The debut, A Guidance from Colour - EP, was recorded with Romesh Dodangoda (Funeral for a Friend, Glassjaw, Kids In Glass Houses) at Long Wave Studios in Cardiff and it was released January 14th 2008. Prior to this the band's first single Audience and Audio was released on 24th December 2007.
What is Light? Where is Laughter? was released on September 29th 2008 by King Tuts Recordings. To celebrate this, the band played to a sold out crowd at King Tuts. Twin Atlantic also performed two acoustic instore signings at the Glasgow Fopp stores whilst touring with The Subways, and in doing so gave a hint of new material and a cover of 'Fall At Your Feet' by Crowded House.
The debut EP for Red Bull Recordings, Vivarium, was recorded in Los Angeles in March 2009, produced by John Travis and released on 14 September 2009 with the first single Lightspeed released in June 2009 as a free download. You're Turning into John Wayne was released as the first proper single on 7 September 2009.
The band returned to the US to record the album Free set for release on 29 April 2011. The first track off the LP, Edit Me was released on Monday, 14 February and peaked at number 4 in the iTunes rock charts. In its first week of release, Free peaked at #37 in the Official UK Album Chart and includes the singles Make A Beast Of Myself, Yes, I Was Drunk and Free.
Great Divide, the second full-length album, was released on August 18th 2014. In its first week of release, the album peaked at #6 in the Official UK Album Chart and includes the singles Heart And Soul and Brothers And Sisters.
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Lightspeed
Twin Atlantic Lyrics
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Realize I want to raise the game
Want to raise the game
Call them out into the streets, face the wall
Decide I want to run away
Want to run away
We walk, we make each other away
Lightspeed, lightspeed
They’re never gonna get us all,
They’re never gonna set us free
Lightspeed, lightspeed
They’re never gonna get us all,
They’re never gonna set us free
You and I were meant to be, we're fusing fate
Together we’re making history
Making history
And mail it off to save the coast
And I’m in line, I’m in line for,
The overdose, the overdose
My hands are only extensions
We walk, we make each other away
Lightspeed, lightspeed
They’re never gonna get us all,
They’re never gonna set us free
Lightspeed, lightspeed
They’re never gonna get us all,
They’re never gonna set us free
We move, we move at night
Along, together, together we might
Just move as fast as light
My hands are only extensions
We walk, we make each other away
Lightspeed, lightspeed
They’re never gonna get us all,
They’re never gonna set us free
Lightspeed, lightspeed
They’re never gonna get us all,
They’re never gonna set us free
The lyrics to Twin Atlantic's "Lightspeed" touch on themes of escaping, breaking free, and moving forward. The opening lines "Step back into the river, float away" suggest a desire to move away from current circumstances and start fresh. The lyrics then shift to a sense of rebellion and wanting to make change, with the line "Call them out into the streets, face the wall" indicating a desire to take action against perceived oppressors.
The chorus of "lightspeed, lightspeed, they're never gonna get us all, they’re never gonna set us free" can be interpreted as a call to action and a declaration of independence. The song seems to be about breaking free from societal constraints and taking control of one's own fate. The lines "My hands are only extensions, we walk, we make each other away" suggest a sense of unity and solidarity in this mission to break free.
Overall, "Lightspeed" is a powerful anthem for those seeking to escape from the status quo and take control of their own lives. It is a call to action for rebellion, for unity, and for the pursuit of freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Step back into the river, float away
Retreat into the current and drift off
Realize I want to raise the game
Become aware of my desire to improve
Want to raise the game
Longing to enhance one's abilities
Call them out into the streets, face the wall
Summon them to the public and confront them
Decide I want to run away
Make a conscious decision to escape
Want to run away
Wish to flee from a situation
My hands are only extensions
My limbs function as mere tools
We walk, we make each other away
We cause each other's departure as we move
Lightspeed, lightspeed
Rapid acceleration
They’re never gonna get us all,
They won't capture or catch everyone
They’re never gonna set us free
They won't release us from captivity
You and I were meant to be, we're fusing fate
We were destined for each other, our lives merging
Together we’re making history
As a team, we're creating significant events
And mail it off to save the coast
Send it away to preserve the shoreline
And I’m in line, I’m in line for,
And I'm queuing up for
The overdose, the overdose
A lethal excess of something
We move, we move at night
We travel under the cover of darkness
Along, together, together we might
We potentially have the ability to proceed jointly
Just move as fast as light
Simply advance with an immense velocity
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CRAIG ERNEST KNEALE, BARRY NICHOLAS MCKENNA, ROSS GAVIN MACKENZIE MCNAE, SAM MCTRUSTY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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IloveOneill
I love the fact that the band are getting all the attention they deserve by supporting big bands. I found out about them in 2008 thanks to them supporting funeral for a friend, bought the EP 'a guidance from colour' and have loved them ever since. to those newly enlightened welcome to the club!
Lacey Houghton
His voice and smile are both so beautifully contagious!!!! <3
MjrHop
2011 is the year for these guys. Saw them January earlier this year, and had a chat, and they are just humble and sincere so I hope they get what they deserve!
yas
Can not get enough of this band.
1KathAOS
These guys were amazing at the London Apollo on 23rd! So much energy on stage! Love this song and them! Amazing band, Amazing live! HAHA i even left the show with a Twin Atlantic T-shirt and album at the end!
Zoehere
Im so suprised these guys arent super famous. They are AWESOME!!! But in a way i kinda like not everyone knowing about them. Its cool to have such a awesome band to listen to, why everyone misses out :D
Amanda Calver
DEFINITELY my favourite song by these guys
Terrence Icke
Great song. No snide comments, no abuse, no Justin Bieber refrence, no Scottish joke, no pun. Just a great solid song. Cheers Twin Atlantic!
Wood Envy Floors-Interiors
Great track...heard a lot of this band lately...all good things...Also heard they were a big hit at T in the Park