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).
Flaws
Bastille Lyrics
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Are laid out one by one
The wonderful part of the mess that we made
We pick ourselves undone
All of your flaws and all of my flaws
They lie there hand in hand
Ones we've inherited, ones that we learned
There's a hole in my soul
I can't fill it, I can't fill it
There's a hole in my soul
Can you fill it? Can you fill it?
You have always worn your flaws upon your sleeve
And I have always buried them deep beneath the ground
Dig them up; let's finish what we've started
Dig them up, so nothing's left untouched
All of your flaws and all of my flaws,
When they have been exhumed
We'll see that we need them to be who we are
Without them we'd be doomed
There's a hole in my soul
I can't fill it, I can't fill it
There's a hole in my soul
Can you fill it? Can you fill it?
You have always worn your flaws upon your sleeve
And I have always buried them deep beneath the ground
Dig them up; let's finish what we've started
Dig them up, so nothing's left untouched
Ooh
Ooh
When all of your flaws
And all of my flaws are counted
When all of your flaws
And all of my flaws are counted
You have always worn your flaws upon your sleeve
And I have always buried them deep beneath the ground
Dig them up. Let's finish what we've started
Dig them up. So nothing's left untouched
Ooh
Ooh
All of your flaws and all of my flaws
Are laid out one by one
Look at the wonderful mess that we made
We pick ourselves undone
The lyrics to Bastille's song Flaws convey the insecurities and imperfections that exist within each individual, and the beauty that can be found in embracing and accepting them. The reference to flaws being "laid out one by one" and "exhumed" suggests a sense of vulnerability and openness, as the singer and their partner confront and accept the flaws they possess. The imagery is further emphasised through the repetition of the phrase "all of your flaws and all of my flaws", highlighting the fact that we all have flaws that make us uniquely human.
The chorus contains the repeated line "there's a hole in my soul, I can't fill it, can you fill it?" which emphasises the notion that our flaws and insecurities can leave us feeling incomplete or inadequate. However, the following lines suggest that we may be able to complement and support each other in a way that fills some of these holes - "look at the wonderful part of the mess that we made, we pick ourselves undone".
The final verse echoes the sentiments of the first, returning to the idea that our flaws are an integral part of our identity, and concluding with the line "look at the wonderful mess that we made, we pick ourselves undone."
Overall, the lyrics to Flaws offer a message of acceptance and understanding, encouraging listeners to embrace their own flaws and those of others. The repetition of phrases and the use of imagery create a sense of vulnerability and openness, while the chorus highlights the idea that we can find strength in supporting and complementing each other.
Line by Line Meaning
When all of your flaws and all of my flaws
Are laid out one by one
When we confront each other's flaws and acknowledge them upfront
The wonderful part of the mess that we made
We pick ourselves undone
The beautiful thing about facing our flaws is that we learn to accept and help each other.
All of your flaws and all of my flaws
They lie there hand in hand
Ones we've inherited, ones that we learned
They pass from man to man
Flaws are an integral part of human nature that we either acquire or get passed on to us.
There's a hole in my soul
I can't fill it, I can't fill it
There's a hole in my soul
Can you fill it? Can you fill it?
We all have voids or shortcomings that need to be filled or fixed, and sometimes, we need someone else to help us with that.
You have always worn your flaws upon your sleeve
And I have always buried them deep beneath the ground
Dig them up; let's finish what we've started
Dig them up, so nothing's left untouched
While you are comfortable with acknowledging and dealing with your flaws, I have always tried to hide them, but now let's unearth them to finish what we started.
When they have been exhumed
We'll see that we need them to be who we are
Without them, we'd be doomed
When we uncover our flaws, we'll realize that they are part of our identity and help us be our true selves, without which we'd feel lost or incomplete.
When all of your flaws
And all of my flaws are counted
When we add up all our flaws together, they help form a complete picture of who we are.
Look at the wonderful mess that we made
We pick ourselves undone
Our flaws may make us messy, but learning to accept and work with them allows us to grow and become better people.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@utsavgandhi9765
awesome.
@SRfancyful
realy good nice one :)
@rebekahfurgason448
You can now order this song on itunes - Released in the U.S. 10-22-13
@Italiaantje1
release date 21 october. but i still can't find any link to download.. no beatport no everywhere :\
@SRfancyful
Double comment galore this song got blocked out now it's back for more fucking have it!