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.
House
Oberhofer Lyrics
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A house with you
A house with you
So we can be alone
And I've been running
I've been hiding
I've been falling down
Where they think they belong
It's you who tried to tell me
What you're doin'
I wanna build a house with you
A house with you
A house with you
I wanna build a house with you
So we can be alone
So we can be alone
And I've been slipping on my shoes
My tongue is swollen
Lips are bruised
And I can't get up the hill
And I've been jumping through the leaves
And chopping down the cherry tree
So I-so I can tell
So I can tell the truth
Oh and I know
You're up to here in lies
with killers that you thought
I wanna build a house with you
A house with you
A house with you
I wanna build a house with you
So we can be alone
So we can be alone
The song "House" by Oberhofer is a poetic declaration of the singer's desire to build a home with someone he loves. The repetition of the phrase "I wanna build a house with you" reinforces the idea of wanting to create a safe and private space away from the chaos and confusion of the outside world. In the first verse, the singer reflects on his struggles and how he has been running, hiding, and falling down. He then acknowledges the person who has been trying to help him and guide him through those difficulties. This person may be the same person he wants to build the house with.
The second verse continues with the theme of difficulties and obstacles. The singer describes how his tongue is swollen, his lips are bruised, and he can't get up the hill. This metaphorical hill could represent a challenge or a goal that he is struggling to achieve. He then jumps through the leaves and chops down the cherry tree, perhaps as a way of clearing a path towards his goal. He wants to tell the truth and believes that building a house with the person he loves will provide him with the space and support to do that.
Overall, "House" is a song about a deep longing for a place of safety and intimacy. The repetition of the phrase "I wanna build a house with you" creates a sense of urgency and determination, while the vivid imagery and poetic language convey a complex emotional landscape.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna build a house with you
The singer desires to construct a house with the person they're addressing as a means of being secluded with them.
A house with you
The singer specifically wants to build this house with the person they're addressing.
So we can be alone
The purpose of building the house is to be in seclusion with the person the singer is addressing.
And I've been running
The artist has been constantly on the move or escaping something.
I've been hiding
The artist has been intentionally staying out of sight or avoiding something.
I've been falling down
The singer has been experiencing failure or hardship.
And climbing back up
The singer is attempting to overcome the hardships they have faced.
Where they think they belong
The artist is referring to people who believe they have a sense of superiority and control over the artist's life.
It's you who tried to tell me
The person the artist is addressing has previously attempted to advise or give guidance to the artist.
What you're doin'
The person the artist is addressing has attempted to provide guidance on the artist's actions.
And I've been slipping on my shoes
The singer is having a difficult time attempting to move forward and make progress.
My tongue is swollen
The artist is having difficulty speaking or communicating effectively.
Lips are bruised
The singer's mouth or ability to speak has been physically harmed or damaged.
And I can't get up the hill
The singer is having difficulty overcoming a challenge, represented by the hill.
And I've been jumping through the leaves
The singer is engaging in whimsical and impractical activities.
And chopping down the cherry tree
The artist is engaging in activities that are seemingly destructive and hold no value or purpose.
So I-so I can tell
The artist is engaging in these activities in order to reveal a truth to someone.
So I can tell the truth
The singer wants to reveal a truth to someone, potentially the person they're addressing.
Oh and I know
The singer is confident in their knowledge of something.
You're up to here in lies
The person the artist is addressing is involved in significant amounts of falsehood or deceit.
with killers that you thought
The person the artist is addressing has surrounded themselves with individuals with malicious intent.
Contributed by Blake D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Peter Punk
mais BR tem que conhecer essa banda
Thirteen sena central
Eu conheço já tem um tempo. Essa banda é muito boa !
Apollo gia
eu conheço desde 2012
Lucas
Br estão em toda parte mesmo hein! se o Brasil desaparecer os comentários do ytb terão que ser desativados por inatividade
ELLY OLY
Eu quero construir uma casa com você
Para podermos ficar sozinhos 🎵
Prisca Lawrence
This song makes me so nostalgic
César GB
Quiero construir una casa contigo para poder estar solos <3
galacula
i want to build a house with you david <3
4Alianzas Construcciones
quiero construir una casa contigo también...
Je Zuis kaas
<3