Dublin’s Somebody’s Child, led by Cian Godfrey, possess that Sam Fender-esque ability to blend power and resonance with vulnerability, merging the yearning spirit of post-punk revivalists with a cinematic indie-rock edge.
Their new single, ‘Time Of My Life’, written in the final stages of recording their sophomore album, ‘When Youth Fades Away’ (set for release on 28 Mar), is a two-chord anthem that encapsulates the bittersweet nostalgia of life’s fleeting moments. As Godfrey reflects, “It’s about the flashing of life before your eyes, ending in a feeling of resolve, leaving legacy through songs and accepting fate. It was one of the most cathartic songs we’ve ever written”.
The track came together in a moment of unexpected inspiration. Godfrey recalls, “We’ve always wanted to write a two chord song and this finally came out without force. Another one that was written with an idea; ‘let’s close out the album’. We were about to give up on writing that day and we gave it one last go. Less than an hour later, we had a full song with more lyrics than we’ve ever had. I remember the feeling so well. I thought we’d been at it for six hours. Pure elation”.
Recorded in the US with Grammy Award-winning producer Peter Katis (The National, Interpol, Frightened Rabbit), ‘Time Of My Life’ is just a taste of what’s to come on their highly anticipated sophomore album.
🎧 Watch the video for ‘Time Of My Life’ below