I have personally loved talking about and listening to this band. Something about their music just speaks to me. Especially live in concert. Oh man, they are amazing live.
Anyhew, their website is HERE if you are interested in continuing to keep up with them and their music.
And of course, if you are as obsessed with The Paper Kites as I am, you might want to check out these similar artists:
♪ The Oh Hellos
♪ The Honey Trees
♪ Daughter
Well, that’s a wrap!
♫ Sara ♫
Here’s the exciting part, here’s where we get to listen to some awesome music.
“Featherstone”
Song
Lyrics
Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart
Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart
When you go, what you leave is a work of art
On my chest, on my heart
She went out to the hay in the morning grace
She went out and got lost in a tall hedge maze
Where’d you go? Where’d you go? Why’d you leave this place?
On my heart, on my face
And my love is yours but your love’s not mine
So I’ll go but we know I’ll see you down the line
And we’ll hate what we’ve lost but we’ll love what we find
And I’m feeling fine, we’ve made it to the coastline
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Past all the signs of the slow decline
Live like your love wasn’t meant for mine
Now you’ve gone, now you’ve gone to a different life
Til the loneliest side
Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart
Wake up to the sound of your fleeting heart
When you go, what you leave is a work of art
On my chest, on my heart
And my love is yours but your love’s not mine
So I’ll go, but we know I’ll see you down the line
And we’ll hate what we’ve lost but we’ll love what we find
And oh, I’m feeling fine, we’ve made it to the coastline
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh, ooh ooh ooh
Meaning
This song is so bittersweet. It’s basically about a breakup, where nothing really went wrong; it was just time to move on. They had good times together, but will find joy in what is to come: “And we’ll hate what we’ve lost but we’ll love what we find.” They both affected one another, as she left a beautiful impact or “work of art, on [his] chest, on [his] heart.” It pulls at the heartstrings.
Things to Love
The lyrics just get me every time. It doesn’t just have to apply to romantic relationships, but can extend to friendships as well. Sometimes it is just time to move on. You may meet and connect again someday in the future, but for now you just have to remember the great impact that they had on you and look forward with acceptance and determination to make the best of life’s experiences.
The simplicity of the instruments gives the song a raw sound that make the lyrics seem even more real, which helps me connect.
“Malleable Beings”
Lyrics
We fell this time
With a dying grace
Though we’re malleable beings,
Not enough, it seems
And don’t lay tired
Knew we both would break
Though we’re malleable beings
Not enough, it seems
And maybe were wrong to let it go
Maybe we were wrong to keep it so long
We were only dust and fragile clay
Flying far, miles away
We’ll close our eyes
And erase our minds
Though we’re malleable beings,
Not enough, it seems
And don’t lay tired
Knew we both would break
Though we’re malleable beings,
Not enough, it seems
And maybe were wrong to let it go
Maybe we were wrong to keep it so long
We were only dust and fragile clay
Flying far, miles away
And maybe were wrong to let it go
Maybe we were wrong to keep it so long
We were only dust and fragile clay
Flying far, miles away
Meaning
Life just knocks us down sometimes. Our trials change and mold us, but sometimes it feels like we will break instead of bending. It can be hard to realize that we won’t break, because we are malleable beings. It can be hard to let go of dreams and hold on to hopes.
Things to Love
Again, I love this lyrics for this one. Everybody has a hard time every once in a while and these words can help us get through that. We are malleable beings! And that’s kind of an awesome thing to remember when times are tough.
And of course, Sam’s and Christina’s melodies are beautiful as always.
Let me know what you think of this band so far! I love getting comments.
♫ Sara ♫
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to see The Paper Kites live. It was completely surreal. They are incredible live. A lot of times, when you see a band live its not as good as a recording, but that was definitely not the case with The Paper Kites. I was able to notice little nuances that I hadn’t on their cds, which is always fun. If you ever get the chance to see them live, GO. You won’t regret it in the least.
Just listen to this. This isn’t my video or from the concert I saw, but you get the idea.
I love the raw emotion they manage to convey.
You can find their current tour dates HERE if you are interested.
♫ Sara ♫
Ladies and gents, I’d like to introduce you to The Paper Kites.
The Paper Kites began in Melbourne, Australia in 2009. The members include high school friends Sam Bentley, Christina Lacy, Dave Powys, Josh Bentley, and Sam Rasmussen.
They are typically described as an indie folk band, but can sometimes be hard to categorize. Band member Sam Bentley once said, “We are whatever we released on the last record.” Their songs are filled with beautiful harmonies and thought-provoking lyrics.
I’m excited to share their songs with you! They are really, one of the best.
♫ Sara ♫
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