In 2010, Oberhofer self-released his first single o0Oo0O0o and was soon asked to go on tour with bands like Sleigh Bells, Neon Indian, and The Morning Benders.[1] After hitting the road for a year, Oberhofer released Away Frm U and I Could Go in 2011. The two singles brought the attention of independent label White Iris Records who released the band's next single Gotta Go/Mahwun in the summer of 2011. Soon after, Oberhofer signed with Glassnote Records to release their debut album.[3] Stereogum ranked the band as the No. 39 most anticipated album of 2012.[4]
Brad began work on Time Capsules II in the studio with Grammy Award winning producer Steve Lillywhite in November 2011, recording vocals and most instrumental tracks himself, and pulling in bandmates and other instrumentalists to complete certain tracks. Glassnote released Time Capsules II on in the United States on March 27, 2012.[5] In anticipation for the release, the band performed "Away Frm U" on the Late Show with David Letterman.[6]
Oberhofer performed widely in clubs and on the festival circuit in support of Time Capsules II. Recent notable performances include in the Mojave Tent at the 2012 edition of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.[7] and the Budweiser stage at Lollapalooza in Chicago on August 5, 2012,.[8] They are scheduled to perform at the Austin City Limits Music Festival on October 13.[9]
They are currently on tour with Matt & Kim from 9/16-11/17.
Gotta Go
Oberhofer Lyrics
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I wish I could change what I can't control!
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh!
I don't ever want you to leave,
I don't want you to go!
Oh! Oh!
Girl, I know how you feel
It's been a long time, come in!
But I've been run, run, running,
Running far, far, far, far, far from the truth!
I never felt it before,
But this broken heart really stings...
...but I could be your everything!
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh!
I don't ever want you to leave,
Cause that would be too sad for me,
I don't want you to go!
And I was running around
Didn't really have anywhere to be
I had no idea where I was going,
But I know I was going somewhere!
And so I ran to your house,
And I knocked on the door,
And I looked in your eyes,
And wish that I could see more!
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh!
I don't ever want you to leave,
Cause that would be too sad for me,
I don't want you to go!
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh!
I don't ever want you to leave,
Cause that would be too sad for me,
I don't want you to go!
The lyrics of Oberhofer's "Gotta Go" express a feeling of desperate longing and attachment to a loved one. The singer admits feeling cold and wishing they could control something, but cannot. The thought of the person leaving makes them anxious, and the repetition of "I don't want you to go" reinforces their feelings. The singer then acknowledges that they have been running away from the truth and have never felt like this before. They admit that their heart is broken, but they could be everything to the person they love so much.
The lyrics also speak of the singer's journey to find the person, as they were running around with nowhere to be. When they finally find the person's house and knock on the door, they look into their eyes hoping to see more. The repetition of the chorus and the strong emotional message of the song convey the singer's desperation to keep the person close to them.
Overall, "Gotta Go" is a poignant and heartfelt song about the power of attachment and the fear of losing someone. The lyrics are raw and honest, and the melody adds an element of sweetness to the overall impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I admit I'm feeling a little cold
I am feeling emotionally distant and disconnected
I wish I could change what I can't control!
I desire to change situations that are beyond my power
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I do not want you to leave my side
Girl, I know how you feel
I am aware of your emotions
It's been a long time, come in!
It has been a while since we have seen each other, please come inside
But I've been run, run, running,
I have been continuously moving and going
Running far, far, far, far, far from the truth!
I have been avoiding or denying the truth for a long time
I never felt it before,
I have not experienced this feeling previously
But this broken heart really stings...
My heartache is severely painful
...but I could be your everything!
I have the potential to be all that you need
And I was running around
I was aimlessly roaming
Didn't really have anywhere to be
I had no specific destination in mind
I had no idea where I was going,
I was clueless about my desired direction
But I know I was going somewhere!
I was sure that I was headed somewhere, even if I did not know where
And so I ran to your house,
I sprinted to your residence
And I knocked on the door,
I hit the door with my hand
And I looked in your eyes,
I gazed into your eyes
And wish that I could see more!
I longed to perceive more about your thoughts and feelings
I don't ever want you to leave,
I never want you to depart from me
Cause that would be too sad for me,
It would be too emotionally difficult for me if you left
I don't want you to go!
I do not want you to depart
Oh! Oh!
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eat Meee
One of the most underrated bands and songs out there
Arm T
I admit I'm feeling a little cold
I wish I could change what I can't control
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh!
I don't ever want you to leave
Cause that would be too sad for me
I don't want you to go!
Oh! Oh!
Girl, I know how you feel
It's been a long time, coming
But I've been run, run, running
Running far, far, far, far, far from the truth
I never felt it before
But this broken heart really stings
I don't any rocks or wings
But I could be your everything
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh!
I don't ever want you to leave
Cause that would be too sad for me
I don't want you to go!
And I was running around
Didn't really have anywhere to be
I had no idea where I was going
But I knew I was going somewhere
And so I ran to your house
And I knocked on the door
And I looked in your eyes
And wish that I could see more
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh!
I don't ever want you to leave
Cause that would be too sad for me
I don't want you to go!
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
I don't want you to go, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh!
I don't ever want you to leave
Cause that would be too sad for me
I don't want you to go!
seanyd2323
awesome song. saw them live 2 weeks ago
Monty Forderer
Good song! Saw them live last october with matt and kim!
cloudaqw.444
here after rae’s instagram video ❤️😩