Their sound is a mix of indie rock and electronic music, most recently integrating organic sounds into their music. Friends since the age of fourteen, Athlete have wide-ranging influences that include Grandaddy and Flaming Lips.
Tourist
Athlete Lyrics
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It always warms my face
I wish I could buy some
I will bring you stories
And bleary eyed photos
Like a regular tourist
I feel like nothing ever will
We don't go breaking down
I feel like nothing
Suitcases down our street
Are rolling once again
I roll away with them
Five days inside Zoo York
To loose myself with friends
I'm nowhere without you
We don't go breaking down
I feel like nothing ever will
We don't go breaking down
I feel like nothing ever will
We don't go breaking down
I feel like nothing
Just want to be with you my baby (x 4)
I'm counting up the cost of time
And we'll embrace our time away
We cannot save ourselves alone
Or rely on a mobile phone
The song "Tourist" by Athlete is a reflective tune about the joys of travel and companionship. The opening lines of the song mention the warm European air and how the singer would like to purchase some of it. The song continues with the singer sharing stories and pictures like a regular tourist. The chorus highlights the sense of invincibility that can come from traveling as the lyrics state, "we don't go breaking down, I feel like nothing ever will."
The second verse of the song mentions suitcases rolling down the street and the singer rolling away with them. There is a reference to five days spent in New York with friends, but the singer feels like they are nowhere without their loved one. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the carefree nature of travel and the strong bond between the two people.
The song ends with the singer contemplating the cost of time and the importance of human connection that cannot be replaced by technology. Overall, "Tourist" is a wistful ode to travel, love, and the magic that can happen when those two things intersect.
Line by Line Meaning
This European air
The air in Europe feels good on my face
It always warms my face
The air in Europe is always warm when it touches my face
I wish I could buy some
I wish I could take some European air with me
I will bring you stories
I will share stories about my travels with you
And bleary eyed photos
I will share blurry photos taken when tired
Like a regular tourist
Just like any other tourist, I will document and share my travels
We don't go breaking down
We do not fall apart when faced with difficult situations
I feel like nothing ever will
I feel like we are strong enough to tackle anything
Suitcases down our street
Seeing suitcases on the street means people are traveling
Are rolling once again
The suitcases are traveling again
I roll away with them
I also want to travel
Five days inside Zoo York
Spent five days in New York City
To loose myself with friends
Spent time with friends and got lost in the city
I'm nowhere without you
I feel lost without my loved one
Just want to be with you my baby (x 4)
I want to be with my loved one, and I really mean it
I'm counting up the cost of time
I realize the value of time and the importance of using it well
And we'll embrace our time away
And we will appreciate the time we spend traveling and away from our daily lives
We cannot save ourselves alone
We need help and support from others to navigate life
Or rely on a mobile phone
We cannot solely rely on technology to connect us and make us happy
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Written by: ATHLETE
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@nanazaki2502
This European air
It always warms my face
I wish I could buy some
I will bring you stories
And bleary eyed photos
Like a regular tourist
We don't go breaking down
I feel like nothing ever will
We don't go breaking down
I feel like nothing
Suitcases down our street
Are rolling once again
I roll away with them
Five days inside Zoo York
To loose myself with friends
I'm nowhere without you
We don't go breaking down
I feel like nothing ever will
We don't go breaking down
I feel like nothing ever will
We don't go breaking down
I feel like nothing
Just want to be with you my baby (x 4)
I'm counting up the cost of time
And we'll embrace our time away
We cannot save ourselves alone
Or rely on a mobile phone
@OfficialAthlete
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@Winner01001
Coming back?
@aaryamdev108
New album please.
@Alexborland
I want lp of the tourist album,i wait for the 20th anniversary 🥰
@lemonadedreams399
My teenage timeline 😂
@euphena
one of the the most underatted UK bands ever. This song will be remembered forever
@Aden288
A favourite. Me and my dog would chill in Hampstead Heath listening to this. This track brings back a lot of memories. RIP my boy.
@jamiecodd3873
Amazing tune had it on cd when I was little and I still listen to it today Athlete will be missed
@westy136t
this is such a beautiful and emotional song. gets me every time. just wanna be with you, my baby..
@judewilson45
2020, and still an under rated band ❤️