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).
Requiem for Blue Jeans
Bastille Lyrics
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Walked into the room you know you made my eyes burn
It was like James Dean, for sure
You so fresh to death & sick as ca-cancer
You were sorta punk rock, I grew up on hip hop
But you fit me better than my favorite sweater, and I know
That love is mean, and love hurts
But I still remember that day we met in December, oh baby!
I will love you till the end of time
I would wait a million years
Promise you'll remember that you're mine
Baby can you see through the tears?
Love you more
Than those bitches before
Say you'll remember, oh baby, say you'll remember
I will love you till the end of time
Big dreams, gangster
Said you had to leave to start your life over
I was like: "no please, stay here,"
We don't need no money we can make it all work
But he headed out on Sunday, said he'd come home Monday
I stayed up waitin', anticipatin' and pacin' but he was
Chasing paper
"Caught up in the game" that was the last I heard
I will love you till the end of time
I would wait a million years
Promise you'll remember that you're mine
Baby can you see through the tears?
Love you more
Than those bitches before
Say you'll remember, oh baby, say you'll remember
I will love you till the end of time
You went out every night
And baby that's alright
I told you that no matter what you did I'd be by your side
Cause Ima ride or die
Whether you fail or fly
Well shit, at least you tried.
But when you walked out that door, a piece of me died
I told you I wanted more-but that not what I had in mind
I just want it like before
We were dancin' all night
Then they took you away- stole you out of my life
You just need to remember....
Will love you till the end of time
I would wait a million years
Promise you'll remember that your mine
Baby can you see through the tears?
Love you more
Than those bitches before
Say you'll remember, oh baby, say you'll remember
I will love you till the end of time
The song “Requiem for Blue Jeans” by Bastille talks about the pain of love and the memories that come with it. The opening line of the song, “Blue jeans, white shirt,” portrays the image of a classic, timeless love. The singer goes on to describe how he fell in love with someone who was the complete opposite of him, someone who was sort of punk rock while he grew up on hip hop. But despite these differences, he felt that they were a perfect match. However, their love was not meant to be, and the person he loved left him to pursue big dreams.
Despite the pain of separation, the singer still holds on to the memories of their love. He describes how he will always love this person, even if it means waiting for a million years. He asks the person to remember that they are his, and that he loves them more than anyone else. The song ends with the singer remembering the times they danced together, before the person he loved was taken away from him.
Overall, “Requiem for Blue Jeans” is a poignant reflection on love, loss, and the memories that we hold on to when love leaves us.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue jeans, White shirt
You had a simple but striking fashion sense that caught my attention.
Walked into the room you know you made my eyes burn
You had a powerful presence that captivated me.
It was like James Dean, for sure
You exuded a similar rebellious and cool energy like the famous actor James Dean.
You so fresh to death & sick as ca-cancer
You had a fresh and exciting vibe that was almost overwhelming, and I was immediately enamored with you.
You were sorta punk rock, I grew up on hip hop
Although we had different tastes in music and style, there was a strong chemistry and connection between us.
But you fit me better than my favorite sweater, and I know
Our compatibility was undeniable, and I had never felt this way with anyone before.
That love is mean, and love hurts
I am aware that loving someone can be difficult and painful at times.
But I still remember that day we met in December, oh baby!
Despite the challenges, I cherish the memories of our meeting and the love we shared.
I will love you till the end of time
My love for you is unwavering and timeless.
I would wait a million years
I am willing to wait indefinitely for you and our love.
Promise you'll remember that you're mine
I want you to always remember that you belong to me and our love is unbreakable.
Baby can you see through the tears?
I am so emotional and invested in our love that I cannot help but cry at times.
Love you more
My love for you is unmatched and deeper than anyone else's.
Than those bitches before
I have had other relationships before, but none can compare to the intense love I have for you.
Say you'll remember, oh baby, say you'll remember
I want you to promise me that you will always hold onto the memories of our love.
Big dreams, gangster
You had ambitious goals and were unafraid to take risks and live a daring lifestyle.
Said you had to leave to start your life over
You felt the need to leave and start fresh in order to achieve your dreams.
I was like: "no please, stay here,"
I begged you to stay with me because I did not want our love to end.
We don't need no money we can make it all work
I believed that our love was enough and we could overcome any obstacle together.
But he headed out on Sunday, said he'd come home Monday
You promised to return home after a brief absence, but did not follow through.
I stayed up waitin', anticipatin' and pacin' but he was
I waited anxiously for your return, but you did not come back to me.
Chasing paper
You were more focused on making money and achieving success than on our love.
"Caught up in the game" that was the last I heard
You were so consumed by your ambitions that our love ended abruptly and without closure.
You went out every night
After our love ended, you went out socializing and probably pursuing other romantic interests.
And baby that's alright
Although it hurt me deeply, I understand that we both needed to move on.
I told you that no matter what you did I'd be by your side
I promised to always support you no matter what happens.
Cause Ima ride or die
I am committed to you and our love, even in the face of adversity or danger.
Whether you fail or fly
I want to be with you through all of life's ups and downs, and I will offer unwavering support.
Well shit, at least you tried.
I acknowledge and respect the effort you put into your dreams, even though it cost us our love.
But when you walked out that door, a piece of me died
Your departure shattered my heart and I have not been the same since.
I told you I wanted more-but that not what I had in mind
Although I said I wanted more, what I really wanted was to continue our love and be together forever.
I just want it like before
I long for the days when we were together and our love was unbreakable.
We were dancin' all night
I recall the happy moments we shared in each other's arms, dancing the night away.
Then they took you away- stole you out of my life
Our love ended abruptly and tragically, and I lost you forever.
You just need to remember....
Even though our love ended, I want you to hold onto the memories we shared and cherish them forever.
Contributed by Carson F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Domi
Everything done by Bastille is PURE ART :')
Michal Koná
But this is Lana Del rey song
Genesis
IMAGINE IF LANA AND BASTILLE DID A LIVE DUET?! OMFG I WOULD DO ANYTHING TO SEE THAT
Afia Oduro-Manu
it would be beautiful
paulie
this cover still hits so hard i don’t think i’ll ever get tired of it
carazelle
I really love Lana, and I'm literally in love with Bastille . . . But this cover is just omg. What is air?! This is the best cover I've ever heard.
Emily
You should hear their cover of "(I Just) Died In Your Arms Tonight" that one's a good one too!
Jemima Johnson
emily dobbins OMG, we have d same taste, i told my friend it is good too.
Karoliny Oliveira silva
S.Y. Kara is not a cover
He write the music too
Lorelei Wood
requiem for a dream is my favorite movie. bastille gives every single song they cover an entirely new meaning. seems a recurring theme is addiction, which is sadly appropriate in this era.