Published by: Kristine Caye Emono
Date Published: October 18, 2024
Time Published: 11:58 AM
An American pop rock band residing in Los Angeles, LANY, is currently having a blast with their fanbase from different countries with their world tour named "A Beautiful Blur." Having been in the music industry for more than a decade, they have built a massive discography with different genres conveying a different message to their audience. A remarkable one that is loved by many people worldwide.
Paul Klein and Jake Goss had worked together with former member Les Priest to create influential albums, namely Malibu Nights, LANY, and their recent one, A Beautiful Blur, along with more albums and EPs made throughout their career. Some of their songs have reached mainstream success and deeply resonated with listeners, such as Love at First Fight (Hopeless), you!pink skies, and many more, making their career a successful and inspirational one.
They had created an addictive melody that blends with their deep definition of love, creating a masterpiece that connects with its listeners feelings creatively. From arguments to development and up to admiration, LANY has never failed everyone in grabbing their attention with their music and explaining the concepts of love that we have yet to understand.
Their masterpieces resonate with the deep emotions of their listeners, unraveling a story with every melody. Nevertheless, behind every line lies a story. What could be the inspiration behind some of the influential songs of LANY, and what made it successful and empathetic for its listeners?
LOVE AT FIRST FIGHT (HOPELESS)
"You never really know someone 'til you see the other side of them."
Love at First Fight is the ninth track from the latest album of the band titled A Beautiful Blur. Released on the 29th of September in 2023, written by the band's guitarist and lead vocalist, Paul Jason Klein, along with Sasha Alex Sloan and King Henry.
The lyrics from the pre-chorus portray the reveal of one's true self during times of conflict, as highlighted in the lyrics, "You never really know someone 'til you see the other side of them." Then, the chorus and the parts after that explain the intensity of an argument in a relationship described in the song as fire in one's eyes as they stormed out the door, leaving messy clothes on the floor. However, in the bridge, the song changed drastically as the person realized that they truly loved the other person after understanding the situation. This change can be further understood in the lyrics, "Clothes on the floor, you stormed out the door, and that's when I knew that I couldn't live without you"."
The song conveys the idea of deepening a relationship by getting to know them in all aspects—positive and negative. The song reminds everyone of the importance of understanding in the midst of conflict, as this helps us to realize our true feelings toward the other person.
The song is one of the most streamed songs out of the deluxe album as of October 2024. Truly proving that the listeners understood the deep meaning behind the meaningful song of the band. However, knowing someone in all aspects would not be enough to love someone; you have to encounter someone that will help you in your endeavors and challenges—another story that can be appreciated in "You!" another song from LANY.
YOU!
"You found me when I was broken. Put me back together, gave me life."
The first track from the band's third studio album, Mama's Boy, "You!" is composed by Paul Klein along with Alexandra Yatchenko and Henry Allen and was then produced by the band together with their production team. Released on the 14th of August 2020, piercing the hearts of many with its meaningful perspective about love.
According to Paul, this song was an exercise in writing a love letter without referencing any attributes, which is why it can be dedicated to anyone or anything. It is a love song that narrates the story of a person, in their time of need, who encounters the love of their life, helping them during their hardships and motivating them to be a better person. It describes the significance of the person the singer is addressing in the song, described as the sun to the moon, the ocean painted blue, and their light in the dark.
Furthermore, when this person came into the singer's life, he realized that he was finding love in the wrong places. Realizing once more that they are all that they need—each other.
The importance of this person in the singer's life was once again highlighted in the bridge, with the comparison of this person as the air in their lungs and the veins in their blood, explaining that without the other person, the singer is nothing and could not be a better person that they are today.
LANY showed us another perspective about love. You! explained clearly that the right person will come and help us overcome our struggles and help us to become a better person with their presence and comfort.
The song is the third most streamed song from the album on Spotify and is still being listened to and discovered by many people today. This strengthens the fact that many people have understood the story that this song has to tell. Nonetheless, the group has also released "pink skies," telling another story about love and admiration that hooked the fans and locals all around the world.
PINK SKIES
"Talkin' under pink skies, I think our hearts are starting to show. That it's better, you and I, under pink skies."
Written by the whole band, the third track from their EP "kinda" was released on the 24th of June in 2016. It is a song that shows the admiration of the singer for his significant other as he realizes that he has fallen in love with her for a long time.
The song starts with the life of the singer way back before he even encountered the love of his life. His life was described as carefree and laid-back. However, this changed with the following lines: "You are my favorite everything. Been telling girls that since I was 16," explaining that the singer has fallen in love with this person ever since he was 16 and that this person has been his favorite in all aspects ever since then.
His life was changed from carefree to a very thoughtful one in the second verse of the song, as it tells the thought of the singer and his careful actions to impress this person by looking good for them. Then, the admiration and the declaration of love were continued in the next parts of the song, as shown in the lyrics that said that the singer and this person are meant to be together.
An imagery of pink skies is repeated throughout the chorus of the song, describing the feeling of magic and romance, the perfect elements for a loving atmosphere—the atmosphere the singer thinks that they should go to. They had fallen in love with each other in this imagery, as the lyrics tell us that their hearts are starting to show, indicating that they enjoy being with their partner and being in this safe atmosphere.
The song is the most streamed one in the album, as fans and locals are hooked with its addictive chorus and sentimental story. A melodic song that is sure to catch anyone's attention and feelings, realizing that this song is full of love and admiration.
Every line lies a story indeed. The band's discography offers a rollercoaster ride of emotions, delivered to us with the catchiest melody and a diverse story that requires analysis to fully understand the story behind every lyric.
With a beat and a lyric, LANY has reminded us continuously that they are amazing artists and deserving of recognition. Love at First Fight (hopeless), pink skies, and you! are not the only songs that LANY has written about love, as they have a list of songs that capture our hearts as well. With their amazing discography, what is the song by LANY that you're hooked on and that always reminds you of the importance of love in our lives?
LANY and their collection of songs show us that love is an inevitable and complex force in our lives. Their classics remind us to give love and to feel the love given by others to develop as better people and be able to understand ourselves and other people as well. In a world that is full of uncertainties, LANY's songs will be our guide and reminder to continually learn the ineffable concept of love and its importance to our lives.
REFERENCES:
[1] Meaning of “Love at first fight (hopeless)” by lany. Songtell. (2023, July 8). https://www.songtell.com/lany/love-at-first-fight-hopeless
[2] Cusumano, K. (2020, August 17). Lany - you!. EUPHORIA. https://www.euphoriazine.com/blog/2020/08/music/tracks-lany-you/
[3] Wiki, C. to L. (n.d.). You!. LANY Wiki. https://lany.fandom.com/wiki/You!
[4] Pink skies by Lany. SonicHits. (n.d.). https://sonichits.com/video/Lany/pink_skies
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