Foreign Air is the creation of Jesse Clasen and Jacob Michael, who met in the late 2000s when their respective bands played on the same bill. They took interest in each other's talents and stayed in touch over the years. Hailing from North Carolina and Washington, D.C., respectively, the collaboration came to fruition in early 2015 after the pair, who were in between projects at the time, began trading ideas via Dropbox. The duo released their first single, "Free Animal," that November, followed by an EP, For the Light, in September 2016. A series of stand-alone singles arrived over the next few years, including 2017's "Lying" and 2019's "Wake Me Up."
Echo
Foreign Air Lyrics
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When we talk we make the same sound
The cave echoes desire through the crowd
Here we go again, let's all let ourselves echo
Round and round again, spinning in your head
Let's all let ourselves echo
I wanna be old because youth is sad
I count the minutes but I don't know why
Can I get by as the future unwinds
We are golden stars above silver seas
We hear echoes from another galaxy
All the echoes that confuse you they all now ring true
The lyrics to Foreign Air's song "Echo" present a complex and nuanced commentary on the human experience. The opening lines, "We aim to walk upon the future ground, When we talk we make the same sound," suggest that humanity is united in its desire to move forward and progress, yet still bound by the limitations of communication and understanding. The following line, "The cave echoes desire through the crowd," presents an image of primal, instinctual desire that transcends language and culture.
The chorus, "Here we go again, let's all let ourselves echo, Round and round again, spinning in your head, Let's all let ourselves echo," portrays a sense of cyclical patterns and repetition, as if humanity is caught in an endless loop of self-reflection and introspection. The ensuing lines, "I know it's bad, but it's good timing, I wanna be old because youth is sad," suggest a certain level of cynicism or disillusionment with the human experience, as if the singer is aware of the inherent difficulties and struggles of life, but ultimately resigned to their fate. The final lines, "We are golden stars above silver seas, We hear echoes from another galaxy, All the echoes that confuse you they all now ring true," hint at the idea of a greater universe or divine force at work, one that humanity is only beginning to comprehend.
Line by Line Meaning
We aim to walk upon the future ground
We aspire to progress towards the future.
When we talk, we make the same sound
Our communication is not unique or innovative, but rather unoriginal and repetitive.
The cave echoes desire through the crowd
People express their desires vocally and repeatedly, creating an echo effect in the room.
Here we go again, let's all let ourselves echo
Encouraging a repetition of past actions and words.
Round and round again, spinning in your head
Repetitive thoughts, actions, or habits.
Let's all let ourselves echo
Encouragement and repetition of all previous actions and words.
I know it's bad, but it's good timing
Although it may not be the best decision or action, the timing is right to proceed with it.
I wanna be old because youth is sad
The struggle and pain of youth is difficult to bear, hence the desire to grow old and avoid it.
I count the minutes but I don't know why
Passing time with no meaningful goal or direction.
Can I get by as the future unwinds
A question of whether one could survive through uncertain times.
We are golden stars above silver seas
We are special and unique in a sea of monotony.
We hear echoes from another galaxy
We receive signals or messages from otherworldly sources.
All the echoes that confuse you they all now ring true
Previously confusing or unclear echoes are now crystal clear and accurate.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: FREDERIK THAAE, JACOB RABADI, JESSE CLASEN, RICHARD MOREL
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@anushka4967
We all walk upon the future ground
When we talk we make the same sounds
The cave echoes, echoes
Desire, through the crowd
[Pre-Chorus]
Here we go again
Let's all let ourselves
Echo round and round again
Spinning in your head
Let's all let ourselves
Echo, echo
[Chorus]
Echo, Echo
Echo, Echo
[Verse]
I know it's bad but it's good timing
I want to be old because youth is sad
I count the minutes but I don't know why
Can I, can I get by
As the future unwinds
[Pre-Chorus]
Here we go again
Let's all let ourselves
Echo round and round again
Spinning in your head
Let's all let ourselves
Echo, echo
[Chorus]
Echo, Echo
Echo, Echo
[Bridge]
We are golden stars
Above silver seas
We hear echoes from
Another galaxy
We are golden stars
Above silver seas
We hear echoes from
Another galaxy
[Pre-Chorus]
Let's all let ourselves
Echo, echo
Let's all let ourselves
Echo, echo
[Chorus]
Echo, Echo
Echo, Echo
We are golden stars
Above silver seas
We hear echoes from
Another galaxy
We are golden stars
Above silver seas
We hear echoes from
Another galaxy
Oh, the echoes, they, confuse you
They all now ring true
@NightsoftInteractive
The moment you accidentally discover a great new song from an unknown artist and then you listen to the whole playlist and realize that you liked all of them!
Made my day :)
@danialdan6906
yeah ☺
@AlisonWright-qc4hk
Such an underrated band. I absolutely love this song and loud magic the most. Hoping you'll make it big
@anushka4967
We all walk upon the future ground
When we talk we make the same sounds
The cave echoes, echoes
Desire, through the crowd
[Pre-Chorus]
Here we go again
Let's all let ourselves
Echo round and round again
Spinning in your head
Let's all let ourselves
Echo, echo
[Chorus]
Echo, Echo
Echo, Echo
[Verse]
I know it's bad but it's good timing
I want to be old because youth is sad
I count the minutes but I don't know why
Can I, can I get by
As the future unwinds
[Pre-Chorus]
Here we go again
Let's all let ourselves
Echo round and round again
Spinning in your head
Let's all let ourselves
Echo, echo
[Chorus]
Echo, Echo
Echo, Echo
[Bridge]
We are golden stars
Above silver seas
We hear echoes from
Another galaxy
We are golden stars
Above silver seas
We hear echoes from
Another galaxy
[Pre-Chorus]
Let's all let ourselves
Echo, echo
Let's all let ourselves
Echo, echo
[Chorus]
Echo, Echo
Echo, Echo
We are golden stars
Above silver seas
We hear echoes from
Another galaxy
We are golden stars
Above silver seas
We hear echoes from
Another galaxy
Oh, the echoes, they, confuse you
They all now ring true
@toni5101
Esses caras vão ser famosos um dia,tô falando.
@ingridbuta
The raven cycle vibes ~
Amazing song!!😍
@thirdcorvus2402
I saw a Raven Cycle fanvid with this song.
@acidrefluxcharlie3834
This is song is amazing. Love how catchy it is!!!
@kathybristow1802
Love your music!
@arianadepp3029
I just discovered this song by accident and now I can't decide which of them I like the most! Why do no they hace a single song that is not so cool? 😍