Infadels were founded in 2003 by Bnann Watts (vocals), Matt Gooderson (guitar, programming) and Alex Bruford (drums), who were joined shortly afterwards by Richie Vernon (live keys) and Wag Marshall-Page (Bass).
The band released two singles, Leave Your Body and Can't Get Enough/Murder That Sound, on their own record label, Dead at Thirty. The awards for "Best Live Act" and "Best Dance Band" at the 2004 Diesel-U-Music Awards sealed a move to the Wall of Sound record label. In January 2005 the Infadels headed into the studio with producer Jagz Kooner to record their critically acclaimed debut album, We Are Not The Infadels. The band supported the release with an almost constant touring schedule with over 150 shows in 20 countries in 2006 alone. This included two UK tours, three European tours, two Australian tours, a number of shows in the USA & China and 35 festival dates.
The band's second album, Universe In Reverse, was released in June 2008. Written largely by Bnann Watts and Matt Gooderson, and produced by Martin "Youth" Glover (The Verve, Guns N' Roses, Depeche Mode), Universe In Reverse makes the leap from dance tent to main stage, with a more urgent, rockier sound characterised by crashing guitars and revving hoover-synths. Guitarist Matt Gooderson described this evolution of the band's sound by saying: “We took the energy and guitars of a rock ‘n’ roll band like The White Stripes or Yeah Yeah Yeahs, then surrounded the music in deep, cinematic sounds.”
Play Blind, the first material from the second album, was given away for free as a limited-time download in February 2008. The next single, Make Mistakes was released in April, and Free Things For Poor People was released in June 2008, reaching #1 on the UK Indie Singles Charts. On Tuesday the 17th of June, the band threw several thousand pounds from an office window in central London in celebration of their own Free Things Day[/tack]. The day was brought to an early close when the band and their fans were cautioned by the police. On Monday the 19th of August they were voted best band at the 2008 Lowlands festival by the Dutch public ahead of Editors and N*E*R*D. Drummer Alex Bruford is the son of drummer virtouso Bill Bruford, famous from bands such as King Crimson and Yes. Bassist Wag Marshall-Page is a friend of Danny Wallace, and is often mentioned in his books.
In March 2009 the band announced via their MySpace page that they had already begun recording a follow-up to Universe In Reverse. In June 2009, the band confirmed their third album would be entitled, The Future of The Gravity Boy during their interview on 3FM's That's Live!. In May 2009 the band released their first studio material since "Universe in Reverse", by making their cover of Sweet Dreams available on their website. The following month a new track, Ghosts was aired on Radio 1 by Alex Metric and backed up rumours of a return to the dance inspired sound of their debut album We Are Not The Infadels.
In November 2009 a new track, "Ghosts" was aired on Radio 1 by Alex Metric and backed up rumours of a return to the dance inspired sound of their debut album We Are Not The Infadels. Following this, Alex Metric offered to produce their next record and in January 2010, the band confirmed that Metric would indeed be on production duties for new LP The Future of the Gravity Boy.
On the 1st of September 2012 the band announced via their Facebook that they had disbanded.
Ghosts
Infadels Lyrics
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Let me take you right into the storm
Light until the sun wears out
Everything you know has been and gone
Give me what I want won’t ya
Let me take you right into the storm
I believe there’s nothing there
(Chorus)
Cause we're ghosts, we are ghosts
We are ghosts, we are ghosts
We are ghosts, we are ghosts
We are ghosts from the end of time
This is the light, this is the cusp, this is the turning point well
This is the light, this is a call, this is the road that they chose for you (X2)
Meet me on the burning star
I will make your fountains from your soul
I can stop your restless heart
So nothing else can hurt ya
(Chorus)
Cause we're ghosts, we are ghosts
We are ghosts, we are ghosts
We are ghosts, we are ghosts
We are ghosts from the end of time
This is the light, this is the cusp, this is the turning point well
This is the light, this is a call, this is the road that they chose for you (X2)
(Female voice)
This is the light, this is the cusp, this is the turning point well
This is the light, this is a call, this is the road that they chose for you
This is the light, this is the cusp, this is the turning point well
This is the light, this is a call, this is the road that they chose for you (X3)
We are ghosts (X20)
The song "Ghosts" by Infadels is an upbeat, electronic rock song that encourages the listener to let go of their fears and embrace the unknown. The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics by urging the listener to give into their desires and take risks, even if it means entering into uncertain territory. The second verse reassures the listener that there is no danger in this journey, and that they will be protected from any harm. The chorus repeats the idea that the characters in the song are "ghosts," which suggests that they are ethereal beings who have transcended conventional boundaries of time and space.
The female voice that is featured in the song adds an interesting layer of complexity to the lyrics. While the male vocalist sings about taking risks and embracing the unknown, the female voice offers a counterpoint by suggesting that everything is predetermined and that there is a specific path that everyone must follow. This tension between free will and fate is a recurring theme throughout the song and emphasizes the idea that the characters are caught between the past and the future.
Overall, "Ghosts" is a song that encourages the listener to let go of their fears and embrace the unknown. Its driving beat and catchy lyrics make it a perfect anthem for anyone who is looking to break free from the constraints of the past and move towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me what I want won’t ya
Please give me what I am asking for
Let me take you right into the storm
Allow me to show you something intense and exciting
Light until the sun wears out
Something bright that will last forever
Everything you know has been and gone
The world has changed, and there is nothing you can do to bring back the past
I believe there’s nothing there
I am confident that there is no danger
Nothing that will hurt you
You will not be harmed in any way
Cause we're ghosts, we are ghosts
We are like fleeting apparitions, not quite real or solid
We are ghosts from the end of time
We exist beyond the usual confines of time and space
This is the light, this is the cusp, this is the turning point well
This moment is pivotal and significant
This is the light, this is a call, this is the road that they chose for you (X2)
This is the path that has been chosen for you, with its own unique destiny
Meet me on the burning star
Join me in this otherworldly place of wonder and energy
I will make your fountains from your soul
I can unlock your deepest desires and passions
I can stop your restless heart
I can ease your worries and give you peace
So nothing else can hurt ya
You will be protected from any harm
(Female voice) This is the light, this is the cusp, this is the turning point well
A female voice reiterates the importance of this moment
We are ghosts (X20)
The repetition emphasizes that we are not quite real, but still present
Contributed by Ryan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.