It began in an Exeter dorm room -‐ Tudor was studying at the University of Exeter when he invited Skip, an old friend, down from Cardiff to write, record, drink and eat their way into some sort of musical collaboration.
Unaware of any intended musical direction, Skip roped in fellow student Nick Kelly in hopes of bringing another dimension to the session. The three of them sat down and in a day wrote what would become ‘Low Tide’ – bringing with it the genesis of their unique style, later coined as ‘haze pop’.
Their first single, 'Low Tide', enjoyed online success alongside positive critical acclaim from a worldwide audience. Early demos began to take shape whilst all three lived across the country from each other -‐ Tudor in Exeter, Skip in Cardiff and Nick in Reading.
These early demos were later developed into the band’s first extended play, ‘Shimmer + Shade’. The self-‐released EP gained huge popularity on all online platforms, and it was at this point the three had discovered that XY&O had somewhat unintentionally become a band.
A few EPs and 33 million Spotify streams later, the band announced the release of a new single 'Shades of You', on 4 May 2018.
XY&O's distinct haze-‐pop sound draws influence from Empire of the Sun, Years & Years, HONNE and Tom Misch, to name but a few.
Fahrenheit
XY&O Lyrics
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So chemical, I watch it go deeper beyond
I want it
A little more, come give it all
Nothing so long
Seasons grow, something I know
We need just need to make it on time
I get cold the second you go
Ah maybe
We can get it right summer lady
You've been on my mind
I'm waiting
The moment you arrive
Yeah, we can reignite
High fahrenheit
Ah maybe
We can get it right summer lady
You've been on my mind
I'm waiting
The moment you arrive
Yeah, we can re-ignite
High fahrenheit
Don't stop it
It's physical, so difficult we can refine
I need it
Looking for that something more we can entwine
Seasons grow something I know
We just need to make it on time
I get cold the second you go
I never felt something so fine
Ah maybe
We can get it right summer lady
You've been on my mind
I'm waiting
The moment you arrive
Yeah, we can reignite
High fahrenheit
Ah maybe
We can get it right summer lady
You've been on my mind
I'm waiting
The moment you arrive
Yea, we can reignite
High fahrenheit
Hey hey hey-ey-ey
Hey hey hey-ey-ey
Hey hey hey-ey-ey
Hey hey hey-ey-ey
Side by side we'll be looking so bright
Side by side we'll be feeling alive
We've been burning and august hurting
And we'll set september flies to light
Ah maybe,
We can get it right summer lady
You've been on my mind
I'm waiting
The moment you arrive
Yea, we can reignite
High fahrenheit
Ah maybe,
We can get it right summer lady
You've been on my mind
I'm waiting
The moment you arrive
Yeah, we can reignite
High fahrenheit
The lyrics to XY&O's song Fahrenheit express a desire for a deep and passionate connection with someone. The repeated refrain of "high fahrenheit" suggests the intensity of this desire, as if the person's touch could set the singer's body on fire. The lines "you've got it, so chemical, I watch it go deeper beyond" suggest a certain mystique or power possessed by the other person, something that the singer finds irresistible. The repeated references to time passing and seasons changing highlight the urgency of the singer's desire, as if time is slipping away and they need to make a move.
The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, with its repetition of the phrase "we can reignite high fahrenheit." This line seems to suggest that the connection between the singer and the other person has fizzled out or cooled down, but that it can be brought back to life with the right spark. The lines "we've been burning and august hurting, and we'll set september flies to light" conjure up images of passion and heat, but also hints at the idea that such intensity can lead to pain and destruction.
Overall, the lyrics to Fahrenheit convey a longing for a deep and intense connection with someone, but also the fear that such a connection may be temporary or ultimately damaging. The repeated references to time passing and the changing of seasons create a sense of urgency and impermanence, a reminder that some things are fleeting and must be seized while they can.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got it
Addressing someone, saying they possess a certain quality/ability.
So chemical, I watch it go deeper beyond
Describing a feeling or sensation as being chemical or biochemical. Saying the feeling is intense and only deepening.
I want it
Expressing desire for something.
A little more, come give it all
Asking for more, requesting their partner to give their all or everything they have.
Nothing so long
Saying that nothing lasts forever, time passes quickly.
Seasons grow, something I know
Describing the passing of time through the changing seasons. Saying it's something they're familiar with.
We need just need to make it on time
Saying that time is of the essence and that they need to succeed or accomplish their goal within a specific timeframe.
I get cold the second you go
Saying that they feel cold or lonely when their partner is not around.
I never felt something so fine
Expressing that what they are feeling is something new and amazing, and they haven't felt anything like it before.
Ah maybe
We can get it right summer lady
Expressing the wish to succeed and accomplish what they are trying to achieve. Referring to their partner as 'summer lady,' possibly as a term of affection or attraction.
You've been on my mind
I'm waiting
The moment you arrive
Yeah, we can reignite
Saying that they've been thinking about their partner and are eagerly waiting for them to arrive. Expressing the belief that they can reignite their passion or love when they are together.
High fahrenheit
Describing the intense heat of their passion, using the measurement scale of fahrenheit
Don't stop it
It's physical, so difficult we can refine
Asking their partner not to stop what they're doing. Saying that their connection is physical and difficult, but they can improve it through practice or refinement.
I need it
Looking for that something more we can entwine
Expressing their need for something and their desire for something more. Saying that they want to entwine or connect with their partner more deeply.
Side by side we'll be looking so bright
Side by side we'll be feeling alive
Saying that together they will shine and feel alive. Describing their unity and partnership.
We've been burning and august hurting
And we'll set september flies to light
Describing a painful past, saying they have been burning and hurting in August. But expressing hope for the future ('September flies to light').
Hey hey hey-ey-ey
Hey hey hey-ey-ey
Hey hey hey-ey-ey
Hey hey hey-ey-ey
Repeating a vocalization of sounds, which could be seen as an expression of excitement or joy. Possibly an instrumental break.
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Lyrics:
You've got it
So chemical, I watch it go deeper beyond
I want it
A little more, come give it all
Nothing so long
Seasons grow, something I know
We need just need to make it on time
I get cold the second you go
I never felt something so fine
Ah maybe,
We can get it right summer lady
You've been on my mind
I'm waiting
The moment you arrive
Yea, we can re-ignite
High Fahrenheit
Ah maybe,
We can get it right summer lady
You've been on my mind
I'm waiting
The moment you arrive
Yea, we can re-ignite
High Fahrenheit
Don't stop it
It's physical, so difficult we can refine
I need it
Looking for that something more we can entwine
Seasons grow something I know
We just need to make it on time
I get cold the second you go
I never felt something so fine
Ah maybe,
We can get it right summer lady
You've been on my mind
I'm waiting
The moment you arrive
Yea, we can re-ignite
High Fahrenheit
Ah maybe,
We can get it right summer lady
You've been on my mind
I'm waiting
The moment you arrive
Yea, we can re-ignite
High Fahrenheit
Hey hey heyeyey
Hey hey heyeyey
Hey hey heyeyey
Hey hey heyeyey
Side by side we'll be looking so bright
Side by side we'll be feeling alive
We've been burning and August hurting
And we'll set September flies to light
Ah maybe,
We can get it right summer lady
You've been on my mind
I'm waiting
The moment you arrive
Yea, we can re-ignite
High Fahrenheit
Ah maybe,
We can get it right summer lady
You've been on my mind
I'm waiting
The moment you arrive
Yea, we can re-ignite
High Fahrenheit
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SwaySounnds
Chills right down my spine!
Trav
Sounds so smooth. If you listen to it again i like how they skip beat the word fahrenheit a few times
Axero
Thank you for your support Chill Nation !!! :D I hope everyone will like my remix ;)
CRED1X
full support <3
Smiled
Fucking fire remix bro ;)
Roz
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+Axero great remix man keep up the good work!!
Smiled
+AsN Gaming Yes bro ;)
AS thenics
Feels like i listened to this song just yesterday i was entering high-school when i first heard this song. Time flies. Im seeking all the songs I used to listen back in my edm phase (thay i dont regret) man time flies..