Formed in 2009, the act was originally a means to expand the solo project of Dustin Payseur. That same year bassist John Peña and guitarist Christopher Burke were recruited as the lineup for their initial tour. Their debut single, Daydream / Desert Sand was released in February 2010 on Captured Tracks. In May 2010, their debut album Beach Fossilswas released and met with favorable reviews.
The following years saw a number of changes to their lineup, including when John Peña left the band in 2011 to form Heavenly Beat, and guitarist Cole Smith, who left for his solo project, DIIV. In 2012, Tommy Gardner stepped in as the drummer to form their current lineup.
Clash the Truth was released in early 2013, peaking at number 40 on the Independent Albums chart. Paysuer described it as being an album about what happens after you've solved the immediate problems that come with moving away from home - "something that just doesn't feel like it makes sense yet".
In 2017, after a long break, the third album Somersault was released
Social Jetlag
Beach Fossils Lyrics
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And I found the door
And then you open up my hand
Where you wanna go?
Can we start all our time over again?
Can we start all our time over again?
Been awake for days
In the shadow of the night
I wanna fade away
Can we start all our time over again?
Can we start all our time over again?
The Beach Fossils song "Social Jetlag" is a dreamy and introspective track that explores themes of disconnection and feeling out of place in one's surroundings. In the opening lines, the singer is being told that they are wanted by someone, but they seem hesitant and uncertain about where they belong. The question "Where do you wanna go?" can be read as both literal and metaphorical, as the singer is seeking a sense of direction and purpose in their life.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the desire to start over and begin anew. The repetition of the line "Can we start all our time over again?" suggests a longing for a fresh start and a chance to make things right. This sentiment is reinforced by the imagery of being on a roof, away from the mundane routine of everyday life.
The final lines of the song continue this theme of escape, as the singer expresses a desire to "fade away" and leave all their worries behind. The song as a whole captures a feeling of restlessness and a yearning for something more meaningful than the superficial interactions of everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
You say that you want me here
You claim that you desire my presence
And I found the door
I discovered an exit point
And then you open up my hand
Subsequently, you reveal the contents of my palm
Where you wanna go?
What is your desired destination?
Can we start all our time over again?
May we reboot the course of our time?
Make our way onto the roof
Let us proceed to the rooftop
Been awake for days
I have not slept for several days
In the shadow of the night
Beneath the cloak of the dark evening
I wanna fade away
I wish to gradually disappear
Can we start all our time over again?
May we reboot the course of our time?
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: James Dustin Payseur, Thomas Chase Davidson
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Rebecca
Grab a box of tissues, cry or go on a late night drive and forget about the world. Either way, this whole band is a vibe.
Henry Ticas
I'm digging this comment since I feel lost at 4am
joao alexandre
@Henry Ticas here its only 00:24 its funny isn´t it? how lost can a person be in just one place by the way 00:24 inversed time to be a little bit more lost into this
Elizabeth Toner
Great live show 🖤
Miranda Angelica
This song feels like after being up all night and early morning. It’s cloudy while the sun comes up, making it feel so melancholy that it’s another day.
tm
this was actually the soundtrack of my Anxiety breakdown in my way to work. Was rocking this album in my phones and I started having these terrible thoughts about the end of my youth, the prison my job was, my friends and my loneliness and then I Jumped out of the bus and ran away back home. Walked for 2h and went home in safety. Later that week my job got me fired but everything turned ok after this.
Alex S
i hope you are doing better now!
tm
@Alex S thanks. After this episode I worked 2 years as a intern in a school but finally got a contract. I’m doing SOOO much better in general and the best thing is that I love what I do.
Harrison
@tm dude I am so glad for you.
Xenado
@tm w mans, this song is very special