and I, as lovers we embrace
We're singing out, heyeah, heyeah, oh
Love will be the one thing you serve
Love will be the one thing, the one thing
Love will be the one thing you serve
In the fields, by the bay, there's lives just wasting away
You can fight, you can pray, or is there nothing left to say
Stay the road or exit, and just walk away
We're singing out, heyeah, heyeah, oh
Love will be the one thing you serve
Love will be the one thing, the one thing
Love will be the one thing you serve
Love will be the one thing, the one thing
Love will be the one thing you serve
This love will be the one thing, the one thing
So what if I fall, deeply and fall, out of your love into the wayside
Would you sing me a line, some words to entwine
Cause I got the fever, what's the wait for
You blow me away, I'm down on my knees
This love's a disease that I would pay for
You die before you die
And love's the reason why
Love will be the one thing you serve
Love will be the one thing, the one thing
Love will be the one thing you serve
This love will be the one thing, the one thing
Love will be the one thing you serve
This love will be the one thing, the one thing
Love will be the one thing you serve
Love will be the one thing, the one thing
Love will be the one thing you serve
Love will be the one thing, the one thing
The Kin's song "One Thing" is a love anthem that encourages listeners to prioritize love as the most important thing in life, above all else. The lyrics paint vivid imagery of different scenarios, including staring into a lover's eyes with childlike wonder, facing the unknown future with bravery, and feeling the weight of wasted lives in the fields by the bay. The chorus is a powerful reminder that love is the ultimate service one can offer, and that it should be the focus of one's life.
The verse "With your eyes, you can trace, like a child that won't disgrace" alludes to the purity and innocence of youthful love, of looking at your significant other and feeling simultaneously vulnerable and comforted. The verse "In the fields, by the bay, there's lives just wasting away" is a heartbreaking commentary on the struggles that many people experience in life, and the lines "Stay the road or exit, and just walk away" acknowledge the challenge of facing difficult situations head-on. The final verse speaks directly to the power of love, and how it can lift one up, even during times of great suffering. The line "Love's a disease that I would pay for" highlights just how strong and all-consuming love can be, even if it's not always easy or pain-free.
Line by Line Meaning
With your eyes, you can trace, like a child that won't disgrace
You can see the world with wonder and innocence, free from shame and guilt.
On your feet, you can face, what tomorrow has in place
You can stand tall and be ready for whatever the future holds.
Here we are, you and I, as lovers we embrace
We are together, wrapped in each other's arms, united by love.
We're singing out, heyeah, heyeah, oh
We're expressing our joy and passion through music and song.
Love will be the one thing you serve
Love will be your guiding principle, your motivating force, your purpose in life.
In the fields, by the bay, there's lives just wasting away
There are people around us who are stuck in complacency and despair, unable to escape their circumstances.
You can fight, you can pray, or is there nothing left to say
You can try to change things, or you can accept them and move on, but sometimes there's no clear solution.
Stay the road or exit, and just walk away
You can continue down the path you're on, or you can choose a different direction and leave behind what's familiar.
So what if I fall, deeply and fall, out of your love into the wayside
What if I lose your love and end up alone and forgotten?
Would you sing me a line, some words to entwine
Would you comfort me with a sweet melody, soothing my broken heart?
Cause I got the fever, what's the wait for
I'm consumed with desire for you, so why delay our love any longer?
You blow me away, I'm down on my knees
You overwhelm me with your beauty and power, leaving me in awe and surrender.
This love's a disease that I would pay for
Love can be costly and painful, but it's still worth having and holding onto.
You die before you die
In order to truly live, you must let go of your ego, your fears, and your attachments.
And love's the reason why
Love gives meaning and purpose to our lives, making all the sacrifices and struggles worthwhile.
Contributed by Lucas J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.