Now based in the heart of Brooklyn, Brothertiger has been a staple of modern synth pop for the past 4 years. Since starting the musical endeavor in 2009 in his bedroom in Ohio, John Jagos has received unanimous acclaim for his material from notable press such as Pitchfork, XLR8R, FADER, and more. He has had the pleasure of remixing and being remixed by countless artists, including Keep Shelly in Athens, FLASH/LIGHTS, Teen Daze, Blackbird Blackbird, A Million Years, Teeel, and more.
After releasing two EPs with crowd pleasing hits, Jagos signed to Mush Records in 2012 and released Golden Years, his first LP. With raving reviews from AllMusic, In Your Speakers, and Alternative Press, Brothertiger’s sound became known as “a chilled-out exploration of creator JohnJagos’ lush, lo-fi dance world.” After touring across Europe and the U.S. in the summer of 2012, Jagos returned to the studio to begin work on his second LP, Future Splendors, a more futuristic take on the synth pop sound Brothertiger has become known for.
With his second record on the horizon, and with a new live band to increase the energy for his shows, the future looks bright for Brothertiger. With his sound ever-evolving into the future, there’s no question that Brothertiger’s music will be staying with us for a long while.
Jagos released two albums—2012's Golden Years and Future Splendors in 2013—on electronic label Mush, which counts Bibio and Daedelus in its stable; in 2015, Jagos went full-on independent by self-releasing his third album, Out of Touch. Since then, he's busied himself with a Tears for Fears cover album (Brothertiger Plays: Tears for Fears' Songs from the Big Chair), 2019's A Chain of Islands EP, two instrumental albums (Fundamentals Vol. I & II) compiled from his bi-weekly livestreams, as well as 2020's Paradise Lost, his first studio full-length in five years.
2021 is shaping up to be another prolific year for Jagos. New singles "Arizona," "Wallow" and "Dancer On The Water" showcase a poppier musical direction in contrast to the darker, more self-reflective temperaments of Paradise Lost. Jagos is emerging from a year of isolation with music best enjoyed in the company of others.
Out of Touch
Brothertiger Lyrics
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I'm farther away than I used to be
Running down these city streets
Where the future beckons to me
We've got nothing
Moving on two hearts agree
But you can call on me
I see the form reflecting in time
In the blue-green light
There's a movement all around me
I feel there's something
Coming on this sudden breeze
Colors changing on the leaves
The scene's got nothing on me
Drift from the softness
Drawing out this strange disease
Moving towards the deeper seas
The future's calling to me
The lyrics of Brothertiger's song Out of Touch seem to express a sense of distance and disconnection from oneself and the world around them. The lines "Midnight coming, I'm farther away than I used to be" suggest a feeling of being lost and detached from one's own sense of identity or purpose. The reference to running down city streets and the future beckoning could imply a desire for change, a need to break away from the past and reach for something new.
As the song progresses, there is a sense of transformation and renewal, with the mention of colors changing on the leaves and a movement all around. The line "The scene's got nothing on me" implies a growing sense of empowerment and confidence, as if the singer is finally realizing their own agency and ability to shape their own destiny. This is further emphasized with the mention of moving towards deeper seas and the future calling out to them.
Overall, the lyrics of the song convey a sense of restlessness, transformation, and self-discovery. It speaks to the universal human experience of feeling disconnected from oneself and the world around, and the desire to find one's own sense of purpose and meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Midnight coming
The night is approaching
I'm farther away than I used to be
I feel disconnected from the past
Running down these city streets
I am trying to escape my thoughts in the chaos of the city
Where the future beckons to me
I am drawn towards the possibilities of the future
We've got nothing
The present is empty
Moving on two hearts agree
We are both moving on and agree on that
But you can call on me
Despite moving on, I am still there for you
On the horizon line
In the distant view
I see the form reflecting in time
I see something taking shape as time passes
In the blue-green light
Around me, I see colors of nature and the cityscape
There's a movement all around me
I feel like there is something happening around me
I feel there's something
I am sensing some kind of change
Coming on this sudden breeze
It seems to be arriving quickly and unexpectedly
Colors changing on the leaves
The world is altering around me
The scene's got nothing on me
I am coming into my own and not afraid of what I see
Drift from the softness
I am moving away from my comfort zone
Drawing out this strange disease
I am experiencing a new and unsettling situation
Moving towards the deeper seas
I am exploring new and possibly risky endeavors
The future's calling to me
The prospects of what's to come are beckoning me forward
Writer(s): John Jagos
Contributed by Arianna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Justin Glanville
This was actually played in the background of an episode of Red Oaks, which is how I found both this wonderful song and this incredible artist
Jayden-Donovan
what scene/episode?
Johan Palma
Always come back to this album despite how much time has passed...
Arcien
How is this not playing on the radio?
D D
Beautiful song and equally beautiful album. When you put your heart and soul into something and it comes out sounding wonderful. You take us on a journey brother 🙏
Bromosome
Heard it looking for out of touch by hall and oates, can't say I regret giving it a listen. Awesome work
Ron P.
Absolutely beautiful song...
Ramón Borchani
Excelente tema!
Michael Raath
Quality stuff right here!
KENI0503
Beautiful !!