They self-released a 5 track demo in 2012 which form the basis of the 'Leaflings EP', released via Kaya Kaya Records. It included 'Cocoa Hooves', 'Golden Antlers' and 'Cocoa Hooves Part II'.
Having left the confines of their creative hub in the woodlands of Oxfordshire (referred to as The Shed), the band took up residence at Paul Epworth’s London studio in the Autumn of 2013. 'Psylla' was released on November 11 by Wolf Tone (Epworth's own label) backed with 'Woozy (feat. Jean Deaux)'.
The track 'Gooey' was premièred on February 13, as the second taster to their forthcoming début album, "ZABA". Released on June 9th 2014, the 11 track record was recorded at Wolf Tone Studios in London, and produced by frontman Dave Bayley under executive production of Paul Epworth. 'Pools' was announced as the follow up single on April 16.
Their sophomore album "How to be a Human Being" was released on the 26th of August 2016.
The most recent album by Glass Animals was "Dreamland" on the 7th of August.
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Hélium
Glass Animals Lyrics
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You gonna call it or am I?
One more time
This puppy love is out of line
One more slide
And then we're back to real life
Ooh and I'm falling now but it's so wrong
Ooh and you lift your eyes up from the dust
I knew just then I knew it was done
I guess I want you more than I thought I did
Now that I know that part of you's at home with him
I guess I want you more than I thought I did
Now that I know that part of you's not part of this
Soft blue sky
Helium balloons float up away
Broad daylight
But we're sunflowers in the rain
My momma said their used to be white pyramids
They float above the sand they're slowly sinking in
Are our foundations destined to keep crumbling
Just 'cause we started this with zero innocence?
I just can't build on something that begins like this
It's a blood diamond, flawless but for that one thing
You just want backstreets, you don't want me
You're just gonna play it back the wrong way
You just want backstreets, you don't want me
You're just gonna play it back the wrong way
(Hello? David)
(Hello?)
(Are you talking to me?)
In "Helium," Glass Animals' lead singer Dave Bayley sings of a relationship that is on the verge of collapse. The song opens with Bayley asking if he or his partner will be the one to end things, implying that they both know the relationship's days are numbered. In the chorus, Bayley acknowledges that he is falling for his partner, but recognizes that doing so is a mistake. He says that he knew the relationship was over the moment his partner lifted their eyes from the dust - perhaps suggesting that they had been doing something immoral or deceitful.
The song's second half is a meditation on the impermanence of love and relationships. Bayley reflects on how, like helium balloons that float away, relationships can be fleeting and fragile. He also references the Egyptian pyramids, suggesting that even the most monumental human achievements are ultimately destined to crumble. And in the final verse, Bayley admits that he cannot build a future with his partner because the relationship "begins like this" - i.e. on an unsteady foundation.
Overall, "Helium" is a song about a relationship that is both alluring and doomed. Bayley recognizes that his partner is not fully committed to him, and that their connection is built on a shaky foundation. Despite this, he finds himself falling deeper into love, and wonders whether he will be able to let go when the relationship inevitably ends.
Line by Line Meaning
You gonna call it or am I?
Who's going to end this relationship, you or me?
One more time
One more chance, one more try to stay together
This puppy love is out of line
This relationship is failing and immature
One more slide
One more hurdle to overcome before we can go back to normal life
And then we're back to real life
Our lives return to the mundane and routine
Ooh and I'm falling now but it's so wrong
I am starting to have feelings for you, but I know it's not right
You talk like a man and taste like the sun
You have a confident way of speaking and a sweet, addictive taste
Ooh and you lift your eyes up from the dust
I see you in a new light, as if you are rising above your past
I knew just then I knew it was done
I realized that our relationship was over in that moment
I guess I want you more than I thought I did
My feelings for you are stronger than I realized
Now that I know that part of you's at home with him
I realize that you are already in a committed relationship
Now that I know that part of you's not part of this
I understand that I cannot have all of you
Soft blue sky
A peaceful, calm atmosphere
Helium balloons float up away
Things that were once important are drifting away
Broad daylight
The truth is clear and visible
But we're sunflowers in the rain
We are trying to grow and thrive in difficult circumstances
My momma said their used to be white pyramids
There was once a time when great things were built to last
They float above the sand they're slowly sinking in
Even great things can fail or be forgotten over time
Are our foundations destined to keep crumbling
Are we doomed to repeat the mistakes of history?
Just 'cause we started this with zero innocence?
Is it because we began our relationship with no true understanding of each other?
I just can't build on something that begins like this
I cannot continue to invest in a relationship that is flawed from the start
It's a blood diamond, flawless but for that one thing
Our relationship may look perfect, but there is an underlying problem
You just want backstreets, you don't want me
You are not interested in a real relationship with me
You're just gonna play it back the wrong way
You will twist my words and actions to suit your own narrative
Hello? David
The singer is addressing someone named David
Hello?
The singer is checking if David is on the phone
Are you talking to me?
The singer is seeking confirmation that David is speaking to them
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Written by: David Algernon Bayley
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@earthtoursamajor
9:09
You gonna call it or am I?
One more time
This puppy love is out of line
One more slide
And then we're back to real life
Ooh, and I'm falling now but it's so wrong
You talk like a man and taste like the sun
Ooh, you lift your eyes up from the dust
I knew just then I knew it was done
I guess I want you more than I thought I did
Now that I know that part of you's at home with him
I guess I want you more than I thought I did
Now that I know that part of you's not part of this
Soft blue skies
Helium balloons float up away
Broad daylight
But we're sunflowers in the rain
My mama said they used to be white pyramids
They float above the sand, they're slowly sinking in
Are our foundations destined to keep crumbling
Just 'cause we started this with zero innocence?
I just can't build on something that begins like this
Is a blood diamond flawless but for that one thing?
You just want come by these dreams
You just want dreaming out of long way
You just want come by these dreams
You just want dreaming out of long way
Hello, who is this, hello?
Are you watching tv?
Say, "Bye-bye"
Bye-bye
@martinavargas2126
I don't care If you hate the fanfic, I'm so fucking thankful to the author that guided me to these beautiful melodies.
@mane53017
Agree, these songs are amazing
@elised7915
if you come from the fic and stay for the music and don’t only talk about the fanfiction you are 10000% welcome in my book, welcome :))
@seren2425
same im glad i found them
@JesusChrist-sf4sx
Same glass animals is my favorite artist now
@kalliemccann840
AGREED
@_tony_masters
This album is such a blessing.
@venomstar86
@Grace BOI! feel the same way. It's like being on a cloud.
@elised7915
i’ve listened to it 193 times and counting, literally in love with this album and every single one before it
@applejuice823
literally