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).
Overjoyed
Bastille Lyrics
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When you listen to my words
I see them sinking in
Oh I see them crawling underneath your skin
Words are all we have
We'll be talking
We'll be talking
We'll be talking
And I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
You lean towards despair
Any given opportunity you're there
But what is there to gain?
When you're always falling off the fence that way.
Words are all we have
We'll be talking
We'll be talking
These words are all we have
We'll be talking
And I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
Ooh
And I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Oh I hear you calling in the dead of night
Ooh
Oh I feel overjoyed
When you listen to my words
The lyrics in Bastille's song "Overjoyed" express the joy of when someone truly hears and absorbs the words one speaks. The chorus expresses this sentiment with "Oh I feel overjoyed, When you listen to my words, I see them sinking in, Oh I see them crawling underneath your skin." The singer revels in the thought that their words are being truly heard and taken to heart.
The verses explore the idea that words are all we have to communicate with each other, and that even in the darkest of times, we can find solace and hope in them. The lines "You lean towards despair, Any given opportunity you're there, But what is there to gain? When you're always falling off the fence that way" suggest that even when one is feeling lost and alone in life, words can provide a sense of companionship and understanding.
The repeated line "And I hear you calling in the dead of night" is a reminder that even when we are at our lowest, there is always someone willing to listen and help. The song ends with the same line, driving home the idea that in our darkest moments, the power of communication and connection can bring hope and joy back into our lives.
Overall, "Overjoyed" is a powerful testament to the importance of communication in our human experience, and a celebration of the joy that comes from having our words truly heard and understood.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I feel overjoyed
I feel extremely happy and content
When you listen to my words
When I am able to communicate with you and you understand me
I see them sinking in
I can see that my words are being understood by you
Oh I see them crawling underneath your skin
I can see that my words are having a profound effect on you and are becoming a part of you
Words are all we have
Communication is our only tool
We'll be talking
We will continue to communicate with each other
And I hear you calling in the dead of night
I can hear you reaching out to me even in the darkest times
You lean towards despair
You tend to be negative and hopeless
Any given opportunity you're there
You are always present and ready to dwell in despair
But what is there to gain?
What is the point or benefit of dwelling in despair?
When you're always falling off the fence that way.
When you keep vacillating between hopelessness and hope, without choosing one
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Sam
on Fake it
Has anyone translated the news captions in the music video?
Jeannie Smith
on Pompeii
I like it.