Fanfarlo is a British-based indie pop indie-folk band formed in 2006 in Lon… Read Full Bio ↴Fanfarlo is a British-based indie pop indie-folk band formed in 2006 in London, England, by by Swedish musician Simon Balthazar. The band consists of Simon Balthazar (vocals, guitar, clarinet), Cathy Lucas (vocals, mandolin, violin, keyboards), Leon Beckenham (keyboards, trumpet), Justin Finch (bass, vocals) and Amos Memon (drums). Mark West (guitar, keyboards) left the band in 2008 and formed The Lost Cavalry in 2009. The band's name is a reference to Charles Baudelaire's novella, "La Fanfarlo."

After issuing the singles Talking Backwards, You Are One Of The Few Outsiders Who Really Understands Us, Fire Escape and Harold T. Wilkins on four independent labels between 2006 and 2008, Fanfarlo travelled to Peter Katis's studio in Connecticut, USA to record their debut album, Reservoir. The album was self-released in February 2009 to coincide with a tour of England and Scotland, including dates supporting Snow Patrol. They also performed five shows at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas in March.

In an effort to spread the word as far as possible and make their music as
accessible as possible, Fanfarlo decided to offer their latest album, Reservoir, as a $1 download on http://fanfarlo.com until 7/4/09.

In May, Moshi Moshi will release Fanfarlo's fifth single, Drowning Men, on 7" while Reservoir will again be self-released as a special 'box' edition of 500 CDs.

Fanfarlo will be appearing at select festivals over the summer including the Hinterland Festival on April 30th in Glasgow with further dates to be announced.

Their second album Rooms Filled With Light was Released Feburary 28,2012.

On 10 February 2014 the band released third regular studio album, titled "Let's Go Extinct" on their own New World Records label.

In 2016, Balthazar collaborated with King Knut, as SWOON and released the single "Heatwave". Since 2015, Lucas has been the lead singer and guitarist for the psychedelic pop group Vanishing Twin.

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Atlas
Fanfarlo Lyrics

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It's all hats off now,
All drum rolls and applause.
By slight of the hand you will turn them into dust.
A face to face you will lead them by the fall

A track fiend and saw dust
You're allowed to stare it out
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

It's all good luck charms,
All trying to understand.
Indeed inside me (deep inside) will always hope for worst
You say you keep them close by
They're closer than you think.

A track fiend and the saw dust
You're allowed to stare it out
Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Next spring will bring you back again
You'll sigh and crack a whip for us
And maybe you will be the one
Who'll draw the line in the sand
For us to crawl

It's all at bats now
All painting gorgeous time.
And maybe when the night comes

You'll open up the cage
You'll open up the cage

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Atlas by Fanfarlo seem to be about the performer's role as an entertainer or artist. The first verse describes the performer's ability to captivate and awe their audience, but also their power to manipulate and control them. The line "you will turn them into dust" suggests that the performer can make the audience disappear or fade away, perhaps through their own creativity or by simply outshining them. The reference to "hats off" and "drum rolls" also suggests that this is a grand performance or spectacle.

In the second verse, the lyrics continue to explore the performer's relationship with their audience, using metaphors of magic and illusions. The line "you say you keep them close by, they're closer than you think" suggests that the performer relies on their audience's attention and admiration to fuel their art, but also that there is a closeness or intimacy between the two. However, this closeness is contrasted with the line "indeed inside me will always hope for worst," which suggests that the artist may secretly wish for failure or rejection in order to keep pushing themselves creatively.

The final verse seems to suggest that the performer will return again in the future, perhaps after a period of rest or reflection, and will continue to push boundaries and challenge their audience. The line "maybe you will be the one who'll draw the line in the sand for us to crawl" suggests that the artist may take a stand or set a new standard for their peers or fans to follow. Overall, the lyrics of Atlas explore the complex relationship between artists and their audience, balancing admiration with manipulation and experimentation with tradition.

Line by Line Meaning

It's all hats off now,
Everything is going smoothly and people are giving you praise and recognition.

All drum rolls and applause.
People are applauding and celebrating your success.

By slight of the hand you will turn them into dust.
You have the power to make everything go away and leave nothing behind.

A face to face you will lead them by the fall
You will be the one in control, leading people wherever you want.

A track fiend and saw dust
Someone who is obsessed with following and tracking something, likely related to manual labor.

You're allowed to stare it out
You have permission to continue with what you're doing and observe the situation closely.

Ooh ooh ooh ooh, ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
In between verses, the singer repeats a series of non-lyrical sounds that convey the feeling of excitement and anticipation.

It's all good luck charms,
People are trying to use good luck charms and superstitions to understand your success.

All trying to understand.
People are trying to understand how you became so successful.

Indeed inside me (deep inside) will always hope for worst
Although everything is going well, there is still a part of the singer that fears the worst and expects things to fall apart.

You say you keep them close by
You claim to have your supporters and good luck charms nearby.

They're closer than you think.
Your supporters and good luck charms have a greater impact on your success than you realize.

Next spring will bring you back again
You will come back again in the future and continue your success.

You'll sigh and crack a whip for us
You will take charge and push us to work harder to achieve success.

And maybe you will be the one
You have the potential to be the one who makes significant changes and decisions.

Who'll draw the line in the sand
You will establish boundaries and rules that others will follow.

For us to crawl
Others will need to follow your lead and work hard to achieve success.

It's all at bats now
You now have the opportunity to take action and make progress towards your goals.

All painting gorgeous time.
You are creating something beautiful and amazing during this time.

And maybe when the night comes
Later in the day or in the future, something significant may happen.

You'll open up the cage
You will release people from their inhibitions and allow them to be themselves.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Amos Akbar Memon, Catherine Genevieve Mary Lucas, Justin Finch, Leon Eric Beckenham, Simon Aurell

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