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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Replica
The xx Lyrics
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Only difference is that I'm that one
Second time a wrap
Feels like this song's already been sung
Mirroring situations like you're an imitation
Do I watch and repeat?
And as if I tried to, I turned out just like you
They all say I will become a replica
Your mistakes were only chemical
25 and you're just like me
Is it in my nature to be stuck on repeat?
Another encore to an aftershow
Do I chase the night or does the night chase me?
Mirroring situations like you're an imitation
Do I watch and repeat?
And as if I tried to, I turned out just like you
Do we watch and repeat?
They all say I will become a replica
Your mistakes were only chemical
Do I chase the night or does the night chase me?
Do I chase the night or does the night chase me?
They all say I will become a replica
Your mistakes were only chemical
The xx's song "Replica" is a reflection on the idea of nature versus nurture when it comes to the formation of one's identity. The lyrics suggest that while there may be similarities between individuals, such as mirroring situations like an imitation, each person is still unique in their own way. The lines "Seem right, seem wrong, only difference is that I'm that one" and "25 and you're just like me, is it in my nature to be stuck on repeat?" delve deeper into the question of whether our behavior and personalities are predetermined, or if we have the ability to break free from our tendencies.
The chorus in particular, with the repeated phrase "They all say I will become a replica, your mistakes were only chemical," seems to suggest that outside forces, such as societal pressure or past trauma, can have a significant impact on shaping who we become. However, the bridge of the song, with the lines "Do I chase the night or does the night chase me?" suggests that while there may be factors beyond our control, we still have agency in how we choose to live our lives.
Overall, "Replica" is a thought-provoking exploration of individuality and the forces that shape us, touching on themes of identity, conformity, and free will.
Line by Line Meaning
Seem right, seem wrong
Things may appear one way or the other
Only difference is that I'm that one
The singer is unique in their situation
Second time a wrap
This situation has happened before
Feels like this song's already been sung
The situation is familiar, like it's already happened
Mirroring situations like you're an imitation
Copying someone else's behavior or situation
Do I watch and repeat?
Am I just copying what I see?
And as if I tried to, I turned out just like you
Despite trying to be different, the singer is the same as others
Do we watch and repeat?
Are others in the same situation as me?
They all say I will become a replica
Others believe the artist will end up just like everyone else
Your mistakes were only chemical
Others' failures were influenced by circumstances
25 and you're just like me
Despite their age, the singer and others are in the same situation
Is it in my nature to be stuck on repeat?
The artist questions if they are destined to keep repeating the same pattern
Another encore to an aftershow
Another repeated event, like a post-show performance
Do I chase the night or does the night chase me?
Is the singer in control of their situation or is it controlling them?
They all say I will become a replica
Others believe the singer will end up just like everyone else, again
Your mistakes were only chemical
Others' failures were influenced by circumstances
Do I chase the night or does the night chase me?
Is the artist in control of their situation or is it controlling them? (repeated)
Do I chase the night or does the night chase me?
Is the singer in control of their situation or is it controlling them? (repeated)
They all say I will become a replica
Others believe the singer will end up just like everyone else, yet again
Your mistakes were only chemical
Others' failures were influenced by circumstances (repeated)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sentric Music
Written by: Romy Anna Madley Croft, Oliver David Sim, James Thomas Smith
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@XMannyX1000
Lyrics
Seem right, seem wrong
Only difference is that I'm that one
Second time a wrap
Feels like this song's already been sung
Mirroring situations like you're an imitation
Do I watch and repeat?
And as if I tried to, I turned out just like you
Do we watch and repeat?
They all say I will become a replica
Your mistakes were only chemical
25 and you're just like me
Is it in my nature to be stuck on repeat?
Another encore to an aftershow
Do I chase the night or does the night chase me?
Mirroring situations like you're an imitation
Do I watch and repeat?
And as if I tried to, I turned out just like you
Do we watch and repeat?
They all say I will become a replica
Your mistakes were only chemical
Do I chase the night or does the night chase me?
Do I chase the night or does the night chase me?
They all say I will become a replica
Your mistakes were only chemical
@almatafoya7117
Seem right, seem wrong
Only difference is that I'm that one
Second time a wrap
Feels like this song's already been sung
Mirroring situations like you're an imitation
Do I watch and repeat?
And as if I tried to, I turned out just like you
Do we watch and repeat?
They all say I will become a replica
Your mistakes were only chemical
25 and you're just like me
Is it in my nature to be stuck on repeat?
Another encore to an aftershow
Do I chase the night or does the night chase me?
Mirroring situations like you're an imitation
Do I watch and repeat?
And as if I tried to, I turned out just like you
Do we watch and repeat?
They all say I will become a replica
Your mistakes were only chemical
Do I chase the night or does the night chase me?
Do I chase the night or does the night chase me?
They all say I will become a replica
Your mistakes were only chemica
@kinaay
Wow! Just heard this for the first time today, sept 2023. Was at my doctors office, it was playing, I Shazammed it.
Love it!
Just goes to show music is timeless!
@lux7459
That's so awesome! Have you heard the rest of the album yet?
@kinaay
Yes, good stuff!!
@somebody9633
@@kinaaysame with me. I heard a song from there first album on the movie I am number 4. Song called shelter. Shazamed it and been in love with there music since.
@guaguancos.montunodcubop8923
Thats awesome to hear. Check out all the albums. This song actually is one of my favorites of theirs but there are many. I actually found them in the last 6 or 7 yrs probably. The first one I heard was the one with Jamie XX "Loud Places". What a song!! Also I heard Romy's vocals on SG Lewis' "Warm". That song is ethereal. He changed her tone in it but u can hear its her still. It was in the remake of Point Break. The scene was already absolutely beautiful but with that song pffft...just sublime. And u know songs with films always have an extra touch of emotion. Anyway I've rambled on. Check out these 2 songs I mentioned and all the The XX and Jamie XX records. Im sure u will love it. Enjoy friends
@guaguancos.montunodcubop8923
Don't forget the 3 are basically a group but they do things apart also like The XX on theirs and Jamie XX doing his thing. But also there are Jamie XX "edits" on some of The XX's songs. For example on The XX "Reconsider" the Jamie XX edit. One of their best songs imho. Enjoy
@TheMicturation
im 54, listening to this album is an experience i can tell ya
@nunomvm1
The XX is so underrated... There are a lot of The XX songs that never, never plays on radios.
@rowan2655
The radio stations in my country have been playing mostly the same stuff for years. Don't know what I'd do without Spotify.
@cosmicmanik
Best song in the album...