In the early years of his career he made music that, in his own words, "exploded in your face": a particularly powerful brand of synth pop with full-force vocals, notably on his earliest EPs (Hylas 001 and Hylas 002) as well as the 2015 Hylas album, the culmination of his Berlin years.
Azier gained further prominence as a co-writer and producer on Stromae's Racine Carrée album (2013).
Having moved to Paris, the albums Rouge (2017) and Stray (2018) marked a distinct shift in style, with Azier moving towards a more elegant and melodic brand of electronic pop.
Azier's fourth full-length album, Love, Disorderly, came out in 2020. In between albums, Azier continues to release EPs, such as Raven on the First Floor (2019), and singles, including the remarkable A Collection of Broken Ideas (2021), a 43-minute long suite divided into two album sides of well over 20 minutes each.
Vertigo
Thomas Azier Lyrics
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Numbers I'm trying to forget
I′m following sparks
I'm following your silhouette
We all want more
So who am I to judge
I feel that my heart is locked
Heart is locked
Falling into Vertigo
Let's take it slow
Falling into Vertigo
Let′s do it slow
I′m alone but I'm with you
You know that I′m never satisfied
I'm tired of the rules
I′m tired of the words that I write
We all want more
But do you know what you really want?
I feel that my heart is lost
Heart is lost
We're falling into Vertigo
Let′s take it slow
Falling into Vertigo
Let's do it slow
We're falling into Vertigo
We′re falling into Vertigo
And maybe we can spin forever after all
And maybe I can find a way and try to break our fall
We′re spinning round and round and round and round again
We're spinning round and round and round again
We′re falling into Vertigo
Let's take it slow
Falling into Vertigo
Let′s do it slow
Falling, falling, falling
Into Vertigo
Into Vertigo
The opening lines of the song Vertigo by Thomas Azier speak of feeling lost, insignificance and the desire to escape from it all. Azier describes himself and the rest of human beings as numbers in the dark, insignificant and forgettable in the grand scheme of things. Despite the gloomy introspection, the chorus provides a glimmer of hope with the phrase "falling into Vertigo". Vertigo here is the feeling of disorientation that comes with falling, but it also represents the possibility of breaking free from the chains of monotony and experiencing something new.
The lyrics of the song are replete with contradictory statements. Azier talks about being alone, but also being with somebody. He is tired of rules and words he writes himself, but he also acknowledges that everyone wants more but not everyone knows what they want. The conflicting emotions expressed in the lyrics may represent the inner turmoil that Thomas Azier was going through at the time of writing the song.
Vertigo by Thomas Azier is a hauntingly beautiful song that touches upon themes of love, loss, yearning and the search for something more. The song's lyrics appear to be a commentary on society, the desires that people have, and the discontent that comes with never feeling fully satisfied. The song's hypnotic melody and enigmatic lyrics make it a memorable piece of music worth listening to.
Line by Line Meaning
We’re numbers in the dark
We are anonymous, insignificant beings who are lost in the unknown.
Numbers I'm trying to forget
I'm trying to forget all the meaningless data and statistical figures that overwhelms my mind.
I’m following sparks
I’m pursuing small glimpses of hope that can guide me through the darkness.
I'm following your silhouette
I'm chasing after your shadow, which is probably just an illusion of my mind.
We all want more
We crave for something greater than what we have now.
So who am I to judge
But who am I to determine what exactly that is for each person?
I feel that my heart is locked
My emotions are trapped and unable to express themselves fully.
Falling into Vertigo, let's take it slow
We are free-falling towards confusion and disorientation, so we should proceed with caution and not rush into anything.
I'm alone but I'm with you
Despite the loneliness I feel, I am still connected to you in some way.
You know that I'm never satisfied
I can never be content with what I have and always want more.
I'm tired of the rules
I am exhausted at constantly having to abide by society's expectations and regulations.
I'm tired of the words that I write
I am fed up with the words I come up with because they never seem to fully express my thoughts and feelings.
But do you know what you really want?
Amidst all our desires, do we even know what we truly want for ourselves?
I feel that my heart is lost
My heart is nowhere to be found, leaving me feeling empty and directionless.
And maybe we can spin forever after all
Perhaps we can keep going round and round without any sense of direction forever.
And maybe I can find a way and try to break our fall
Maybe I can attempt to find a way to stop us from falling into oblivion.
We’re falling into Vertigo
Our minds and realities are spiraling out of control into confusion.
Falling, falling, falling into Vertigo, into Vertigo
We are plunging deeper and deeper into disorientation and confusion.
Writer(s): Ellen Treasure, Boaz De Jong, Thomas Azier, Isaias Azier
Contributed by Julian P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@amdir-malgalad
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@nameless-qe7jy
it's a real pity that people can not appreciate how you deserve your music, your voice.
@essenestephanie
Though The people here listening do appreciate his voice. Falling into vertigo.
@josshlobos4209
Creo que somos muchos los latinoamericanos que estábamos esperando por musica en inglés así como tus canciones Thomas Azier
@ZEROisthenumber
Superb. The bridge is wonderful. His vocals there are tremendous. Plus.....that guitar.... I'm in love with this song.
@katyaivanovna7394
Such a beautiful road song! I dream that I go on a road trip from Istanbul to Izmir.
@mishacedillo6764
Perfección!
@NinaNooneknows
The use of the singer's voice is truly outstanding, especially in the chorus! And the music is awesome too! ♥♫♥
@julibertolotti9860
Son maravillosas las emociones que lográs transmitir con tu voz y esos sonidos! 😍
@makeslifepretty
This song is perfection, a true masterpiece!