The band was formed in 2005 by Philippakis and Bevan, both former members of math rock band The Edmund Fitzgerald, and Andrew Mears of Youthmovies. Mears left the band after their first single to focus on Youthmovies. In January 2018, it was announced that Walter Gervers was also leaving the band.
In early 2007, the band released the limited edition 7" singles Hummer and Mathletics, both produced by Gareth Parton. In the summer of 2007 Foals began working on their debut album in New York. It was produced by Dave Sitek of TV On The Radio, however, the band decided to mix the album themselves, stating that Sitek made the first master copy of the album sound like "it was recorded in the Grand Canyon". Yannis has stated multiple times during various interviews that Foals and Dave Sitek are on good terms, even though the copy by Sitek was rejected by the band.
Foals released their debut album, entitled Antidotes, on 24 March 2008 in the UK and 8 April 2008 in the US. The album was a commercial success in the United Kingdom, debuting at No. 3 in the UK Albums Charts. The album was a minor success in other countries, charting in Japan, France and the Netherlands. Non-UK versions of the album include the early Parton produced singles.
In August 2009, Foals started recording their second album at Svenska Grammofon Studion in Gothenburg, Sweden. The album, Total Life Forever, has been described by the band members as sounding like "tropical prog" and "like the dream of an eagle dying". The band have described the album as being "a lot less funk" than they had originally planned. The album was produced by Luke Smith, formerly of Clor, and its title is named after an element of Ray Kurzweil's theory of singularity. The band's frontman Yannis Philippakis has professed a long time interest in futurology, with it informing numerous songs on Total Life Forever.
On 1 March 2010, the promotional single "Spanish Sahara" was first played on Zane Lowe's show Radio 1. Foals' new website was updated that night with the release of a video for the track directed by longtime collaborator Dave Ma. On 6 March, the Total Life Forever site was officially launched. Puzzles revealed images, lyrics and sound clips of songs from the album. The last clip appeared on 12 March, and resulted with a password entry for the Foals' new website. The site was opened on 13 March and presented the whole new art concept and media including samples of songs, photos and videos. Lead single "This Orient" was released on 3 May 2010. The album was finally released on 10 May 2010. "Spanish Sahara" was later released as a full physical single in September 2010, featuring an edited remix starring the strings of London Contemporary Orchestra. The album was nominated for the 2010 Mercury Prize.
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A Song for You
Foals Lyrics
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In your arms
In your arms
We could cause catastrophies
In your arms
In your arms
We could cause catastrophies
In your arms
Mmmmmm
In your arms
In your arms
In your arms
In your arms
In your arms
In your arms
In your arms
In your arms
It's 11:00 pm in your arms
I say yes to those false thoughts of love
"A Song For You" by Foals is a melancholic song about the fear of being in a relationship and the possibility of causing and encountering problems. The lyrics "We could cause catastrophies in your arms" suggest that being with someone can lead to disaster or a sense of instability. The repetition of "in your arms" emphasizes the intimate and physical aspect of being in a relationship. However, the fear of the unknown and unpredictability of love dominates the song with the metaphor of catastrophies being symbolic of the problems and chaos that love can bring.
The second half of the song is a confession from the singer about their hesitation towards love. The line "I say yes to those false thoughts of love" implies that they have fallen for the illusion of love and the dream of being with someone, but are aware that it may not be true or real. The song delves into the complexities of relationships and the fear and uncertainty that can arise, ultimately portraying the idea that love can be a beautiful disaster.
Line by Line Meaning
We could cause catastrophies
Together, we have the power to create disastrous events
In your arms
When we are together intimately
Mmmmmm
A moment of intimacy or reflection
It's 11:00 pm in your arms
It's a specific moment, late at night, when we are together intimately
I say yes to those false thoughts of love
I acknowledge that the love I feel may not be genuine or lasting
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Yannis Barnabas Emanuel Philippakis, Jack William Bevan, James Andrew Smith, Edwin Thomas Congreave, Walter James Morrison Gervers
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@clownclown3
Not only my favourite B-side, but one of my favourite songs by Foals. They should definatly make a few more songs like this.
@maniroshan2058
my youth is linked to this band, listening to this song, so many memories are there again, that other ways would fade
@miichcp5711
1 year listening to this, and there is the same beautiful feeling. That's why they're my favorite band ❤️
@straynekokami720
Do you think you can link a certain part of your life to a song?
Because this song sounds like all the things I had in mind back when I was in middle school and I can believe how nostalgic I feel right now.
@santiagovelasquezbuelvas634
Yes
@georginasolares4316
I always crawl back to this.
I wish everything was different.
@leonelrivera6638
I felt this 😮💨
@iyan00598
this song will fit perfect in the album total life forever
@jbfan266
this song is too special for words
@monchi734
me encanta esta canción*--*