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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Stepson
Foals Lyrics
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And you'll fall into the blue
And you'll fall into the blue
Oh, I'm coming down for you
Step out, aching stepson
And I'll lead you by the hand
And we'll fall into the blue
Oh, I'm coming down for you
But I'm falling, deeper down I go
And I'm falling, down the grounds beneath the road
Now I'm falling, deeper down I go
And I'm falling, deeper now I known
And I'm falling, deeper down the shore
And I'm falling, as the rocks way down below
As the rocks way down below
As the rocks way down below
Step out, aching stepson
And you'll fall into the blue
And you'll fall into the blue
Oh, I'm coming down for you
Step out, aching stepson
And I'll lead you by the hand
And we'll fall into the blue
Oh, I'm coming down for you
Oh, I'm coming down for you
Coming down for you
Coming down for you
Coming down for you
Coming down for you
The song Stepson by Foals seems to be about someone watching over and caring for another person who is struggling with something. The lyrics start off with the repeated line "step out, aching stepson," which could refer to this person being in pain or feeling lost. However, the singer of the song is there to help them "fall into the blue," which could represent either a calming or a dangerous place. They offer themselves up to come down and assist the stepson in some way.
As the song progresses, we hear the singer fall himself. He is "deeper down I go," and is also "falling, down the grounds beneath the road." This could represent the toll that helping someone else can take on a person. It's not always an easy task, and sometimes it can lead to the helper struggling themselves. However, despite this falling sensation, the singer continues to offer themselves as support for the stepson.
Overall, the song seems to be a metaphorical representation of the challenges of helping someone else. It can be hard work, and it can even take a toll on the one offering the assistance, but it's a noble and caring thing to do.
Line by Line Meaning
Step out, aching stepson
Come out of your comfort zone, my dear son, and embrace the unknown, unfamiliar territory ahead with courage.
And you'll fall into the blue
As you take that step, you'll experience a wave of emotions of all hues (both positive and negative), which will engulf you completely.
And you'll fall into the blue
As you take that step, you'll experience a wave of emotions of all hues (both positive and negative), which will engulf you completely.
Oh, I'm coming down for you
As your guide and mentor, I'll be there to support you every step of the way and help you navigate through the challenges ahead.
But I'm falling, deeper down I go
Despite my best efforts to guide and assist you, I too am struggling to keep my head above water and stay afloat in this uncertain journey.
And I'm falling, down the grounds beneath the road
I feel like I'm losing my grip on reality as I delve further into the unknown, rocky terrain of life.
Now I'm falling, deeper down I go
This feeling of helplessness and despair is compounded as I continue to grapple with my own inadequacies and shortcomings.
And I'm falling, deeper now I known
But with each new challenge and obstacle, I'm gaining a deeper understanding of myself and the world around me.
And I'm falling, deeper down the shore
As I reach the metaphorical shore of my journey, I realize that every fall and stumble along the way was necessary for me to grow and evolve as a person.
And I'm falling, as the rocks way down below
Even the darkest, most treacherous moments of my journey have taught me valuable lessons and helped me become the person I am today.
As the rocks way down below
The struggles and pains of my journey have a solid foundation in shaping my present and future self.
Coming down for you
As I embrace my own journey and fall headlong into the unknown space, I'm there for you, my dear stepson, whenever you need me.
Coming down for you
I'll be your guide, your rock, and your mentor in this journey called life.
Coming down for you
Together, we'll fall deeper into the blue and emerge stronger, wiser, and better equipped to handle whatever life throws at us.
Coming down for you
So, take that step, dear stepson, and trust me to be there for you every step of the way.
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alexis pastor
Foals - Stepson
Step by aching stepson
And you'll fall into the blue
And you'll fall into the blue
Oh I'm coming down for you
Step by aching stepson
And I'll lead you by the hand
And we'll fall into the blue
Oh I'm coming down for you
Oh I'm coming down for you
But I'm falling, deeper down I go
And I'm falling, down the grounds beneath the road
Now I'm falling, deeper down I go
And I'm falling, deeper now I known
And I'm falling, deeper down the shore
And I'm falling, as the rocks way down below
As the rocks way down below
As the rocks way down below
Step by aching stepson
And you'll fall into the blue
And you'll fall into the blue
Oh I'm coming down for you
Step by aching stepson
And I'll lead you by the hand
And we'll fall into the blue
Oh I'm coming down for you
Oh I'm coming down for you
Coming down for you
Coming down for you
Coming down for you
Coming down for you
Coming down for you
Coming down for you
Coming down for you
alexis pastor
Foals - Stepson
Step by aching stepson
And you'll fall into the blue
And you'll fall into the blue
Oh I'm coming down for you
Step by aching stepson
And I'll lead you by the hand
And we'll fall into the blue
Oh I'm coming down for you
Oh I'm coming down for you
But I'm falling, deeper down I go
And I'm falling, down the grounds beneath the road
Now I'm falling, deeper down I go
And I'm falling, deeper now I known
And I'm falling, deeper down the shore
And I'm falling, as the rocks way down below
As the rocks way down below
As the rocks way down below
Step by aching stepson
And you'll fall into the blue
And you'll fall into the blue
Oh I'm coming down for you
Step by aching stepson
And I'll lead you by the hand
And we'll fall into the blue
Oh I'm coming down for you
Oh I'm coming down for you
Coming down for you
Coming down for you
Coming down for you
Coming down for you
Coming down for you
Coming down for you
Coming down for you
Ed Ogenes Lucena
sensacional, indescritível! Faltam adjetivos. Great song :) ❤
Giovanna Rodrigues
Eeeeeeee um brasileiro kkkkk
Cerine Stasaid
I am in love with this song.. so magic 💘
Altamar777
Million years in love with this song
Arkyan Putra Pamungkas
holy fire may not the best album, but it's the most beautiful one
Luis Brito
This makes me feel like in a far cold greek mountain...
julie fgs
Love so much this song,i feel like i'm a deer in a forest ❤️❤️❤️🐺🌲
my remix
Love love love this song!
tatamia
So much of beauty