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).
Laura Palmer
Bastille Lyrics
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Cutting out a different path
Led by a beating heart
All the people of the town
Cast their eyes right to the ground
In matters of the heart
The night was all you had
Found yourself a path upon the ground
You ran into the night, you can't be found
But, this is your heart
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
Pumps through your veins
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
Summer evening breezes bloom
Drawing voices deep from you
Led by a beating heart
What a year and what a night
What terryifying final sights
Put out your beating heart
The night was all you had;
You ran into the night from all you had
Found yourself a path upon the ground
You ran into the night, you can't be found
But, this is your heart
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
Pumps through your veins
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
If you had your gun
Would you shoot it at the sky?
Why?
To see where it would fall?
Oh, will you come down at all?
If you had your gun
Would you shoot it at the sky?
Why?
To see where your bullet would fall?
Oh, will you come down at all?
This is your heart
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
Pumps through your veins
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
This is your racing heart
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
Pumps through your veins
Can you feel it?
Can you feel it?
The lyrics to Bastille's song, Laura Palmer, describe a journey into the unknown, guided only by the beating of the heart. The singer walks out into the dark, cutting out a new path and leaving the town behind. Nobody pays attention to them as they make their way, consumed by matters of the heart. The night is all they have, and they run into it, leaving everything behind. Summer evening breezes draw out their innermost thoughts and desires, all led by the beating heart. The year and the night are filled with terror and uncertainty, but the heart keeps pumping, keeping them alive.
The chorus focuses on the physical sensation of the heart, asking if the listener can feel it beating through their veins. The heart is described as racing, and the lyrics ask if the listener can feel that too. The song concludes with a question about what the listener would do with a gun, and whether they would shoot it into the sky to see where it would fall.
Overall, the lyrics of Laura Palmer are about taking risks, following one's heart, and exploring the depths of one's soul. The song is named after the famous character from the television show Twin Peaks, who was known for her mystery and intrigue.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking out into the dark
Leaving behind the familiar and venturing out into the unknown
Cutting out a different path
Choosing a new and untraveled path in life
Led by a beating heart
Guided by one's feelings, emotions, and intuition
All the people of the town
Everyone around, including friends and family
Cast their eyes right to the ground
Ignoring, neglecting, or opposing one's choices and actions
In matters of the heart
When it comes to love and relationships
The night was all you had
Feeling alone, lost, or isolated
You ran into the night from all you had
Escaping from the past and starting anew
Found yourself a path upon the ground
Discovering and following one's destiny or purpose
You ran into the night, you can't be found
Trying to avoid or hide from one's problems, fears, or responsibilities
But, this is your heart
Reminding oneself of their own desires, passions, and dreams
Can you feel it?
Asking oneself to acknowledge and embrace their emotions and feelings
Pumps through your veins
Affects one's whole being and identity
Summer evening breezes bloom
Experiencing a transformative and inspiring moment
Drawing voices deep from you
Summoning one's inner strength, courage, and wisdom
What a year and what a night
Reflecting on the past and its impact on one's present and future
What terrifying final sights
Facing the consequences of one's actions or choices
Put out your beating heart
Suppressing or ignoring one's passion, love, or desire
If you had your gun
Contemplating about achieving one's goals, dreams, or revenge
Would you shoot it at the sky?
Challenging oneself to aim high, dream big, or take risks
Why?
Asking oneself and others about the reasons, motives, or purpose
To see where it would fall?
Wondering about the consequences, outcomes, or impact of one's actions
Oh, will you come down at all?
Questioning whether one's dreams, goals or actions will be successful, achievable or fulfilling
This is your racing heart
Acknowledging and embracing one's passion, love, or excitement
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Heihoukake
You guys really know how to remix... I think I've yet to hear a remix from RAC that I felt was worse than the original. It's either as good or better, which is one hell of a feat. ;D
@Ztimes22
Right!? Rac is my fav remixer in the world!
@romz6
How all his remixes can be so good.
@aetatissuae18
The tone of this version is so different! Wish there was a whole album of tunes in this style...
@spacesheep69
OMFG how can you remix such an awesome song, and make it into another song just as good you are awesome
@PedroAraujoVideographer
A descobrir em 2021 e adorar!!! Parabéns RAC!
@metakarp_
This is probably my favourite remix of a Bastille-song! It's so different from the original, yet it still works so, so well. <3
@icandomusicme
This song makes me feel nostalgic don't know why :S any one else??????
@09876545678923414
this song is so upbeat and positive i absolutely love it -- you're saving me
@perfection1216
The original version was awesome but when I saw RAC remix I was like no way these 2 could collide. But it's still done so brilliantly and beautifully :)