Their debut album, Walking on a Dream, was released on 4 October 2008, and has been certified platinum in Australia. The album included the duo's similarly-titled first single Walking on a Dream and their second single We Are the People. The video for Walking On A Dream was shot in Shanghai and We Are the People was shot in Mexico. The song Standing on the Shore was used in the credits for Entourage season 6 and followed as the album's 3rd single. The Band recently made their live debut at the Australian Touring music festival 'Hemmersturm', in conjunction with this debut the band released a re-edited version of the song Without You and it was released as the 4th single of the album.
Luke Steele continues to tour around the world with members of live Disco band The Swiss while fans await the return of Nick Littlemore for a second album. In the works are two projects for Luke: a punk rock project called "Icon Python" and another album with The Sleepy Jackson.
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Ill Be Around
Empire of the Sun Lyrics
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The feeling was there
It is still there
Oh even you need
As I recollect
Keep me back to the steps of it
To the airs of the bear stone
I'll listen to them
So I made up my mind
I'll be around for a while
You can better your life
I'll be around for a while
Call out my name, when you call I'll be there
I'm always runnin' chasing fleas on a dep
Come back in that light, come on darling shine
Call out my name, when you call I'll be there
So I made up my mind
I'll be around for a while
You can better your life
I'll be around for a while
Time after time
I'll be around
This love tonight
It will be around for a while
This is for her house let's then make it so proud
Virtually a mystic couldn't ravel tonight
Harder than diamonds, couldn't describe
Running like a river while I move to sun
So I made up my mind
I'll be around for a while
You can better your life
I'll be around for a while
Time after time
I'll be around
This love tonight
It will be around for a while
We don't need to stay
Have you seen' Yes I changed my ways again
Really needed say
When I've prayed, aha
Prayed to live with someone like you someday
It's all I need to say
It's all I need to say, It's all I need to say
So I made up my mind
I'll be around for a while
You can better your life
I'll be around for a while
Time after time
I'll be around
This love tonight
It will be around for a while
The lyrics of Empire of the Sun's "I'll Be Around" convey a message of unchanging love and support from an individual who is willing to stick around no matter what. The first verse suggests that this individual has carried this feeling from their youth and it has remained with them. The phrase "Keep me back to the steps of it to the airs of the bear stone" could imply that the memories of their youth and the feelings they have kept close to their heart act as a solid foundation for the strength of their love. The chorus reinforces this idea with lines such as "I'll be around for a while" and "Time after time, I'll be around", underscoring the unwavering nature of this person's love.
The second verse brings to light the idea of chasing one's dreams and self-betterment. The lyrics encourage the listener to pursue their goals while also noting that this individual will be there to support them. The line "Harder than diamonds, couldn't describe" could be interpreted as a determination to support the person through thick and thin, through their struggles and moments of indecisiveness. The bridge of the song mentions a sense of divinity and the feeling of prayer within it. The lyrics "When I've prayed, aha/Prayed to live with someone like you someday/It's all I need to say/It's all I need to say, It's all I need to say" express an almost religious fervor and commitment to this love.
Overall, the song speaks to the idea of unconditional and constant support in a relationship. It encourages the growth and betterment of oneself while also emphasizing the importance of having someone who will always be standing by your side.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young
Back in my youth
The feeling was there
I had a sense of purpose
It is still there
That sense of purpose remains
Oh even you need
Everyone needs that sense of purpose
As I recollect
Reflecting back
Keep me back to the steps of it
Bring me back to that feeling
To the airs of the bear stone
To the sounds of the past
I'll listen to them
I'll keep those memories alive
So I made up my mind
I've decided
I'll be around for a while
I'll be here for some time
You can better your life
You can improve your life
Call out my name, when you call I'll be there
If you need me, I'll be there for you
I'm always runnin' chasing fleas on a dep
I'm always busy, chasing after things
Come back in that light, come on darling shine
Let your light shine
Time after time
Again and again
This love tonight
This feeling of love right now
It will be around for a while
It will last for some time
This is for her house let's then make it so proud
This is for her, let's make her proud
Virtually a mystic couldn't ravel tonight
Almost like a mystic, hard to comprehend tonight
Harder than diamonds, couldn't describe
Indescribable, even harder than diamonds
Running like a river while I move to sun
Feeling free and alive as I move towards the future
We don't need to stay
We don't have to stay in one place
Have you seen' Yes I changed my ways again
Have you noticed? Yes, I've changed again
Really needed say
I really needed to express this
When I've prayed, aha
When I've prayed, I've realized
Prayed to live with someone like you someday
I've prayed to find someone like you someday
It's all I need to say
That's all I need to say
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JONATHAN THOMAS SLOAN, NICK LITTLEMORE, PETER MAYES, LUKE JAMES STEELE
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When I was young
The feeling was there
It is still there
Oh even you need
As I recollect
Keep me back to the steps of it
To the airs of the bear stone
I'll listen to them
So I made up my mind
I'll be around for a while
You can better your life
I'll be around for a while
Call out my name, when you call I'll be there
I'm always runnin' chasing fleas on a dep
Come back in that light, come on darling shine
Call out my name, when you call I'll be there
So I made up my mind
I'll be around for a while
You can better your life
I'll be around for a while
Time after time
I'll be around
This love tonight
It will be around for a while
This is for her house let's then make it so proud
Virtually a mystic couldn't ravel tonight
Harder than diamonds, couldn't describe
Running like a river while I move to sun
So I made up my mind
I'll be around for a while
You can better your life
I'll be around for a while
Time after time
I'll be around
This love tonight
It will be around for a while
We don't need to stay
Have you seen' Yes I changed my ways again
Really needed say
When I've prayed, aha
Prayed to live with someone like you someday
It's all I need to say
It's all I need to say, It's all I need to say
So I made up my mind
I'll be around for a while
You can better your life
I'll be around for a while
Time after time
I'll be around
This love tonight
It will be around for a while
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Songwriters: Jonathan Thomas Sloan / Nick Littlemore / P
@depalma1726
I can’t understand why the people don’t realize this band is so ahead of it’s time this like blade runner dystopian world music truly geniuses of the feel of sound
@damiennewyorker8105
Their sound is so tranquil. It makes you float away and for 3 minutes you forget all your worries and realize how beautiful life actually is.
@simoneward4217
Perfect description. :-) I love this song very much. I love the entire album. I always feel so good and much better for listening to it.
@amidal23
Simone Ward I totally agree...
@heatherangella7860
+Damien Alexander i feel the same way :)
@statisticallymad
I too
@weexist9858
That the key to spiritual life, you are really intelligent :)
@nonloso575
This is a true gem. I wish EOTS had more recognition in Europe.
@penrite01
Is that right...... ? Why can't Australia wake up.....We Need Ian Molly Meldrum back to discover bands like this.....
@batmanRBC
Think of those you miss during this song, honor them, and then think of those you have now and appreciate them! Thank you EOTS for bringing out these feels!