Young also records under the names Sky Sailing, Port Blue, Color Therapy, Insect Airport, Seagull Orchestra and his own name, Adam Young.
Young started out making music in 2007 in his basement in his hometown of Owatonna, Minnesota, United States, later developing a following through his MySpace profile before being signed to Universal Republic. Young has released seven albums under the Owl City moniker: "Maybe I'm Dreaming" (2008), "Ocean Eyes" (2009), "All Things Bright and Beautiful" (2011), "The Midsummer Station" (2012), "Mobile Orchestra" (2015), "Cinematic" (2018), and "Coco Moon" (2023). Young's 2009 single "Fireflies" reached #1 in the United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia and The Netherlands. His second major hit, 2012's "Good Time" featuring Carly Rae Jepsen reached #8 in the US and #1 in New Zealand.
He was also once a member of Windsor Airlift and Swimming with Dolphins, both of which he is no longer involved with.
I'm Coming After You
Owl City Lyrics
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Don't be alarmed 'cause you don't know me yet
I'm on the prowl now sniffing around this town, for you
Calling all cars there's an officer down
Shot to the heart on a night on the town
And the evidence of your fingerprints was found and now
I'm on your tail in a hot pursuit
Love is a high-speed chase racing down the street
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Oh, no here we go once again
We both know you'll never turn yourself in
So I'm drivin' 'til it's light out
Searchin' for your hide-out
(drivin' 'til it's light out)
(Searchin' for your hide-out)
Pick up the pace as I chase you around
One of these days I'll end up trackin' you down
But, yeah, I got the feeling I'll be letting you loose when I do
Because you,
You got the right to remain right here with me
I'm on your tail in a hot pursuit
Love is a high-speed chase racing down the street
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
You got the right to remain right here with me
I'm on your tail in a hot pursuit
Love is a high speed chase racing down the street
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Love is a high speed chase racing down the street
You got the right to remain right here with me
I'm on your tail in a hot pursuit
Love is a high-speed chase racing down the street
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
I'm coming after you
I'm coming' after you
I'm coming' after you
I'm coming' after you
The song "I'm Coming After You" by Owl City is an upbeat, synth-driven track that tells the story of a person who is pursuing someone they are infatuated with. The lyrics tell a tale of a criminal on the loose causing chaos in the city, with the police on the hunt for the culprit. However, instead of the police, it is the singer who is pursuing the criminal, driven by their love for the person they are chasing.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the speed and intensity of the pursuit, likening it to a high-speed chase. The singer is determined to catch the person they are pursuing, and despite knowing that they may never turn themselves in, the singer is not deterred.
The lyrics of the song are both playful and intense, with the singer's obsession with the person they are pursuing being a central theme. The lyrics hint at the blurred lines between love and obsession, with the singer's unyielding pursuit of the person they love pushing the boundaries of what is considered acceptable.
Overall, the song is an upbeat and catchy track that explores the concept of being pursued by someone who is driven by love, even if that pursuit borders on obsession.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw your face in a criminal sketch
I recognized you as the criminal from a drawing made by the police
Don't be alarmed 'cause you don't know me yet
Don't worry, I'm not going to hurt you because we haven't met before
I'm on the prowl now sniffing around this town, for you
I'm searching the town for you like a predator searching for its prey
Calling all cars there's an officer down
The police are asking for backup because an officer has been injured
Shot to the heart on a night on the town
The officer was shot in the chest while on duty
And the evidence of your fingerprints was found and now
The police found evidence that connects you to the crime scene through your fingerprints
You got the right to remain right here with me
You have the option to stay with me instead of running away
I'm on your tail in a hot pursuit
I'm chasing after you intensely
Love is a high-speed chase racing down the street
Love can be compared to a thrilling, high-speed pursuit
Woo woo woo
I'm coming after you
The sound of sirens indicates that I'm still chasing after you
Oh, no here we go once again
This is not the first time we've had an encounter like this
We both know you'll never turn yourself in
We both understand that you won't willingly surrender to the authorities
So I'm drivin' 'til it's light out
I'm driving around all night to find your hiding place
Searchin' for your hide-out
I'm searching for the place where you are hiding
Pick up the pace as I chase you around
I have to run faster to keep up with you while I'm pursuing you
One of these days I'll end up trackin' you down
One day I will find you and bring you to justice
But, yeah, I got the feeling I'll be letting you loose when I do
I have a feeling that when I catch you, I might let you go
I'm coming after you
I'm still chasing after you
Love is a high-speed chase racing down the street
Love can be compared to a thrilling, high-speed pursuit
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRIAN DONG HO LEE, MATTHEW THIESSEN, ADAM YOUNG
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