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.
Heart
Oberhofer Lyrics
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I hope soon I'll dream with you
Your heart's a house
Once loathed but then you then reoccupied
I wish you'd never heard
To tell you
The way I want you by my side
I hope soon I'll dream with you
All that I asked for was a little bit of heart
I gave you my love
And you tore it apart
In "Heart" by Oberhofer, the lyrics describe a complicated relationship, where the singer expresses confusion about what the other person may be thinking during their sleep. However, the singer hopes to join the other person in their dreams, indicating a desire for intimacy and closeness. The metaphor of the heart as a house is introduced, initially described as loathed, but then reoccupied. This can be interpreted as the other person being hurt or guarded, but then slowly opening up to the singer. The singer wishes that the other person had not heard something, which is left up to interpretation but may be related to a past hurt.
Despite the complications in the relationship, the singer still wants the other person by their side and asks for a little bit of heart. The singer gave their love to the other person but feels like it was torn apart, indicating hurt and disappointment.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of vulnerability and confusion that is common in many relationships. The use of metaphors and poetic language adds depth to the emotions being expressed, making the song relatable to listeners who may have experienced similar situations in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what you think while you're sleeping
I wonder what crosses your mind when you're asleep
I hope soon I'll dream with you
I wish to have a dream with you
Your heart's a house
Your heart can be compared to a house
Once loathed but then you then reoccupied
It was once disliked but later you took it back
I wish you'd never heard
I wish you didn't know
To tell you
To reveal it to you
The way I want you by my side
How I long for you to be beside me
All that I asked for was a little bit of heart
All I requested was a small amount of love and affection
I gave you my love
I showered you with love
And you tore it apart
But unfortunately, you destroyed it
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRADLEY JAMES GOODMAN OBERHOFER
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