Oberhofer started in 2008 as the recording project of Brad Oberhofer. After… Read Full Bio ↴Oberhofer started in 2008 as the recording project of Brad Oberhofer. After moving from his native Tacoma, Washington to New York City, Oberhofer attended New York University to study music composition.[1] In the style of Jon Bon Jovi, the young singer adopted his own name as the title of the project. Although the band has since gone through various lineup formations, the name has remained the same because Oberhofer writes and records all the music himself.[2]
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.

Yr Face
Oberhofer Lyrics

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When I saw your face
When I saw your face
I knew I was in love
Right away

When I saw those eyes
Looking into mine
I knew I was in love

I knew I was in love

I'm only here for a minute
I don't have a lot of time
I got a couple of questions to ask you
Girl, I hope that you don't mind
Do you have a bike?
Do you like to run?
Do you like to go on long walks in the sun?
I want to see the sights, I want to see them with you

When I saw your face
When I saw your face
I knew I was in love
Right away

When I saw those eyes
Looking into mine
I knew I was in love
I knew I was in love

When I saw your face
When I saw your face
I knew I was in love
Right away

When I saw those eyes
Looking into mine
I knew I was in love
I knew I was in love

I knew I was in love
I knew I was in love

Overall Meaning

In "Yr Face" by Oberhofer, the singer describes how he fell in love at first sight with someone. The chorus repeats the same phrase, "When I saw your face, I knew I was in love right away," emphasizing how immediate and strong his feelings were. He also mentions that he doesn't have much time, but he still wants to get to know the person he's fallen for. The verses ask simple questions like "Do you have a bike?" and "Do you like to run?" suggesting that he wants to spend time doing simple, enjoyable things together. Despite the brevity of the encounter, he knows he's in love and wants to spend more time with this person.

The lyrics in "Yr Face" are simple and direct, capturing the sudden and intense feeling of falling in love. The repetition of the chorus reinforces how quickly the singer's feelings changed when he saw this person's face, showing that sometimes love can happen unexpectedly. The questions he asks in the verses are straightforward and sweet, expressing the desire to spend time getting to know someone and enjoying simple activities together. Ultimately, the song captures the feeling of falling head over heels in love, even if it's just for a moment.

Line by Line Meaning

When I saw your face
The moment I laid my eyes on you

I knew I was in love
I felt love for you instantly

Right away
Immediately

When I saw those eyes
When I looked into your eyes

Looking into mine
Gazing into my eyes

I'm only here for a minute
I have limited time

I don't have a lot of time
I am short on time

I got a couple of questions to ask you
I have a few questions for you

Girl, I hope that you don't mind
I hope you don't take offense to my questions

Do you have a bike?
Do you own a bike?

Do you like to run?
Do you enjoy running?