Queer pop duo TWINKIDS is pianist-producer Matthew Young and Tokyo-native s… Read Full Bio ↴Queer pop duo TWINKIDS is pianist-producer Matthew Young and Tokyo-native singer-songwriter Jin Fukui. After meeting at Oberlin College and Conservatory in northeast Ohio, the two discovered a mutual reverence for electronic music and began writing, producing, and performing as one. They went on to study at the renowned Banff Centre in Canada under Brendan Canning of Broken Social Scene.

Following releases on Cascine, Yellow Year Records, a collaboration with Australian singer-songwriter Sophie Lowe, and remixes for Dawn Richard and Ghostly International, the LA-based duo garnered a number one charting song on Hype Machine with ‘Jigoku Tengoku’ along with a national tour supporting Matt and Kim, and press support from NYLON, THE FADER, Stereogum, and OUT Magazine.

In 2017, TWINKIDS released their debut EP "Boys Love" on Om Records, with the EP title paying homage to the gay romance manga genre of the same name. “Boys Love” features the viral Spotify hit ‘Overdressed,’ which has amassed over 6 million plays.

In 2019 TWINKIDS released their second EP "Lizard House" with support from Billboard, Complex, and more. The duo returned in 2020 with ‘Feeling Small,’ a new single on Kitsuné Musique, and ‘The Bends,’ a collaboration with indietronica artist The Chain Gang of 1974.

2020 was a year of introspection, and TWINKIDS channeled their pain into pop songs about self-doubt in their third body of work, “Nobody Likes Me” (due out in April on Om Records). "Nobody Likes Me" is a seven-song journey through themes of self-loathing, self-esteem and self-love, and all the ugliness that comes with it. The album features the stand out first single ‘I Know,’ a song about coming to terms with a relationship that just isn’t working anymore.

Eighteen
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Louder, louder
Shouting harder
But we're growing farther apart
Feel so grown up but it doesn't add up

I liked you for your brash demeanor
But you got lost in your hard-earned dollar
Further, further

Guess we're falling apart

You said back in our bed room
I swear it's only me and you
But how can you love me and your future too?
How can you love me and your future too?

Remember eighteen?
The promise we could not keep?
We'd always trash talk
We'd keep each other's hearts locked

Remember eighteen?
The promise we could not keep?
We'd always trash talk
We'd keep each other's hearts locked

The day you left me
I grew older
I don't think about you much like I used to
Oh but somehow the bed's still shaped like you

I liked you for your eyes of wonder
The days are good but the nights are harder (nights are hardeR)
Are there times where
You still think of me too?

You said back in our bed room
I swear it's only me and you
But how can you love me and your future too?
How can you love me and your future too?

Remember eighteen?
The promise we could not keep?
We'd always trash talk
We'd keep each other's hearts locked

Eighteen

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of TwinKids' song "Eighteen" express the emotional distance and growing apart of a relationship that was once vibrant and full of promise. The opening lines, "Louder, louder, Shouting harder, But we're growing farther apart" suggest a desperate attempt to save the relationship, but ultimately realizing that their efforts are in vain. Despite feeling like adults and thinking they have it all figured out, the singer acknowledges that something doesn't add up and the relationship isn't what they thought it would be.

The second verse reflects on the initial attraction the singer had for their partner, liking them for their confident and assertive personality. However, over time, the partner becomes consumed by their pursuit of money, causing them to drift further apart. The lyrics "Guess we're falling apart" highlight the realization that the relationship is crumbling.

The chorus, "Remember eighteen? The promise we could not keep? We'd always trash talk, We'd keep each other's hearts locked" signifies the nostalgic longing for the past, when they were younger and believed their love would endure. They used to have a playful and affectionate dynamic, always teasing and protecting each other. But now, that promise seems unattainable, and the relationship feels like a distant memory.

The bridge reflects on the singer's growth and acceptance of the breakup. They admit to not thinking about their ex as much as they used to, but are still haunted by the remnants of the past, as represented by the bed that still holds the shape of their ex. The verses also touch upon the initial attraction the singer had for their ex's sense of wonder, but highlight the difficulty in coping with the nights without them.

Overall, the lyrics of "Eighteen" explore the longing for a lost love, the disappointment of growing apart, and the struggle to reconcile the past with the present.

Line by Line Meaning

Louder, louder
We tried to make our voices heard, but it only pushed us further apart

Shouting harder
We raised our voices in desperation, but it didn't solve our problems

But we're growing farther apart
Despite our efforts, we're drifting away from each other

Feel so grown up but it doesn't add up
We may feel mature, but our relationship doesn't make sense anymore

I liked you for your brash demeanor
I was initially attracted to your confident and assertive nature

But you got lost in your hard-earned dollar
However, you became consumed by the pursuit of wealth and success

Further, further
Our distance continues to increase

Guess we're falling apart
It seems that our relationship is crumbling

You said back in our bed room
You once told me in the intimacy of our shared space

I swear it's only me and you
You assured me that our love was exclusive

But how can you love me and your future too?
I question how you can prioritize both our relationship and your aspirations

Remember eighteen?
Do you recall the time when we were eighteen years old?

The promise we could not keep?
Our commitment to each other that we failed to uphold

We'd always trash talk
We used to playfully insult and tease each other

We'd keep each other's hearts locked
We used to protect and guard each other's hearts

The day you left me
When you decided to end our relationship

I grew older
In that moment, I matured and gained new perspective

I don't think about you much like I used to
I've moved on and don't dwell on thoughts of you as often as before

Oh but somehow the bed's still shaped like you
Despite the distance, our shared memories are still present in our physical space

I liked you for your eyes of wonder
Your curiosity and enchantment were captivating to me

The days are good but the nights are harder (nights are hardeR)
During the day, I can distract myself, but the nights bring feelings of loneliness and longing

Are there times where
Do you ever experience moments when

You still think of me too?
You still have thoughts and memories of our time together?

Remember eighteen?
Do you recall the time when we were eighteen years old?

The promise we could not keep?
Our commitment to each other that we failed to uphold

We'd always trash talk
We used to playfully insult and tease each other

We'd keep each other's hearts locked
We used to protect and guard each other's hearts

Eighteen
The age that represents the time when our relationship began and, ultimately, couldn't survive

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gene Fukui, Matthew Young

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