This Orient
Foals Lyrics
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And we move to the other part of it
Secret part of your restless heart
To glide past every city light
Like a satellite careering through the sky
This color, this summer night
It's your heart, it's your heartThat gives me this western feeling
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives me this western feeling
Do you know, you give me
You give me this western feeling
Now look back see how far you've come
Will you unravel in the sun?
But come undone find your place
Held up high said from string as well
No return to that restless place
You've reached it, you've found your grace
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives me this western feeling
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives me this western feeling
Oh do you know, you give me
You give me this western feeling
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives you this western feeling
It's your heart
That gives you
That gives you this western feeling
It's your heart
That gives you
That gives you this western feeling
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives you, this western feeling
Oh do you know, what gives me
What gives me this western feeling?
Oh do you know, what gives me
What gives me this western feeling?
The song “This Orient” by Foals is a track about traveling and exploring, as well as finding oneself while doing so. The lyrics describe the feeling of moving through a city at night and the excitement and freedom that comes with it. The first part of the song talks about moving to a “secret part” of one’s “restless heart,” which can be interpreted as a desire to seek adventure and experience new things. The metaphor of a satellite careening through the sky is used to describe the sensation of moving through a city and taking it all in. The line “This color, this summer night” adds to the imagery of the excitement of exploring a new city, taking in the colors and vibrancy of the night.
The second part of the song is more introspective, with lyrics that encourage the listener to reflect on how far they have come and to find their place and grace. The line “No return to that restless place” implies that the restlessness of the heart has been satisfied by the journey and that this newfound grace can be carried forward. The chorus, which repeats the phrase “It’s your heart, it’s your heart that gives me this western feeling,” adds to the theme of self-discovery and the idea that the desire to explore and seek adventure comes from within. The song ends with the lines “Oh do you know, what gives me, what gives me this western feeling?” which adds a sense of mystery and leaves the listener with the idea that the feeling of adventure and excitement from exploring is something that cannot be easily explained or captured.
Line by Line Meaning
And now it's just gone after dark
It's late in the night and darkness has fallen.
And we move to the other part of it
We transition to another part of the night.
Secret part of your restless heart
Your inner desires and emotions that are kept hidden.
To glide past every city light
To move swiftly past the bright lights of the city.
Like a satellite careering through the sky
Moving swiftly like a satellite in orbit.
This color, this summer night
The vibrant colors and atmosphere of a warm summer night.
It's your heart, it's your heart
The source of these feelings is your heart.
That gives me this western feeling
Your heart is the reason why I feel a sense of the Wild West.
Do you know, you give me
Are you aware that you are the one who provides me with these feelings?
Now look back see how far you've come
Reflect on your progress and achievements.
Will you unravel in the sun?
Will you break down or become uncontrolled during sunny days?
But come undone find your place
Let go of your struggles and discover where you belong.
Held up high said from string as well
Be proud of yourself and let others know about your accomplishments.
No return to that restless place
There's no going back to the turbulent state that you were in before.
You've reached it, you've found your grace
You have achieved your goal and found peace and elegance.
It's your heart, it's your heart
Once again, the root of these feelings is your heart.
That gives you this western feeling
Your heart is why you experience this sense of the Wild West.
Oh do you know, what gives me
Are you aware of what causes me to feel like this?
What gives me this western feeling?
What specifically is causing me to have this Wild West sensation?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edwin Thomas Congreave, Jack William Bevan, James Smith, Walter James Morrison Gervers, Yannis Barnabas Emanuel Philippakis
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@AngelJunkie
And now it's just gone after dark
And we move to the other part of it
Secret part of your restless heart
To glide past every city light
Like a satellite careering through the sky
This color, this summer night
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives me this western feeling
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives me this western feeling
Do you know, you give me
You give me this western feeling
Now look back see how far you've come
Will you unravel in the sun?
But come undone find your place
Held up high said from string as well
No return to that restless place
You've reached it, you've found your grace
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives me this western feeling
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives me this western feeling
Oh do you know, you give me
You give me this western feeling
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives you this western feeling
It's your heart
That gives you
That gives you this western feeling
It's your heart
That gives you
That gives you this western feeling
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives you, this western feeling
Oh do you know, what gives me
What gives me this western feeling?
Oh do you know, what gives me
What gives me this western feeling?
@lative
People who truly understand music and appreciate it, know that foals worked a lot on this album, they added sounds and techniques that other bands are to scared to attempt. Foals are comfortable with what they do, they appreciate african rhymes to new wave pop punk, its a mark of a true musician, innovation. Keep the beats bangin' foals.
@MapiyaGarath
I can't believe it's 9 years, almost 10. I remember when this came out. I was 22. So young and full of hopes for better tomorrow. Now I'm 31 and I'm full of disappointment.This Orient was my favourite song from Total Life Forever next to Alabaster.
@danieloconnell2033
Still a kid mate
@davidmatthews2983
Milena Lubińska I remember this from 2008 or so, maybe later but now still reminds me of this western feeling. I’m now 33 with 2 kids but I’ll never forget where I came from or where I’m going. Hang on to nostalgia
@andy_J_11
I feel you Milena, I still listen to TLF now and can't believe how good it is. (32 years old :) )
@williamfoster7072
You are not a disappointment 😊
@lewisthomasson744
I'm 20 rn bro trust disappointment is part of the fun.
@AngelJunkie
And now it's just gone after dark
And we move to the other part of it
Secret part of your restless heart
To glide past every city light
Like a satellite careering through the sky
This color, this summer night
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives me this western feeling
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives me this western feeling
Do you know, you give me
You give me this western feeling
Now look back see how far you've come
Will you unravel in the sun?
But come undone find your place
Held up high said from string as well
No return to that restless place
You've reached it, you've found your grace
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives me this western feeling
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives me this western feeling
Oh do you know, you give me
You give me this western feeling
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives you this western feeling
It's your heart
That gives you
That gives you this western feeling
It's your heart
That gives you
That gives you this western feeling
It's your heart, it's your heart
That gives you, this western feeling
Oh do you know, what gives me
What gives me this western feeling?
Oh do you know, what gives me
What gives me this western feeling?
@raynbow7847
This one of those songs that makes you feel nostalgic is so sad & satisfying at the same time..
@MultiNat33
If you don't like Foals, I don't trust your music taste.