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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Brave For You
The xx Lyrics
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And what I've done
I take you along
Though you're not here
I can feel you there
I take you along
And when I'm scared
Telling me to be brave
So I will be brave for you
Stand on a stage for you
Do the things that I'm afraid to do
I know you want me to
I will be brave
I know you'd want me to
I see things change
And now watch them grow
And I know you do too
When the things don't make sense
I have courage
Because of you
And when I'm scared
I imagine you're there
Telling me to be brave
So I will be brave for you
Stand on a stage for you
Do the things that I'm afraid to do
I know you want me to
I will be brave
I will be brave
Do the things that I'm afraid to do
I know you want me to
There are things I wish I didn't know
I try my best to let them go
The xx's "Brave For You" is a heartfelt tribute to someone who is no longer physically present, but who continues to influence and guide the singer's actions and choices. Despite the absence, the singer feels the presence of the person they address in the song and keeps them close in their mind and heart. The lyrics convey the idea of seeking courage to confront fears and undertake difficult tasks, with the reassuring thought that the absent loved one would approve of their actions. The singer's willingness to do "the things that [they're] afraid to do" is a reflection of the trust and admiration they hold for the person they address in the song.
The chorus of the song, with its repeated affirmation of being brave, serves as a mantra-like invocation, reinforcing the idea of inner strength that the absent loved one instills. The song suggests that despite the loss, the connection between the singer and the addressed person endures and shapes their lives. The final lines of the song, "There are things I wish I didn't know / I try my best to let them go," add an element of vulnerability to the lyrics, as the singer acknowledges the difficulties of accepting certain realities but strives to cope with them.
Overall, "Brave For You" is a poignant and emotionally resonant song that captures the enduring impact of a special person on the life of the singer. It is a tribute to the power of memory, love, and courage.
Line by Line Meaning
In all I know
Despite all that I've experienced and learned,
And what I've done
And all that I've accomplished in my life,
I take you along
I carry your spirit with me wherever I go,
Though you're not here
Even though you've passed away and are no longer physically present,
I can feel you there
I can sense your presence in my heart and soul,
And when I'm scared
During times of fear and uncertainty,
I imagine you're there
I envision you by my side,
Telling me to be brave
Encouraging me to show courage and face my fears.
So I will be brave for you
I will find the strength and courage to face my fears, inspired by your memory,
Stand on a stage for you
I will perform, even when fear threatens to overwhelm me, in honor of your inspiration,
Do the things that I'm afraid to do
I will confront and overcome the things that scare me, even if it scares me,
I know you want me to
Because I know that you believe in me and my potential,
I see things change
As time passes, life moves forward and evolves,
And now watch them grow
I observe everything around me as it develops and flourishes,
And I know you do too
And I believe that you are still watching and cheering me on,
When the things don't make sense
When life doesn't appear to follow logic or reason,
I have courage
I find strength within myself to persevere,
Because of you
Inspired by your spirit and memory.
I will be brave
I will display courage and bravery,
I will be brave
I will remain resolute and steadfast,
Do the things that I'm afraid to do
Confront head-on the things that instill fear within me,
I know you want me to
Because I know that you believed in me as a person.
There are things I wish I didn't know
There are certain pieces of information that I would rather not be aware of,
I try my best to let them go
But I do my best to move on and let them fade away into the past.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Romy Anna Madley Croft, Oliver David Sim, James Thomas Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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In all I know
And what I've done
I take you along
Though you're not here
I can feel you there
I take you along
And when I'm scared
I imagine you're there
Telling me to be brave
So I will be brave for you
Stand on a stage for you
Do the things that I'm afraid to do
I know you want me to
I will be brave
I know you'd want me to
I see things change
And now watch them grow
And I know you do too
When the things don't make sense
I have courage
Because of you
And when I'm scared
I imagine you're there
Telling me to be brave
So I will be brave for you
Stand on a stage for you
Do the things that I'm afraid to do
I know you want me to
I will be brave
I will be brave
Do the things that I'm afraid to do
I know you want me to
There are things I wish I didn't know
I try my best to let them go
Source: LyricFind
@OscarBuelna
This is a song about Romy's dead parents and people are still disliking because they're still mad that they changed the sound? I can't believe that. Beautiful and very touching song.
@Ostebrix
Music can be interpreted in many ways, doesn't have to matter what the creator had in mind, I imagined her singing about a boyfriend and being away from them and I thought that was the most adorable thing ever.
@OscarBuelna
My point is still there, people disliking because they didn't like the sound without giving it a chance. They HAD to change the sound, it always comes at some point in a bands career
@Ostebrix
yeah I didn't negate your point, I was the same at first: "this was a differently sounding album, idk if I like it" but I gave it a chance by listening to it a ton of times cause I'm a true fan and this album is now my favorite
@ztron8053
Nobody was mad when Tegan and Sara changed their style.
@tashae1098
this song couldn't have come into my life at a better time.. after losing my fiance to cancer now I'm so scared ... and I know you (my Daniel) showed me this song cause you want me to ..be brave.. and it's only for you my Daniel
@alexisseifi633
Tasha E hope you are okay ❤️
@wesna213
Stay strong..your life has meaning :)....deeply sorry for your lost
@kevinvalmont1267
😔🥺😢😭😭😭
@breannahernandez1653
R.I.P to all my loved ones who have passed, you will never be forgotten and i will be brave for you 🙏❤