Introduction to the band Bastille, and also how it got its name. Also discusses the story behind the songs Flaws, Icarus and What would you do?
It's a band from London, first formed in 2010. It started out as a solo project by Dan Smith, who later decided to form a band. It has 4 members.
I love the tiny synthesized fillers in the song, they remind me of the music in Mario. This song is just too innocent and peppy.
"perplexed by, and probably a bit jealous of, some people who seem so completely confident and comfortable in their own skin"
Which does make sense too. But for me and for many other Youtubers who commented on the song, the song is more about two people in a relationship. It's about how this guy is completely amazed by his girl's way of being carefree and wearing her flaws on her sleeves. He wants to be like that and learn that. It's like two opposite people completely compatible in a relationship, both on the opposite side of the spectrum and still ending up being in the middle of the rainbow. (Oh my god, that was cheesy. Pardon me.)
Anyway, the band denies any such intention in the song. Isn't it funny how songs can be interpreted so differently by different people?
" I don’t see Flaws as a relationship song at all, but pretty much everyone who has spoken to me about it has heard it that way"
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Another good song by the band is Icarus. Icarus from the Greek Mythology.
Here is what the band has to say about the song,
"Icarus’ makes it difficult to believe the band are exclusively singing about a Greek Myth: “Icarus comes from things I feel about myself and other people that I know, I generally try not to write songs that seem too personal and sometimes use characters or stories to try and move the focus away from myself and from more obvious topics."
Before you listen to the song, what exactly is the Icarus reference in the song?
Well for those who have forgotten or don't know. Icarus comes from the Greek Mythology. Icarus was the son of Daedalus the architect behind the Labyrinth. Daedalus and his son both were imprisoned by the king Minos of Crete.
To escape, Daedalus comes up with idea of making fake wings attached to his arms using wax and feathers. He and his son both get these contraptions. Daedalus warns Icarus not to go too close to the sun because it would melt the wax away and result in a tragedy. But when they begin flying Icarus gets really excited and giddy about the fact and ends up flying too close to the sun. His wax melts away and he probably ends up frantically flapping his arms for a moment or two before falling down ( Unreliable cartoon source). Anyway, he ends up falling and dying and this becomes an classic example of failed ambitions also known as Hubris which also comes from the Greek Mythology .
"Hubris means extreme pride or arrogance. Hubris often indicates a loss of contact with reality and an overestimation of one's own competence, accomplishments or capabilities, especially when the person exhibiting it is in a position of power. Hubris is usually associated with the "simple-minded"."
Source: Wikipedia.
Anyway, here is the song, it will make way more sense now. I just love the way he says the word Icarus.
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It's a band from London, first formed in 2010. It started out as a solo project by Dan Smith, who later decided to form a band. It has 4 members.
Why is the band named as Bastille?
Well, because Dan Smith's birthday comes on July 15th 14th which is the French National Day also know as the Bastille day. French revolution?
I had stumbled upon one of their songs before, but never really gave them much attention then until, I heard Flaws.
Flaws is a very beautiful synthesized song. It just has such a good feel. The voice is such emotive and innocent. And obviously the British accent always is an argument winner.
I had stumbled upon one of their songs before, but never really gave them much attention then until, I heard Flaws.
Flaws is a very beautiful synthesized song. It just has such a good feel. The voice is such emotive and innocent. And obviously the British accent always is an argument winner.
I love the tiny synthesized fillers in the song, they remind me of the music in Mario. This song is just too innocent and peppy.
What is the story behind the song Flaws by Bastille?
Well here is an intercept from an interview, It tells what the protagonist in the song feels.
"perplexed by, and probably a bit jealous of, some people who seem so completely confident and comfortable in their own skin"
Which does make sense too. But for me and for many other Youtubers who commented on the song, the song is more about two people in a relationship. It's about how this guy is completely amazed by his girl's way of being carefree and wearing her flaws on her sleeves. He wants to be like that and learn that. It's like two opposite people completely compatible in a relationship, both on the opposite side of the spectrum and still ending up being in the middle of the rainbow. (Oh my god, that was cheesy. Pardon me.)
Anyway, the band denies any such intention in the song. Isn't it funny how songs can be interpreted so differently by different people?
" I don’t see Flaws as a relationship song at all, but pretty much everyone who has spoken to me about it has heard it that way"
Check it out on Itunes!
Another good song by the band is Icarus. Icarus from the Greek Mythology.
What does the song Icarus by Bastille mean?
Here is what the band has to say about the song,
"Icarus’ makes it difficult to believe the band are exclusively singing about a Greek Myth: “Icarus comes from things I feel about myself and other people that I know, I generally try not to write songs that seem too personal and sometimes use characters or stories to try and move the focus away from myself and from more obvious topics."
Before you listen to the song, what exactly is the Icarus reference in the song?
Well for those who have forgotten or don't know. Icarus comes from the Greek Mythology. Icarus was the son of Daedalus the architect behind the Labyrinth. Daedalus and his son both were imprisoned by the king Minos of Crete.
To escape, Daedalus comes up with idea of making fake wings attached to his arms using wax and feathers. He and his son both get these contraptions. Daedalus warns Icarus not to go too close to the sun because it would melt the wax away and result in a tragedy. But when they begin flying Icarus gets really excited and giddy about the fact and ends up flying too close to the sun. His wax melts away and he probably ends up frantically flapping his arms for a moment or two before falling down ( Unreliable cartoon source). Anyway, he ends up falling and dying and this becomes an classic example of failed ambitions also known as Hubris which also comes from the Greek Mythology .
"Hubris means extreme pride or arrogance. Hubris often indicates a loss of contact with reality and an overestimation of one's own competence, accomplishments or capabilities, especially when the person exhibiting it is in a position of power. Hubris is usually associated with the "simple-minded"."
Source: Wikipedia.
Anyway, here is the song, it will make way more sense now. I just love the way he says the word Icarus.
Check it out on Itunes!
Another song which I really liked by them is "What would you do".
It is a cover of a pretty famous rap by City High. It has some really nice lyrics. I don't want to spoil it but it is about this girl who ends up being a stripper because she thinks that the only thing she can do to feed her baby. She tells her story and then this guy tells her to leave the job and says there are other respectable options to earn some buck. That she is not the only one with problems. I cannot decide which side to take. What would you do?
I like the cover better than the original because its more musical in a sense and I just love the reverb in the song.
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I like the cover better than the original because its more musical in a sense and I just love the reverb in the song.
Check it out on Itunes!
Another song which you should check out is, Pompeii.
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Anyway, comment what you think about the songs? Which side would you take?
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uhhmmm isn't Dan Smith's birthday on the 14th of July and isn't Bastille day on the 14th of July too... not the 15th?
ReplyDeleteYes :)
DeleteCorrected. Thanks for the heads up!
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