In 2016, the band were invited to support Massive Attack on their UK and European tour after working together on Massive Attack’s single “ Voodoo In My Blood”, which was released in January 2016.
Young Fathers feature 6 tracks on the Trainspotting T2 soundtrack, including “Only God Knows”, written specifically for the film.
In November 2017 the band announced that they had finished work on their third album to be release on Ninja Tune in early 2018.
Come To Life
Young Fathers Lyrics
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In response to this amicable lecture
Could it be written underneath the deckchair?
Play fair
False pretences
Underhanded tactics
Undermine your mind
Add the balance to the debt
Suck up noses
Retract slowly
Detatch the slack slogan
Pick up only
I heard it in a monologue
Reconsideration in a motorway Travelodge
Stand up, rip your honours off
History, survivor of the cannon balls
Mother doesn't sleep well if I'm not in town
She couldn't give a fuck if the exchange rate is down
So come to the rope in the service of hope
Gather all the children and head for the coast
Come to life, you're dead
Don't you go in there
Come to life, you're dead
Don't you go in there
Just before the [?] fuck it up
Ch-ch-ch-ch-chop it up and put it your pot
Tell him 'bout the visions and your feelings and the guns
If you come to a decision
You can come to a decision
Daily necessities, tangled by a safety net
Fixed term penalties, stocks on the internet
Paying for a green card, starting off at Bucharest
Talking to my mother
Send another cheque
Philosophical bullshit is the shit I resurrect
Smoke a weaker substance
And I suck a Nicorette
And mixing, almost there
Answer, before you say yes
Honestly
Come to life, you're dead
Don't you go in there
Come to life, you're dead
Don't you go in there
Just before fuck it up
The lyrics to Young Fathers's song Come To Life are complex and multifaceted. The opening lines "The nature is nurture, in response to this amicable lecture, could it be written underneath the deckchair?" suggest a philosophical exploration of the relationship between nature and nurture. The song then delves into themes of deceit, balance, and detachment, cautioning against false pretenses and urging listeners to maintain a sense of fairness. The repetition of the phrase "come to life, you're dead, don't you go in there" creates a sense of urgency, as if the song is imploring the listener to awaken from a state of complacency or inaction. Meanwhile, the references to different locations, from a motorway Travelodge to Bucharest, suggest a wider perspective and a recognition of the interconnectedness of different people and places.
The song is also infused with personal touches, as the lines "Mother doesn't sleep well if I'm not in town, she couldn't give a fuck if the exchange rate is down" speak to the singer's own experiences and relationships. The final lines of the song, "just before the [?] fuck it up, ch-ch-ch-ch-chop it up and put it your pot," create a sense of instability or danger, suggesting that things may be about to take a turn for the worse.
Line by Line Meaning
The nature is nurture
Nature has a profound impact on our growth and development
In response to this amicable lecture
Following this friendly conversation
Could it be written underneath the deckchair?
Is it possible that it is written out of sight?
Play fair
Act with integrity
False pretences
Misleading intentions
Underhanded tactics
Dishonest methods
Undermine your mind
Erode your mental stability
Add the balance to the debt
Increase the already overwhelming responsibility
When you hear the bells chime
When you receive confirmation
Suck up noses
Flattery
Retract slowly
Withdraw gradually
Detatch the slack slogan
Separate from the empty phrase
Pick up only
Take only what is necessary
I heard it in a monologue
I understood it through introspection
Reconsideration in a motorway Travelodge
Reflecting on decisions at a roadside motel
Stand up, rip your honours off
Stand up and relinquish titles or awards
History, survivor of the cannon balls
History endures even after the violence stops
Mother doesn't sleep well if I'm not in town
My mother worries when I'm away
She couldn't give a fuck if the exchange rate is down
She's more concerned about my safety than financial stability
So come to the rope in the service of hope
Join together in the pursuit of something positive
Gather all the children and head for the coast
Bring all the young and move towards the sea
Come to life, you're dead
Awaken to reality, don't remain stagnant
Don't you go in there
Avoid entering that situation
Just before the [?] fuck it up
Right before it all falls apart
Ch-ch-ch-ch-chop it up and put it in your pot
Cut it into pieces and make it useful
Tell him 'bout the visions and your feelings and the guns
Communicate your hopes, emotions and conflicts
If you come to a decision
If you make up your mind
Daily necessities, tangled by a safety net
Everyday needs entangled in a false sense of security
Fixed term penalties, stocks on the internet
Punishments with time limits, investments on online platforms
Paying for a green card, starting off at Bucharest
Investing in a new identity, starting at a difficult place
Talking to my mother
Conversing with my parent
Send another cheque
Write out another payment
Philosophical bullshit is the shit I resurrect
Pointless philosophy is what I revive
Smoke a weaker substance
Consume something less potent
And I suck a Nicorette
And I consume chewing gum to curb nicotine cravings
And mixing, almost there
Almost achieving the right combination
Answer, before you say yes
Think before you blindly agree
Honestly
Truthfully
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They are my favorite band right now , every song is epic 😘😘😘😘😘
Gerrit Karge
The one of the Best Band! I love every Song of them
Benjamin Anderson
this is beautiful. you can feel and see the passion pouring out of them.
Anni Kr
This band needs more attention. Your guyses music is so awesome!
chherd
Really, really liking their vibe...their performance is so insync...like they are blood brothers not just artists working together. Cant wait to find more music!
olika8
Love the way Graham is belting out the chorus!
Richard D Martinez
Thank you, Bowlegs, for giving us this moment, for bringing us all together as fans and lovers, #TaEverlasting!🥂#GraciasOtraVes
Tom Owen
OKAY - YOUNG FATHERS ARE THE SHIT! - AMAZING!!
Anesu Joyce R
reunited with this extraordinary band. nothing but love for them
jdgonzo1982
wow...these guys!! i wish the whole world could hear this song all at the same time...just to see how they'd react...