The band entered the studio in the autumn of 2010 with Jimmy Robertson to record their debut album, and released the single ‘South Pacific’ in Jan 2011. This second release and first for their new label Kitsuné / Cooperative Music, was mixed by LEXXX. Around this time they toured the UK and Europe as special guests of Klaxons, The Big Pink, Mystery Jets, Good Shoes and also co-headlined a tour with Egyptian Hip Hop.
In June 2011 they released their debut album “Native to”, preceded by the single “The Greeks”. "The Greeks" was accompanied by a video directed by French directors Megaforce, which quickly went viral (almost 3,500,000 plays to date on YouTube, and over 10,000,000 on Chinese YouTube)[citation needed]. The video was critically praised and has won several awards (The Antville Music Video Awards 2011', UK Music Video Awards 2011', D&AD Yellow Pencil Award 2012', Artrocker Award).
After the release of "Native to" and of single "Lies", the band spent rest of 2011 and part of 2012 touring Europe, USA (with Crystal Fighters), Japan, South America and the Far East.
In January 2013, Is Tropical released an EP, titled "Flags", featuring artists Get People, Visions, Drugzndreamz, Goodbye Leopold and Owen Pratt.The band released their second album ‘I’m Leaving’ on 20 May 2013 on Kitsune / Pias. The album was produced by Luke Smith.
The first single taken from the album is "Dancing Anymore", accompanied by a video by previous collaborators Megaforce, which gained notoriety and was removed from YouTube within hours of its release due to its graphic depiction of imagined sexual acts between a young man and naked CG characters. The second single, 'Lover's Cave' was released on August 26. 2013. The video was directed by cult New York photographer Richard Kern.
Calling Out
Is Tropical Lyrics
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"Take a load off your mind
Please stay instead
You take up all of my time
You take up all of my time
So take a load off your mind, take a load off your mind"
Calling out your name
Calling out your name
For the second time around
I'm calling out your name
Oh, I heard you say
"Take a load off your mind
Please stay instead
You take up all of my time
You take up all of my time
So take a load off your mind, take a load off your mind"
Calling out your name
Calling out your name
Calling out your name
For the second time around
I'm calling out your name
Oh, I heard you say
"Take a load off your mind
Please stay instead
You take up all of my time
You take up all of my time
So take a load off your mind, take a load off your mind"
Oh I heard you say
"I'm calling out your name"
I heard you say say
"I'm calling out your name"
I heard you say
"I'm calling out your name"
I heard you say
"I'm calling out your name"
The lyrics of Is Tropical's song "Calling Out" seem to convey a sense of longing and pleading for someone's attention. The repeated phrase "take a load off your mind" suggests that the singer wants the other person to relax and let go of their worries, urging them to stay and spend time together. However, it becomes clear that the person being addressed is taking up all of the singer's time, indicating that the relationship might be unbalanced or overwhelming. Despite this, the singer continues to call out the person's name, showing a persistent desire for their presence.
The repetition of "calling out your name" emphasizes the singer's need for connection and their willingness to reach out to the other person multiple times. It's as if they are searching for a response or affirmation from the person they are calling out to. The lyrics create a sense of emotional vulnerability and the longing for attention and affection from someone who seems to be distant or preoccupied.
Overall, the lyrics of "Calling Out" evoke a mix of yearning, desperation, and a plea for someone's time and presence. The repeated lines and the persistence in calling out the person's name reflect the singer's desire for a deeper connection or perhaps a resolution to the imbalance in their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I heard you say
I listened as you expressed your thoughts
"Take a load off your mind
Relieve yourself from any burdens or concerns
Please stay instead
I request that you remain with me
You take up all of my time
You consume all of my time and attention
So take a load off your mind, take a load off your mind"
Therefore, free yourself from worries and concerns
Calling out your name
I am calling and reaching out for you
For the second time around
Repeating the act of reaching out to you
I'm calling out your name
I am urgently and persistently calling for your attention
"Oh, I heard you say
Once again, I heard you express
I'm calling out your name
That I am calling and reaching out for you
I heard you say say
I listened as you reiterated
"I'm calling out your name"
That you urgently and persistently called for my attention
I heard you say
I listened as you expressed
"I'm calling out your name"
That you urgently and persistently called for my attention
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Dominic Apa, Gary Barber, Kirstie Fleck, Simon Milner
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MCSMeister
I contacted the band for the official lyrics - here you go:
Oh, I heard you say
"Take a load off your mind, please stay instead"
You take up all of my time, you take up all of my time
So take a load off your mind, take a load off your mind
Calling out your name
Calling out your name
Calling out your name
For the second time around
I'm calling out your name
Oh, I heard you say
"Take a load off your mind, please stay instead"
You take up all of my time, you take up all of my time
So take a load off your mind, take a load off your mind
Calling out your name
Calling out your name
Calling out your name
For the second time around
I'm calling out your name
Oh, I heard you say
"Take a load off your mind, please stay instead"
You take up all of my time, you take up all of my time
So take a load off your mind, take a load off your mind
Oh, I heard you say
"I'm calling out your name"
I heard you say
"I'm calling out your name"
I heard you say
"I'm calling out your name"
I heard you say
Héctor Olivares
Qué bueno que regresaron, pensé que ya había muerto esto, como siempre música de calidad ♥️
MoarRushPl0x
I like the drums.
B l u e M A K E U P
I'm going to dance that song from my living room 🌇
ZacaryIndie
I Same 🌹
Sergej Lovrekovic
I love duets and drumming on this song is fantastic! warm, intimate and happy sad disco!
Ashley Graetz
great stuff wish I had a female singer like that and great bass and vox and beats allround nailed it
Oiram Lara
Ya los extrañaba
Lior Amar
Good song 🍷
Sergej Lovrekovic
cola spirit <3
Raidiry Arias Abad
<3!!