Barthel and Carter were friends since junior high school. Barthel pursued a visual arts degree while Carter formed the experimental band Grand Habit. In the summer of 2007 they reunited and worked on finishing some beat ideas Carter made earlier. The duo was originally called Charlie Everywhere when performing around the Saratoga Springs area on the local label Sub-Bombin Records. When they signed to BBE Records they changed the name to Phantogram, to avoid legal issues.
In March 2009, they self-released a five song EP, Phantogram EP, which featured four songs that ended up being on the full length. In the same year they released another EP, Running From the Cops on BBE Records.
The band's debut album Eyelid Movies was released in September 2009, on BBE Records in Europe, and in February 2010, on Barsuk Records in the US. The album received generally favorable reviews. The singles "Mouthful of Diamonds", "When I'm Small" and "As Fas As I Can See" supported the album.
Phantogram have supported acts such as Metric, The xx, J-Live, Brazilian Girls and have toured with The Slip, Zero 7 and Minus the Bear.
Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter were inspired by artists like J Dilla, Serge Gainsbourg, My Bloody Valentine, Madlib, Sonic Youth, The Beatles and David Bowie.
In 1 November 2011, the band issued the EP Nightlife. This EP includes the single "Don't Move".
The duo collaborated with Big Boi from OutKast on three songs from his second studio album, Vicious Lies and Dangerous Rumors: "Objectum Sexuality (feat. Phantogram)", "CPU (feat. Phantogram)" and "Lines (feat. A$AP Rocky & Phantogram)". Phantogram are also credited as producers for the song "Objectum Sexuality".
Official site: http://www.phantogram.net
Fall In Love
Phantogram Lyrics
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I was the reason you feel sick inside
Fall, in need
I'll let you bleed
'Cause you were fallin', I'm sorry, baby
'Cause you were fallin', I'm sorry
You couldn't see
You were the car I crashed now you're burning alive
Fall, in need
I'll let you bleed
'Cause you were fallin', I'm sorry, baby
'Cause you were fallin', I'm sorry
Babe, the night has swallowed my soul
Could it be, that I fell apart? It shows
The lines on my face ate away my smile
Could it be that I, fell apart?
Fall, in need
I'll let you bleed
'Cause you were fallin', I'm sorry, baby
Fall, in need
I'll let you bleed
'Cause you were fallin', I'm sorry, baby
Fall, in need
Phantogram's song Fall in Love is a hauntingly beautiful track that explores the power dynamics in a relationship. The opening line "Love, it was enough to recognize, I was the reason you feel sick inside" sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is acknowledging that their actions have caused the other person pain and is willing to let them go if it means they'll be better off.
The lyrics "Love, it cut a hole into your eyes, you couldn't see, you were the car I crashed now you're burning alive" suggest that the singer has caused significant damage in the other person's life, leaving them feeling lost and helpless. Despite the damage, the singer is still willing to take responsibility and let the other person go if that's what's best for them.
The chorus "Fall, in need, I'll let you bleed, 'cause you were fallin', I'm sorry, baby" is a powerful statement of empathy and regret. The singer recognizes that the other person was vulnerable and they were unable to provide the support they needed. The repetition of the line "I'm sorry, baby" further emphasizes the singer's regret and willingness to take responsibility for their actions.
Overall, Fall in Love is a song that explores the complexities of love and relationships, the power dynamics at play, and the harm that can be caused when things go wrong. It's a powerful reminder that we all have a responsibility to take care of the people we love and to be accountable for our actions when we fall short.
Line by Line Meaning
Love, it was enough to recognize
Love was the only thing needed to identify the connection between us
I was the reason you feel sick inside
My presence caused you emotional pain
Fall, in need
I'll let you bleed
'Cause you were fallin', I'm sorry, baby
'Cause you were fallin', I'm sorry
You were falling apart and needed help, but I couldn't offer it. I apologize for that.
Love, it cut a hole into your eyes
You couldn't see
You were the car I crashed now you're burning alive
Love blinded you to the reality that I was destructive to you. You are now suffering because of my actions.
Babe, the night has swallowed my soul
Could it be, that I fell apart? It shows
The lines on my face ate away my smile
Could it be that I, fell apart?
The darkness of my situation has consumed me. My physical appearance reflects my inner turmoil. I am questioning if I am the reason everything fell apart.
Fall, in need
I'll let you bleed
'Cause you were fallin', I'm sorry, baby
You were in a vulnerable place and needed help, but I didn't provide it. I feel remorse for that.
Fall, in need
I'll let you bleed
'Cause you were fallin', I'm sorry, baby
You were crumbling and I couldn't support you. I am apologizing for my lack of help.
Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: Barbara Mason, Sarah Barthel, Joshua Carter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@anomalousfiend
This is honestly a fucking masterpiece. I don't even listen to this genre of music, I listen to rap. But the production (especially the electric base, choppy loops and those violin breaks), vocals and visuals that go along with it make this song so amazing and somehow powerful. I can feel each rhythm and beat, every line of lyrics... It's so unique. Such an underrated song.
edit: 3 years later still bumpin this gem
edit 2: finna turn 19 soon and this definitely opened the floodgates for me when it comes to music. i listen to plenty different genres now 🤓
edit 3: my playlist is now at 85 hours. huh. also i'm 19 🤔
edit 4: 4 years later, this song inspired me to make music. have a good 2023 everybody 🤙
edit 5: since someone asked. i turn 20 on the 31st of october, so just under a month. lost my ex in a car accident two months ago so i'm grieving that rn. this was one of our favorite songs. i'm gonna keep pushing and working on my craft, but all i gotta say atm is love your people while you still have them. praying everybody's year is going better than mine (no need to pity me).
@reguigmel2131
Love
It was enough to recognize
To see
I was the reason you feel sick inside
Fall in need
I let you bleed
Cause you were fallin, I'm sorry, baby
Cause you were fallin, I'm sorry
Love
It cut a hole into your eyes
You couldn't see
You were the car I crashed
Now you're burning alive
Fall in need
I let you bleed
Cause you were fallin, I'm sorry, baby
Cause you were fallin, I'm sorry
Babe
The night has swallowed my soul
Could it be that I fell apart
It shows
The lines on the face ate away my smile
Could it be that I fell apart
Fall in need
I let you bleed
Cause you were fallin, I'm sorry, baby
Fall in need
I let you bleed
Cause you were fallin, I'm sorry, baby
Fall in need
@PossiblyTheRealSirSqualo
You cannot tell me this isn’t one of those songs that just resonates in your memories till you die
@melissa8567
It is. Unfortunately I always look up “paradigm” instead of Phantogram 😂
@justin_san_souci
Well I can’t tell you that yet… 😂 never died before!
@courtneywilder3200
literallyyyy
@richardalba693
True statement
@Jessicatt88
i still hAVE DREAMS oops death, every night and yes yes yes
@daequan6365
Imagine all the people who can’t find this song
@serious6037
cant find is the worse then never heard yes.
@darkninjamandelta
I heard this song on the radio and couldn't shazam it in time, I just googled Fall in Me and got super lucky :)
@cysthen
Just found it. My wife is a medical coder and I saw the word mammogram on her computer and I thought oh shit wasn't there a band called phantogram like years ago on the radio and here I am lol.