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.
The Magdalene
Foxing Lyrics
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Tongue pressed on guilt from a dove in my teeth
I could watch it drip down and cover my skin
The taste of Christ sits still while I swallow your insides
I could let it drag you down to cover our sins
If I could lift you off the ground they'd cry out that this is what love is
When they unravel the webs that I've spun
What shall be undone?
What shall be undone?
Mother of God on the rosary
So is she here with us?
Does she want what she sees?
Watch me come undone
Watch me come undone
When God unravels the webs that I've spun
What shall be undone?
When God unravels the webs that I've spun
What shall be undone?
The Foxing song "The Magdalene" is a haunting and introspective piece that touches on themes of guilt, sin, and redemption. The opening lines "I'm going down with the rosary" immediately establish a tone of despair and religious symbolism. The singer seems to be grappling with their own sense of guilt and shame, expressed through the use of a religious symbol like the rosary.
The reference to a dove in their teeth is another biblical allusion, as the dove is often a symbol of peace and divinity. Yet here, it seems to have a sinister connotation, with the singer using it to press on their own guilt. The line "I could let it drag you down to cover our sins" suggests that perhaps the singer is not alone in their feelings of sin, and that there is someone else they feel responsible for or connected to.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more and more desperate, asking questions like "So is she here with us? / Does she want what she sees?" in reference to the Mother of God. The repetition of the phrase "watch me come undone" hints at a sense of unraveling or losing control, both in terms of their own emotions and their relationship to their faith.
Overall, the lyrics of "The Magdalene" are deeply introspective, grappling with complex themes in a way that is both personal and universal.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm going down with the rosary
I'm sinking into deep religious guilt and remorsefulness with my faith as my anchor.
Tongue pressed on guilt from a dove in my teeth
I'm constantly reminded of my religious guilt and shame, like a dove's message stuck in my teeth.
I could watch it drip down and cover my skin
I'm willing to endure the pain and suffering of my guilt like a baptism to atone for my sins.
The taste of Christ sits still while I swallow your insides
I'm feeling the pain and bitterness of my religion while being consumed by someone else's internal struggles or pain.
I could let it drag you down to cover our sins
I'm accepting the weight of both mine and someone else's guilt, even if it drags us both down.
If I could lift you off the ground they'd cry out that this is what love is
If I could help you rise above your guilt, they would see it as an act of love, despite the pain it causes me.
When they unravel the webs that I've spun
What shall be undone?
When others expose the lies and deceit that I've woven to hide my guilt, what will be left of me?
Mother of God on the rosary
So is she here with us?
Does she want what she sees?
I'm questioning if God's mother is present and if she agrees with our sins and struggles.
Watch me come undone
Watch me come undone
Witness me unraveling in front of you as my guilt takes over.
When God unravels the webs that I've spun
What shall be undone?
When God exposes my deceit and guilt, what will happen to me and what will be left afterwards?
Contributed by Carson N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
emmy sky
I’m going down with the rosary
Tongue pressed on guilt from a dove in my teeth
I could watch it drip down and cover my skin
The taste of Christ sits still while I swallow your insides
I could let it drag you down to cover our sins
If I could lift you off the ground they’d cry out that this is what love is
When they unravel the webs that I’ve spun
What shall be undone?
When they unravel the webs that I’ve spun
What shall be undone?
Mother of God on the rosary
So is she here with us?
Does she want what she sees?
Watch me come undone
Watch me come undone
When they unravel the webs that I’ve spun
What shall be undone?
When God unravels the webs that I’ve spun
What shall be undone?
M M
Lyrics:
I'm going down with the rosary
Tongue pressed on guilt from a dove in my teeth. I could watch it drip down and cover my skin
The taste of Christ sits still while I swallow your insides
I could let it drag you down to cover our sins. If I could lift you off the ground they'd cry out that this is what love is
When they unravel the webs that I've spun What shall be undone? (X2)
Mother of God on the rosary
So is she here with us?
Does she want what she sees?
Watch me come undone (X2)
When they unravel the webs that I've spun what shall be undone?
When god unravels the webs that I've spun what shall be undone?
Jonathan Rollings
LYRICS:
I’m going down with the rosary
Tongue pressed on guilt from a dove in my teeth
I could watch it drip down and cover my skin
The taste of Christ sits still while I swallow your insides
I could let it drag you down to cover our sins
If I could lift you off the ground they’d cry out that this is what love is
When they unravel the webs that I’ve spun
What shall be undone?
When they unravel the webs that I’ve spun
What shall be undone?
Mother of God on the rosary
So is she here with us?
Does she want what she sees?
Watch me come undone
Watch me come undone
When they unravel the webs that I’ve spun
What shall be undone?
When God unravels the webs that I’ve spun
What shall be undone?
tristen P.
I’m going down with the rosary
Tongue pressed on guilt from a dove in my teeth
I could watch it drip down and cover my skin
The taste of Christ sits still while I swallow your insides
I could let it drag you down to cover our sins
If I could lift you off the ground they’d cry out that this is what love is
When they unravel the webs that I’ve spun
What shall be undone?
When they unravel the webs that I’ve spun
What shall be undone?
Mother of God on the rosary
So is she here with us?
Does she want what she sees?
Watch me come undone
Watch me come undone
When they unravel the webs that I’ve spun
What shall be undone?
When God unravels the webs that I’ve spun
What shall be undone?
Eflores235
Am I the only one who just goes into this zone with this song, weirdly sad and peaceful at the same time..
pappu papireddy
@Lucas Merat plop p p and a
neal lathem
+Lucas Merat. he conveys the feeling of losing your virginity so damn well, thats what the songs about! !
Lucas Merat
+Eflores235 Definitely not the only one. This song perfectly captures something both beautiful and haunting at the same time.
Justin Navarro
Foxing's music is the definition of beauty
Roy Shantzis
such a raw and emotional band. They bring in a lot of elements from different genres too. Like they're very funky for an emo band, and theres a lot of math rocky riffs in some of their songs. Their sound kinda reminds me of Radiohead's In Rainbows if the album was cowritten by Brand New.
emmy sky
I’m going down with the rosary
Tongue pressed on guilt from a dove in my teeth
I could watch it drip down and cover my skin
The taste of Christ sits still while I swallow your insides
I could let it drag you down to cover our sins
If I could lift you off the ground they’d cry out that this is what love is
When they unravel the webs that I’ve spun
What shall be undone?
When they unravel the webs that I’ve spun
What shall be undone?
Mother of God on the rosary
So is she here with us?
Does she want what she sees?
Watch me come undone
Watch me come undone
When they unravel the webs that I’ve spun
What shall be undone?
When God unravels the webs that I’ve spun
What shall be undone?
Thomas George
Honestly I like this album a lot more than The Albatross. Each song is so emotional and painful to listen in such a great way. The arrangements and composition are so goddamn perfect. Even the melodies he sings are so tasteful. I loved The Albatross and how weird and cool the songs were but this album speaks to me so much more. You can tell that they really dug deep for this album and pulled out some hard stuff to sing about.
Connor De Boer
his voice is imperfect and that add so much depth and emotion to their music
Jonathan Rollings
So good. This band is everything right now. I'm going to enjoy them while they are my little secret. I see huge things in their future and they deserve it all.