Initially the solo project of Mark Foster, he later added Fink and Pontius in 2009, forming a full band in the process. Two other musicians, Sean Cimino (guitar, keyboards, vocals) and Isom Innis (keyboards, vocals), tour with the band as additional members.
Discography:
1. Albums:
2011 - Torches
2014 - Supermodel
2017 - Sacred Hearts Club
2. EPs:
2019 - Pick U Up
2020- In The Darkest Of Nights, Let The Birds Sing
3. Singles:
2011 - Pumped Up Kicks
2011 - Call It What You Want
2012 - Don't Stop (Color on the Walls) (Remixes) - EP
2014 - Coming Of Age
2014 - Pseudologia Fantastica
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Chin Music for the Unsuspecting Hero
Foster the People Lyrics
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Got all of my papers out and read them
Seems that I've been wanderin' for a little too long
Yeah, the desert can be hot if you're wasted
Took a stab in the dark and missed again, I believe
The hardest part is not seein' what I used to see
My faith grew to a top, but worry does all it can
Where are my friends now?
They're not around when I need them
I cannot pretend
I find myself against all the odds again
Well, I like to think I'm strong, and then I'm proven wrong
Grab the keys to my car and go to work again
Yeah, showed up late, got screamed in my face
Turn around, I'm punch drunk, but I'm laughin'
Got some thoughts in my chest, they're playin' games with my head
Ten hours of sleep, I'm in my bed again
Scream up to my god, say, "I do what I can"
How am I gonna move on from this circumstance?
Where are my friends now?
They're not around when I need them
I cannot pretend
I find myself against all the odds again
Yeah
Yeah
I'm against all the odds again
Yeah
Yeah
I'm against all the odds again
Yeah
Yeah
I'm against all the odds again
Yeah
Yeah
I'm against all the odds again
"Chin Music for the Unsuspecting Hero" is a song about the struggles of life and the feeling of being alone in difficult times. The opening lines of the song convey the feeling of defeat as the singer falls to the floor after entering his home. He then begins to read his papers and realizes that he has been wandering for too long. The desert can be hot and unforgiving, much like life can be. He takes a stab in the dark and misses again, indicating a recurring pattern of disappointment.
The song also touches on the theme of faith and worry. The singer's faith has grown, but worry is still present in his life. The song acknowledges the importance of friendship, but also the reality that friends may not always be there when they are needed. The lyrics "Where are my friends now? They're not around when I need them" express the feeling of being alone in difficult times. The singer also questions how he is going to move on from his current circumstance.
Overall, "Chin Music for the Unsuspecting Hero" is a highly relatable song that speaks to the struggles of daily life and the feeling of being alone when facing adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I walked through the door and fell down on my floor
I came home exhausted and collapsed onto the ground
Got all of my papers out and read them
I went through my documents to try and find some clarity
Seems that I've been wanderin' for a little too long
I realized that I've been lost for a while now
Yeah, the desert can be hot if you're wasted
Being lost is uncomfortable and draining, just like being stuck in a hot desert without water
Took a stab in the dark and missed again, I believe
I attempted something without much hope for success and failed yet again
The hardest part is not seein' what I used to see
The most difficult thing is losing the perspective I once had
My faith grew to a top, but worry does all it can
Although I have faith, anxiety has a way of hindering it
To whisper in both my ears make-believe stories
Anxiety tells me lies and stories that aren't true
Where are my friends now?
I feel alone and wonder where my friends are
They're not around when I need them
I don't feel like I have support when I need it most
I cannot pretend
I can't fake happiness or contentment
I find myself against all the odds again
I'm facing challenges and obstacles that seem insurmountable
Well, I like to think I'm strong, and then I'm proven wrong
I have confidence in myself, but reality shows me otherwise
Grab the keys to my car and go to work again
I force myself to keep going even though I don't want to
Yeah, showed up late, got screamed in my face
I made a mistake at work and got reprimanded harshly for it
Turn around, I'm punch drunk, but I'm laughin'
Despite feeling battered and defeated, I try to find humor in my situation
Got some thoughts in my chest, they're playin' games with my head
My thoughts are swirling around and causing me mental stress
Ten hours of sleep, I'm in my bed again
I sleep but still feel tired and unrefreshed
Scream up to my god, say, "I do what I can"
I turn to faith and plead for strength and guidance
How am I gonna move on from this circumstance?
I feel stuck and don't know how to progress forward
Yeah
An exclamation of emotion or affirmation
I'm against all the odds again
I'm up against difficult circumstances once more
Contributed by Hannah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
dylan haskins
Lyrics:
Today I walked through the door and fell down on my floor
Got all of my papers out and read them
Seems that I've been wanderin' for a little too long
Yeah, the desert can be hot if you're wasted
Took a stab in the dark and missed again I believe
The hardest part is not seein' what I used to see
My faith grew to a top but worry does all it can
To whisper in both my ears make-believe stories
Where are my friends now?
They're not around when I need them
I cannot pretend
Yeah, I find myself against all the odds again
Well I like to think I'm strong and then I'm proven wrong
Grab the keys to my car and go to work again
Yeah showed up late, got screamed in my face
Turn around, I'm punch drunk, but I'm laughin'
Got some thoughts in my chest, they're playin' games with my head
Ten hours of sleep, I'm in my bed again
Scream up to my God, say, "I do what I can"
How am I gonna move on from this circumstance?
Where are my friends now?
They're not around when I need them
I cannot pretend
Yeah, I find myself against all the odds again
Yeah, yeah
I'm against all the odds again
Yeah, yeah
I'm against all the odds again
Yeah, yeah
I'm against all the odds again
Yeah, yeah
I'm against all the odds again
Serrano Sanchez Erick Samuel
Today I walked through the door and fell down on my floor
Got all of my papers out and read them
Seems that I've been wandering for a little too long
Yeah, the desert can be hot if you're wasted
Took a stab in the dark and missed again I believe
The hardest part is not seeing what I used to see
My faith grew to a top but worry does all it can
To whisper in both my ears make-believe stories
Where are my friends now?
They're not around when I need them
I cannot pretend
Yeah, I find myself against all the odds again
Oh, I like to think I'm strong, and then I'm proven wrong
Grab the keys to my car and go to work again
Yeah, showed up late, got screamed in my face
Turn around, I'm punch drunk, but I'm laughing
Got some thoughts in my chest, they're playing games with my head
Ten hours of sleep, I'm in my bed again
Scream up to my God, say: I do what I can
How am I gonna move out from this circumstance?
Where are my friends now?
They're not around when I need them
I cannot pretend
Yeah, I find myself against all the odds again
Yeah, Yeah
I'm against all the odds again
Yeah, Yeah
I'm against all the odds again
Yeah, Yeah
I'm against all the odds again
Yeah, Yeah
I'm against all the odds again
DunnyOneEyed
The fact that the other two members from the original trio have left the band makes this ten times more sad than before, thank you Mark Pontius and Cubbie Fink, we will continue to miss you very dearly...
nora
i know they both left, and i had for a while, but i read this comment and began crying
Cournot The Rockstar
Foster the people just can't make bad music. Its hits after hits. They dont miss🔥
Letheas
But in the past, especially this album, it used to be best. Not saying it's bad now, it's just that a little bit of the original magic kinda got lost. Again, not trying to be negative. It's still my 2nd favorite band and will always be. But that's just my opinion.
Could also have to do with the fact that this is one of my favorite albums of all time.
girth quake
That's debatable.
Sphynia- Cat
@Letheas I feel exactly what you say. Torches is absolutely beautiful.... almost enigmatic, I listened to it so much when I was in middle school. Their music is always great but torches is truly something else.
Ronaldo Martinez
@Sphynia- Catdam that's crazy in highschool rn and I like almost every song of their I listen to it when I go to sleep when I wake up. I don't listen to new artists of any genre cause they always have to sneak in something demonic and woke. I'm surprised they haven't sold out.
LF
Torches siempre estará en mi corazón. Los amo
sebastian oliva
X2 jjaja buena rola
dylan haskins
Lyrics:
Today I walked through the door and fell down on my floor
Got all of my papers out and read them
Seems that I've been wanderin' for a little too long
Yeah, the desert can be hot if you're wasted
Took a stab in the dark and missed again I believe
The hardest part is not seein' what I used to see
My faith grew to a top but worry does all it can
To whisper in both my ears make-believe stories
Where are my friends now?
They're not around when I need them
I cannot pretend
Yeah, I find myself against all the odds again
Well I like to think I'm strong and then I'm proven wrong
Grab the keys to my car and go to work again
Yeah showed up late, got screamed in my face
Turn around, I'm punch drunk, but I'm laughin'
Got some thoughts in my chest, they're playin' games with my head
Ten hours of sleep, I'm in my bed again
Scream up to my God, say, "I do what I can"
How am I gonna move on from this circumstance?
Where are my friends now?
They're not around when I need them
I cannot pretend
Yeah, I find myself against all the odds again
Yeah, yeah
I'm against all the odds again
Yeah, yeah
I'm against all the odds again
Yeah, yeah
I'm against all the odds again
Yeah, yeah
I'm against all the odds again