“Rave, Rock, Rebel”: Somebody’s Child Confronts the Shifts of Time on the Boldly Defiant ‘When Youth Fades Away’ - Atwood Magazine

      Cian Godfrey of Somebody’s Child delves into themes of identity, legacy, and the passage of time in his vibrant second album, ‘When Youth Fades Away’ – a deeply emotional and defiantly bold work that focuses on reflection, renewal, and emotional catharsis.

      “Porcelain (Losing All My Patience)” – Somebody’s Child

      For Godfrey, the last few years have been about reflection, change, and release.

      The Irish singer-songwriter and the frontman of Somebody’s Child presents a sophomore album that not only builds on the band’s previous work but also deconstructs it to create something fresh. Composed in the wake of a global pandemic and recorded in a burst of creative energy, *When Youth Fades Away* encapsulates a raw, genuine sense of self-discovery and emotional growth.

      This marks the band's evolution as they shed any remnants of the expectations that came with being a "debut."

      When Youth Fades Away – Somebody’s Child

      I have discovered who I truly am

      Now that I’m 29, I think more about my health

      I don’t feel as much

      as time continues to pass

      When was the last time you paused to listen?

      They just played your favorite song

      Now I’m drawn to porcelain

      Oh, where did it all disappear?

      Soon I’ll be divorced,

      watching you age

      ‘Cause I’m losing all my patience

      I’m losing all my patience

      I’m losing all my patience

      Oh, clinging to youth

      – “Porcelain (Losing All My Patience),” Somebody’s Child

      Released on March 28, 2025, through Frenchkiss Records, *When Youth Fades Away* is a vibrant and cinematic daydream. Following Somebody’s Child’s praised self-titled debut, recognized for its “raw passion and feverish energy,” this new album sees Godfrey and his band infusing nostalgia, disillusionment, passion, and purpose into a work that resonates deeply and stays with you long after its conclusion.

      With infectious rhythms, sharp rock edges, and sensitive songwriting, this album portrays the struggles of growing up and the clarity that follows – capturing the transience of youth and the insights it leaves behind.

      Cian Godfrey of Somebody’s Child © Jim Fuller

      “This project actually began with the title, long before anything else,” Godfrey shares with Atwood Magazine. “It stemmed from the frustration of watching time slip away. Weeks turned into years, and I wanted to convey that feeling somehow. It clicked immediately when I found it.”

      That feeling of urgency and transience became a fundamental element throughout the album's development. *When Youth Fades Away* was crafted in the aftermath of lockdowns, shaped through uncertainties and ultimately recorded in a studio far from home.

      “We wrote this in the wake of COVID, up until March of ’24,” Godfrey reveals. “Only when we knew where and when we would be recording did the album’s sound fully emerge. We traveled to Connecticut in May to record with Peter Katis and Kurt, and it was an incredible experience. We approached it as if it was our last chance. In more ways than one, it felt right.”

      And I wanted to feel

      I wanted to be real

      You’ve occupied

      The space in my mind

      And I admitted I was wrong

      You told me I was just young

      And I’d make it on my own

      ‘Cause last night I

      I held your hand

      I followed your

      Your masterplan

      I felt all that remained was

      You and your scent

      Left on my bed

      Though the time between albums may have blurred, the development between them is evident.

      While the self-titled debut of Somebody’s Child presented itself with an intentionally “introductory” vibe, Godfrey tackled this second album with more freedom, purpose, and confidence.

      “For our debut, since it took so long to release, we aimed for it to feel like a debut, even though much of what we were creating then was more advanced than that,” he explains. “So while we did justice to the songs, it perhaps felt somewhat regressive to where we were as musicians at that time. For that reason, we took two steps forward with this, so in many ways, it feels like our third record to me.”

      Cian Godfrey of Somebody’s Child © Jim Fuller

      That transformation didn’t happen without challenges. Godfrey is open about the band’s struggles during this creative evolution and the self-doubt that arose while attempting to craft something authentic.

      “We experienced difficulties at first,” he recalls. “We felt we weren’t true to ourselves, caught in the struggle to innovate. Eventually, we blocked out external influences and focused only on about five artists we trusted to guide us. Ultimately, it was a deeply cathartic process where we rediscovered ourselves, hidden in plain sight.”

      Godfrey succinctly summarizes *When Youth Fades