It began in 2001 as the project for Dan Whitford. In 2003, Whitford recruited a band, and in 2005 toured internationally for the first time, visiting London, New York and Los Angeles. They have played with international acts Franz Ferdinand, TV on the Radio, Pretty Girls Make Graves and Junior Senior, amongst others. Cut Copy is signed to the record label Modular in Sydney.
In 2004, Cut Copy released their debut album Bright Like Neon Love. The music is written and produced by frontman Dan Whitford, who is also a graphic designer and DJ. Cut Copy released three singles from this album: "Saturdays," "Future," and "Going Nowhere."
They also released a Fabriclive album featuring a mix of several synth/retro/elektropop songs such as (for example) MSTRKRFT and New Young Pony Club.
Their second album, In Ghost Colours, was released in 2008. Four singles were issued: "So Haunted," "Hearts on Fire," "Lights and Music," and "Far Away."
In 2011, Cut Copy released their third album, Zonoscope, which included the singles "Where I'm Going," "Take Me Over," and "Need You Now." Zonoscope marked the addition of bassist and synthesist Ben Browning to the Cut Copy lineup, making the group a four-piece. Browning had previously supported the band as a touring musician throughout the In Ghost Colours Tour.
Website link: http://www.cutcopy.net
Footsteps
Cut Copy Lyrics
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Footsteps in the night, yeah
Echoes through my life
Echoes through my life, yeah
I can't fall far behind
I can't fall far behind, no
Truth is hard to find
Peace is hard to find, yeah
And the rain comes
And the rain comes
Through the streets of love
So give your heartbreaks and feelings up
I've run into love, run into love, yeah
Think you've got enough, you can't get enough yeah
And the rain comes
And the rain comes
Through the streets of love
So give your heartbreaks and feelings up
At the end of the starry night
We'll join hands and see in the light
But you're lonely
Fold your memories and steal away
Let's get ready, here comes the rain it's falling
And it's falling, down
Down, down
And the rain comes
And the rain comes
Through the streets of love
So give your heartbreaks and feelings up
In your heart, that's where we end up
In your heart, that's where we end up
Upon first listen, Cut Copy's song Footsteps may come across as a simple and repetitive pop song. However, upon closer examination, the lyrics delve into themes of searching for truth and peace in a world that can be full of heartbreak and loneliness.
The phrase "footsteps in the night" is repeated throughout the song, serving as a metaphor for the journey through life. The echoes of these footsteps "through my life" emphasize the longevity and impact of the choices we make. The singer expresses a sense of urgency in not wanting to "fall far behind," understanding that truth and peace can be hard to come by.
The lyrics then turn to the rain, which is also a repeated motif in the song. The rain can represent both cleansing and sadness, as it falls "through the streets of love." It is in this moment that the singer encourages the listener to "give your heartbreaks and feelings up," perhaps suggesting that letting go of past pain can lead to finding true love and happiness.
In the closing lines, the lyrics offer a glimmer of hope for the future, as the singer imagines a time where they will "join hands and see in the light." However, the mention of loneliness and the need to "fold your memories and steal away" suggest that the journey towards that future may not always be easy.
Overall, Cut Copy's song Footsteps is a complex exploration of the human experience, touching on themes of love, pain, and the search for truth and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Footsteps in the night
I'm hearing someone walking around outside in the dark
Footsteps in the night, yeah
I'm hearing someone walking around outside in the dark
Echoes through my life
This sound reminds me of memories from my past
Echoes through my life, yeah
This sound reminds me of memories from my past
I can't fall far behind
I need to keep up with whoever is making these footsteps
I can't fall far behind, no
I need to keep up with whoever is making these footsteps
Truth is hard to find
It's difficult to know what's really going on and who's walking outside
Peace is hard to find, yeah
I'm feeling anxious and uneasy about the situation
And the rain comes
It's starting to rain
And the rain comes
It's starting to rain
Through the streets of love
The rain is coming down hard in this romantic location
So give your heartbreaks and feelings up
Let go of your emotional baggage and enjoy the moment
I've run into love, run into love, yeah
I've stumbled upon love unexpectedly
Think you've got enough, you can't get enough yeah
Although I feel content, I still want more of this feeling
At the end of the starry night
Once the night is over
We'll join hands and see in the light
We'll take a closer look at what's going on
But you're lonely
You're feeling isolated and disconnected
Fold your memories and steal away
Take your thoughts with you and leave this situation behind
Let's get ready, here comes the rain it's falling
The rain is starting to come down hard and we need to prepare ourselves
And it's falling, down
The rain is coming down hard and fast
In your heart, that's where we end up
We'll find a way to connect emotionally
In your heart, that's where we end up
We'll find a way to connect emotionally
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMIE SCOTT, MIKE NEEDLE
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