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 Medic
Foxing Lyrics
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And there's always whiskey on your breath
But you're the best that I can do
And I think I love you."
Now if you want me to slow down
Just tell me to slow down
Because I want to be loved
She says, "You don't love me you just love sex
But I can't wait around for something better than this
Because you're the best that I can do
And I wish I could leave you."
Now if you want me to slow down
Just tell me to slow down
Because I want to be loved
The song "The Medic" by Foxing is about a toxic and dysfunctional relationship. The singer of the song is a man who is familiar with vices such as cigarettes and whiskey. His partner, a woman, points out his habits but says that he is the best that she can have and that she loves him. However, the man believes that she is only with him for sex, and even though he knows that the relationship is far from ideal, he cannot leave her because he wants to be loved. Despite everything, both parties are stuck in a cycle that neither of them seems to know how to stop.
The lyrics suggest that both the man and woman are settling for less than they deserve. The woman knows that the man has flaws, but she loves him anyway because she cannot imagine being with someone else. On the other hand, the man, even though he does not believe that the woman loves him, is willing to stay in the relationship because he craves affection. These types of relationships tend to be destructive because they fuel each other's vices and lead to codependency.
Overall, "The Medic" is a poignant and emotional song that deals with the complexities of human relationships. It's a reminder that staying in toxic relationships out of fear of being alone is never a good idea.
Line by Line Meaning
She says, "You always smell like cigarettes
She points out the scent of cigarettes that surrounds the singer
And there's always whiskey on your breath
She notes a constant smell of whiskey on the breath of the singer
But you're the best that I can do
She says the singer is the best option available to her
And I think I love you."
She confesses to having feelings for the artist despite the flaws and the situation
Now if you want me to slow down
The artist offers to adjust if asked to do so
Just tell me to slow down
The singer encourages open communication
Because I want to be loved
The singer desires affection and love
She says, "You don't love me you just love sex
She accuses the artist of not truly loving her, but only using her for sex
But I can't wait around for something better than this
She admits to wanting more from the relationship, but unable to wait anymore
Because you're the best that I can do
She reiterates that the artist is her best option
And I wish I could leave you."
She expresses her desire to leave the singer, but feels stuck in the situation
Contributed by Cole C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@masonshoots8444
Saw them in concert. He went absolutely crazy on stage. Swinging his trumpet and jumping around. Great night.
@themoppydrummer6587
Crazy.
That is true crazy.
Not eating the head off a bat (Ozzy Osbourne)
or Blowing up A drum kit (Keith Moon)
No, spinning a trumpet around is the true crazy.
@masonshoots8444
+TheMoppyDrummer are you being sarcastic 😂
@themoppydrummer6587
not in a bad way.
@masonshoots8444
+TheMoppyDrummer well I guess you had to be there. It was a great experience , totally different vibes from Osborn and Keith I guess, so different things would be expected
@jaekgor
Haha yep same when I saw them a few months ago, great night. Was lucky enough to get to meet this guy after the show, super nice guy :)
@iahmasockmunkey
I wish that this song was longer. I want to live and die inside of this song.
@flatlinelove4050
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@marchuerta8633
100
@nanabuliano9903
Already did. Do not do it. Just chill.