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.
Lich Prince
Foxing Lyrics
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I feel so
Insulated
I feel desperate
I could wake up
But I won't
I feel slowed down
I've been shortchanged with the lord for too long
To fuck with old friends
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
I was drowned out
I was worthless
Than where I was
When you said I was rotten
Been thinking of new ways
To take old drugs
Been thinking of shortcuts
To dead ends
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
For you
For you
For you
I feel like a house plant
For you
I feel like a house plant
For you
I feel like a house plant
For you
I feel like a house plant
You
For you
The lyrics of Foxing's Lich Prince express a sense of being trapped, isolated and helpless. The opening lines "Glued up, I feel so insulated, I feel desperate" suggests a feeling of being stuck and disconnected from the world around them. The singer is in a state of lethargy, not wanting to wake up despite feeling slowed down. The line "I've been shortchanged with the lord for too long" implies a bitterness towards a higher power or ideals that have failed them.
The second verse finds the singer feeling worthless, drowned out and rotten, with thoughts of taking old drugs and shortcuts leading to dead ends. They express a desire for "real love", someone who will accept them for who they are without judgement or conditions. The repeated lines "For you, I feel like a house plant" emphasize a feeling of being constrained and powerless, like a plant that has been potted and cannot escape.
The song touches on themes of loneliness, regret and the search for genuine connection. The desire for love and acceptance is a recurring theme throughout the song, with the singer's frustration at feeling disconnected and trapped within themselves. The lyrics create a sense of claustrophobia and emotional suffocation, with the repeated refrains emphasizing a feeling of being stuck and powerless.
Line by Line Meaning
Glued up
Feeling stuck and unable to move or make progress.
I feel so
Expressing an emotion of despair or frustration.
Insulated
Feeling isolated or cut off from others.
I feel desperate
Feeling a sense of urgency or hopelessness.
I could wake up
Awareness that a change needs to be made and that action could be taken.
But I won't
Resignation to the current situation and lack of motivation to make a change.
I feel slowed down
Feeling weighed down by the situation and unable to move freely.
I've been shortchanged with the lord for too long
Expressing disappointment in religious beliefs or institutions.
I've been thinking of new ways
Contemplating alternative methods to achieve a desired outcome.
To fuck with old friends
Considering ways to manipulate or deceive those who were once close.
I just want real love for you
Expressing a desire for genuine affection or connection with someone.
I just want real love for you
Repeating the desire for sincere affection or connection with another person.
I just want real love for you
Continuing to express the hope for genuine emotional connection.
I just want real love for you
Reiterating the desire for true emotional intimacy.
I was drowned out
Feeling silenced or ignored.
I was worthless
Internalizing feelings of inadequacy or worthlessness.
Than where I was
Reflecting on a previous state of being that was better in some way.
When you said I was rotten
Recalling a hurtful comment or situation where someone insulted or criticized the singer.
Been thinking of new ways
Continuing to consider alternative methods to achieve a desired goal.
To take old drugs
Contemplating returning to past vices or unhealthy habits.
Been thinking of shortcuts
Considering fast or easy ways to achieve a desired outcome, regardless of potential consequences.
To dead ends
Acknowledging that these shortcuts might not lead to a positive outcome.
For you
Indicating that the feelings and actions described are directed towards someone specific.
For you
Reiterating that the artist's thoughts and emotions are centered on one particular person.
For you
Continuing to emphasize that the singer's words are directed at one individual.
I feel like a house plant
Comparing oneself to a lifeless, stagnant object that is dependent on someone else.
For you
Affirming that these emotions and feelings are linked to one specific person.
Lyrics © PFIVE Entertainment Mexico, TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Conor Murphy, Ricky Sampson, Jon Hellwig, Eric Hudson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jwaters6839
[Verse 1]
Glued up
I feel so
Insulated
I feel desperate
I could wake up
But I won't
I feel slowed down
I've been shortchanged with the lord for too long
I’ve been thinking of new ways
To fuck with old friends
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
[Chorus]
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
[Verse 2]
I was drowned out
I was worthless
Than where I was
When you said I was rotten
Been thinking of new ways
To take old drugs
Been thinking of shortcuts
To dead ends
[Chorus]
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
[Bridge]
For you
For you
For you
I feel like a house plant
For you
I feel like a house plant
For you
I feel like a house plant
For you
I feel like a house plant
[Outro]
You
For you
@RedDemonWolf98
Glued up
I feel so
Insulated
I feel desperate
I could wake up
But I won't
I feel slowed down
I've been shortchanged with the lord for too long
I've been thinking of new ways
To fuck with old friends
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you...
I was drowned out
I was worth less
Than where I was
When you said I was rotten
Been thinking of new ways
To take old drugs
Been thinking of shortcuts
To dead ends
I just want real love for you...
For you
I feel like a house plant
...
You...
For you...
@CosmoCrank
Lyrics (from azlyrics.com):
Glued up
I feel so
Insulated
I feel desperate
I could wake up
But I won't
I feel slowed down
I've been shortchanged with the lord for too long
I've been thinking of new ways
To fuck with old friends
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you
I just want real love for you...
I was drowned out
I was worth less
Than where I was
When you said I was rotten
Been thinking of new ways
To take old drugs
Been thinking of shortcuts
To dead ends
I just want real love for you...
For you
I feel like a house plant
...
You...
For you...
@dannameless
this is the most wonderful song in the world
@chady9648
The lyrics fucking hit so hard.....i just want real love for u.........! Hits every inclining feeling towards hope! Seen them live and i lost my shit on stage singing this and damn if i dont feel this way again 4 years later! I enjoy how connected i feel for this song
@ericfoster8411
This song has magic in it
@ericfoster8411
You seriously don’t find things that make you feel this way very often in life
@deftones4569
Damn dude ... I’m a little late on this album but I am so glad I checked on foxing again ... these songs are amazing
@Michelleyouare
This song goes so hard.
@deftones4569
Favorite song off the album .. these guys are geniuses
@m11nusbl1ndfold
I almost cant finish the new album, I keep listening to this on repeat lol <3
@katea1757
Best track off the album
@TheZairae
This song make me want to find a phylactery to stick my soul in and conquer the world with my skeleton army. I don't know why.