In june 2012 their EP ‘Summer Skin’ was released. The EP was recorded in a church and it contained the single 'Orange Sky'.
In 2014 they released their debut album 'Entity', which went to #1 in the album chart of their home country Belgium. The album also received generally favorable reviews from critics. Both 'Princes' and ' Strange Entity' became small hits.
The band has already played in different parts of Europe, opening for bands like Warpaint, Mercury Rev and Lou Reed.
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Touch Down
Oscar and the Wolf Lyrics
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Living was tiring
And I was living much higher
But I'd fulfil all your desires
We grow to see the horizon
And it's how you dream of a diamond
But I know you see only fire
Touch down, touch down
Touch down
Touch down, touch down
We've been lost and outrageous
And our love's got so many faces
Do you see how it radiates?
When you run I catch you ten times in a row
When you're gone it's until three o'clock in the mo'
But you're right, it gets a little bit manic
Touch down
I know you're a miracle
Touch down, touch down
And I know you see only fire when I fulfil all your desires
Touch down, touch down
Touch down
Touch down, touch down
Touch down
Touch down, touch down
Touch down
Touch down, touch down
The opening lines of "Touch Down" by Oscar and the Wolf provide insight into the emotional state of the singer. The singer notes that living their life was tiring and hints that they were living a life full of excess, which they could not keep up with. Despite this, the singer feels compelled to fulfil all the desires of their partner, indicating that they might be in a complex and possibly codependent relationship. The following lines suggest a form of awakening or enlightenment that the singer has undergone. They see beyond their immediate reality and look towards the horizon, pondering the possibilities that lay beyond. The mention of a diamond could be interpreted as a symbol of success, wealth, or achievement, and the singer dreams of reaching that coveted status.
The next stanza provides insight into the dynamic of the relationship between the singer and their partner. They describe their love as "lost and outrageous" and having "so many faces," hinting that there may be a passion that may sometimes border on instability. The singer seems to enjoy the chase in this relationship, as suggested by the line "when you run, I catch you ten times in a row." This attraction is paired with a sense of obsession, as the singer notes that when their partner is gone, they anxiously wait until three o'clock in the morning. They are aware of the challenges in this relationship but describe it as a manic experience, which could be interpreted as both stressful but also exhilarating.
Overall, "Touch Down" could be interpreted as a catchy and energetic ode to a relationship that is complex and possibly flawed but also filled with passion and longing.
Line by Line Meaning
You know
The singer acknowledges that the listener knows something.
Living was tiring
The act of living was exhausting for the singer.
And I was living much higher
The singer was living in a higher state or status, perhaps a better life.
But I'd fulfil all your desires
Despite living a better life, the artist would still satisfy the desires of the listener.
We grow to see the horizon
As people grow and mature, they begin to look ahead towards the future.
And it's how you dream of a diamond
The listener dreams of wealth and success, using diamonds as a symbol of those desires.
But I know you see only fire
Despite the listener's dreams of success, the singer knows that their desires are driven by a burning passion.
When I fulfil all your desires
Once again, the artist emphasizes their willingness to satisfy the listener's desires.
Touch down, touch down
Repeating the phrase 'touch down' is a call to action, perhaps to finally achieve the listener's dreams.
We've been lost and outrageous
The artist and listener have experienced moments of being lost and over-the-top in their behavior.
And our love's got so many faces
Their love has many facets and changes often.
Do you see how it radiates?
The artist asks the listener if they see how their love shines and emanates outwards.
When you run I catch you ten times in a row
The singer can easily catch up to the listener, even if they try to run (physically or metaphorically).
When you're gone it's until three o'clock in the mo'
When the listener is gone, it feels like a long time until they return, even if it's just a short amount of time.
But you're right, it gets a little bit manic
The singer acknowledges the listener's perspective that the relationship can become overwhelming and chaotic.
I know you're a miracle
The artist recognizes the listener as a wonderful and amazing person.
And I know you see only fire when I fulfil all your desires
The artist repeats their earlier idea that the listener has a strong, burning passion for their desires.
Writer(s): Max Colombie
Contributed by Gianna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.