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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Our Song
The xx Lyrics
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In dark times when no one wants to
I will give you me
And we'll be
Us
All I have, I will give to you
And at times when no one wants to
And we'll be
Us
And there's no one else
That knows me
Like you do
All I've done, you've done too
The walls I
Hide behind
You walk through
You just walk through
Well I know all the words
To take you apart
You know I know you're hurt
I want to mend your heart
You broke down
Why don't you tell me from the start
You know I know you're hurt
I want to mend your heart
And there's no one else
That knows me
Like you do
What I've done
You've done too
The walls I
Hide behind
You walk through
You just walk through
The xx’s song Our Song shines with romanticism and the desire to give all of oneself to another, particularly in tough times when no one wants to. The opening lyrics repeat, “All I have, I will give to you,” emphasizing the strong dedication to the other person. The lyrics are sung softly and intimately over a softly pulsating electronic beat, conveying the depth of emotion and vulnerability in the words. The repetition of “And we'll be Us” adds to the sense of unity and closeness between the two people in the relationship. This line stems from the idea that when two individuals come together in love, they form a bond that is unbreakable and unique only to them.
The lyrics further express the idea that the two individuals know each other better than anyone else, having experienced each other's highs and lows. They’ve traversed walls that the person may have constructed around themselves, allowing the partner to see deeply into their inner morals and values. “Well, I know all the words to take you apart,” sings the artist, implying that they know how to break down the other person’s defenses and understand them fully. The chorus reemphasizes this bond, stating that no one else knows the singer like the other person in the relationship does, and the walls they often put up have already been traversed by them.
In summary, The xx’s Our Song is a passionate and romantic song that emphasizes the deep connection between two people in love. The lyrics express the desire to give all of oneself away and the understanding that two individuals in a relationship can know one another better than anyone else.
Line by Line Meaning
All I have, I will give to you
I will give you everything I have, without holding back.
In dark times when no one wants to
Even when things get tough and no one wants to be around, I will still be there for you.
I will give you me
Not just material things, but my true self - my love, my time, my companionship.
And we'll be
Together, as a couple, we will become something greater than our individual selves.
Us
Our relationship, our love for each other, will be the foundation of everything we do.
And there's no one else
No one else in the world knows me or understands me like you do.
That knows me
You have a deep understanding of who I am as a person, my strengths and my flaws.
Like you do
No one else can match the level of intimacy and connection we share.
All I've done, you've done too
We have been through similar experiences and can relate to each other's struggles.
The walls I
The emotional barriers I put up to protect myself.
Hide behind
I use these walls to keep people out and hide my true feelings.
You walk through
You are able to break down my defenses and see the real me.
You just walk through
With ease, you are able to reach me on an emotional level that no one else can.
Well I know all the words
I understand the things you need to hear and the actions you need to see in order to feel loved.
To take you apart
I know how to get to the root of your pain and help you heal.
You know I know you're hurt
I am aware of the pain you are feeling and want to be there for you through it all.
I want to mend your heart
I want to help you heal and become whole again, to mend the parts of you that are broken.
You broke down
You've reached a breaking point and are in need of support.
Why don't you tell me from the start
I wish you had opened up to me sooner, so I could have been there for you earlier.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: James Thomas Smith, Oliver Sim, Romy Anna Madley Croft
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