Their debut EP Taking Abalonia was released in 2007. It was re-released with seven new songs on June 3, 2008, in Canada as a full-length LP under the name Howe Sounds / Taking Abalonia.
On July 1, 2009, Said the Whale released the EP The Magician to drum up anticipation for the release of their second full-length album Islands Disappear on October 13, 2009.
In the spring of 2011, Said the Whale toured the U.S. for the first time. During this time they were the subject of the CBC documentary "Winning America" directed by Brent Hodge and Thomas Buchan. The movie documented the band's trip and performances along the West Coast of North America on their way to and from Austin, Texas' SXSW Music Festival and culminated when Said the Whale won the Juno Award for New Group of the Year at the 2011 Juno Awards. The documentary aired on July 23, 2011, in British Columbia, and on April 7, 2012, across Canada.
They released their EP New Brighton on November 8, 2011, in preparation for their third full-length album, Little Mountain, released internationally on March 6, 2012.
In early 2012, the band was awarded a spot on the Canadian music magazine Rockstar Weekly's list of the "Top 12 RockStars to Watch in 2012". The list also included Van Halen, The Rolling Stones, and Rush. The band performed at the Sasquatch! Music Festival in 2012 and 2013.
Said the Whale released their fourth studio album, titled hawaiii, on September 17, 2013.
On January 4, 2017, they announced their fifth album, As Long As Your Eyes Are Wide. At the same time, they announced the departure of Spencer Schoening, and that they would move forward as a trio. The album was released March 31, 2017. The first single was "Step Into The Darkness."
On March 5, 2017, they posted an Instagram video with an email address which fans could contact in order to listen to the whole album for free before its release. Fans could stream the whole album on a personalized, private SoundCloud account from the 10th until the 15th of March without leaking or sharing the link. From the 15th until the 26th of March, the fans could invite their friends to listen to the album in a "listening party" in order to promote it but still not sharing the link to the album, keeping it strictly limited to those who were sent the link.
In September 2018, Said the Whale signed to Canadian indie label Arts & Crafts, and announced a new record to be released in early 2019. The band released a new single "UnAmerican" on October 12, 2018. They released their sixth studio album, Cascadia, on February 8, 2019.
Throughout 2021, Said the Whale released a number of singles and music videos from their upcoming album, including "Honey Lungs," "Everything She Touches is Gold to Me," "Show Me Everything," and "99 to the Moon." In May, Bancroft announced he was launching a new record label called EVERYTHING FOREVER. Said the Whale's seventh studio album, Dandelion, was released on October 22, 2021, via that label.
Lucky
Said The Whale Lyrics
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Stretched and yawned
What's left, surveyed around
The humble sound
Searched all of our minds alike
For the faintest cloud
South bound, satisfied
With what we'd found
After all the causes we get behind
We can still find us a common ground
Cast down, to the living depths
Unannounced
What rises up again?
No one knows
What chain do we sit atop
And watch unfold
Each anchor that we set
A different home
In between all the causes we get behind
We can still find us a common ground
We are lucky and we know it
We clap our hands to show it
With the focus on always moving up
And moving on
We can't rest till we've driven off
And our hearts become
Second best, and left behind
With the weakest pump
What's down, but a safety net
And the softest ground
In between all the causes we get behind
We can still find us a common ground
We are lucky and we know it
We clap our hands to show it
The lyrics of "Lucky" by Said The Whale explore the idea of finding common ground amidst the chaos of life. The song starts with the dawn, a new day, and the band members looking around and taking stock of what they have. The humble sound refers to the simplicity of their surroundings and their satisfaction with what they find.
The second verse shifts the narrative to the causes they support and the different homes they represent. Despite the differences, they can still find a common ground in between all these causes. The chorus emphasizes how lucky they are and how they all clap their hands to show it, which could be seen as a celebration of their unity amidst diversity.
The last verse talks about how we are always focused on moving up and moving on, and we often forget to look back and see what we leave behind. The weaker parts of ourselves and our surroundings – the safety nets and the softest ground – are often left behind. However, in the end, the band emphasizes that we are still lucky despite these challenges.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to appreciate the little things in life, the moments of unity, and the positive aspects of life even amidst struggles and differences.
Line by Line Meaning
With the dawn we rose aloud
We woke up early in the morning
Stretched and yawned
We stretched our muscles and opened our mouths wide
What's left, surveyed around
We looked at our surroundings
The humble sound
The quiet atmosphere around us
Searched all of our minds alike
We thought the same thing
For the faintest cloud
Looking for any sign or indication
South bound, satisfied
We were content with what we found and continued moving south
With what we'd found
With what we discovered
After all the causes we get behind
Despite all the things we support
We can still find us a common ground
We can still agree on something
Cast down, to the living depths
Feeling depressed and hopeless
Unannounced
Unexpectedly
What rises up again?
Wondering what will come next
No one knows
Uncertainty about the future
What chain do we sit atop
What responsibilities do we hold
And watch unfold
And see what happens
Each anchor that we set
Every commitment that we make
A different home
A different place or situation
We are lucky and we know it
We are fortunate and aware of it
We clap our hands to show it
We express our gratitude through applause
With the focus on always moving up
Trying to constantly improve
And moving on
Continuing to progress
We can't rest till we've driven off
We can't take a break until we've left
And our hearts become
and our emotions will transform into
Second best, and left behind
A lesser priority compared to something else
With the weakest pump
With the least amount of enthusiasm
What's down, but a safety net
Lower or worse than the current situation, but still secure
And the softest ground
The most comfortable place to land
In between all the causes we get behind
Finding a middle ground despite having different opinions
We are lucky and we know it
We are grateful and aware of our good fortune
We clap our hands to show it
We celebrate and thank the universe for our luck
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@WintercoastMusic
Florida where we come!
@iladisparu
the best! summer.
@goto11
Florida!
@postman2873
Perfect.
@TNSerMikE
awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@DeepFriedCertified
clicked on this video at random. man, I am happy with my life having done that.
@Permafry42108
I feel so lucky that BC didn't get hit by a huge tsunami from the earthquake that hit early in the morning... I still feel so horrible that i keep forgetting how lucky we are to be able to live such a wonderful life. The near-tsunami and Hurricane Sandy was a huge wake up for me. My heart goes out for everyone effected by Sandy!
@zeroeightz
So good
@LVLerica
This song is perfect. This music video is perfect. This band is perfect.
@bobdisgea2
That was actually in Florida. Somewhere up in the Panhandle.