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.
Slapstick
Foxing Lyrics
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Shrugging my shoulders
Fucking up everything
And they won't stop following me
Holed up in a tower
Sucking inheritance
So mock up a thirty second
TV corroborative defamation
Now hold open the door so I can fall in
So I'm on the floor with a halo
Face in the carpet
Laces in sheepshank
With a hyena cackle from Vishnu
Protection has ended
You pay up to no thanks
So you mock up an ad, gag a press pit
The weather's the same if you're born in '46
Now hold open the door so I can fall in
Hold open the door so I can fall in
Hold open the door so I can fall in
Hold open the door so I can fall in
There's no more sun and no more light shine through
There's no more sun and no more light shine through
I walk around with a headglow
Spoiled and ancient
Taking vacations (No more sun and no more)
Always vacations (Light shine through)
Now I'm on the floor with a halo
A headache from bad coke
So keep all the lights low (No more sun and no more)
Now keep all the lights low (Light shine through)
Would you hold open the door so I can fall in?
There's no more sun and no more light shine through
Would you hold open the door so I can fall in?
There's no more sun and no more light shine through
Hold open the door so I can fall in
Could you hold open the door so I can fall in?
No more light shine through
Just hold open the door so I can fall in
The lyrics of "Slapstick" by Foxing are complex and elusive, but they seem to be about a person's struggle with their own inadequacies and their attempts to cope with the consequences of their actions. The opening line "I walk around with a headglow" could be interpreted in two ways: it could be a reference to a light shining above one's head like a halo, which is often associated with religious figures, or it could hint at the use of drugs or alcohol, which can create a feeling of euphoria. The lines "Fucking up everything / And they won't stop following me" suggest that the singer is aware of their own tendency to make mistakes and that they are haunted by the consequences of their actions.
The next lines "Holed up in a tower / Sucking inheritance" suggest that the singer is privileged and entitled, perhaps from a wealthy family, and is isolated from the rest of society. The line "TV corroborative defamation" implies that the singer is being scrutinized by the media and that they are being judged by others. The repetition of the line "Now hold open the door so I can fall in" suggests that the singer is desperate for help, but at the same time they are afraid to let anyone in.
The chorus "There's no more sun and no more light shine through" reinforces the sense of despair and the feeling of being trapped in one's own darkness. The lines "Spoiled and ancient / Taking vacations" suggest that the singer is trying to escape from their own life, but they are unable to find any solace. The final lines "Would you hold open the door so I can fall in? / No more light shine through / Just hold open the door so I can fall in" are a plea for help, but at the same time they also suggest a willingness to surrender and to accept one's fate.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk around with a headglow
I go around with my head held high, looking proud of myself
Shrugging my shoulders
I act indifferent to everything around me, not caring about anything or anyone
Fucking up everything
I am making a mess of everything I do, ruining everything I touch
And they won't stop following me
People keep following me, maybe out of curiosity or intrigue
Holed up in a tower
I am isolated in my own world, separated from society
Sucking inheritance
I am living off of my family's wealth without earning anything myself
So mock up a thirty second
TV corroborative defamation
Create a quick video sharing negative rumors that support your own agenda
Now hold open the door so I can fall in
Please allow me to make a mistake or fail, so I can fix it
So I'm on the floor with a halo
I am surrounded by light or something bright, possibly imagining myself as saintly
Face in the carpet
I've fallen or am on the ground, possibly in shame or embarrassment
Laces in sheepshank
My shoe laces are tied intricately like a knot, showing attention to detail
With a hyena cackle from Vishnu
A loud and raucous laugh that sounds like that of a hyena mixed with a reference to a Hindu deity known for humor
Protection has ended
I am no longer being sheltered or taken care of
You pay up to no thanks
You offer money or compensation without receiving gratitude or thanks in return
So you mock up an ad, gag a press pit
Create a misleading advertisement and prevent journalists from getting the real story
The weather's the same if you're born in '46
It doesn't matter when you were born or grew up, the world remains the same
There's no more sun and no more light shine through
There's no more hope or positivity, everything is bleak and dark
Spoiled and ancient
I have been given everything but haven't done anything to earn it, and I am old and out of touch with the world
Taking vacations (No more sun and no more)
I am trying to escape reality and my problems by going on vacations, but it doesn't help
Always vacations (Light shine through)
I am constantly trying to escape my reality, always on vacation or looking for a way out
Now I'm on the floor with a halo
I've fallen or failed, but I am still pretending to be superior or heroic
A headache from bad coke
I have a headache from doing drugs and making poor decisions
So keep all the lights low (No more sun and no more)
In my despair and hopelessness, I want to keep the lights dim and avoid the truth
Now keep all the lights low (Light shine through)
I continue to ignore the light or positivity around me, to my own detriment
Would you hold open the door so I can fall in?
I need assistance or permission to make a mistake so I can learn from it
Just hold open the door so I can fall in
Please give me the space and freedom to make my own mistakes, so I can learn and grow from them
Lyrics © PFIVE Entertainment Mexico, TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Josh Coll
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bunkbed s
I haven't even listened to this yet but I know it's going to completely captive me.
I listened to both of their first albums while DEEP into a psychadelic trip, listened to BOTH of them twice all the way through, and I can't explain how heavily their music changed my entire existence. How it formed my opinion on music, how it convincing to start playing guitar again after years of absence, how it reignited my passion for music production. This fucking band changed my life in the span of one crazy night and I've been waiting for this new album for what feels like a decade.
I'm fully aware this will get buried, but if it doesn't and Foxing sees this...just. Thank you. Thank you so much for being around. Thank you for Den Mother, thank you for Indica, thank you for Smidley (I know, but still). It won't be the same without their bassist, he was without a doubt the first musician to get me to reconsider the power that instrument has and what it can do in the hands of an expert.
I know, I'm rambling, but when your life has been altered by a group of people you've never met, but hope to one day, it's impossible to find the exact words to represent their impact. As far as I'm concerned, this band is one of the greatest of all time, and only rivaled by DanceGavinDance for the title of "my favorite".
Thank you, for being Foxing.
GABEinc.
Lyrics (from genius.com):
walk around with a headglow
Shrugging my shoulders
Fucking up everything
And they won't stop following me
Holed up in a tower
Sucking inheritance
So mock up a thirty second
TV corroborative defamation
[Chorus]
Now hold open the door so I can fall in
[Verse 2]
So I'm on the floor with a halo
Face in the carpet
Laces in sheepshank
With a hyena cackle from Vishnu
Protection has ended
You pay up to no thanks
So you mock up an ad, gag a press pit
The weather’s the same if you're born in '46
[Chorus]
Now hold open the door so I can fall in
Hold open the door so I can fall in
Hold open the door so I can fall in
Hold open the door so I can fall in
[Bridge]
There's no more sun and no more light shine through
There's no more sun and no more light shine through
[Verse 3]
I walk around with a headglow
Spoiled and ancient
Taking vacations
(No more sun and no more)
Always vacations
(Light shine through)
Now I'm on the floor with a halo
A headache from bad coke
So keep all the lights low
(No more sun and no more)
Now keep all the lights low
(Light shine through)
[Chorus]
Would you hold open the door so I can fall in?
There's no more sun and no more light shine through
Would you hold open the door so I can fall in?
There's no more sun and no more light shine through
Hold open the door so I can fall in
[Outro]
Could you hold open the door so I can fall in?
No more light shines through
Just hold open the door so I can fall in
wolf foxxx
I walk around with a handglove
Shrugging my shoulders
Fucking up everything
And they won't stop following me
Holed up in a tower
Sucking inheritance
So mock up a thirty second
TV corroborative defamation
Now hold open the door so I can fall in
So I'm on the floor with a halo
Face in the carpet
Laces in sheepshank
With a hyena cackle from Vishnu
Protection has ended
You pay up to no thanks
So you mock up an ad, gag a press pit
The weather's the same if you're born in '46
Now hold open the door so I can fall in
Hold open the door so I can fall in
Hold open the door so I can fall in
Hold open the door so I can fall in
There's no more sun and no more light shine through
There's no more sun and no more light shine through
So I walk around with a handglove
Spoiled and ancient
Taking vacations
(No more sun and no more)
Always vacations
(Light shine through)
Now I'm on the floor with a halo
A headache from bad coke
So keep all the lights low
(No more sun and no more)
Now keep all the lights low
(Light shine through)
Would you hold open the door so I can fall in?
There's no more sun and no more light shine through
Would you hold open the door so I can fall in?
There's no more sun and no more light shine through
Hold open the door so I can fall in
Could you hold open the door so I can fall in?
No more light shine through
Just hold open the door so I can fall in
Jakobi Taliaferro
This band is greatly underrated
Mitchell Kniff
100%
Bunkbed s
I haven't even listened to this yet but I know it's going to completely captive me.
I listened to both of their first albums while DEEP into a psychadelic trip, listened to BOTH of them twice all the way through, and I can't explain how heavily their music changed my entire existence. How it formed my opinion on music, how it convincing to start playing guitar again after years of absence, how it reignited my passion for music production. This fucking band changed my life in the span of one crazy night and I've been waiting for this new album for what feels like a decade.
I'm fully aware this will get buried, but if it doesn't and Foxing sees this...just. Thank you. Thank you so much for being around. Thank you for Den Mother, thank you for Indica, thank you for Smidley (I know, but still). It won't be the same without their bassist, he was without a doubt the first musician to get me to reconsider the power that instrument has and what it can do in the hands of an expert.
I know, I'm rambling, but when your life has been altered by a group of people you've never met, but hope to one day, it's impossible to find the exact words to represent their impact. As far as I'm concerned, this band is one of the greatest of all time, and only rivaled by DanceGavinDance for the title of "my favorite".
Thank you, for being Foxing.
OperationFreeWorld
Someone gets it 👍
OperationFreeWorld
Wanna add the third ingredient to the music triangle. Foxing, DGD, and Watsky
tha kabong
captivate?
B Silk
Hope you're still creating my brother. I'm with you in feeling Foxing give me creative juices!
Mitchell Kniff
WOW NOT ACCEPTABLE LOL FOXING IS ANOTHER LEVEL DGD PUKES
History Time
That's how to do it right there.
reefheadculler
Saw Foxing open for Manchester Orchestra & we were all blown away!! Ned Flanders with the voice of an angel...entire crew was over the top talented!! These guys need some exposure they deserve it!!