On 15 August 2007 Bag Raiders issued their second EP, Fun Punch on Bang Gang 12 Inches and Modular Records.
On 25 October 2010 Bag Raiders released their debut studio album. Their track, "Shooting Stars" was listed at No. 18 in the Triple J Hottest 100 of 2009. In the next year's list, "Way Back Home", reached No. 46.
They also DJ and produce, write and remix other artists' work. In 2009 they were rated at No. 11 on the inthemix poll of Australia's top 50 DJs. In June 2014 they released a house EP titled "Nairobi".
Footprints
Bag Raiders Lyrics
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I'm stuck inside my head
I can't sleep
I lay awake in bed
And when I try to work it out
There's something in my way
But there's no bush to beat around
No changing yesterday
So let me take just a minute
To find the time to let you know
I got your footprints burning through my mind
It feels like the more that I resist
The tighter it grips
And you leave me helpless all the time
It's breaking me up
The deeper we touch
You say
I'm not right for you
It can't help
To treat me like you do
And though you tried to break me down
And bring me to my knees
I won't be stuck here waiting 'round
Cause that's no good for me.
So let me take just a minute
To find the time to let you know
I got your footprints burning through my mind
It feels like the more that I resist
The tighter it grips
And you leave me helpless all the time
It's breaking me up
The deeper we touch
So let me take just a minute
So let me take just a minute
So let me take just a minute
I got your footprints burning through my mind
It feels like the more that I resist
The tighter it grips
And you leave me helpless all the time
It's breaking me up
The deeper we touch
Footprints burning through my mind
It feels like the more that I resist
The tighter it grips
And you leave me helpless all the time
It's breaking me up
The deeper we touch
The lyrics of Bag Raiders' "Footprints" are about someone who is stuck in their own head and unable to get over their feelings for someone they once had a relationship with. The song speaks to the struggle of moving on and accepting a breakup, as the singer tries to work out and process their mixed emotions. They acknowledge that there is nothing they can do to change the past and they try to let the other person know how they feel. However, despite their efforts to resist, they cannot escape the presence of their ex, as their footprints continue to burn through their mind.
The lyrics use vivid imagery to portray the singer's struggle. The footprints serve as a metaphor for the memories and thoughts of their previous relationship that continue to haunt them. The line "the more that I resist, the tighter it grips" conveys the helplessness and capture the singer feels to these thoughts. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the desperation and heartbreak they feel, as they cannot shake their ex from their thoughts.
Overall, the song portrays a relatable theme that many people go through after a breakup. It is easy to get stuck in our own heads and feel helpless in the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics of "Footprints" paint a picture of this internal struggle, emphasizing the difficulty of trying to move on and forget someone who was once an important part of our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
These days
Presently
I'm stuck inside my head
I'm trapped in my own thoughts
I can't sleep
I'm struggling to find rest
I lay awake in bed
I'm awake in bed, unable to sleep
And when I try to work it out
When I attempt to make sense of it all
There's something in my way
An obstacle preventing progress
But there's no bush to beat around
There's no avoiding the issue
No changing yesterday
The past cannot be altered
So let me take just a minute
Give me a moment
To find the time to let you know
To make you aware
I got your footprints burning through my mind
You're constantly on my mind
It feels like the more that I resist
The harder I try to forget
The tighter it grips
The more it holds on
And you leave me helpless all the time
You cause me to feel powerless
It's breaking me up
It's causing me emotional distress
The deeper we touch
The closer we become
You say
You claim
I'm not right for you
We're not compatible
It can't help
It's not beneficial
To treat me like you do
To behave towards me in your current manner
And though you tried to break me down
Despite your efforts to emotionally hurt me
And bring me to my knees
Cause me to feel extremely vulnerable
I won't be stuck here waiting 'round
I won't allow myself to be stuck in this situation
Cause that's no good for me.
Because it's not healthy for me
Contributed by Owen R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.