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.
Molly
Fox Academy Lyrics
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Oooohhh
Molly
I need you
Cathedral love
Sent from up above
All i′ll ever need
Molly
Ooooohhh
Cathedral dreams
Keep apartment clean
Molly molly
The song "Molly" by Fox Academy appears to be discussing a romantic relationship, using the name "Molly" to refer to a partner who is beloved and essential to the singer. The lyrics seem to suggest that the relationship is a spiritual connection, perhaps even divinely ordained ("Cathedral love / Sent from up above"). The repeated refrain of "Molly, I need you" reinforces the idea that the singer feels incomplete without their partner.
The line "Cathedral dreams / Keep apartment clean" may suggest a sense of domesticity and comfort within the relationship, while also tying back to the religious imagery established earlier in the song. Overall, the lyrics of "Molly" seem to express a deep sense of love and admiration for a partner who is seen as both necessary and transcendent.
Line by Line Meaning
Molly
Expressing a desperate need for something or someone named Molly
Oooohhh
An emotional sound to convey the depth of the need for Molly
Molly
Reiteration of the strong desire for Molly
I need you
Explicit statement that the singer needs Molly
Cathedral love
Describing the quality of love the singer wants by evoking religious imagery
Sent from up above
Imagining that this love comes from a divine source
All i'll ever need
Expressing that Molly is the singer's sole source of happiness and contentment
Is molly
Reiteration that the singer's needs are solely dependent on Molly's presence
Molly
Another emotional plea for the desired presence of Molly
Cathedral dreams
Imagining a perfect life with Molly
Keep apartment clean
A mundane act that becomes meaningful when done for Molly
Molly molly
A repetitive chant for Molly's presence
Writer(s): Christian Ronald Novelli, Michael Todd Berland
Contributed by Annabelle J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.