London released his debut mixtape JAM! in 2008. In 2009 he collaborated with Machine Drum for his second mixtape This Charming Mixtape which brought London to a wider audience. In 2010 London released the mixtape I Want You which features covers of classic songs.
London's track Flying Overseas (featuring DevontΓ© Hynes and Solange Knowles) enjoyed popularity with music bloggers in November 2010.
London found himself causing a stir with his performances at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. The title of his debut album, Timez Are Weird These Days is a reference to the tidal wave of fame London found himself riding. (I Stand Alone Songfacts).
Most of London's music can be downloaded from his blog: http://theophiluslondon.wordpress.com/
Revenge feat. Ariel Pink
Theophilus London Lyrics
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Oh, oh, oh
The race is on, baby, yeah
For just how long?
They attack, they defend, baby, woah
To reach the end
See how they run
See how they run
They race to the top, yeah
Until they drop, ohh
And they take all the pain
Is it all in vein?
See how they run
See how they run
See how they run
See how they run
See how they run
See how they run
They lost their minds (lost their fucking minds)
And they seek to find, ooh
When they top off the build, huh
And some of them knew
See how they run
See how they run
See how they run
See how they run
See how they run
See how they run
See how they run
See how they run
See how they run
See how they run
See how they run
See how they run
They've lost their mind, woah
Let's see who find
They've lost their mind, woah
Let's see who find
The lyrics to Theophilus London's song Revenge feat. Ariel Pink are open to interpretation. However, they seem to comment on the cutthroat nature of the music industry and the lengths that people will go to reach the top. The opening lines, "The race is on, baby, yeah, for just how long? They attack, they defend, baby, to reach the end" suggest that a competition is underway with people fighting and clawing their way to the top.
The repeated line "See how they run" can be interpreted as a commentary on the frantic pace at which people are running in this race to the top. The line "They race to the top, yeah, until they drop" suggests that people are pushing themselves to the brink in order to come out on top. The following line, "Is it all in vain?" suggests that people are questioning if it is worth it in the end.
The bridge, "They lost their minds and they seek to find, when they top off the build, and some of them knew" suggests that people have lost their sense of self in the pursuit of success. They are searching for something but are not even sure what it is. The final repetition of "They've lost their mind, woah, let's see who finds" suggests a hopeless situation where people are sacrificing their sanity for the possibility of reaching the top.
Overall, the lyrics of Revenge by Theophilus London feat. Ariel Pink seem to be a commentary on the ruthless pursuit of success in the music industry. The song suggests that people are willing to do whatever it takes to reach the top, even if it means sacrificing their sanity and well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
The excitement is building and you can feel the tension in the air
Oh, oh, oh
The anticipation is mounting as the race begins
The race is on, baby, yeah
The competition has begun and everyone is vying for victory
For just how long?
How long will the battle continue and who will be the winner?
They attack, they defend, baby, woah
Everyone is doing whatever it takes to win, whether it's attacking or defending themselves
To reach the end
The ultimate goal is to be the first to finish the race
See how they run
The competition is fierce and everyone is giving it their all
They race to the top, yeah
Everyone is striving to be the best and reach the top
Until they drop, ohh
They won't stop until they've given everything they have, even if it means collapsing from exhaustion
And they take all the pain
They endure all the hardships that come with competing, both physically and mentally
Is it all in vein?
Is it worth it to go through all this pain for victory, or will it all be for nothing?
They lost their minds (Lost their fucking minds)
The stress and pressure of the competition has caused some to lose their sanity
And they seek to find, ooh
They are searching for a way to cope with the intense pressure of the competition
When they top off the build, huh
When they reach the pinnacle of their capabilities
And some of them knew
Some of them were aware of the toll the competition would take on their mental state
Let's see who find
It remains to be seen who will be able to handle the pressure and come out on top
They've lost their mind, woah
The competition has taken its toll on even the strongest competitors
Lyrics Β© Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Theophilus Musa London, Ariel Marcus Rosenberg
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Johan Olsson Bachmann
The original song from 1981, "They All Run After the Carving Knife" by New Musik, from their second album "Anywhere": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZfc5VfgAEg ...New Musik was fronted by Tony Mansfield, who later was the initial producer of A-ha's debut album "Hunting high and low".
Rocketgrrl
I'm a simple woman, I see Ariel Pink, I click
Japi Sandhu
ariel pink is a god
Ultralight
Great modernized reprise of the New Musik's masterpiece.
Brian Blackout
This is so rad, and sounded familiar. When I figured out who did the original I did a double take. It's a cover of New Musik's They All Run After The Carving Knife (See How They Run) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KvIk2iogbvw
DR ALGIERS
This is a banger.
TyRobot
big time TV on the Radio vibes tbh <3
Jovany L
This is beautiful. Great way to end the night
SUN WARRIOR
Revenge: A dish best served with synths and a groovy ass beat
Priscilla Ruiz
isa bop π₯π₯π₯π