The band initially recorded demo recordings at Sam Bentley's home and Rasmussen's university. Encouraged by friends, they released homemade EPs and gained traction with their single "Bloom" in 2010. The band performed extensively in Australia and New Zealand, including opening for acts such as Hungry Kids of Hungary and Passenger.
The band initially gained attention with their single "Bloom" in 2010, leading to extensive performances in Australia and New Zealand. In 2011, they recorded their first EP, "Woodland," followed by the release of the EP "Young North" in 2012. They toured nationally and opened for acts like Josh Pyke and Boy & Bear. Following the tour, the band did a small run of shows opening for UK band Bombay Bicycle Club in January 2013.
Their debut full-length album, "States," was recorded in 2013, and they embarked on a national tour in Australia. They also toured internationally, including the United States and Canada. The band gained exposure with song placements in Grey's Anatomy and released their second album, "Twelvefour," in 2015. It was a concept album written between midnight and 4 AM.
In 2018, they released the albums "On the Train Ride Home" and "On the Corner Where You Live," with the latter recorded in Connecticut with producer Peter Katis. They embarked on an extensive tour and were nominated for Best Adult Contemporary Album at the ARIA Music Awards.
In August 2020, the band announced their fifth studio album Roses, a collaborative album of duets. The album features Julia Stone, Lucy Rose, Rosie Carney, Aoife O'Donovan, Nadia Reid, Maro, Amanda Bergman, Ainslie Wills, Lydia Cole and Gena Rose Bruce. The album was released on 12 March 2021.
In May 2023, the Paper Kites announced the forthcoming release of their sixth studio album, At the Roadhouse, scheduled for release on 1 September 2023.
The Paper Kites' musical style has evolved over the years, incorporating elements of folk, fingerstyle guitar, harmonies, and moody soundscapes. Their versatility and influences from various genres have shaped their musical direction.
For All You Give
The Paper Kites Lyrics
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Have you by my side
Take a walk round in every town
Drive across state lines
Like the sun sends a golden stream
Into our front room
I could be the same old light for you
Give it back to you
Like the rain, it just passes through
For all you give
I'll give it back to you
I think about it like a man in need
Every time I'm gone
Wait to see you like a mile-long train
Is passing by your door
And my life is set around you now
Tangled up the same
And I'll be the one who calls your name
Like the night comes black and blue
I'll give it back to you
Like a road runs straight and true
For all you give
I'll give it back to you
The Paper Kites's song For All You Give expresses a desire to be with someone and have them by your side always. The singer wants to travel with their beloved and explore new towns and drive across state lines. The sunlight streaming into their front room is a metaphor for the singer's desire to shine brightly for their loved one, to make them feel safe, secure and loved. The singer wants their partner to feel like every morning is new and special, and the rain is just passing through without causing any trouble.
The singer sees himself as a man in need and thinks about their partner every time they're away. The line "Wait to see you like a mile-long train is passing by your door" suggests that the singer is willing to wait as long as it takes to be reunited with their beloved. The singer's life is now entangled with their partner's, and they want to be the one who calls out their name. The night that comes black and blue is a metaphor for difficult times, and the singer promises to be there for their partner during such tough times. The singer wants to give back to their partner, just like the partner gives to them.
The song is a beautiful representation of love and the desire to always be there for a loved one. The singer wants to make their partner feel special, safe and secure. The use of metaphors throughout the song adds to its beauty and depth, making it both poetic and relatable.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna take you everywhere I go
I desire to have you accompany me wherever I venture
Have you by my side
I want you to be my support system
Take a walk round in every town
I yearn to explore new places with you
Drive across state lines
I want to travel great distances with you
Like the sun sends a golden stream
Similar to how the sun radiates scattered rays of light
Into our front room
I want to light up your world
I could be the same old light for you
I can be your constant source of brightness
Like the morning is always new
Just as a new day begins every morning
Give it back to you
I want to return the favor
Like the rain, it just passes through
Just like raindrops briefly fall and disappear
For all you give
All that you provide
I'll give it back to you
I will reciprocate the kindness
I think about it like a man in need
I consider it like a necessity
Every time I'm gone
Whenever I am away
Wait to see you like a mile-long train
I anxiously await to meet you like a lengthy train approaching the station
Is passing by your door
Like the train steams through a stop
And my life is set around you now
You are the central focus of my life
Tangled up the same
We are intertwined
And I'll be the one who calls your name
I will always call out your name
Like the night comes black and blue
Like the night sky turns dark and moody
Like a road runs straight and true
Like a straight path leads to its destination
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Samuel Bentley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@maedaerileemarabulas950
No one posted the lyrics, so i copypaste it, here it is :))
FOR ALL YOU GIVE - THE PAPER KITES FT. LUCY ROSE:
I want to take you everywhere I go
Have you by my side
Take a walk round in every town
Drive across state lines
Like the sun sends a golden stream
In to our front room
I could be the same old light
For you
Like the morning is always new
Give it back to you
Like the rain it just passes through
For all you give
I'll give it back to you
I think about it like a man in need
Every time I’m gone
Wait to see you like a mile long train
Is passing by your door
And my life is set around you now
Tangled up the same
I will be
The one who calls your name
Like the night comes black and blue
I'll give it back to you
Like a road runs straight and true
For all you give
I'll give it back to you
@CincyBengals84
I've never felt so in touch with a song in my entire life.
I'm in a recently long-distance relationship with my fiancée who I've been dating for 4 years. Tonight I've been struggling to sleep because I miss her so much and feel so alone - I'm thousands of miles away and know no one here. I decided to just play some Paper Kites to help me fall asleep, but hadn't heard this song before.
The moment it began "I wanna take you everywhere I go, have you by my side." I immediately started tearing up. Grown man tears... and I honestly never cry.
Every single word hit me like a ton of bricks. I'm getting married next June, and my fiancée is moving in with me after we're married. I think I just found our first dance song.
Thank you so much for making this song. I love you guys.
@tarosintapioca
I discovered this band a few months ago and I swear everything they do is art.
@renagonoy909
i'm glad you discovered theeeem and i welcome you!
@headache9886
i agree with what you said. i never thought i will be hooked with their music but i am blessed to have listen to this band.
@radiatorninja7149
Love them! Had the opportunity to see them a few years ago here in Sweden, really an emotional concert.
@user-ed3kc7zj7y
same sameeee
@Nillowo
I second every word of this
@lukenesmith7070
I think this is the most beautiful song I’ve ever heard. It’s gonna be used in our wedding.
@anisebonilla1600
I’m looking out a window while it rains, and It’s the most peaceful I’ve felt in a while
@Bukowski30
That’s literally my dream while listening to them but where I stay it doesn’t rain often
@timetocallitaday
Are you still feeling the peace?? Xx