Formed in Scotland in 2008 by Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole and Graha… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in Scotland in 2008 by Alloysious Massaquoi, Kayus Bankole and Graham 'G' Hastings, the group started performing in nightclubs when the band members were all still in their early teens. In 2012, they signed to LA based label, Anticon and released their introductory mixtapes, Tape One and Tape Two. The trio then signed to Big Dada and released debut album, Dead, which was released in 2014. The album gained a lot of critical attention and went on to win the prestigious Mercury Prize. Following an extensive world tour the band decamped to Berlin to begin work on their sophomore album, White Men Are Black Men Too, which was released in April 2015.

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.

Feasting
Young Fathers Lyrics

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I’m just feasting with panthers
Rolling around in their shit
You won't leave with answers
I still believe you love me

(Oh why)
Settle down settle down
With a love encounter

I can buy you a new language
Watch out
I said watch out
Without a shadow of a doubt
Settle down settle down
With a love encounter
I can buy you a new language
Watch out
There’s a shadow without a doubt

Whoosh!

Overall Meaning

The opening line of Young Fathers's song "Feasting" - "I’m just feasting with panthers" - is a striking image that effectively sets the tone for the rest of the song. The band is known for their unique sound that blends elements of hip-hop, electronic music, and indie rock. In this song, their sound is anchored by a hypnotic, pulsing beat that underscores the lyrics' intensity.

The song's chorus, "Settle down with a love encounter / I can buy you a new language / Watch out", is a plea to an unnamed person to slow down and connect on a deeper level. The repeated "watch out" serves as a warning that things won't be easy, but that the connection is worth pursuing. The lyrics are cryptic, but there's a sense of urgency and desperation to them that suggests that the singer is trying to hold on to something - or someone - that is slipping away.

The line "rolling around in their shit" is jarring and visceral, and it's difficult to parse its meaning without more context. It could be a metaphor for getting deeply involved in something messy and unpredictable, or it could be a literal description of an unsettling situation. Either way, it adds to the sense of unease that permeates the whole song.

Line by Line Meaning

I’m just feasting with panthers
I am currently living dangerously, taking part in wild and reckless behavior like hanging out with panthers.

Rolling around in their shit
I am diving headfirst into this lifestyle and its unpleasant circumstances, like how a panther rolls around in its own feces.

You won't leave with answers
If you engage in these same behaviors with me, you won't find any answers or meaning in them.

I still believe you love me
Despite my reckless behavior, I still hold onto the belief that you love me and will stick by me.

(Oh why) Settle down settle down
A plea to calm down and take things more seriously.

With a love encounter
Finding love and connection with someone else.

I can buy you a new language
I can help you see things in a new way and change your outlook on life.

Watch out
Be careful and aware of the dangers that come with this lifestyle.

I said watch out
A repeat warning to stay vigilant.

Without a shadow of a doubt
There is absolutely no doubt in my mind about the danger involved in this lifestyle.

Settle down settle down
Another plea to be more cautious and less reckless.

With a love encounter
Repeating the idea that finding love and real human connection is a better path to fulfillment than my current dangerous and reckless lifestyle.

I can buy you a new language
Again emphasizing the idea that I can help you see a new perspective on life and make positive changes.

Watch out
A final warning to be aware of the risks.

There’s a shadow without a doubt
Underlining the idea that danger and darkness are always present, no matter what steps we take to avoid them.

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