The band's debut album,Young Chasers, was released on March 30, 2015 on the Virgin EMI label and was produced by Dan Grech. Harriet Gibsone in the Guardian described the album as having "traces of We Are Scientists, the Kooks, the Libertines and Razorlight". It features the title track from their 2014 Young Chasers EP, as well as the singles "T-Shirt Weather" and "Fossils".
The band's second album, Different Creatures, was released on March 10, 2017, on the Virgin EMI label and was produced by Alan Moulder and Kieran Shudall. After releasing three different singles ("Wake Up", "Fire That Burns" and "Stuck"), the band came up with a deeper and more mature composition that keeps the first album's energy adding more meaningful lyrics and unusual instruments like violins and cellos.
On 5 April 2019 the band released their third studio album titled, What's It Like Over There?, to critical success. It was supported by the singles, "Times Won't Change Me", "Movies", and "The Way We Say Goodbye". The album earned critical acclaim for its mix of indie and pop rock, as well as the experimentation by the band. It peaked at Number 10 on the UK Albums Chart.
On 19 November 2019 the band released the single "Jacqueline" via BBC Radio 1. The single was accompanied by the announcement of their fourth studio album Sad Happy. The album was released in two parts, with the 'Happy' side released in January 2020 and the 'Sad' side followed in March 2020. According to the band, the double album concept "represents two sides of this tech-saturated, highly insecure age".
Fossils
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The circumstances change I'll find
Another place to hide
Digging holes in fields
Telling me the truth
I need the fossils to be real
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
The one day I want something I just can't get
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
Taken back by me
Believing nothing feels like such a
Hollow way to be
I can try to hide
Everything I stand for but I
Leave it on the side
The one day I want something I just can't get
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
The one day I want something I just can't get
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
The one day I want something I just can't get
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
The one day I want something I just can't get
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
The lyrics to "Fossils" seem to describe a person who is struggling to find their place in the world. Despite feeling lost and displaced, they are determined to keep moving forward and find a way to belong. The first two lines, "I never lose my sight/The circumstances change I'll find," suggest that the singer is self-assured and confident, even in the face of uncertainty. They are resilient and adaptable, and they trust themselves to make it through any situation.
However, the chorus reveals a sense of longing and frustration: "The one day I want something I just can't get/I'm a long way from home." It's unclear what the singer is searching for, but it's clear that they feel disconnected from their surroundings and perhaps even from themselves. The repetition of "I'm a long way from home" emphasizes this feeling of alienation and dislocation.
The second verse reintroduces the theme of hiding, with the singer saying that they can "try to hide/Everything I stand for but I/Leave it on the side." This may suggest that the singer has been trying to suppress their true self in order to fit in or belong, but ultimately they cannot deny who they are. The mention of "fossils" earlier in the song also ties into this idea of uncovering one's true self - the singer needs the fossils to be real in order to confirm their identity.
Overall, "Fossils" seems to be a song about self-discovery and belonging. The singer is struggling to find their place in the world, but they are determined to keep digging and uncovering their true self.
Line by Line Meaning
I never lose my sight
I am always aware of what is happening around me, and I pay close attention to my surroundings.
The circumstances change I'll find
No matter what happens, I will adapt and adjust to the new situation in order to survive.
Another place to hide
I will find a way to protect myself and find safety in a new location if necessary.
Digging holes in fields
I am searching for something or trying to extract something, perhaps even metaphorically digging through my thoughts or past experiences.
Telling me the truth
I am seeking honesty and clarity in my search, and I want to know the unfiltered truth about whatever it is that I am looking for.
I need the fossils to be real
I require solid evidence or proof to support my beliefs and convictions. I need to know that what I am seeking is genuine and not just a facade.
Taken back by me
I am feeling overwhelmed and perhaps even a bit lost in my search or journey.
Believing nothing feels like such a
I am struggling to find meaning or direction in my life right now, and this limbo feels empty and unfulfilling.
Hollow way to be
This sense of emptiness or lack of purpose feels particularly painful and difficult to deal with.
I can try to hide
I am capable of putting on a facade or pretending to be something I am not in order to protect myself or fit in with others.
Everything I stand for but I
My values and beliefs are very important to me, but sometimes I need to compromise or set them aside in order to get through difficult situations.
Leave it on the side
I will tuck away my true feelings or beliefs for the time being, but I will come back to them at a later point when it is safe to do so.
The one day I want something I just can't get
There are times when I desire something very strongly, but it is just not possible to have it for some reason.
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
I am feeling lost, out of place, and unsure of where I belong in the world.
The one day I want something I just can't get
Reiterating the previous statement, emphasizing the frustration of wanting something unattainable.
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
Reiterating the feeling of being out of place, lonely, and disconnected from one's surroundings.
The one day I want something I just can't get
One more time emphasizing the unfulfilled desire and the frustration that comes with it.
I'm a long way from home, I'm a long way from home
Continuing to emphasize the feeling of displacement and disconnection from home and surroundings.
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Written by: Kieran Shudall
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@aliceyap5686
this song is so underrated :(((
@DeeWeylin
100%
@alexwalsh541
This band is becoming another obsession of mine
@saski5018
Alex Walsh same
@user-nf3hh8kn5r
Their music makes me want to run away with some friends and just have fun lol. Anyone else get that vibe that they kind of sound like The Kooks?
@shazshazliyana
+Faith Ike-Elechi Let's run away
@kirsitracy1154
Same but my friends are Lame
@alexwood3125
+Faith Ike-Elechi gay that
@ratgrrl2004
+HEYITSKIRSI lol same
@patriciamendoza8402
same but my friends kinda suck lol