They released their debut album Fenech-Soler on September 27th 2010 on B-Unique. It's an album that begins with a blast, its opener "Battlefields" launching with a heavenly chorus of voices, "Golden Sun" plays with rhythms that summon up the sultriness of desert heat; "The Great Unknown" takes a distant echo on French House in new, dizzying directions. And of course "Stop And Stare" play-listed at Radio 1 in May 2010, and reached Top 10 of the Dance and Indie singles chart.
"Lies" is their most famous song so far.
SomeBody
Fenech-Soler Lyrics
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Circle like a bird of prey
And it hides the darkness
Take a shot and walk away
All I need
Is a smile forever
I could be
And nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody
Has to know that you care
That I'm
Somebody, somebody, somebody
Something more than thin air
And nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody
Has to know that you care
That I'm
Somebody, somebody, somebody
Something more than thin air
Like a robot
I'm frozen when I'm in your room
As your spell
Flies past me
I've had courage but it all fell through
All I dream
Is your smile forever
I could be
More than the face of a stranger
And nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody
Has to know that you care
That I'm
Somebody, somebody, somebody
Something more than thin air
And nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody
Has to know that you care
That I'm
Somebody, somebody, somebody
Something more than thin air
All I need
Is a smile forever
I could be
More than the face of a stranger, oh oh
And nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody
Has to know that you care
That I'm
Somebody, somebody, somebody
Something more than thin air
And nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody
Has to know that you care
That I'm
Somebody, somebody, somebody
Something more than thin air
The lyrics of Fenech-Soler's song "Somebody" are about wanting to be seen and recognized by someone, despite feeling like they are invisible or unimportant. The song begins with the line "go, laughing circle like a bird of prey," which suggests that the person the singer is addressing is someone who is confident and in control. The imagery of the "bird of prey" suggests power and domination, while the "laughter" suggests a carefree attitude. However, this person is hiding their inner darkness and when they "take a shot and walk away", they are ignoring the singer who wants to be noticed.
The chorus repeats the phrase "nobody has to know that you care" twice to emphasize that this person should not be afraid to show their feelings towards the singer. The lyrics suggest that the singer doesn't want to be just a "face of a stranger" and there is a desire to be recognized as "somebody, somebody, somebody" who is "something more than thin air". This repeated phrase shows the desperation to be seen and validated by someone, and to no longer feel invisible.
The second verse describes the singer's fear and inability to act when they are in the presence of this person. They feel "frozen" like a "robot" and unable to express their true feelings. The line "I've had courage but it all fell through" suggests that the singer has tried to speak up before, but they were not successful. They continue to dream of the person's smile and the possibility that they could be more than just a stranger.
Line by Line Meaning
Go, laughing
Start moving forward with happiness
Circle like a bird of prey
Move around with caution and determination
And it hides the darkness
The laughter is masking the sadness
Take a shot and walk away
Confront the problem head on and leave afterward
All I need
The only thing necessary
Is a smile forever
To have a happy expression for all time
I could be
There is potential for me to become
More than the face of a stranger
Someone who is not just an unfamiliar person
And nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody
No one at all
Has to know that you care
You do not have to reveal your feelings
That I'm somebody, somebody, somebody
I have worth and value
Something more than thin air
I am significant and not insignificant
Like a robot
I am emotionless
I'm frozen when I'm in your room
I feel trapped and unable to move
As your spell flies past me
As you have an effect on me
I've had courage but it all fell through
I had bravery, but it disappeared
All I dream
The only thing I wish for
Is your smile forever
To see you happy always
And nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody
No one at all
Has to know that you care
Your feelings do not have to be exposed
That I'm somebody, somebody, somebody
I have worth and value
Something more than thin air
I am important and not insignificant
All I need
The only thing necessary
Is a smile forever
To see happiness continuously
I could be
There is potential for me to become
More than the face of a stranger, oh oh
Not just someone unknown
And nobody, nobody, nobody, nobody
No one at all
Has to know that you care
You do not have to reveal your feelings
That I'm somebody, somebody, somebody
I have worth and value
Something more than thin air
I am significant and not insignificant
Writer(s): Benjamin John Duffy, Andrew Robert Lindsay, Ross Alasdair Duffy, Finlay Graham Dow Smith, Daniel Fenech-Soler Copyright: B Unique Records Limited, Warner/Chappell Music Publishing Ltd.
Contributed by Aiden F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@3BNZR
I freaked out when I heard this on How To Get Away With Murder. Favorite track from the album definitely.
@TheKateisawsome
what's the name of the album ?
@3BNZR
It's from their latest album Rituals. Check video description for more information.
@janwiercimok1768
I love your sounds, so fresh & Juice!
@fluckmylife8909
My favourite song of theirs. Going to see them in march, so excited!!!! 😍
@coquijean
second season of how to get away with murder brought me here...make me transport to happy immediately....
DEAD can DANCE: black sun, how fortunate the man with none
wowwww
@pessimystica
That buildup at 3:45..... orgasmic!!!!!!!! This is DEFINITELY my favorite Fenech-Soler song <3 I hope they make it back to Austin some time in the near future!
@habpsu
You guys went to the next level with this album, congrats
@Krakars
Man when you guys make it big. I'm going to be so proud. Followed you guys from the start and I can say you deserve to!
@edenb6221
I've never heard a bad review of FS, just shows how likeable they are