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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Fire Escape
Fanfarlo Lyrics
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We stopped and we looked down
Through the broken glass, on the sirens on the spies
When you're still midway
It's not too late to just turn back
The winter is cruel round here
The future is not down there
If you've got flags to wear
You should be careful what you sell
On the fire escape
I think I slipped, I think I fell
But you're still midway
It's not too late to just turn back
We were raised by strangers
The life that you had in mind
Was just a moth and a light
The lyrics to Fanfarlo's song "Fire Escape" are introspective and thought-provoking, and delve into themes of alienation and societal pressure. The fire escape serves as both a metaphor for escaping one's surroundings and a physical place in which the singer is situated, looking down at the broken glass and the sirens below.
The first verse is a commentary on the chaos and violence that surround the singer, and his desire to escape it all. Looking down from the fire escape, they feel a sense of detachment, as if they are removed from the situation. The singer's perspective shifts in the second verse, as they question why people can't just "think like us." This line can be interpreted as a critique of conformity and the pressure to fit in with a certain group, and perhaps a longing for more individual thinking.
The final verse reveals a deep sense of loneliness and isolation, as the singer reflects on a life that is not quite what they had imagined. The metaphor of the moth and the light suggests that the singer was drawn to something they thought would bring them happiness, only to be disappointed. The song ends on a hopeful note, as the singer suggests that it's not too late to turn back and find a new path.
Line by Line Meaning
On the fire escape
Standing on the fire escape
We stopped and we looked down
We paused and gazed down
Through the broken glass, on the sirens on the spies
We peered through shattered windows, observing police cars and undercover agents
When you're still midway
When you're still in the middle
It's not too late to just turn back
You can still decide to retreat
The winter is cruel round here
The cold season is harsh in this area
The future is not down there
The future isn't found on the streets below
Why can't they just think like us?
Why can't they possess views similar to our own?
If you've got flags to wear
If you have symbols to display
You should be careful what you sell
Be cautious regarding the messages you endorse
On the fire escape
Standing on the fire escape
I think I slipped, I think I fell
I believe I slipped and fell
But you're still midway
However, you're still in the middle
It's not too late to just turn back
You can still choose to retreat
We were raised by strangers
We were brought up by unfamiliar faces
The life that you had in mind
The existence you'd envisioned
Was just a moth and a light
Was merely a fantasy that lured you in like a moth to a flame
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Catherine Genevieve Mary Lucas, Leon Eric Beckenham, Simon Aurell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lily Graves
I found Fanfarlo about two years ago, and you are my favourite band ever. Like seriously you've beat Paramore and Ben Howard. I love this song, album, everything! Thank you so much for making your music, you are forever in my heart :) x
kim wilmoth
He's one of the greatest vocalists I've ever heard and I know a LOT of music....It's beautiful
TheXTVproductions
Fanfarlo=one of the best bands of all time
crazeegurl101
This band is amazing
Ash
Awesome. Loved it! And would love to have you guys back in Birmingham, Alabama someday. Y'all were amazing! :)
CMJ Live
This is amazing. I see it on mtvU all the time.
Kimmy Kilgannon
Love this song. The video is touching :) I <3 Fanfarlo!!!
Mazza4Azza
What a lovely song and a nice inspiring video! It's little things like this that gets me DISTRACTED FROM MY HOMEWORK :@ But it's all good because I have a good excuse. I was listening to Fanfarlo too much!
-T S-
I feel warm and full of purpose. No other song as ever made me happy about not attempting death than this one. Thank you :)
Adriana Quiñones
Loved this ending....good positive vibe. The other ending....well, not so much. But still love the song! You all are great!!!