Bastille debuted in June 2011 with their 7" single, "Flaws"/"Icarus" (released on Young & Lost Club). This was then followed by their EP 'Laura Palmer' later in 2011. After adding a few more tracks online, the band received a lot of attention from indie rock fans on the web, helping secure some support slots. During the summer of 2011, they performed at a number of major UK festivals, including Glastonbury, Isle of Wight, and Blissfields.
On 27 April 2012, "Overjoyed" came out, being the debut Virgin Records single from Bastille. This was confirmed by EMI on 1 May 2012. After the video release of "Overjoyed" on YouTube, 'Q Magazine' introduced the song as its track of the day for 7 March 2012. Fans seemingly devoured the tune.
"Bad Blood" was released on Virgin Records on 20 August 2012. Following the video release of "Bad Blood" on YouTube, Bastille were named "The New Band of the Day" by writers for 'The Guardian' on 25 July 2012. In not too long, Bastille performed at the major UK Reading and Leeds Festivals in August 2012. They played an October 2012 headline tour that brought them into the spotlight alongside Emeli Sandé, with Swiss Lips supporting them.
Bastille's single "Flaws"/"Icarus" was featured in the soundtrack of the popular British Channel 4 television show 'Made in Chelsea'. As well, "Weight of Living, Pt. II" was part of the soundtrack for FIFA 13. "Of The Night", Bastille's dual cover of both Snap!'s "Rhythm is a Dancer" and Corona's "The Rhythm of the Night", was used to advertise Dancing on Ice in the run up to its 2013 series.
Bastille played their first show outside of Europe on 3 December 2012 at Hong Kong's Clockenflap Music & Arts Festival.
Bastille's song "Oblivion" featured in the soundtrack of the television show The Vampire Diaries in the Season 4 Episode 9 titled "O Come, All Ye Faithful".
They supported Two Door Cinema Club on their UK tour throughout January/February 2013 and toured through Europe in April to promote their debut album.
The band have also released four mixtape-style EPs : "Other People's Heartache Pt 1" in 2012 (featuring covers, among others, of "Blue Jeans" by Lana del Rey, "The Rhythm of The Night" by Corona) , "Other People's Heartache Pt 2" (featuring covers, including, "Sweet Nothing" by Calvin Harris, "No Scrubs" by TLC and "Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac), "VS: Other People's Heartache Pt 3" (featuring collaborations with other artists, including "Remains" with Skunk Anansie and Rag'n'Bone Man, and "bad_news" with MNEK). "Other People's Heartache (Pt. 4)" was released in 2018 (featuring more covers, one of "Wild World" by Yusuf/Cat Stevens, and an original song Grip in collaboration with Seeb, and the latest addition to this series (Pt. 5) was released in 2022 (including the song Run Into Trouble and a cover of "Dancing In The Dark" by Bruce Springsteen).
Divide
Bastille Lyrics
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A sadness in the breeze as the night divides us
In these darker days, I push the limit to the love you offer
There's a riot in my head, demanding we do this forever
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Just bodies that collide, lost and found each other
Don't leave me alone, don't leave me alone
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Looking back around, glamorize the chaos
Don't let summer nights destroy everything before us
In these darker days, I push the limits to the love you offer
There's a riot in my head, demanding we do this forever
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Just bodies that collide, lost and found each other
So don't, don't leave me alone
Don't leave me alone, don't leave me alone
Why would we divide when we could come together?
So roll the window down, won't let you go like this
Go like this, go like this
Roll the window down, won't let you go like this
Go like this, go like this
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Are we just bodies that collide, lost and found each other
So don't, don't leave me alone
Don't leave me alone, don't leave me alone
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Roll the window down, won't let you go like this
Go like this, go like this
Roll the window down, won't let you go like this
Go like this, go like this
In Bastille's song "Divide", the lyrics express a feeling of sadness and separation between two lovers. The singer implores his partner not to leave him alone, asking why they would divide when they could come together. In the face of chaos and uncertainty, the singer wants to hold onto the connection between them and not let go.
The lyrics reflect a struggle with anxiety and fear of loss, as the singer confesses that there is a riot in his head, and he pushes the limits of the love that is offered to him. The window is rolled down, allowing the breeze to blow around them, and the lyrics suggest that this simple act of opening up to the sensations of the world can help them to feel more alive and connected.
The repetition of the refrain "Why would we divide when we could come together?" emphasizes the theme of unity and the idea that the two lovers can find a way to overcome the obstacles that keep them apart. Despite the challenges that they face, the singer wants to hold onto the hope that they can stay together and remain close.
Line by Line Meaning
Roll the window down, let the air blow 'round you
Open yourself up to the world and experience everything it has to offer
A sadness in the breeze as the night divides us
The distance between us is painful and felt in the air
In these darker days, I push the limit to the love you offer
During hard times, I need more from you and am testing the boundaries of your affection
There's a riot in my head, demanding we do this forever
My thoughts are chaotic and demanding that we stay together despite any obstacles
Why would we divide when we could come together?
There's no need to be apart when we could be together and united
Just bodies that collide, lost and found each other
Our physical connection is powerful and leads us to each other time and time again
So don't, don't leave me alone
I need you to stay by my side and support me
Looking back around, glamorize the chaos
Hindsight can make chaotic situations appear romantic or thrilling
Don't let summer nights destroy everything before us
Don't let the fleeting moments of passion ruin the larger picture of our relationship
Roll the window down, won't let you go like this
I am desperate to hold onto our connection and won't give up without a fight
Are we just bodies that collide, lost and found each other
Is our relationship purely physical, driven by attraction and fate bringing us together?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Campbell Smith, Mark Blair Crew
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@niqnaval759
Roll the window down, let the air blow 'round you
A sadness in the breeze as the night divides us
In these darker days, I push the limit to the love you offer
There's a riot in my head, demanding we do this forever
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Just bodies that collide, lost and found each other
So don't, don't leave me alone
Don't leave me alone, don't leave me alone
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Looking back around, glamorize the chaos
Don't let summer nights destroy everything before us
In these darker days, I push the limits to the love you offer
There's a riot in my head, demanding we do this forever
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Just bodies that collide, lost and found each other
So don't, don't leave me alone
Don't leave me alone, don't leave me alone
Why would we divide when we could come together?
So roll the window down, won't let you go like this
Go like this, go like this, go like this
Roll the window down, won't let you go like this
Go like this, go like this, go like this
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Just bodies that collide, lost and found each other
So don't, don't leave me alone
Don't leave me alone, don't leave me alone
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Roll the window down, won't let you go like this
Go like this, go like this, go like this
Roll the window down, won't let you go like this
Go like this, go like this, go like this
@gkennedy_32
[Verse 1]
Roll the window down, let the air blow 'round you
A sadness in the breeze as the night divides us
[Pre-Chorus]
In these darker days, I push the limit to the love you offer
There's a riot in my head, demanding we do this forever
[Chorus]
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Just bodies that collide, lost and found each other
So don't, don't leave me alone
Don't leave me alone, don't leave me alone
Why would we divide when we could come together?
[Verse 2]
Looking back around, glamorize the chaos
Don't let summer nights destroy everything before us
[Pre-Chorus]
In these darker days, I push the limit to the love you offer
There's a riot in my head, demanding we do this forever
[Chorus]
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Just bodies that collide, lost and found each other
So don't, don't leave me alone
Don't leave me alone, don't leave me alone
Why would we divide when we could come together?
[Bridge]
So roll the window down, won't let you go like this
Go like this, go like this
Roll the window down, won't let you go like this
Go like this, go like this
[Chorus]
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Are we just bodies that collide? Lost and found each other
So don't, don't leave me alone
Don't leave me alone, don't leave me alone
Why would we divide when we could come together?
[Outro]
Roll the window down, won't let you go like this
Go like this, go like this
Roll the window down, won't let you go like this
Go like this, go like this
@gracefulnymph
Roll the window down, let the air blow 'round you
A sadness in the breeze as the night divides us
In these darker days, I push the limit to the love you offer
There's a riot in my head, demanding we do this forever
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Just bodies that collide, lost and found each other
So don't, don't leave me alone
Don't leave me alone, don't leave me alone
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Looking back around, glamorize the chaos
Don't let summer nights destroy everything before us
In these darker days, I push the limits to the love you offer
There's a riot in my head, demanding we do this forever
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Just bodies that collide, lost and found each other
So don't, don't leave me alone
Don't leave me alone, don't leave me alone
Why would we divide when we could come together?
So roll the window down, won't let you go like this
Go like this, go like this, go like this
Roll the window down, won't let you go like this
Go like this, go like this, go like this
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Just bodies that collide, lost and found each other
So don't, don't leave me alone
Don't leave me alone, don't leave me alone
Why would we divide when we could come together?
Roll the window down, won't let you go like this
Go like this, go like this, go like this
Roll the window down, won't let you go like this
Go like this, go like this, go like this
@fayz-dayz
I love the cracks in his voice, the vulnerability adds another layer to this song. So beautiful💙
@Ursorion
If I remember this fact well, somebody said that they had met Dan like 5 years ago and he had played it for them, long time ago before Doom Days came out, which is obvious. This song was made in the Bad Blood era, that's why it kinda sounds like pre-Bastille Dan, I mean...Dan Smith's solo songs equal him and his piano, so does this song.
@vallynn78
Explains why his newest album has a more pop feel. This is up there for me like Icarus is.
@maya-ez3wc
One of my favourites from the album so far, Dan’s voice is just perfectly raw and beautiful in this ❤️❤️
@galnorbert5909
It just sounds so pure, deep and genuine. His voice is everything
@juliasienkiewicz3970
Maybe my favorite one on the album, honestly
@lucia7133
Same here
@robertramos645
Man this song really hits me. It's so pure 🙌🔥😎
@nadine5976
no one:
Absolutely no one:
Bastille: makes a masterpiece
@DeweyCity
This song is a S H I T