Their music initially featured many influences from 60s psychedelia, played with a rough lo-fi abandon. They self-released several EPs and albums between 2007 and 2011, including "30 track space opera" Jurassic Exxplosion Philippic, most of which are by now scarcely available. In 2011, they met producer/songwriter Richard Swift after handing him one of their EPs, and Swift would go on to work with them for some subsequent albums. After being signed to Jagjaguwar Records, Take the Kids Off Broadway, was released as their debut album on July 24, 2012. On January 22, 2013, they released their second album, We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic. This album was produced by Richard Swift and recorded at his National Freedom studios.
For each album Foxygen 'chooses' a different era in music history to focus themselves on. We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic is based on the sixties, ...And Star Power was seventies and their newest release Hang is based on the forties.
Album discographyJurrassic Exxplosion Phillipic (2007)Take the Kids Off Broadway (2011)We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic (2013)...And Star Power (2014)Hang (2017)Seeing Other People (2019)
Shuggie
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King of flowers off the floor and drinking tea
But you don't love me, that's news to me
I met your daughter the other day, that was weird
She had rhinoceros shaped earrings in her ears
But, hey man have a soda, it's on the house
Remember what I told you, about the rooms inside this house
But you don't love me, that's news to me
That's news to me, that's news to
I begin and I begin, and I
If you believe in yourself you can free your soul
My heart is breaking in two, I don't know what to do
But you don't love me, that's news to me
That's news to me, that's news to
I begin and I begin, and I
If you believe in yourself you can free your soul
My heart is breaking in two, I don't know what to do
You were right with the words, you make it too loose
I'm happy if she's happy
The lyrics to Foxygen's song "Shuggie" seem to be a mix of different narratives and themes, which can make it difficult to analyze. The first line of the song, "I live in the palm of your hand, down the stream, see," is a metaphorical interpretation of a relationship in which one person is overly dependent on the other. The next line, "King of flowers off the floor and drinking tea," can be interpreted in different ways, but it might suggest that the person in the relationship who is dependent is trying to impress the other person with their knowledge and taste in tea.
Later in the song, the singer tells a story about meeting the other person's daughter, who is wearing rhinoceros-shaped earrings. The lyrics then take an abrupt turn as the singer tells the other person about the rooms inside their house, a detail that seems out of place. Throughout the song, the singer seems to be lamenting the fact that the other person doesn't love them, something that might be news to the singer. The repeated line, "If you believe in yourself, you can free your soul," might suggest that the singer is trying to convince themselves that they don't need the other person's love to be complete.
Line by Line Meaning
I live in the palm of your hand, down the stream, see
I feel small and insignificant in comparison to you, seeing as you hold all the power and control in our relationship.
King of flowers off the floor and drinking tea
You are the dominant figure in this relationship, surrounded by beautiful things and indulging in pleasures like drinking tea.
But you don't love me, that's news to me
I was under the impression that you loved me, but now I am surprised to hear that you don't.
I met your daughter the other day, that was weird
Our relationship has progressed to the point where I have met your daughter, which is unexpected and makes me feel uncomfortable.
She had rhinoceros shaped earrings in her ears
Your daughter has a unique and quirky sense of style, which I noticed during our meeting.
But, hey man have a soda, it's on the house
Let's put aside any awkwardness and enjoy a free drink together.
Remember what I told you, about the rooms inside this house
I previously gave you some advice about the intricacies of our relationship, and I hope you have taken it to heart.
I begin and I begin, and I
I keep trying to move forward and make progress, but it feels like an endless cycle.
If you believe in yourself you can free your soul
Having confidence in yourself can lead to a sense of liberation and freedom.
My heart is breaking in two, I don't know what to do
I am experiencing intense emotional pain and confusion, and I don't know how to handle it.
You were right with the words, you make it too loose
You were correct in your previous assertions about our relationship, and your actions have made things too relaxed and casual for me.
I'm happy if she's happy
As long as your daughter is happy, I am content and willing to put my own feelings aside.
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Written by: Jonathan Rado, Sam France
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