Sebastian and Gilbert were old friends, while Gilbert and Graham met through various parties. The three then began making music under various guises before being joined by Laure and Mimi. The band now play with a live drummer.
The group took their name ‘Crystal Fighters’ from an unfinished opera which Laure’s grandfather had penned during his final months of insanity. Laure came across the manuscript while clearing out the reclusive old man’s remote home in the Basque countryside. She quickly became obsessed by the intriguing scrawls within it and shared it with the others. Captivated by its seemingly prophetic contents, the band took on the name and formed in an attempt to expand upon the wild and deranged spirit of the old man’s writings.
Crystal Fighters’ style is a fusion of genres – fast progressive dance music joined by the melodies and dances of traditional Basque folk, alongside synthesisers, bass-driven wonk-funk, with beats fuelled by early 80s Spanish punk and experimental electronica from bands such as Aviador Dro, Las Vulpes and Dulce Venganza. Basque music informs much of their songwriting: the riff on ‘Champion Sound’ is lifted from the Basque folk piece ‘Sagar Dantza’ and ‘In The Summer’ draws upon music heard at the Carnival of Lantz in Navarroa.
In 2008, popular music-website Palms Out Sounds picked up the track ‘I Love London’ and news of the band's unique sound began to spread. This led to two single releases through record label Kitsuné in 2009. The band had released “Xtatic Truth” via Kitsuné in May 2009. It captured the attention of BBC Radio 1’s Nick Grimshaw who made it Single of the Week, a monumental feat for a band’s first single. The group’s second single 'I Love London' was released on Kitsuné in December 2009. The buzz resulted in the band being one of the Top 5 most blogged artists in the world
'Star of Love' is the name of the first album by Crystal Fighters. It was released to critical acclaim in the UK on 4 October 2010 via the band’s own label Zirkulo. The collection of songs explores the themes in singer Laure's grandfather's writings. Themes include the unfathomable mystery of the universe, the turbulent journey towards being at peace with death, the triumph of love, and the omnipotence of the sun. "Star Of Love" is actually an acronym for SOL, the Spanish word for “sun”.
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"Single most exciting live show in dance music" Mixmag
“Crystal Fighters stand out as one of the most interesting prospects by a mile– something genuinely new sounding” NME
"Klaxons move over, this band are brilliant, fantastic live performances infused with the unique instruments creates a brilliant sound" Its All Indie
"Raved-up folktronica and minimal electro pop and veering from Fischerspooner-style euphoria to Animal Collective-toned delicacy” Time Out
“Crystal Fighters’ create carnage at every performance. ” Loud & Quiet
“Forget what you think you know about London’s party scene” FACT
"If these tracks don’t make you want to rip your shirt off and dive into a sweaty sea of beautiful people and glistening gems, I don’t know what will." The Tripwire
At Home
Crystal Fighters Lyrics
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Yeah yeah, yeah yeah.
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah.
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah.
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah.
Remember how I said I'd come someday baby,
How I said I'd come around to see you one day,
Gonna fire on the water, hear you say,
I'm gonna fire on the water, trying to find you again and say:
I never thought I'd see you,again I never thought I'd get to be with my best friend, never thought I had to tell you again, never thought I had to tell you how I lost my mind again.
I left alone, I left the world I was running,
To be by your side I was dying, alone by your side I was flying.
I came alone, I've come a long way to get here, the leaves they fall to my feet,at home, they mean nothing to me.
No no no, no no no, no no no, no no no, no no no, no no no yeah yeah, yeah yeah.
Remember everywhere, everything is in this place, take a place if you found a place to take,
Take away the way you want to walk away,
Make a way with my mind my mind's away,
Wake me up when I'm on the throw to paradise,
Lift me off the ground and take me to the garden of paradise.
Remember everywhere, everything is in this place,
Take a place if you found a place to take,
And if you don't have anything nice to say,
You can tell it while you take it to your grave, wake me up when I'm on the throw to paradise,
Lift me off the ground and take me to the garden of paradise.
I left alone, I left the world I was running,
To be by your side I was dying, alone by your side I was flying.
I came alone, I've come a long way to get here, the leaves they fall to my feet,at home,they mean nothing to me.
No no no, no no no, no no no, no no no, no no no, no no no
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah.
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah.
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah.
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah.
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah.
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah.
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah.
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah.
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah.
The lyrics to Crystal Fighter's song “At Home” convey feelings of nostalgia and longing for a lost connection with a loved one. The repeated “no no no” and “yeah yeah” in the beginning of the song might indicate a feeling of hesitation or uncertainty, perhaps reflecting the singer’s own uncertainty about whether they will actually be able to reunite with their loved one. The line “Remember how I said I’d come someday baby” suggests that there was a promise made to meet again someday.
The sudden repetition of the line “I left alone, I left the world I was running” and other similar lines throughout the song conveys the singer’s sense of isolation and desperation. They mention being “dying” and “flying” alone at their loved one’s side, emphasizing the importance of their relationship to them. The line “the leaves they fall to my feet, at home they mean nothing to me” suggests that the singer is searching for something they have lost and is struggling to find their way back home.
Overall, the lyrics of “At Home” convey a powerful sense of longing, isolation and a need to reconnect. It is a song about the pain of separation, making it a relatable and emotional experience for many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
No no no, no no no, no no no, no no no, no no no, no no no
The singer repeats 'no' several times, possibly expressing a sense of confusion or frustration.
Yeah yeah, yeah yeah.
The singer then repeats 'yeah' several times, possibly acknowledging that things have shifted and they are moving forward.
Remember how I said I'd come someday baby,
The singer is reminding their loved one that they promised to be with them someday.
How I said I'd come around to see you one day,
The singer is emphasizing that they want to see their loved one at some point in time.
I said I'd try to find a way to run away I'd get away some day and I'm gonna come someday baby,
The singer is expressing their desire to find a way to be with their loved one.
Gonna fire on the water, hear you say,
The singer uses a metaphor to express their determination to reach their loved one amidst challenging obstacles.
I'm gonna fire on the water, trying to find you again and say:
The singer is determined to find their loved one in order to say something important to them.
I never thought I'd see you, again I never thought I'd get to be with my best friend, never thought I had to tell you again, never thought I had to tell you how I lost my mind again.
The singer is expressing their surprise at getting the chance to see their loved one again, and also showing regret for past mistakes.
I left alone, I left the world I was running,
The singer left everything behind to be with their loved one.
To be by your side I was dying, alone by your side I was flying.
The singer felt intense emotions when they were with their loved one, both positive and negative.
I came alone, I've come a long way to get here, the leaves they fall to my feet,at home, they mean nothing to me.
The singer is showing how far they have traveled to be with their loved one, and emphasizing that the things that once mattered to them no longer do.
Remember everywhere, everything is in this place, take a place if you found a place to take,
The singer is reminding listeners that everything around them is meaningful and they should take advantage of opportunities when they arise.
Take away the way you want to walk away,
The singer is encouraging listeners to walk away from negative situations and focus on positive ones.
Make a way with my mind my mind's away,
The singer acknowledges that their mind may be elsewhere, but they are still determined to move forward.
Wake me up when I'm on the throw to paradise,
The singer is expressing their desire to reach a place of happiness and joy.
Lift me off the ground and take me to the garden of paradise.
The singer is using a metaphor to express their desire to be in a peaceful, happy place.
And if you don't have anything nice to say,
The singer is implying that if listeners have negative things to say, they ought to keep them to themselves.
You can tell it while you take it to your grave, wake me up when I'm on the throw to paradise, Lift me off the ground and take me to the garden of paradise.
The singer is restating their desire to reach a happy place and leave behind negative things.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GILBERT VIERICH, GRAHAM DICKSON, GRAHAM WINSLOW DICKSON, SEBASTIAN ROBERT LLOYD PRINGLE
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@violet_doidona
And even after 12 years this masterpiece called "At Home" is still a relic for the music world, I love the vibe this song gives off so much!
@crystalfighters
🧘♀️
@vadymkaras2963
copy that
@peneloperey2534
I was fifteen when I first herd this song, and instantly feel in love. To this day I find my self going back to song; whenever I have a bad day, it seems to bring joy to my ears and a sense of relief for some odd reason.
@ShroomMasta2009
Maybe because things were better when you listened to it for the very first time. So it makes you feel better.
@tommy8370
Penelope Rey I was 34.
@jenniferjalalon8691
Shroom Masta that might be right. Great thought!!
@nitinthakur7086
iam first time here at age 23 in India
@amazonadireitistaearmada7722
Same!
@devyanshshukla1237
WHY ISN'T THIS BAND FAMOUS??? They are so talented. I wish they achieve their well-deserved success.