With the additions of cellist Nathan Blaz and drummer Brian Ostreicher, Geographer spent the next year cutting their teeth in the Bay Area, winning over crowds with the heart-pounding epics that make up their debut record, ‘Innocent Ghosts’.
After being selected one of three ‘Undiscovered Bands You Need To Hear Now’ by SPIN Magazine and garnering considerable word-of-mouth praise from their energetic live shows, the band signed to San Francisco-based label Tricycle Records, releasing a 7” single for the song ‘Kites’ in October 2009.
‘Animal Shapes’ follows up ‘Kites’, building on the synth-driven aesthetic of the single, while flirting with darker, more esoteric underpinnings. The record merges Geographer’s aptitude for crafting beautiful, haunting melodies with textural sounds and poly-rhythmic energy, marking an evolution of their distinct style.
With the overwhelming response to the release of ‘Kites’ and ‘Animal Shapes’, punctuated by a dynamic and engaging live set, the band has already begun to make an indelible mark on the ears of music fans worldwide.
Age Of Consent
Geographer Lyrics
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These words lie inside they hurt me so
But I'm not the kind that likes to tell you
Just what I want to do
I'm not the kind that needs to tell you
Just what you want me to
I saw you this morning
I received your message in full a few days ago
I understood every word that it said
And now that I've actually heard it
You're going to regret
Do you find this happens all the time
Crucial point one day becomes a crime
But I'm not the kind that likes to tell you
Just what I want to do
I'm not the kind that needs to tell you
I've lost you, I've lost you, I've lost you
I've lost you, I've lost you
I've lost you, I've lost you, I've lost you
I've lost you, I've lost you
I've lost you, I've lost you, I've lost you
I've lost you, I've lost you
I've lost you, I've lost you, I've lost you
I've lost you, I've lost you
The lyrics of Geographer's song "Age of Consent" are reflective of the complications that arise in romantic relationships. The first verse expresses a desire to end the relationship but a reluctance to communicate this desire. The singer recognizes that open communication is important, but also acknowledges that they are not the type to easily express their thoughts or feelings. The second verse reveals that the singer has received a message from their partner, which they had understood but had not responded to. The last verse repeats the phrase "I've lost you," emphasizing the finality of the relationship and the singer's regret at not having spoken up sooner.
The song's lyrics highlight the common theme of communication breakdown in romantic relationships. The singer seems to have lost their partner due to their inability to express themselves honestly and openly. The repeated refrain of "I've lost you" expresses the singer's despair and regret at not having taken action sooner. The song is a reminder that communication is the foundation of a healthy relationship and that lack of communication can lead to regret and heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't you please let me go
The singer is asking to be set free from something, either a situation or relationship.
These words lie inside they hurt me so
The singer is dealing with emotional pain that they are not expressing to the other person.
But I'm not the kind that likes to tell you
Just what I want to do
The singer is not comfortable with confrontation, so they would rather not express what they really want.
I saw you this morning
I thought you might like to know
I received your message in full a few days ago
The artist has received a message or information from the other person and is acknowledging that they have received it.
I understood every word that it said
And now that I've actually heard it
You're going to regret
The artist fully comprehends the message they have received and is warning the other person that there will be consequences.
Do you find this happens all the time
Crucial point one day becomes a crime
The singer is reflecting on the pattern of events where something small and insignificant can escalate into something more serious.
I've lost you, I've lost you, I've lost you
I've lost you, I've lost you
I've lost you, I've lost you, I've lost you
I've lost you, I've lost you
I've lost you, I've lost you, I've lost you
I've lost you, I've lost you
The singer has lost the other person and has accepted that fact. This repetition emphasizes the feeling of loss.
Contributed by Elliot J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.