After cracking the Top 10 of the iTunes dance charts in 15 countries with the release, "A Real Hero", featured on Nicolas Winding Refn's hit film 'Drive,' the Toronto-based electronic pop duo Electric Youth stepped back to take time to work on a full-length album. Since then, the duo signed to Secretly Canadian and "A Real Hero" has gained over 18 million plays on YouTube. Austin Garrick, the band's instrumentalist, alongside vocalist Bronwyn Griffin, says of working on their debut, 'Innerworld' (out Sept. 30), "We wanted to make something that had the sense of being timeless. Our ultimate goal is to make a record that will be the favorite album of people that aren't born yet."
Recording took place between the duo's Toronto studio and their home studio in LA. Each space served its different purpose - in Toronto Austin was able deploy his extensive vintage synth collection, making up what he estimates is 80% of analog sounds on the album. In LA, the pair recorded Bronwyn's vocals, of which they share writing duties for -- in their space-- which includes a film projection room. Fritz Lang's boundary-breaking twenties classic 'Metropolis,' among other films played throughout the making of the record, inspired the eleven original tracks of 'Innerworld.' Peter Jackson's 'Heavenly Creatures' inspired their song "Runaway," while other films such as 'City of God,' 'After Hours,' 'Videodrome,' and more, influenced their recordings, where soundscapes bleed into vocals and songs take you on journeys into roads unexplored. 'Innerworld' also features a stark analog synth cover of John McGlynn's "If All She Has Is You."
Singles/EPs/LPs:
Right Back To You (2011)
The Best Thing (2012)
Innerworld (2014)
Another Story
Electric Youth Lyrics
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I know I wasn't born with this flag upon my head
He ran away
he said that he'll be back and I'm hoping he's not dead
Said that the day you hear that sound
of my footsteps on the ground
lock all of the doors and answer to nobody
I close my eyes to find my way
and the world in time to them it's just another story
I know all that I'll die today
I close my eyes to find my way
and the world in time to them it's just another story
I don't know how but somehow I made it out for the first time now plain.
This world is strange
So how i'm supposed to find my way but the screaming above my head
then I'll talk what I heard them sound of your footsteps on the ground and in time we ask that it never be you.
I know all that I'll die today
I close my eyes to find my way
and the world in time to them it's just another story.
I know all that I'll die today
I close my eyes to find my way
and the world in time to them it's just another story.
The lyrics to Electric Youth's song Another Story appear to be a heartfelt expression of the challenges of life and the feeling of being lost in the world. The song is about searching for answers and seeking help when feeling overwhelmed. The opening lines "Who can help me out? I know I wasn't born with this flag upon my head" suggest the feeling of being different or not belonging, and seeking guidance from someone who can help navigate through life.
The next verse describes the fear and uncertainty of a loved one's absence, with the hope that they will return safely. The line "Said that the day you hear that sound of my footsteps on the ground, lock all of the doors and answer to nobody" implies a sense of danger or threat.
The chorus speaks to the inevitability of death, and the search for meaning and purpose. The repetition of "I know that I'll die today, I close my eyes to find my way" conveys the importance of introspection and self-reflection, while the phrase "and the world in time to them it's just another story" may suggest a sense of disillusionment or lack of empathy from others.
Overall, Another Story is a poignant and emotional song about finding one's place in the world and the search for guidance and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Who can help me out
Asking for assistance from someone
I know I wasn't born with this flag upon my head
Feeling out of place and unsure of identity
He ran away
Referring to someone leaving and causing uncertainty
he said that he'll be back and I'm hoping he's not dead
Expressing worry over the person's safety and return
Said that the day you hear that sound of my footsteps on the ground lock all of the doors and answer to nobody
Telling someone to be cautious and protect themselves when they hear a specific sound
I know all that I'll die today I close my eyes to find my way and the world in time to them it's just another story
Accepting the possibility of death and finding inner strength to cope with it
I don't know how but somehow I made it out for the first time now plain.
Surviving a difficult situation but feeling changed or uncertain about what comes next
This world is strange
Acknowledging the complexity and unpredictability of the world
So how i'm supposed to find my way but the screaming above my head
Feeling lost and overwhelmed by external noise and chaos
then I'll talk what I heard them sound of your footsteps on the ground and in time we ask that it never be you.
Reflecting on a warning and hoping that it never comes true for someone else
I know all that I'll die today I close my eyes to find my way and the world in time to them it's just another story.
Repeating the acceptance of death and finding personal strength in the face of it
I know all that I'll die today I close my eyes to find my way and the world in time to them it's just another story.
Reiterating the previous line for emphasis
Contributed by Brayden D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lorenzo Cardenas
Every track on this album is fantastic. This one takes me to some other dimension though… this is my personal favorite track. It makes me imagine that you experience the most intense story with a lover only to realize that in the grand scheme of things or when you tell the stories to others it’s just another story…. So it’s the most powerful story for you but almost meaningless story to others. So I guess the lesson is to be about your story and don’t worry about others. This could totally NOT be what the song is about, but this is what it feels like for me. Such a classic modern album.
Esteban Fabela
This is my mostest favorite band ever!
1:16🤗
SageofSorrow
This song sound wise is the closest to “A Real Hero”. Almost like a sibling piece to it
CuTTeP Denisov
beautiful song
Desiree Rubio
This song reminds me of the 80s :")
Milk Steak
Makes me think of scene from 16 candles
Mr Shah
You're a fan of the "Out run" genre
Dominique Ferrera
Amo <3 <3 <3
Robert John M. Gunabe
sounds like 80's synthpop/freestyle band,nu shooz.
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Hi, can someone please write me the lyrics for the song ´´Another story´´ ? I will really I appreciated.