Indie / Rock / Americana
Denton, Tx
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Indie / Rock / Americana
Denton, Tx
Band Members
Jon McKnight vox, acoustic & electric guitar
Sarah Lynn Fisher vox, keyboards
Matt Shasteen electric guitar, lap steel, banjo, melodica, Mellotron, synths, backing vox
Ian Mesey bass guitar, backing vox
Ramon Muzquiz drums / perc, backing vox
Influences:
Wilco, Ryan Adams, Jon Brion, Spoon, Velvet Underground, 70's era Bowie, post-Revolver Beatles, Koufax, Tori Amos, Black Keys, The Band, Motown
Giant
Young And Brave Lyrics
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What is life but a stage for mistakes?
Here with you only clouds are where we are
What of you reaching over the stars?
Stood a thousand feet above the ground
We were wild and reckless drugged right down
Don't you let goodbye fall out your mouth again
We are the love that rival giants
Now that you're gone we lost that high
What am I but a flame in the fire?
What is hate but a game truly tired?
Oh oh
Stood a thousand feet above the ground
We were wild and reckless drugged right down
Don't you let goodbye fall out your mouth again
'Cause I can't cope
We are the love that rival giants
Now that you're gone we lost that high
We could be bigger than Goliath
If you would only give me one more try
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh giants
Just give me just give just give me one more try
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh giants
You're all that I'm gonna be thinking about
You're all that I'm gonna be thinking about
So give me, so give me your love
We are the love that rival giants
Now that you're gone we lost that high (we lost the high)
We could be bigger than Goliath (we can be bigger than Goliath)
If you would only give me one more try
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh giants
Just give me just give just give me
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh giants
We are the love that rival giants (we could be bigger then Goliath)
Now that you're gone we lost the high
The lyrics to Young and Brave's song "Giant" reflect on the frailty of human existence and the strength of love. The first two lines express a sense of insignificance and transience in the grand scheme of things. The verse "what of you reaching over the stars?" hints at the desire for an enduring, transcendental love that can bridge even the vastness of space. The chorus "We are the love that rival giants / Now that you're gone we lost that high" describes how the love shared between the singer and the subject of the song was like a force to be reckoned with, but has been lost since their departure. The second verse ("What am I but a flame in the fire? / What is hate but a game truly tired?") contrasts with the first verse, suggesting that love is what gives life meaning.
The lyrics further explore the dynamic between the two lovers - they were once "wild and reckless drugged right down" but now, the other person can't let "goodbye fall out [their] mouth again" because the singer "can't cope" without them. The repetition of "oh" in the chorus, coupled with the soaring melody, creates an anthemic quality that emphasizes the idea of being as big as giants - a metaphor for overcoming all obstacles, including distance and time, in the name of love.
Line by Line Meaning
What am I but a drop in the rain?
I feel insignificant and small, just like one raindrop in a whole storm.
What is life but a stage for mistakes?
Life is full of opportunities to make mistakes and we learn from these mistakes.
Here with you only clouds are where we are
I only find joy and happiness when I am with you, and everything else fades away.
What of you reaching over the stars?
What are the limits of your dreams and desires? Can you reach beyond the stars?
Stood a thousand feet above the ground
We were in a place of great height, perhaps a metaphor for the emotional journey we were on.
We were wild and reckless drugged right down
We were consumed with passion and emotion, lost in our feelings.
Don't you let goodbye fall out your mouth again
Don't let us part ways again, don't say goodbye.
'Cause I can't cope
I am unable to deal with the pain of losing you again and I need you to stay.
We are the love that rival giants
Our love is strong and powerful, like giants locked in a rivalry of strength.
Now that you're gone we lost that high
Without you, we have lost the feeling of euphoria and intense happiness that our love once gave us.
What am I but a flame in the fire?
I am just a small flame amidst the chaos of a fire, and can easily be extinguished.
What is hate but a game truly tired?
Hate is a pointless game that has been played out too many times, it's time for love to take over.
You're all that I'm gonna be thinking about
You are constantly on my mind, you are all I think about.
So give me, so give me your love
I am asking for your love, for another chance to make things right.
We could be bigger than Goliath
Our love could be so strong and powerful that we could overcome even the greatest challenges.
If you would only give me one more try
If you would only give me another chance, I know I can make things right.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Stephan Moccio, Talay Riley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sophiedoyle3753
This is such a good song and I hope we don't loose anymore than the 16 people we already have on our roads:(
@LeonMooney-vx4ii
5 years old and this song is still a banger
@tomdonovan251
RIP 2 THA 4 WE'VE LOST!✝️🙏💯
@helenflanagan2530
Still love this song as much as the day it was released.... very proud of our Longford lads !
@keeleysexton9266
Yea people in my school we are like teacher teacher puy on four by brave giants
@keeleysexton9266
Do u know Colmcille??
@shanneesebolton1682
This is starting to become so popular it was on my recommendations but my best friend has replayed this a thousand times 😂
@kayleighlong8741
Vocals. Instrumental. Video. Just perfection😍😲
@IndieVibes.
💗 BEAUTIFUL 💗
@johnfurt7147
RIP JACKO JOHNNY JOHNBOY SMILER