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
Let Me Go
Phantogram Lyrics
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Digging the only way in
Don't make me scream and beg
Nothing will ever feel new
It goes on and on until it's off
Cutting my only way in
Gray static in my head
And I'm ready to let me down
I can't believe this nightmare just won't go away
There's no way, there's no way I'll let you down
My head's on fire, all around us, every day
There's no way, there's no way I'll let you down, whoa
Running, running out of days
Digging my only grave, yeah
I tried to take my break
But the demon is always angry
Ooh, it goes on and on, and now it ends
The reality's breaking me in
Don't leave me here this way
Now you're ready to let me down
I can't believe this nightmare just won't go away
There's no way, there's no way I'll let you down
My head's on fire, all around us, every day
There's no way, there's no way I'll let you down, whoa
I can't let it down
I can't believe this nightmare just won't go away
I can't believe this nightmare just won't go away
And the world's on fire, all around us, every day
There's no way, there's no way I'll let you down, whoa
I'll let you down
I'll let you down
I'll let you
down
The lyrics of Phantogram's song Let Me Go showcase a person's desperation to break free from their own thoughts and internal struggles. The opening lines, "I decide it when it ends, digging the only way in," suggest that the person has made a decision that they want their agony to stop, and the only way to do that is to dig deeper into their own mind to find a way out. However, the process is excruciatingly painful, and the person is fearful of the intensity of the emotions that they would have to go through in order to heal. The lines, "Don't make me scream and beg, nothing will ever feel new," emphasize the person's fear of the unknown and their reluctance to leave behind the emotional pain that they have become accustomed to.
The song then progresses into the chorus, where the person expresses their resilience and determination to not give up, despite feeling like they are caught in a nightmare that never ends. The lines, "There's no way I'll let you down," convey the person's sense of commitment towards not letting themselves down and staying true to their resolve to get better.
The second verse of the song portrays the person's sense of urgency to heal themselves, as they feel like they are running out of time. The use of the phrase "digging my only grave" suggests that the person feels like they are caught in a cycle of their own thoughts and fears, and the only way to break free is to dig themselves out of it. The line "I tried to take my break, but the demon is always angry" emphasizes that the person has tried to take a break from their internal struggles, but the negative emotions inside them are too overpowering.
Overall, the lyrics of Let Me Go delves into the complex and often overwhelming nature of battling one's inner demons. It is a poignant representation of the struggles of those dealing with mental illness and the resounding message is one of hope, perseverance, and determination to recover.
Line by Line Meaning
I decide it when it ends
I have control over when this will be over.
Digging the only way in
I'm only making things worse for myself.
Don't make me scream and beg
Don't push me to my breaking point.
Nothing will ever feel new
I feel stuck and nothing will ever change.
It goes on and on until it's off
This pain and suffering feels endless, but it will eventually end.
Cutting my only way in
I'm self-destructive and making things harder for myself.
Gray static in my head
My thoughts are muddled and overwhelming.
And I'm ready to let me down
I'm at the point where I can't rely on myself anymore.
Running, running out of days
Time is running out for me to fix things.
Digging my only grave, yeah
I'm only making things worse for myself.
I tried to take my break
I tried to take a break but it didn't help.
But the demon is always angry
My inner demons are always there and they're never satisfied.
Ooh, it goes on and on, and now it ends
The pain and suffering feels endless, but it will eventually come to an end.
The reality's breaking me in
I'm struggling to face reality and it's taking a toll on me.
Don't leave me here this way
I don't want to be left alone in this state.
Now you're ready to let me down
Others are giving up on me and it's making things harder.
I can't believe this nightmare just won't go away
I can't believe I'm still going through this pain and suffering.
There's no way, there's no way I'll let you down
I'm determined to not disappoint others.
My head's on fire, all around us, every day
I'm overwhelmed and surrounded by constant chaos and stress.
I can't let it down
I can't give up on myself or others.
And the world's on fire, all around us, every day
Everything around me feels chaotic and unstable.
I'll let you down
I'm afraid I'll disappoint others.
I'll let you down
I'm afraid I'll disappoint others.
I'll let you
I'm afraid I'll disappoint others.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Sarah Barthel, Josh Carter
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-bk1ow7ws1z
This golden glow
Is not happiness
It's the dust that you kicked on my face
Before saying goodbye
Oh memory
Won't you speak to me?
Can you show me the boat in my soul
That can sail me back home
Let me go
You can shave me down
You can clean my teeth
Get me ready to meet all the people
That I thought I knew
But my memory
Has mistaken me
Can't remember the last time
I felt so incredibly young
So let me go
And I try
To leave
But my bones,
Just won't agree
And I try,
To believe
You should try
Set me free
Let me go
@crywolf07
literally one of the best phantogram songs
@philipbulmer1396
So this is what the essence of being alive sounds like. Every emotion can be heard surging through my veins when I hear this composition. Striking, just fucking Striking.
@CaseyFogarty
Great Song! I found myself and my best friend getting obssessed with this band 2014-2016. This song had a completely different meaning to me back then as it does now. My friend has since passed away to an accidental overdose and when I hear this song I can feel and hear everything that she was actively feeling. During our friendship I had realized that she was living a very rough and poor life, it never bothered me however she was extremely ashamed and private about her entire life to others for fear of what they may think. She opened her circle very small to people and did not like fake people pretending to care or express concern. Sad/Ironic part is that when she died, so many people that she tried to keep out had expressed concern and grief for her passing. I dont think she ever realized how many people actually truly cared for her.
@DbeeM
Well said , thanks for the words .
@walkaroundwithme
You are amazing for standing by her side no matter what. Blessings
@hyperbolic-time-chamber-strand
A masterpiece.
@gayapsique9167
Adoro essa musica
@Huicho89swiftee
The only song from phantogram that made me stop when I was dancing.
@foundthingsifound
🤘🤘🤘
@user-bk1ow7ws1z
This golden glow
Is not happiness
It's the dust that you kicked on my face
Before saying goodbye
Oh memory
Won't you speak to me?
Can you show me the boat in my soul
That can sail me back home
Let me go
You can shave me down
You can clean my teeth
Get me ready to meet all the people
That I thought I knew
But my memory
Has mistaken me
Can't remember the last time
I felt so incredibly young
So let me go
And I try
To leave
But my bones,
Just won't agree
And I try,
To believe
You should try
Set me free
Let me go