The group's debut EP, Songs for a Breakup, Vol. 1, was released in 2009. Dangerbird Records signed the group in 2010 and issued their first full-length album, Pickin' Up the Pieces, in August of that year. The album reached #15 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Los Angeles Times music critic Ann Powers wrote, "Fitz & the Tantrums is the kind of band that communicates best in concert, but this album serves as a fine proxy and party-starter." Aly Comingore of the Santa Barbara Independent wrote that the band members craft "soulful, nostalgia pop that's not only infectious, but just fresh enough to make it stand apart from its predecessors."
In 2010 the group opened several dates on tour with Maroon 5. On January 12, 2011, Fitz & the Tantrums performed the songs "MoneyGrabber" and "Don't Gotta Work It Out" on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live in Los Angeles. In 2010 the groups music video for the song "MoneyGrabber" was incorporated into the opening scene of a sixth season episode of the CBS crime-drama Criminal Minds entitled "Safe Haven".
Fitzpatrick has said that the band's musical style can be fairly described as "soul-influenced indie pop". He noted that while the band is influenced by the classic songs of the Motown and Stax record labels, the band is not trying to create an exact replica of that music. In another interview, Fitzpatrick talked about his decision to not use guitars in the band. "I did want to try and make a big sounding record without guitars," he said. "For me, I just feel like in any music that has a band, the guitar is always there, it's always featured, it's always prevalent. I'm just sick of hearing it."
In 2012, the band signed to Elektra Records, and started to record their major-label debut More Than Just A Dream, which will be released on May 7, 2013.
Spark
Fitz and the Tantrums Lyrics
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You think we'll go away
But we keep climbing up
You can't keep us down
A temporary no
This shit is not for play
We're not your typical
It's time we light it up
Our match's to the grade
The tension's driving in
We ain't looking down
Watch how we take the throne
Drop like a cannonball
We take the lead, no
We're never gonna follow
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
This building is about to
Blow, oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Three years of digging holes
Been burning through our clothes
Yeah we keep on rising high
You can't touch us now
We give it every night
Our hearts are dynamite
We spit that fire
So you better listen up
Oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
This building is about to
Blow
Bang bang here we go
Everything's about to blow (oh oh, oh oh)
Our moment's going up
Blast it up and lift it up
Sky high sky high
Here we go 'bout to fly
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
This building is about to
Blow, oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
The lyrics to Fitz and the Tantrums' song "Spark" are a call to action for those who have been underestimated or doubted. It's a song about persistence, resilience, and pushing through barriers. The opening lines, "You think it's over now, you think we'll go away, but we keep climbing up, you can't keep us down," hint at the theme of the song. The band is determined and refuses to be knocked down by obstacles or setbacks.
They continue by stating that they're not playing games and that they aren't typical. They're here for a bigger purpose, and they mean business. The chorus is a high-energy call to action, with the band declaring that they're about to "light it up," and "take the throne." They won't follow others; they'll lead and make their own path.
The lines "Don't they know, the singer is about to explode? Don't they know, this building is about to blow?" signify that the band is ready to burst onto the scene and make an impact. They've been digging, burning, and rising for three years, and now they're ready to show the world what they're made of.
In conclusion, "Spark" is a motivational anthem that is all about rising up and pushing through barriers. The lyrics encourage listeners to keep going, even when faced with obstacles, and to never give up on their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
You think it's over now
You may believe that our time is up
You think we'll go away
You assume we'll disappear
But we keep climbing up
But we continue to ascend
You can't keep us down
You cannot suppress our spirit
A temporary no
We face a temporary obstacle
This shit is not for play
Our effort is far from a casual endeavor
We're not your typical
We don't conform to your expectations
That ain't what we're here for
We have a different purpose
It's time we light it up
We're ready to ignite
Our match's to the grade
Our ability matches the challenge
The tension's driving in
We feel the pressure mounting
We ain't looking down
We are not gazing downward
Watch how we take the throne
Observe how we claim our rightful position
Drop like a cannonball
We descend powerfully
We take the lead, no
We assume the front position
We're never gonna follow
We will never be followers
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they understand the loudspeaker is close to malfunctioning?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
Don't they realize this edifice is about to collapse?
This building is about to
This structure is ready to
Blow
Erupt
Three years of digging holes
We've been working hard for three years
Been burning through our clothes
Our effort has been physically and emotionally exhausting
Yeah we keep on rising high
Nevertheless, we continue to climb to new heights
You can't touch us now
You cannot affect us any longer
We give it every night
We put forth maximum effort every performance
Our hearts are dynamite
Our passion burns like explosives
We spit that fire
Our energy is intense
So you better listen up
So you should pay attention
Bang bang here we go
Our impact is fast and powerful
Everything's about to blow (oh oh, oh oh)
Everything is on the verge of collapsing
Our moment's going up
We are experiencing a time of great success
Blast it up and lift it up
Elevate and energize
Sky high sky high
We soar to great heights
Here we go 'bout to fly
We are about to take flight
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they understand the loudspeaker is close to malfunctioning?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
Don't they realize this edifice is about to collapse?
This building is about to
This structure is ready to
Blow
Erupt
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Dave Bassett, Michael Fitzpatrick, Joseph Karnes, James King, Jeremy Ruzumna, Noelle Skaggs, John Wicks
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@joesteppph
Heres the lyrics, I haven't seen anyone else post them
You think it's over now
You think we'll go away
But we keep climbing up
You can't keep us down
A temporary no
This shit is not for play
We're not your typical
That ain't what we're here for
It's time we light it up
Our match's to the grain
The tension's driving in
We ain't looking down
Watch how we take the throne
Drop like a cannonball
We take the lead, no
We're never gonna follow
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
This building is about to
Blow, oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
3 years of digging holes
Been burning through our soles
Yeah we keep on rising high
You can't touch us now
We give it every night
Our hearts are dynamite
We spit that fire
So you better listen up
Oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
This building is about to
Blow
Bang bang here we go
Everything's about to blow
(Oh oh, oh oh)
Boom Boom, it's going up
Blast it up and lift it up
Sky high sky high
Here we go 'bout to fly
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh [x2]
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
This building is about to
Blow, oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
@tayahs2796
Play the Fitz And The Tantrums Quiz
"Spark"
You think it's over now
You think we'll go away
But we keep climbing up
You can't keep us down
A temporary no
This shit is not for play
We're not your typical
That ain't what we're here for
It's time we light it up
Our match's to the grain
The tension's driving in
We ain't looking down
Watch how we take the throne
Drop like a cannonball
We take the lead, no
We're never gonna follow
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
This building is about to
Blow, oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
3 years of digging holes
Been burning through our soles
Yeah we keep on rising high
You can't touch us now
We give it every night
Our hearts are dynamite
We spit that fire
So you better listen up
Oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
This building is about to
Blow
Bang bang here we go
Everything's about to blow
(Oh oh, oh oh)
Boom Boom, it's going up
Blast it up and lift it up
Sky high sky high
Here we go 'bout to fly
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh [x2]
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
Don't they know, the speaker is about to explode?
Don't they know, this building is about to blow?
This building is about to
Blow, oh oh oh oh oh oh, oh oh oh oh oh
Oh, oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
@pixelgroup6195
FIFA 13 had the best songs
@IanDabre07
PIXEL Group ahem FIFA 07
@cristianoronaldo4218
Yes FIFA 13 did have the best songs :)
@4petersam
PIXEL Group FIFA 13 and FIFA 11 imo
@jadh.b1709
+PIXEL Group yeah i the first time i heard this song is from psp fifa 13 and i liked it :D
@SergioCornejoGonzalez
+Peter Gnade i agree
@saifarshad2779
EA need to add a thing where you can play retro fifa songs in current fifas
Like if u agree
@a.y6002
They have to buy the rights all over again an expensive move
@fanezin2235
@saif arshad, tbh.
@IanDabre07
@@a.y6002 soundtrack DLC? but then people hate on em for asking for money to get some songs.. Theres no win-win situation at all