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).
Doom Days
Bastille Lyrics
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All I think about is you
When I watch the world burn
All I think about is you
There must be something in the Kool-Aid
Cruising through the doom days
God knows what is real and what is fake
But how'd y'all look so perfect?
You must have some portraits in the attic
We'll stay offline so no one gets hurt
Hiding from the real world
Just don't read the comments ever, ever
We fucked this house up like the planet
We were running riot
Crazy that some people still deny it
Think I'm addicted to my phone
My scrolling horror show
I'm live-streaming the final days of Rome
One tab along, it's pornographic
Everybody's at it
No surprise we're so easily bored
Let's pick the truth that we believe in
Like a bad religion
Tell me all your original sins
So many questionable choices
We love the sound that our voice makes
Man, this echo chamber's getting loud
We're gonna choose the blue pill
We're gonna close the curtains
We're gonna rabbit hole down, third act love now
She's gonna flip some tables
I'm gonna move this tale on
We're gonna rabbit hole down, third act love now
We'll be the proud remainers
Here 'til the morning breaks us
We run away from real life, thoughts tonight
We're gonna Peter Pan out
Fade to the close-up, arms 'round
We're gonna stay naive tonight, night, night
When I watch the world burn
All I think about is you
When I watch the world burn
All I think about is you
You, you, you, you
All I think about is you
So I put my phone down
Fall into the night with you
The lyrics to Bastille's song Doom Days convey a sense of despair over the state of the world, yet at the same time, offer the hope of finding comfort and escape with loved ones. The repeated refrain, "When I watch the world burn, all I think about is you," suggests that even in the midst of chaos and destruction, the singer's thoughts turn to the person they care about the most. This sentiment is echoed in lines such as "We'll stay offline so no one gets hurt" and "We run away from real life, thoughts tonight," which portray the desire to retreat from the harsh realities of the world and seek refuge with a loved one.
The lyrics also touch on themes of addiction, societal pressures to conform, and the difficulty of discerning truth from falsehood in the digital age. Lines such as "Think I'm addicted to my phone, my scrolling horror show" and "We love the sound that our voice makes, man, this echo chamber's getting loud" highlight the negative effects of technology on our lives and our ability to connect with others. Meanwhile, the references to "questionable choices" and "bad religion" suggest a yearning for authenticity and a willingness to challenge societal norms and beliefs.
Overall, Doom Days is a poignant reflection on the madness of modern society and the power of human connection to offer solace and meaning in troubled times.
Line by Line Meaning
When I watch the world burn
Despite the destruction happening around, the person's mind focuses solely on their loved one.
All I think about is you
The person's love for their partner is so strong that it clouds any other thoughts or distractions.
There must be something in the Kool-Aid
The person believes that something strange and inexplicable is responsible for the chaos and destruction happening around them.
Cruising through the doom days
Despite the grim circumstances, the person continues to move forward and navigate through each day.
God knows what is real and what is fake
The person is unsure of what to believe or trust amidst the chaos and confusion around them.
Last couple years have been a mad trip
The person reflects on the chaotic and tumultuous times that they have experienced recently.
But how'd y'all look so perfect?
Despite the chaos and destruction around them, it seems as if other people are still able to maintain a sense of normalcy and perfection, which confuses the person.
You must have some portraits in the attic
The person sarcastically suggests that others are able to maintain their perfect appearance because they have hidden away portraits of themselves that never age or change.
We'll stay offline so no one gets hurt
The person wants to retreat from the internet and social media in order to avoid any negativity or harm that may occur there.
Hiding from the real world
The person wants to isolate themselves from the outside world and focus on their inner circle.
Just don't read the comments ever, ever
The person advises others to avoid reading comments online, which can often be negative and hurtful.
We fucked this house up like the planet
The person acknowledges that humans have caused a lot of damage to the planet just like they have caused damage to a house.
We were running riot
The person admits that they were living recklessly and carelessly, contributing to the destruction around them.
Crazy that some people still deny it
The person finds it absurd that some people still deny the damage and impact humans have had on the planet.
Think I'm addicted to my phone
The person recognizes that they may have an addiction to their phone, which can be a distraction and a source of negativity.
My scrolling horror show
The person's social media feed is filled with negativity and distressing news stories, which fuels their anxiety.
I'm live-streaming the final days of Rome
The person feels as if they are witnessing the end of the world on their phone, as if they were watching the fall of Rome.
One tab along, it's pornographic
The person surfs from one thing to another on their phone, becoming numb to the constant stream of information and entertainment available to them.
Everybody's at it
Everyone is becoming addicted to technology and the distractions it provides.
No surprise we're so easily bored
The person recognizes that constant stimulation from technology has led to a lack of excitement and fulfillment in life.
Let's pick the truth that we believe in
The person wants to choose their own truth and beliefs, rather than being influenced by the negativity or confusion of the outside world.
Like a bad religion
The person acknowledges that this self-devised truth may not be perfect, but it is better than being lost in the chaos and confusion of the world.
Tell me all your original sins
The person wants to know the flaws and imperfections of their partner, so they can still love them despite their mistakes.
So many questionable choices
The person reflects on their own mistakes and regrets, recognizing the questionable choices they have made in their past.
We love the sound that our voice makes
The person acknowledges that they enjoy hearing their own opinions and beliefs, even if they may not be entirely logical or accurate.
Man, this echo chamber's getting loud
The person recognizes that they frequently surround themselves with others who share their beliefs, reinforcing their biases and opinions.
We're gonna choose the blue pill
The person wants to live in an ideal world, rather than the harsh realities of the current one.
We're gonna close the curtains
The person wants to isolate themselves from the outside world, shutting off any outside distractions or negativity.
We're gonna rabbit hole down, third act love now
The person and their partner want to focus on their love and connection, rather than the outside world around them.
She's gonna flip some tables
The person's partner is going to take charge and make some changes in their life.
I'm gonna move this tale on
The person wants to move forward and create a better future for themselves and their partner.
We're gonna rabbit hole down, third act love now
The person and their partner want to focus on their love and connection, rather than the outside world around them.
We'll be the proud remainers
The person and their partner will remain persistently in love and committed to each other, no matter the circumstances.
Here 'til the morning breaks us
The person and their partner will stay committed for as long as they live, until their love is the only thing that breaks them apart.
We run away from real life, thoughts tonight
The person and their partner want to escape from the harsh realities of the world and just focus on their thoughts and feelings for each other.
We're gonna Peter Pan out
The person and their partner want to live in a fantasy world where responsibilities and problems don't exist.
Fade to the close-up, arms 'round
They want to fade into each other's embraces, getting lost in each other instead of the outside world.
We're gonna stay naive tonight, night, night
The person and their partner want to become lost in their love and naive to the outside world, just for one night.
You, you, you, you
The person's love is addressed and emphasized on repeatedly, as their love is the only thing that truly matters in the song.
So I put my phone down
The person recognizes that they need to disconnect from technology and focus on the present moment with their partner.
Fall into the night with you
The person wants to fully immerse themselves in the present moment and enjoy their time with their partner, without any distractions or negativity from the outside world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Daniel Campbell Smith, Daniel Robin Priddy, Mark Blair Crew
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@anarabuzerovAZE
Proud to have a comment here.
Bastille inspired me to write my own music...Kinda Dan is my teacher and the other members are my dream team.
Point and the poetic meanings of every sentence....and Easter eggs in Video clips...ohh
I Love these guys and I have a big respect to all of them
Their music should rule the world.
Bastille is our new ideology.
@tonymcchicken1993
Third act love is a reference to
"Three Steles of Seth"
"Three Forms of First Thought"
It is the "time and time and half of time" the bible speaks of!
It is because in the first time the Mother of thy all came into a human!
In the second time the Father of thy all came into a human!
This half time we are in....
This "time"..... It is a human who has filled the female hemisphere of the mind with the Mother of thy all (true love).
The male is filled with true knowledge(Father).
This will make this perfect match!
This is "the son".
The mother is love, the Father is knowledge, the child is the perfect creation!
Joy to you
@Ac3OfWands
Remember when Dan was too shy to be in their music videos?? I'm so proud of how much he's grown! (Also this song is a total banger)
@lautaroceletti2610
Agree
@shinnylobster1068
How did you know that. Much Of their single stared him.
@novas2905
@Yet Away he has talked about it many times. How he hates actually being in the spotlight of a video but still does it, because the videos come first for him, he thinks he's a rubbish actor and afraid he'll look stupid or do something stupid
@Ac3OfWands
@Yet Away He's spoken about it in the past, how he thinks he's a terrible actor and hated to be in their videos :) I'm talking about back at the start - watch their Bad Blood videos and you only ever see the boys for a few seconds as a cameo. But then you start seeing him more and more in Wild World videos - and NOW we have a video that is literally a mid shot of his face and nothing else for 2 minutes!! For those of us who have been following them since BB it's so brilliant seeing how he's grown more comfortable over the years, and this is like the best proof of that :D
@thuanneramos8789
Yeep 😍 my baby is now 32 omg how has he age that fast? So proud of him
@juliasienkiewicz7544
This song turned out to be far more prophetic than reflective.
@garylaboucan9267
<3 <3 Love it ^,^
@allyouneedislove3218
I thought exactly the same thing
@patrykkalas6493
Now its event more