The band released their debut album, Light Upon the Lake, in June 2016 and have toured internationally. The second album, "Forever Turned Around" was released on August 30, 2019.
Kansas
Whitney Lyrics
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Though I didn't notice
The streetlights towered over
Lonely faces drifted out of focus
Tunnel vision suddenly swaying
Oh baby
Like the wind blows over my shoulders
Yeah, the feeling comes and goes
Like the wind blows over my shoulders
You know I'm just another daydreamer
Hanging from a moment
Darling I've been floating in a river
Wishing I could slow it
'Cause I'm afraid of everything lately
Oh baby
And the feeling comes and goes
Like the wind blows over my shoulders
Every feeling comes and goes
Like the wind blows over my shoulders
In the song "Kansas" by Whitney, the lyrics explore themes of loneliness, disconnection, and uncertainty. The winter sky turning over in Kansas sets the stage for a melancholic atmosphere where the singer finds themselves feeling detached and distant from their surroundings. The towering streetlights symbolize a sense of isolation, with faces becoming blurry and out of focus.
The lyrics mention "tunnel vision suddenly swaying," suggesting a shift in perspective or a moment of clarity amidst the haze. This change brings about feelings that come and go like the wind, blowing over the singer's shoulders. It represents transient emotions, both fleeting and unpredictable.
The chorus repeats the idea that the feeling comes and goes, much like the wind blowing over their shoulders, emphasizing the impermanence of emotions. This could reflect the singer's struggle with instability and the fear of everything in their life.
The second verse introduces the notion of daydreaming and floating in a river, implying a desire for escape or a longing for a slower pace of life. The singer admits to being afraid of everything lately, perhaps indicating a period of anxiety or unease.
Overall, "Kansas" portrays a sense of detachment, shifting emotions, and a yearning for stability and connection amidst feelings of fear and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
Winter sky turned over in Kansas
The sky changed its appearance in Kansas during winter
Though I didn't notice
I failed to pay attention to it
The streetlights towered over
The tall streetlights seemed dominant and overwhelming
Lonely faces drifted out of focus
Faces of lonely individuals became blurry and unclear
Tunnel vision suddenly swaying
Narrow focus shifting abruptly
Oh baby
Expressing endearment or affection
And the feeling comes and goes
Emotions fluctuate periodically
Like the wind blows over my shoulders
Similar to how the wind moves across my back
You know I'm just another daydreamer
Acknowledging being a person who indulges in fantasies
Hanging from a moment
Being emotionally attached or dependent on a particular moment
Darling I've been floating in a river
Dear one, I've been aimlessly drifting in a stream
Wishing I could slow it
Desiring to decelerate the pace
'Cause I'm afraid of everything lately
Because I've been feeling fearful about everything recently
Every feeling comes and goes
Each emotion appears and disappears
Like the wind blows over my shoulders
Similar to how the wind moves across my back
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: Julien A Ehrlich, Macie Stewart, Mcmillen Scott Kakacek, Will Miller, Ziyad Arif Asrar
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
DaFox
I already fell in love with "FTA" couple months back. The mood, the melody.. Hard to describe. Sometimes it will play on repeat for literal hours while I work.
Hearing this melody for a whole new song, the lyrics themself and the mood once again.. Oh man.
Can't explain it, but Kansas and FTA definitely hit a spot that always get me this close to get tears in my eyes. Love them both beyond words. Thank you Whitney. Love you ❤
Brian Ross
S😂
Josh Peterson
Never can ask for a better start to the day than a new Whitney song, can I?
Maxippo
Just wanted to say yall are my favourite band.
Natalia Guimaraes
My favourite band too!!! ❤
Matthew Daniels
Same
Poramin Chanthima
Me too
DrLemonLime
Ditto
Matt Siegel
Same
Andreza Ladeia
É a coisa mais linda essa música , meu Deus que perfeição 😭🥺💖🩷 tks Whitney 💓