Young Galaxy formed in Vancouver, Canada, as duo including Stephen Ramsay and Catherine McCandless. Through that summer of 2005 and the spring of 2006 they recorded with appearances and contributions of friends at Jace Lasek’s Breakglass Studio. Their sound has been described as similar to the bands Slowdive, Galaxie 500 and Luna as well as Pink Floyd and Spiritualized. The band has toured in Canada, The United States and Europe, opening for Arcade Fire, The Album Leaf, The Frames, Peter, Bjorn and John, Stars and Death Cab For Cutie. They later moved to Montreal, where they recorded their self-titled debut. The album was released on April 24, 2007.
They recorded their second album Invisible Republic in Montreal at Hotel2Tango studio with Radwan Moumneh engineering (A Silver Mt. Zion, Pas Chic Chic) and at Breakglass Studios with Jace Lasek of The Besnard Lakes engineering. Invisible Republic was released independently on August 25, 2009 through Fontana North. It was mixed by Tony Doogan (Mogwai, Belle & Sebastian, Snow Patrol) in Glasgow, Scotland. It was subsequently released in July 2010 in the U.S.A. by Paper Bag Records, and received a long list nomination for the 2010 Polaris Music Prize.
The band followed up in fall 2010 with YG No Art EP, an EP comprising unreleased tracks and remixes from the Invisible Republic sessions.
Their third album, Shapeshifting, was recorded in Montreal, Canada, and was produced by Dan Lissvik of the band Studio in Gothenburg, Sweden. The band communicated with Lissvik via Skype over the nine months he spent mixing the recorded vocals.
The album, released in February 2011 on Paper Bag Records, has been described as a massive change in creative direction, eschewing their former shoegaze, dream-pop style for a more electronic pop sound. Stephen Ramsay describes the change in song composition method, "instead of picking up a guitar and finding the most brilliant melody we could, we tried to erase the shape of the songs."
Discography:
Swing Your Heartache (2006, EP)
Young Galaxy (2007)
Invisible Republic (2009)
YG No Art EP (2010)
Shapeshifting (2011)
Ultramarine (2013)
Come and See
Young Galaxy Lyrics
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Most people can't make out the difference
But it could be a small change
In the light
And sometimes
We watch out lives align
But the questions remain
Is sight benign?
Is this coincidence of connection?
Come and see
Fall to your knees
And hear the call
Are you lovesick for it all?
Is it you that
Brightens the same sea that
Curves my path and life-lines
Is your shine like mine?
And the difference between
Betting you life or dying
Could reveal itself in a small change
In the light
Is this coincidence or connection?
Come and see
Fall to your knees
And hear the call
Are you lovesick for it all?
Come and see
Fall to your knees
And hear the call
Are you lovesick for it all?
Come and see
Fall to your knees
And hear the call
Are you lovesick for it all?
Come and see (are you still)
Fall to your knees (in love with it all?)
And hear the call (are you still)
Are you lovesick for it all? (In love with it all?)
I'm still in love with it all
I'm still in love with it all
The lyrics of Young Galaxy's song "Come and See" speak to the idea of the interconnectedness of all things and the possibility that even small changes can have a significant impact on our lives. The opening lines of the song suggest that there may be subtle differences in the world around us that most people miss, but which could be significant if we pay attention. The song then goes on to explore the idea that our lives are intertwined with those around us, and that chance connections can have a profound effect on our happiness and well-being.
The chorus of the song invites the listener to "come and see" the world around them with fresh eyes, to appreciate the beauty and complexity of life, and to fall to their knees in gratitude for the experience. The repeated refrain "are you lovesick for it all?" suggests that the singer is deeply moved by the interconnectedness of things and is in awe of the mystery and beauty of the world.
Overall, the message of the song is one of wonder and reverence for the interconnectedness of all things. It invites the listener to open their hearts and minds to the beauty that surrounds us and to appreciate the small moments that can have a big impact on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Look up here
Directing attention towards a specific point
Most people can't make out the difference
The majority of individuals do not recognize the disparities
But it could be a small change
However, it may only be a slight modification
In the light
Visible only under specific circumstances
And sometimes
Occasionally
We watch out lives align
We observe our existence commingle and synchronize
But the questions remain
Nonetheless, mysteries endure
Did you will it?
Did you intentionally bring it about?
Is sight benign?
Is vision not harmful?
Is this coincidence of connection?
Is this fortuitous or interconnected?
Come and see
Come witness
Fall to your knees
Kneel before
And hear the call
Listen for the summons
Are you lovesick for it all?
Are you deeply enamored with everything?
Is it you that
Are you the entity that
Brightens the same sea that
Illuminates the identical ocean that
Curves my path and life-lines
Deviates my journey and vitality
Is your shine like mine?
Does your radiance resemble mine?
And the difference between
Moreover, the contrast between
Betting you life or dying
Gambling with your life or mortality
Could reveal itself in a small change
Could manifest as a minute alteration
In the light
Visible only under specific circumstances
Come and see
Come witness
Fall to your knees
Kneel before
And hear the call
Listen for the summons
Are you lovesick for it all?
Are you deeply enamored with everything?
Come and see
Come witness
Fall to your knees
Kneel before
And hear the call
Listen for the summons
Are you lovesick for it all?
Are you deeply enamored with everything?
Come and see
Come witness
Fall to your knees
Kneel before
And hear the call
Listen for the summons
Are you lovesick for it all?
Are you deeply enamored with everything?
Come and see (are you still)
Come witness (are you still)
Fall to your knees (in love with it all?)
Kneel before (in adoration with everything?)
And hear the call (are you still)
Listen for the summons (are you still)
Are you lovesick for it all? (In love with it all?)
Are you deeply infatuated with everything? (In love with everything?)
I'm still in love with it all
I still adore everything
Lyrics © MILO PUBLISHING INC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Catherine Anne McCandless, Stephen Ramsay
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Georgia brown
this song is honestly so under rated i love it
Lukas
Great chorus; it really carries the song.
Smirksy
Amazing video. Wonderful song. I've got to say that Arts and Crafts are one of the few labels left which really support true artistry.
fedge
This is my favorite song off the album. Glad it finally gets the video treatment!
Augusto Pinochet
I was so happy to see this in a commercial! Finally a good song gets some recognition
catcher T McGee
the way way back is the best movie ever
LPS Jake
+catcher T McGee ikr
Matilde Frutos Guesalaga
Love it
Kiri Laing
Excellent video for an awesome song. It sort of reminded me of Dr. Strangelove, but it makes you think about how tragic all destruction would be. Did anyone else notice that in the room with the button there was both a chicken and a sign that said no chickens? I wonder if there was a point to that.
Finbar McCracken
this is why i love arts and crafts