On 17 August 2009, the group released their debut album xx on Young Turks label. The album was recorded in a small garage and produced by the band. It garnered critical acclaim and has been generally well-received, scoring an average of 86/100 based on 24 professional reviews. Also it ranked on "best of the year" lists with Rolling Stone placing it at #9 and NME placing it at #2.
Four singles were released from their debut album: "Crystalised", "Basic Space", "Islands" and "VCR".
The xx also remixed the classic song "You've Got The Love" originally written by The Source and covered by Florence + the Machine. They also added their own vocals on the song. The group won the 2010 Mercury Prize for their album on 7th September 2010. After being the bookies' favourites for many of the weeks leading up to the announcement, they beat eleven other acts.
"Angels" was the first single from The xx’s second album, Coexist. It was released on July 16 2012. A second track from the album, "Chained", was released on line prior to the official Coexist launch on 11 September.
In June 2014, it was revealed in an interview with Dazed that the trio were working on their third studio album, with producer Rodaidh McDonald at the Marfa Recording Company studio in Marfa, Texas. Further writing and recording sessions were held in London, New York, Reykavik and Los Angeles. The 2016 album 'I See You' title and tracklist, were revealed after untitled audio clips uploaded to Spotify were matched on Shazam. 'On Hold' was launched on November 10th.
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Angels
The xx Lyrics
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It is more than I thought could exist
You move through the room
Like breathing was easy
If someone believed me
They would be
As in love with you as I am
As in love with you as I am
They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be
In love, love, love
And everyday
I am learning about you
The things that no one else sees
And the end comes too soon
Like dreaming of angels
And leaving without them
And leaving without them
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love, love, love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love
And with words unspoken
A silent devotion
I know you know what I mean
And the end is unknown
But I think I'm ready
As long as you're with me
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love, love, love
The xx's "Angels" is a song about love and admiration. The song starts with the line "Light reflects from your shadow," which could mean that even the shadows that the person casts are beautiful in some way. The singer then goes on to talk about how this person moves through the room, seemingly with ease. The singer is in love with this person, stating that if someone else believed what they did about this person, they would be just as in love.
As the song continues, the singer talks about how they are constantly learning new things about this person that no one else sees. The end of the song is unknown, but the singer is willing to face it as long as they are with the person they love. The song ends with the repeated line "Being as in love with you as I am," emphasizing the depth of the singer's feelings.
The song is about the intense feeling of admiration and appreciation for someone. It can be interpreted as a love song or simply an ode to someone who the singer admires. The repetition of "Being as in love with you as I am" emphasizes the strength of the singer's feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Light reflects from your shadow
I can see a part of you in everything, even in something as simple as your shadow reflecting light.
It is more than I thought could exist
Your presence is so powerful and captivating, it surpasses anything I could have imagined.
You move through the room
Your graceful and effortless movements light up the room.
Like breathing was easy
Watching you move is as simple and natural as breathing.
If someone believed me
If others could truly understand and appreciate the magic I see in you.
They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be just as enamored and captivated by you as I am.
And everyday
I am learning about you
The things that no one else sees
Every day, I discover new and unique things about you that others do not take the time to notice or appreciate.
And the end comes too soon
Like dreaming of angels
And leaving without them
And leaving without them
Our time together always feels too fleeting, like having a happy dream of angels but then waking up and realizing they are gone.
Being
As in love with you as I am
The powerful emotions I feel for you, that I cannot adequately express with words.
And with words unspoken
A silent devotion
I know you know what I mean
I may not always say it, but I hope that my actions and presence convey the depth of my devotion towards you.
And the end is unknown
But I think I'm ready
As long as you're with me
The future is uncertain but I am willing to face it with you by my side, and I feel ready for whatever comes our way.
Being
As in love with you as I am
Reaffirming the depth and intensity of my love for you, which transcends words and description.
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being completely and unequivocally in love with you.
Being
As in love with you as I am
Experiencing the full spectrum of emotions and devotion that come with being deeply in love.
Being
As in love, love, love
The overwhelming and all-encompassing nature of being in love is impossible to fully put into words, but the word 'love' feels like the most appropriate and accurate descriptor.
Love, love, love
Summing up the entire song with the sheer repetition of the word 'love', emphasizing both the intensity and simplicity of the emotions being conveyed.
Love, love, love
The song ends on the same note as it began, a simple but powerful tribute to the all-encompassing nature of love.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: James Thomas Smith, Oliver Sim, Romy Anna Madley Croft
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@eginomanuel5814
This song reminds me of my wife's pregnancies!!!
Lights reflect from your shadow,
it's more than I thought you would be,
you move through the the room
as if breathing was easy,
if someone believed me
they would be as in love with you I’m
and everyday I learned so much from you,
the things that no one else see,
and the end came too soon
as dreaming of angels!
And with words unspoken,
a silent devotion
I know you know what I mean
And the end is unknown
I think I'm ready
As long as you're with me
Being
As in love with you as I am
(However "God loves us all, so let's have self-love and love each other, our parents love us love their creation as they love us love our neighbour love our brothers" I love my parents I love you my wife I love you my children! I know the music may not even say that, but this art is like that painted painting that everyone understands how they think! I interpreted it this way that I express myself to the world!)
@ahocan100
[Verse 1]
Light reflects from your shadow
It is more than I thought could exist
You move through the room
Like breathing was easy
If someone believed me
[Chorus]
They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be
In love, love, love
[Verse 2]
And everyday
I am learning about you
The things that no one else sees
And the end comes too soon
Like dreaming of angels
And leaving without them
And leaving without them
[Chorus]
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love, love, love
[Verse 3]
And with words unspoken
A silent devotion
I know you know what I mean
And the end is unknown
But I think I’m ready
As long as you’re with me
You can thank me later :)
@javonmccovery3081
LYRICS:
Light reflects from your shadow
It is more than I thought could exist
You move through the room
Like breathing was easy
If someone believed me
They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be
As in love with you as I am
They would be
In love, love, love
And everyday
I am learning about you
The things that no one else sees
And the end comes too soon
Like dreaming of angels
And leaving without them
And leaving without them
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love, love, love
Love, love, love
Love, love, love
And with words unspoken
A silent devotion
I know you know what I mean
And the end is unknown
But I think I'm ready
As long as you're with me
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love with you as I am
Being
As in love, love, love
✌🏾🙏🏾
@eshiq5754
I miss someone
But i dont know who
@caseyharrington4947
You'll meet them one day, then you won't be lonely or miss them. You'll just be happy
@evaoikonomou2884
+Shogy The vampier slayer i know the feeling! :) and it's strange!!
@wheniadaiane241
Maybe toou miss the person you think you were, before or after someone
@wheniadaiane241
You*
@eshiq5754
i don't think so diana, i know i've changed but its for the better
@lizx-
I wonder how it feels when someone writes a song like this for you.
@niranjanasunil7092
He wrote for me and i felt joy but now the poems hit different cuz he left me :),I cry at everything he's ever wrote abt me
@marionpaige8949
Sing it to yourself. That’s beautiful
@hansolo5723
That seems hard, lyrics would work, but music is difficult. And would it not be to dramatic?