Michael Todd Berland and Christian Novelli have been releasing music together as Fox Academy since 2012. Their sound is characterized by drowsy and adventurous indie rock, appealing to fans of American Pleasure Club, Alex G, Strange Ranger and Oso Oso. Their approach to bedroom pop carries a distinct woodsy quality, often interweaving pop culture references and subtle humor amidst the prevailing melancholic vibes. Notably, their album Angel Hair, released in July 2019, features tracks titled "NASCAR" and "Property Brothers," with an opening line that humorously states, "I got metal in my headphones, metal in my face, I put metal in the microwave."
The duo released their first full album, "Luxury Beverage," in January 2015, followed by their second album, "Saint Molly," in April 2017. In 2020, Fox Academy presented their full-length documentary film titled "Late Nite Saints." The movie captures their exploration of the Pacific Northwest, seeking beauty and miracles in unexpected places. With a hypnotic ambient quality reminiscent of their music, this film provides a glimpse into the duo's lives.
In September 2020, Fox Academy released their fourth album "rabbit." The collection comprises hazy guitar tracks brimming with emotion and musical ingenuity. While an underlying emo sentiment is present, expressed through lyrics like "Nothing hurts like growing up" and "I hope that I see you tomorrow" in the final songs, the overall aesthetic leans toward a homemade, lo-fi slowcore sound. While guest appearances, including Jordana on the mellow electronic slow jam "Luck," are sprinkled throughout the album, "rabbit" primarily provides a window into the shared mindset of two friends who have embraced the subdued spirit of the times while upholding a longstanding DIY tradition.
Make Me Cry
Fox Academy Lyrics
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My body is fighting against me
I know
I′m finally feeling healthy
Boones farm and the scent of sunscreen
I love
Everything makes me cry
I love it everytime
I love it everyitme
Your eyes are brighter than the sun
I know I'm not the only one
And now I′m fallin in the street
And now I'm crying in the sun
The sun the sun the sun
Everything makes me cry
Everything makes me cry
I love it everytime
Drive thru the sky
On my yellow dirt bike
I can't believe I′m alive
I can′t believe imma
Wash the dirt out of my hair
Am i crying
I don't care
Wash the dirt out of my hair
Am i crying
I don′t care
The lyrics to Fox Academy's "Make Me Cry" tell the story of a person experiencing an overwhelming sense of emotions. The singer connects memories and various sensory experiences, like the empty store of Fred Meyer, the feeling of being healthy, and the smell of sunscreen, to a feeling of overwhelming joy and sadness. The singer's heightened emotions lead them to cry, but they express that they love the feeling of being so connected to everything.
The second half of the song takes a different turn and introduces a romantic interest. The singer describes falling in love and being so enamored with their partner's eyes that they fall in the street and cry. The song concludes with the singer riding their dirt bike, feeling grateful to be alive and embracing the feeling of crying as they wash the dirt from their hair.
Overall, the lyrics suggest that the singer is deeply in touch with their emotions and is willing to experience them fully. They find beauty and love in everything, including the things that make them cry.
Line by Line Meaning
Fred meyer at night when its empty
I feel a sense of loneliness and emptiness when I go to Fred Meyer at night.
My body is fighting against me
I am struggling with my own physical and mental health.
I know
I am aware of my own struggles and limitations.
I′m finally feeling healthy
I am beginning to feel better after going through a difficult period.
Boones farm and the scent of sunscreen
The combination of drinking Boones Farm wine and the smell of sunscreen reminds me of carefree summer days.
Everything makes me cry
I am becoming overwhelmed with emotions and find myself crying over everything.
I love it everytime
Despite the intensity of my emotions, I find some comfort in expressing them through tears.
Your eyes are brighter than the sun
I am completely captivated by your beauty and cannot look away from your eyes.
I know I'm not the only one
I am not the only person who has been drawn in by your beauty.
And now I′m fallin in the street
Being overwhelmed by my emotions has caused me to lose my balance and fall to the ground.
And now I'm crying in the sun
I am crying even though the sun is shining brightly around me.
The sun the sun the sun
The brightness of the sun seems to mock my tears and sadness.
Drive thru the sky
I feel as if I am floating through the sky with a sense of freedom and weightlessness.
On my yellow dirt bike
I am riding a motorcycle and enjoying the sense of adventure and excitement it brings.
I can't believe I′m alive
I am filled with a sense of wonder and gratitude for simply being alive.
Wash the dirt out of my hair
I am trying to clean myself up and let go of any negative emotions or thoughts.
Am i crying
I am unsure if the water on my face is from washing my hair or from my tears.
I don't care
My emotions are too strong for me to worry about something as trivial as water on my face.
Wash the dirt out of my hair
I am making a deliberate effort to cleanse myself of negative feelings and move on.
Am i crying
My emotions are still overwhelming me and I am unsure if I am still crying.
I don′t care
Regardless of my emotional state, I am determined to move forward and let go of negativity.
Writer(s): Christian Novelli
Contributed by Ava N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@killua4162
Me Faz Chorar
Fred Meyer à noite enquanto está vazio
Meu corpo está lutando contra mim, eu sei
Finalmente estou me sentindo saudável
Boones, fazenda e o perfume de protetor solar que eu amo
Tudo me faz chorar
Tudo me faz chorar
Eu amo isso toda vez
Eu amo isso toda vez
Seus olhos são mais brilhantes que o sol
Eu sei que não sou o único
E agora estou caindo na rua
E agora estou chorando ao sol
Tudo me faz chorar
Tudo me faz chorar
Eu amo isso toda vez
Eu amo isso toda vez
Dirija pelo céu em minha bicicleta amarela
Não posso acreditar que estou vivo, não posso acreditar que estou...
Dirija pelo céu em minha bicicleta amarela
Não posso acreditar que estou vivo, não posso acreditar que estou...
Lavar a sujeira do meu cabelo
Eu estou chorando? Eu não ligo
(2x)
@f.m.4973
been with y’all since Christians early YouTube days, glad I stuck around
@masochistz
I thank Karl for helping me find a new favourite band
@rixin11
You guys make me wanna just enjoy life and say fuck whatever anyone says, i wanna still live my youthful life
@valeriebear2259
Forked Gash I legit felt that
@diyanahaqilah
um i thanked karl for introducing me to this band and hey this song is so nice :D
@laur2816
karl brought me here 🙏
@m0ggggy
love the new album, thanks for the mid summer soundtrack
@kipdaedricartifact
The millionth time watching this video and only now have I realised Christian is wearing a Ballads 1 shirt. That really blew my mind
@kittygirld9827
the proper definition of "boys will be boys"
@deet
yall are galaxy brains. I love everything you do