In January 2012, the band proceeded to record the "Old Songs" EP. Foxing's lineup changed again with the replacement of guitarists Piva and Fitzpatrick with Samuel Naumann of Torchlight Red in March 2012 and Ricky Sampson of the emo/math-rock group Badgerhunt in April. Naumann soon departed the band in May 2012, and Thomas Pini, who was the lead vocalist and guitarist of Family Might, filled the place. Foxing released the previously recorded "Old Songs" in August 2012. In February 2013, Foxing released a split with Send Away Stranger on the Saint Louis-based DIY label Carucage Records and another split with Japanese Breakfast. That same month, Pini left the group to be succeeded by Eric Hudson of Torchlight Red, Family Might, and Jimshorts. In March 2013, Foxing embarked on their first tour through the Midwest, within which they were signed to Count Your Lucky Stars Records on the final night.
Foxing released their debut album, The Albatross, in November 2013 through Count Your Lucky Stars Records. In 2014, they signed to Triple Crown Records. Triple Crown released a remastered version in May. In spring of 2014, alongside Adventures, Foxing supported Seahaven on their spring tour. Also in 2014, Foxing embarked on a summer headlining tour alongside The Hotelier. In October 2014, Foxing supported Brand New on their fall headlining tour, immediately followed by a supporting stint opening for Modern Baseball on their fall headlining tour. In summer 2015, they were a part of the tour supporting Philadelphia band mewithoutYou's new album Pale Horse. Also in the summer, The Albatross was released in the UK. On August 3, it was announced that the band's second album, Dealer, would be released in the fall through Triple Crown. Dealer reached number 3 on the Billboard Vinyl Albums chart. Triple Crown released a promotional song from the album on their official soundcloud: "The Magdalene". Foxing headed on a co-headling tour that winter along with The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die.
In March & April 2016, the band went on a headline tour of the United States with support from Lymbyc Systym, O'Brother & Tancred. Immediately after, they embarked on their first headlining tour of the UK & Europe with support from TTNG. This tour included dates in Copenhagen, Denmark and Reykjavik, Iceland (with 2016 Phonofile Nordic Music Prize nominee, Teitur Magnússon). Foxing will be touring with Balance & Composure in October & November 2016.
Foxing has made festival appearances at Shaky Knees, Bunbury, Wrecking Ball, Pygmalion among others.
On December 7, 2017 founding member and bass guitarist Josh Coll announced that he was leaving the band to pursue a career in filmmaking.
On June 18, 2018 Foxing announced their third studio album Nearer My God which released August 10 through Triple Crown Records. They also released a music video for the lead single “Slapstick,” directed by Coll.
Foxing have been described as indie rock and post-rock. The Albatross has been described as chamber rock, emo, indie rock, math rock, and post-rock, reminiscent of American Football, Dads, Empire! Empire! (I Was a Lonely Estate), and The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die. Dealer has been described as emo, indie rock and post-rock.
Eiffel
Foxing Lyrics
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heavened and hallowed in breast and bough
would be pressed on ladder rungs
I'll be caught less spineless if I surrender
so I'm caught in the golden gone
castrated
bold of relation
separate me
from under the diving bell
hold me down there anyways
your hadal lune
locked up in eighteenth stairs
disintegrates in prayer
how long could this last?
how long must this last?
The lyrics of Foxing's "Eiffel" are a mix of beautiful and haunting words that seem like a plea for salvation. The first line "And your holy ruin" could be interpreted as a reference to a person who is considered to be a holy ruin. The second line "heavened and hallowed in breast and bough" further emphasizes the idea of something sacred that is deeply rooted in nature. This could be a metaphor for a relationship or a feeling that is both beautiful and painful.
The next few lines "would be pressed on ladder rungs" and "I'll be caught less spineless if I surrender" suggest a struggle that the singer is going through, where they feel vulnerable and exposed. The phrase "caught in the golden gone" could indicate that this struggle is due to a past memory or experience. The line "castrated bold of relation" is a powerful image that suggests the singer feels powerless and emasculated in their current situation.
The following lines "separate me if I surrender too soon" and "from under the diving bell hold me down there anyways" could be interpreted as a plea for someone to not give up on them even if they seem to be surrendering too soon. The last two lines "your hadal lune locked up in eighteenth stairs disintegrates in prayer how long could this last? how long must this last?" seem like a cry for help, as the singer questions how long they can endure their current state.
Line by Line Meaning
And your holy ruin
Referring to a person's past mistakes and sins that were once considered holy and can now be destructive.
heavened and hallowed in breast and bough
The person's past wrongdoings have impacted their entire being, both emotionally and physically.
would be pressed on ladder rungs
The individual is working towards climbing up in life but their past actions are holding them back and weighing them down.
I'll be caught less spineless if I surrender
The person feels that admitting their mistakes and surrendering will give them strength rather than weakness.
so I'm caught in the golden gone
The person is trapped in their own past which was once good but now is no longer beneficial to them.
castrated
The individual feels like they have been stripped of their power and control due to their past mistakes.
bold of relation
The person may have been confident in their relationships before, but now feels uncertain and vulnerable due to their past.
separate me
The individual wants to distance themselves from their past and become a new person.
if I surrender too soon
The person is afraid to admit their mistakes too early and feels they must wait for the right time to do so.
from under the diving bell
The person feels trapped and suffocated by their past actions.
hold me down there anyways
The individual feels like they are stuck in their past and cannot escape it.
your hadal lune
Referring to a feeling of being lost in the depths of one's own sorrow and guilt.
locked up in eighteenth stairs
Feeling trapped in the past and unable to move forward.
disintegrates in prayer
The person's emotions and thoughts break down when they try to pray for forgiveness and reconciliation.
how long could this last?
The person is questioning how much longer they can continue to be held back by their past.
how long must this last?
The person is desperate for relief and wonders how much longer they will be weighed down by their past actions.
Contributed by Jordyn P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@xX2LifeAndDeath3Xx
And your holy ruin
Heavened and hallowed in breast and bough
Would be pressed on ladder rungs
I’ll be caught less spineless if I surrender
So I’m caught in the golden gone
Castrated
Bold of relation
Separate me
If I surrender too soon
From under the diving bell
Hold me down their anyways
If I surrender too soon
From under the diving bell
Hold me down their anyways
Your hadal lune
Locked up in eighteenth stairs
Disintegrates in prayer
How long could this last?
How long must this last?
So I’m caught in the golden gone
Castrated
Bold of relation
Separate me
If I surrender too soon
From under the diving bell
Hold me down their anyways
If I surrender too soon
From under the diving bell
Hold me down their anyways
@honeymoonalone
seeing them live was the best experience of my life. very talented. favs forever.
@thatpart
This song is so beautiful. Heck, the entirety of their work is amazing as-is.
@AlexYuen0
probably the best song on the album.
@joncostello8404
I fucking love this song. Listening to it daily.
@THESLOWDEATHHOOKS
Great lyrics
@jat5am
could you explain your interpretation, please?
@brauliodelgado9499
My fav song so far
@thallitafloriano6476
love this song
@landsend3417
Those chords
@xX2LifeAndDeath3Xx
And your holy ruin
Heavened and hallowed in breast and bough
Would be pressed on ladder rungs
I’ll be caught less spineless if I surrender
So I’m caught in the golden gone
Castrated
Bold of relation
Separate me
If I surrender too soon
From under the diving bell
Hold me down their anyways
If I surrender too soon
From under the diving bell
Hold me down their anyways
Your hadal lune
Locked up in eighteenth stairs
Disintegrates in prayer
How long could this last?
How long must this last?
So I’m caught in the golden gone
Castrated
Bold of relation
Separate me
If I surrender too soon
From under the diving bell
Hold me down their anyways
If I surrender too soon
From under the diving bell
Hold me down their anyways