The xx are a Mercury Prize-winning trio formed in 2005 in London, United Ki… Read Full Bio ↴The xx are a Mercury Prize-winning trio formed in 2005 in London, United Kingdom and signed to Young Turks. The band members are Romy Madley Croft (vocals, lead guitar), Oliver Sim (vocals, bass guitar), and Jamie Smith, known as Jamie xx (drums, keyboards, synthesizer, MPC sampler). Second guitarist and keyboardist Baria Qureshi was dropped from the band mid-tour in 2009. The reasons behind her ousting remain unclear.

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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Unfold
The xx Lyrics

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Am I blind
You move your hand away from mine
I take it as a sign
That you're any less than mine
Oh, it doesn't move me to be cold
It doesn't lessen my hope
You know our time and all

Oh, let it unfold
I won't leave it untold
The feeling goes on and on and on

In my head
You tell me things you've never said
And I choose to forget
And take the good and leave the rest
Oh, the illusions getting old
And you don't answer when I call
I would have given you it all

Oh, out of sight out of mind

It doesn't mean you're not mine
The feeling goes on and on and on

Overall Meaning

The xx's song "Unfold" is a melancholic track that depicts the complexities of a relationship that's losing its spark. The opening lines "Am I blind, You move your hand away from mine" signify how the singer is feeling neglected and left out, while their partner is slowly distancing themselves away. The line "It doesn't move me to be cold, It doesn't lessen my hope" suggests that the singer is letting go of their fears and doubts and is ready to face the reality of the situation. However, the line "You know our time and all" shows that they still have some hope left and are willing to make it work.

The chorus, "Oh, let it unfold, I won't leave it untold, The feeling goes on and on and on" suggests that the singer is willing to let the relationship unfold and see where it takes them. There's still a feeling of connection and longing there that they can't seem to shake off. In the second verse, the singer admits that they have been deluding themselves about the state of the relationship. "You tell me things you've never said, And I choose to forget, And take the good and leave the rest" signifies that they have been selective about what they perceive, and it's time to face reality.

In conclusion, "Unfold" is a song that captures the emotions and struggles of a relationship that is deteriorating. It's about letting go, facing reality, and holding onto the hope that things will work out. The lyrics are emotive and relatable, making it a popular track among The xx fans.

Line by Line Meaning

Am I blind
I'm not sure if I'm seeing things clearly

You move your hand away from mine
You seem to be pulling away from me

I take it as a sign
I interpret your actions as a message

That you're any less than mine
That you might not be as committed to me

Oh, it doesn't move me to be cold
Your distance doesn't make me feel better

It doesn't lessen my hope
I still have faith that we'll be together

You know our time and all
You understand the history we share

Oh, let it unfold
Let our relationship grow and develop naturally

I won't leave it untold
I won't hide my feelings for you

The feeling goes on and on and on
My emotions for you continue to persist

In my head
It's all in my thoughts and imagination