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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Crystalised
The xx Lyrics
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To have me crystallized
And you've got the faith
That I could bring paradise
I'll forgive and forget
Before I'm paralyzed
Do I have to keep up the pace
Things have gotten closer to the sun
And I've done things in small doses
So don't think that I'm pushing you away
When you're the one that I've kept closest
Ha-iah-iai
Ha-iah-iai
Ha-iah-iai
Ha-iah-iai
You don't move slow
Taking steps in my direction
The sound resounds, echo
Does it lessen your affection? no
You say I'm foolish
For pushing this aside
But burn down our home
I won't leave alive, ha-iah-iai
Glaciers have melted to the sea
I wish the tide would take me over
I've been down on my knees
And you just keep on getting closer
Ha-iah-iai
Ha-iah-iai
Ha-iah-iai
Ha-iah-iai
Things have gotten closer to the sun (glaciers have melted to the sea)
And I've done things in small doses (I wish the tide would take me over)
So don't think that I'm pushing you away (I've been down onto my knees)
When you're the one that I've kept closest (and you just keep on getting closer)
Go slow
Go slow, whoa
Go slow
Go slow, whoa
Go slow
The lyrics to The xx's song "Crystalised" are pregnant with themes of love and relationships, dependency, and uncertainty. The opening verse shows the singer feeling pressure to be everything to their partner, to be perfect and paradisal, and not disappoint them. Nevertheless, they ask whether this means that they have to keep up the pace and satisfy them always. These lines demonstrate that the singer feels a great deal of strain in their relationship, and they don't know if they can continue walking on eggshells to please their significant other.
The chorus shifts slightly, showing that the relationship is still robust at its core, and the singers' futile attempts to push their partner away are not working. They are not yet ready to break up because the relationship is still precious to them. In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that they have done things cautiously, in small doses, but they are not pushing their partner away. When their partner takes steps towards them, the echo sounds, but their feelings for each other remain solid. The bridge talking about glaciers melted to the sea and the wish that the tide would take them over symbolizes the negative changes in the relationship, the singer's doubt, and helplessness.
In conclusion, The xx's "Crystalised" is a moving song with powerful lyrics that explore themes of dependency, uncertainty, and love's complicated nature. The song takes the listener on an emotional journey that they will never forget.
Line by Line Meaning
You've applied the pressure
You are forcing me to do something
To have me crystallized
To make me perfect or flawless
And you've got the faith
And you believe
That I could bring paradise
That I can bring you happiness
I'll forgive and forget
I will let go of past mistakes
Before I'm paralyzed
Before I become unable to move or act
Do I have to keep up the pace
Do I have to continue to maintain your expectations
To keep you satisfied? ha-iah-i
To prevent you from leaving me or causing conflict
Things have gotten closer to the sun
The situation has become more intense or risky
And I've done things in small doses
And I have taken small steps to manage these risks
So don't think that I'm pushing you away
So don't think I am rejecting you
When you're the one that I've kept closest
When you are the one I care about the most
You don't move slow
You are making progress quickly
Taking steps in my direction
Moving towards me
The sound resounds, echo
The impact is heard and felt
Does it lessen your affection? no
Is your love for me decreasing? No
You say I'm foolish
You think I am making a mistake
For pushing this aside
For avoiding or ignoring this issue
But burn down our home
But if we lose what we have built together
I won't leave alive, ha-iah-iai
I am emotionally attached to this relationship and cannot bear to lose it
Glaciers have melted to the sea
The world is changing rapidly
I wish the tide would take me over
I wish I could escape from this reality
I've been down on my knees
I have been struggling and pleading
And you just keep on getting closer
But you continue to pursue me despite my struggles
Go slow
Take things easy
Go slow, whoa
Take things slow and be careful
Go slow
Take things easy
Go slow, whoa
Take things slow and be careful
Go slow
Take things easy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Baria Qureshi, James Thomas Smith, Oliver David Sim, Romy Anna Madley Croft
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@elhamshams8540
You've applied the pressure
To have me crystallized
And you've got the faith
That I could bring paradise
I'll forgive and forget
Before I'm paralyzed
Do I have to keep up the pace
To keep you satisfied
Things have gotten closer to the sun
And I've done things in small doses
So don't think that I'm pushing you away
When you're the one that I've kept closest
You don't move slow
Taking steps in my direction
The sound resounds, echo
Does it lesson your affection
You say I'm foolish
For pushing this aside
But burn down our home
I won't leave alive
Glaciers have melted to the sea
I wish the tide would take me over
I've been down on my knees
And you just keep on getting closer
Glaciers have melted to the sea
(Things have gotten closer to the sun)
I wish the tide would take me over
(And I've done things in small doses)
I've been down onto my knees
(So don't think that I'm pushing you away)
And you just keep on getting closer
(When you're the one that I've kept closest)
Go slow
@vanilsonfelix4543
LETRA:
You've applied the pressure
To have me crystalised
And you've got the faith
That I could bring paradise
I'll forgive and forget
Before I'm paralysed
Do I have to keep up the pace
To keep you satisfied
Things have gotten closer to the sun
And I've done things in small doses
So don't think that I'm pushing you away
When you're the one that I've kept closest
[ahh ahh ahh] (x4)
You don't move slow
Taking steps in my direction
The sound resounds, echo
Does it lessen your affection
No
You say I'm foolish
For pushing this aside
But burn down our home
I won't leave alive
Glaciers have melted to the sea
I wish the tide would take me over
I've been down on my knees
And you just keep on getting closer
[ahh ahh ahh] (x4)
Glaciers have melted to the sea
(Things have gotten closer to the sun)
I wish the tide would take me over
(And I've done things in small doses)
I've been down onto my knees
(So don't think that I'm pushing you away)
And you just keep on getting closer
(When you're the one that I've kept closest)
@jeremRamones
You've applied the pressure to have me crystalised
And you've got the faith, that I could bring paradise
I'll forgive and forget before I'm paralysed
Do I have to keep up the pace to keep you satisfied?
Ay, ay
Things have gotten closer to the sun, and I've done things in small doses
So don't think that I'm pushing you away when you're the one that I've kept closest
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
You don't move slow, I'm taking steps in my direction
The sound resounds, echo, does it lessen your affection? No
You say I'm foolish for pushing this aside
But burn down our home, I won't leave alive
Ay, ay, ay
Glaciers have melted to the sea, I wish the tide would take me over
I've been down on my knees, and you just keep on getting closer
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
Ay, ay, ay
Glaciers have melted to the sea (things have gotten closer to the sun)
I wish the tide would take me over (and I've done things in small doses)
I've been down onto my knees (so don't think that I'm pushing you away)
And you just keep on getting closer (when you're the one that I've kept closest)
Go slow, go slow, woah-oh
Go slow, go slow, woah-oh
Go slow
@TOTALAIRPLANEFREAK96
Sat on a rooftop in London at 6am, sky's still dark, watching this city wake up and having a smoke, listening to these guys.Everything kinda worked out for me here.
@TheLollipop222
+YTJM96 man this sounds like a perfect morning!
@quinnton432
+YTJM96 Take comfort in those little escapes, they're all we have my friend.
@thatssogoals8403
+quinnton432 music is the only escape
@numersi13
+YTJM96 That's my kind of morning..
@Jessenuej
+YTJM96 Better without a cigarette
@elhamshams8540
You've applied the pressure
To have me crystallized
And you've got the faith
That I could bring paradise
I'll forgive and forget
Before I'm paralyzed
Do I have to keep up the pace
To keep you satisfied
Things have gotten closer to the sun
And I've done things in small doses
So don't think that I'm pushing you away
When you're the one that I've kept closest
You don't move slow
Taking steps in my direction
The sound resounds, echo
Does it lesson your affection
You say I'm foolish
For pushing this aside
But burn down our home
I won't leave alive
Glaciers have melted to the sea
I wish the tide would take me over
I've been down on my knees
And you just keep on getting closer
Glaciers have melted to the sea
(Things have gotten closer to the sun)
I wish the tide would take me over
(And I've done things in small doses)
I've been down onto my knees
(So don't think that I'm pushing you away)
And you just keep on getting closer
(When you're the one that I've kept closest)
Go slow
@munarekuswaha3567
Xxx
@emilioespinosa8119
i love you. Thanks to put the lyricin the coments
@tallyotoinc
Wow