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.
Still Running
Young Fathers Lyrics
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Goodnight
Tonight I don't love God
My time to enjoy life, my time to ignore life
Your gonna die in my arms
Hiding from the torture, fire's what you're under
Still running, still running, still running, still running
The devil's boots don't creak
Dial the number but you don't speak
Dumb enough to be the bait
Ninety nine percent are waiting at the gates
Hate the motto, pay up come back tomorrow
Suck it up like you fucking need it
Still running, still running, still running
Still running, still running, still running
The devil's boots don't creak
Dial the number but you don't speak
Hundred percent is bloody blasphemy
Still running, still running, still running, still running
Motherfuckers dumb enough to wait
Tonight I don't love God
My time to enjoy life, my time to ignore life
Your gonna die in my arms
Hiding from the torture, fire's what your under
Still running, still running, still running, still running
When is the time
When is the time to lay the roots
When is the time to play it cool
What happened to the man who paid his dues
What happened to girl who broke the rules
What happened to the man who paid his dues
What happened, what happened, what happened
Tonight I don't love God
You're gonna die in my arms
I may do worse
I may find a job without pleasure
The song "Still Running" by Young Fathers is a powerful and raw expression of rebellion against the status quo and an embrace of pleasure over religious guilt. The lyrics suggest a detachment from faith ("Tonight I don't love God"), and a desire to enjoy life with no regard for conventional morality ("My time to enjoy life, my time to ignore life"). The reference to someone dying in the singer's arms is ambiguous and open to interpretation, but suggests a willingness to embrace death as a part of life, and perhaps a rejection of the fear of death that is often tied to religious belief.
The chorus ("Still running, still running, still running...") can be read as an embrace of constant movement and evasion, a refusal to be pinned down by society's expectations or personal demons. The reference to the devil's boots not creaking creates a contrast between the freedom of the devil and the stagnation and conformity of those who wait for salvation ("Ninety nine percent are waiting at the gates"). The use of profanity throughout the song reinforces the sense of rebellion and defiance.
Overall, "Still Running" is a bold and unapologetic statement of individuality and hedonism. The song rejects the notion that pleasure must be earned or delayed, and instead celebrates the moment and the self.
Line by Line Meaning
Here's another ticket
Moving on, leaving behind the things of the past.
Goodnight
The end of the day, closing chapter.
Tonight I don't love God
This is a time to focus on oneself, rather than the higher power.
My time to enjoy life, my time to ignore life
The present moment is for indulging in life's pleasures and ignoring its problems.
You're gonna die in my arms
Being there for someone in their most vulnerable moments.
Hiding from the torture, fire's what you're under
Trying to escape from pain, while being under stress.
Still running, still running, still running, still running
Despite hardships, the journey continues.
The devil's boots don't creak
Evil is often not noticeable until it's too late.
Dial the number but you don't speak
Trying to reach out for help, but not finding the words.
Dumb enough to be the bait
Being naive, and falling into someone's trap.
Ninety nine percent are waiting at the gates
The majority is patiently waiting for opportunities to arise.
Hate the motto, pay up come back tomorrow
Disliking the system, where one has to keep paying, to get what they want.
Suck it up like you fucking need it
Accept hardships, even if they're unpleasant.
Motherfuckers dumb enough to wait
People being ignorant than ever before.
Hundred percent is bloody blasphemy
Believing that something is 100% true, is a mistake.
When is the time to lay the roots
Deciding when it's right to build a foundation.
When is the time to play it cool
When to stay calm and collected.
What happened to the man who paid his dues
Wondering what happened to someone who went through hardships.
What happened to girl who broke the rules
What happened to someone who defied the norm for what they want.
What happened, what happened, what happened
The unanswered question that leaves one in a state of confusion.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ALLOYSIOUS MASSAQUOI, GRAHAM HASTINGS, KAYUS BANKOLE, TIMOTHY BRINKHURST
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