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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Moon
Foals Lyrics
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Black dogs running through the fields, they're dripping red
The world is quiet, and there's nothing left unsaid
Million image, million captured, million dead
And all the birds fall out of the sky in two by two's
And my teeth fall out my head into the snow
Then I see there is blood on your wedding dress
And all of the old walk down and I'm feeling unsure
When I'm sleeping in my own place, but I'm not home
It is perfect, it's beautiful and still
And it is silent, it is white and it is good
And all by the fooling 'round with daisy chains on our heads
It is coming now, my friend, and it's the end
The song "Moon" by Foals is a haunting and surreal reflection on the end of the world. The lyrics describe a sense of impending doom, with black dogs running through fields dripping with blood, and the realization that a million people are already dead. The imagery is both striking and unsettling, and the sense of unease is further amplified by the references to falling teeth and falling birds.
The second half of the song becomes increasingly enigmatic, with references to blood on a wedding dress and the old walking down, which could be interpreted as a metaphorical journey towards death. The final lines of the song hint at some kind of apocalyptic event, with the world coming to an end as the characters "fool around with daisy chains on their heads."
Overall, "Moon" can be interpreted as a commentary on the fragility of life and the inevitability of death. Despite the bleak subject matter, the song is also strangely beautiful, with the lyrics evoking a sense of otherworldly awe.
Line by Line Meaning
Now I see the trouble, it's coming up ahead
I can sense that there is a problem that is about to arise.
Black dogs running through the fields, they're dripping red
There are dark forces at play that are causing destruction and chaos.
The world is quiet, and there's nothing left unsaid
There is a sense of stillness in the world, and everything that needs to be expressed has already been said.
Million image, million captured, million dead
There have been countless images, moments, and lives that have been lost and forgotten over time.
And all the birds fall out of the sky in two by two's
The natural world is being affected by the turmoil in the human world.
And my teeth fall out my head into the snow
The singer is experiencing a physical manifestation of the chaos and uncertainty around them.
I am you now and you are me instead
There is a sense of confusion and shifting identity happening.
Then I see there is blood on your wedding dress
There is violence and destruction even in moments of supposed purity and celebration.
And all of the old walk down and I'm feeling unsure
The artist is uncertain about the future and the role of the past in shaping it.
When I'm sleeping in my own place, but I'm not home
The artist is physically present, but emotionally disconnected from their surroundings.
It is perfect, it's beautiful and still
Despite the chaos, there are moments of stillness and calm that are inherently beautiful.
And it is silent, it is white and it is good
The artist finds solace in the purity and peacefulness of the world around them.
And all by the fooling 'round with daisy chains on our heads
Even in moments of joy and innocence, there is an underlying sense of darkness and uncertainty.
It is coming now, my friend, and it's the end
The singer believes that something significant is about to happen, and it may signal an end to the world as they know it.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES SMITH, JACK BEVAN, WALTER GERVERS, YANNIS PHILIPPAKIS
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BadIdeasClub
I love how there's all these sort of chaotic and atmospheric noises going on in the background whilst the actual music itself is so peaceful and calming
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just love it !!
Bethatwee
Seeing these in April and I can’t wait, one of my fave bands of all time!
Marco Salazar
Foals forever.
Sofia Maranzana
i heard this during my grandpa's grief and this song made me feel understood in a moment where i didn't thought that it was possible. the melody describes perfectly the emptiness but also de peace that i felt because he died on the best way possible: surrounded by the people he loved.
Roy Ruiters
Brilliant.
Ɔaamano
Goodbye Walter, you will be missed (':
lovechantz
i listened to this while napping with my cat =D
Murilo Leite
Cool!
Ardon Vanegas
inspiration