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.
Three on a Match
Foxing Lyrics
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the only thing I loved
now a suffocated soul
its mother's makeup runs and rinses out the pours
rings the color from her hair
for what we did my love I'm sorry
and who the cloth has wound was wound alone
its mother crosses heart
with unbroken water still
for what we've done my love I'm sorry
and for who the cloth was wound was wound alone
when it's three on a match, the worst are always left
I'm survived by the weight of my own sins
when it's three on a match
the Lord won't let me in
I'm survived by the weight of my own sins
the cypress came up to my knees in May
and woken warmth grew right beside my leg
The lyrics of "Three on a Match" by Foxing are highly metaphorical and poetically express the sorrow and remorse of the singer for past actions. The first few lines suggest that the singer had something or someone that they loved, but it was lost, and they are left with a "suffocated soul." The image of "the mother's makeup runs and rinses out the pours" suggests that the memory of this loss is so deep that it affects everything around them, like a mother's tears and grief that cannot be hidden even with makeup.
The next lines suggest that the singer and someone else did something regrettable or hurtful, possibly to the person or thing that they loved. The image of "who the cloth has wound was wound alone" suggests that someone was hurt and suffered alone, possibly because of the singer and their accomplice's actions. The line "she's damned by her own milk" suggests that the person who was hurt was someone close, like a mother or a caregiver, and their association with the singer and their accomplice is causing them pain.
The last part of the song talks about the consequences of their actions, where the singer implies that the worst always happen to those who do bad things. The line "the Lord won't let me in" suggests that the singer feels they are not worthy of heaven or any form of redemption. The final line about the cypress tree growing near the singer suggests that life goes on, and new things grow even as the singer is left to face the weight of their own sins.
Line by Line Meaning
Little woken warmth
A small amount of comfort and happiness
the only thing I loved
The most important thing to me
now a suffocated soul
A sense of emptiness and despair
its mother's makeup runs and rinses out the pours
Tears wash away the makeup from a grieving mother
rings the color from her hair
The stress and grief is taking a physical toll on her
for what we did my love I'm sorry
I regret the actions that led to this situation
and who the cloth has wound was wound alone
The person responsible for their troubles is only hurting themselves
its mother crosses heart
She swears to herself that she will find a way to cope
she's damned by her own milk
Her motherly instincts are now causing her more pain
with unbroken water still
Despite everything, she continues to cry
when it's three on a match, the worst are always left
In times of hardship, the most unlucky people are the ones who suffer most
I'm survived by the weight of my own sins
I am carrying the heavy burden of guilt and remorse
when it's three on a match
In a situation where three people share a limited chance of success
the Lord won't let me in
I feel unworthy of forgiveness and redemption
the cypress came up to my knees in May
Nature continues to grow and thrive despite human problems
and woken warmth grew right beside my leg
Although there is potential for comfort, I am unable to reach it
Contributed by Zachary J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
grish
Little woken warmth
The only thing I loved
Now a suffocated soul
Its mother’s makeup runs and rinses out the pores
Rings the color from her hair
For what we did my love I’m sorry
And who the cloth has wound was wound alone
For what we've done my love I’m sorry
And who the cloth has wound was wound alone
Its mother crosses heart
She’s damned by her own milk
With unbroken water still
For what we’ve did my love I’m sorry
And for who the cloth was wound was wound alone
For what we done my love I’m sorry
And who the cloth has wound was wound alone
When it’s three on a match
The worst are always left
I’m survived by the weight of my own sins
When it’s three on a match
The Lord won’t let me in
I’m survived by the weight of my own sins
The cypress came up to my knees in May
And woken warmth grew right beside my leg
Jamie Williams
The song glass coughs is about the abortion and this is an apology.
This is an early pregnancy but he feels like there was a soul in the embryo, he said the only thing he ever loved so probably he didn't love the mom but wanted to be a father.
The mom has milk but no baby. No birth happened. She's grabbing at her hair a lot and grieving.
His sins are so great they've impacted many people. It's going to affect generations to come.
Three on a match and only the bad are left. This is a reference to the three crucifixions when Jesus died. The good die because the bad kill them. They're bad because they killed their baby.
He feels like there's no redemption for him.
grish
Little woken warmth
The only thing I loved
Now a suffocated soul
Its mother’s makeup runs and rinses out the pores
Rings the color from her hair
For what we did my love I’m sorry
And who the cloth has wound was wound alone
For what we've done my love I’m sorry
And who the cloth has wound was wound alone
Its mother crosses heart
She’s damned by her own milk
With unbroken water still
For what we’ve did my love I’m sorry
And for who the cloth was wound was wound alone
For what we done my love I’m sorry
And who the cloth has wound was wound alone
When it’s three on a match
The worst are always left
I’m survived by the weight of my own sins
When it’s three on a match
The Lord won’t let me in
I’m survived by the weight of my own sins
The cypress came up to my knees in May
And woken warmth grew right beside my leg
Ash
Goosebumps every listen.
Nathan Rice
Such a great song...
Corey M
man. this is absolutely devastating.
Shanordo Scott
Arch your back, girllll
Tabitha Marie Lopez Salazar
the fosters brought me here 😊❤
Itz Rebbe
Who else is here cuz of The Fosters?
Jesse
What's the relation?
Itz Rebbe
+FearABlankPlanet oh no this song was was on this show called The Fosters lol
Jesse
Damn really? I'm not about that abc drama life haha but that's awesome