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)
Faces
Electric Youth Lyrics
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You see, a lot of people got two faces
You must give your mind to all the faces
They know the way to be the right faces
For every time, theyโฒve got faces
Faces
Faces
Faces
Ooh, I'll never walk on the sun till we canโฒt find a way to love
Ooh, I'll never walk on the sun till you won't have to face no more
Ooh, Iโฒll never walk on the sun till we canโฒt find a way to love
Ooh, I'll never walk on the sun till you wonโฒt have to face no more
Faces
You see a lot of people got two faces
You must give your mind to all the faces
They know the way to be the right faces
For every time, they've got faces
Faces
Faces
Faces
Ooh, Iโฒll never walk on the sun till we can't find a way to love
Ooh, Iโฒll never walk on the sun till you won't have to face no more
Ooh, I'll never walk on the sun till we canโฒt find a way to love
Ooh, Iโฒll never walk on the sun till you won't have to face no more
Ooh, Iโฒll never walk on the sun till we can't find a way to love
Ooh, Iโฒll never walk on the sun till you won't have to face no more
Ooh, Iโฒll never walk on the sun till we can't find a way to love
Ooh, I'll never walk on the sun till you wonโฒt have to face no more
The lyrics of Electric Youth's song "Faces" speak to the dual nature of people and the masks they wear in society. The repeated phrase "a lot of people got two faces" suggests that individuals often present different versions of themselves depending on the situation or the people they interact with. This concept of multiple faces can also be seen as a metaphor for the different identities and personas that people adopt in order to fit in or meet societal expectations.
The lines "You must give your mind to all the faces / They know the way to be the right faces" highlight the pressure to conform and the expectation to present oneself in a certain way. It suggests that people must constantly adapt and change their facade to be accepted or respected by others. The mention of "the right faces" suggests that there are specific ideals or standards that one must meet in order to be considered socially acceptable.
The repetition of the word "faces" throughout the song emphasizes the ubiquity and prevalence of this phenomenon. It suggests that this issue of dual identities is not limited to a specific group of people but instead is a widespread characteristic of human nature.
The chorus of the song further emphasizes the desire to find a way to love and to escape from the need to wear these masks. The line "I'll never walk on the sun till you won't have to face no more" speaks to the notion of finding a genuine and authentic connection with others, where there is no need for pretense or hiding behind different faces. It reflects a longing for a world where people can be true to themselves and be accepted as they are, without the pressure to conform.
Overall, the lyrics of "Faces" by Electric Youth shed light on the complex and multifaceted nature of human beings. It explores the idea that individuals often wear masks and present different versions of themselves in order to navigate social situations, but also expresses a longing for a more genuine and authentic connection with others, where the need for these masks disappears.
Line by Line Meaning
You see, a lot of people got two faces
Many people have dual personalities, portraying different faces in different situations.
You must give your mind to all the faces
You need to be aware of and understand the different personas people display.
They know the way to be the right faces
These people are skilled in presenting themselves as the desired version of themselves.
For every time, they've got faces
In every situation or circumstance, they have a fitting faรงade.
Faces
The various masks people wear.
Faces
The different personas people project.
Faces
The multiple identities people possess.
Ooh, I'll never walk on the sun till we can't find a way to love
I will refrain from engaging in reckless actions or taking risks until we can find a mutual understanding and love.
Ooh, I'll never walk on the sun till you won't have to face no more
I will not subject you to any more difficulties or challenges until you have overcome them.
Ooh, Iโฒll never walk on the sun till we can't find a way to love
I will avoid extreme or dangerous situations until we can discover a path towards love.
Ooh, I'll never walk on the sun till you wonโฒt have to face no more
I will not let you encounter any more hardships or struggles until they cease.
Ooh, Iโฒll never walk on the sun till we can't find a way to love
I will not take any reckless actions until we can understand and embrace love.
Ooh, Iโฒll never walk on the sun till you won't have to face no more
I will protect you from any further challenges until they are resolved.
Ooh, Iโฒll never walk on the sun till we can't find a way to love
I will avoid any risky endeavors until we can establish a foundation of love.
Ooh, I'll never walk on the sun till you wonโฒt have to face no more
I will shield you from any future obstacles until they disappear.
Writer(s): Josh Garza, Imaad Wasit
Contributed by William Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@supercj12
This is the RetroWave era people, the 80's will never die
@kz1000ps
+supercj12 Long live 1985 Miami and 1989 Tokyo (both at night time, because of course)
@Dragonball4eva
+kz1000ps What about LA?
@kz1000ps
Well... what would you point to as LA's defining moment of the '80s? Perhaps the dystopian stuff like The Terminator and Blade Runner?
@timothyfaunce5485
+supercj12 their loss.. I blast this stuff through my speakers in my g35 coupe DAILY
@jsagers2008
+kz1000ps Guns "n" Roses, motley crue, poison, and many more.
@SiminiucGabriel29
Violence, Speed, Momentum and a 37" vertical leap to the 80's
@TheRealCaptainFreedom
37โ is just a little over 3 feet my nizzle.
@TheLuminousOne
Yes!
@javierpolo4681
I don't understand. Specially the 37" vertical leap