Better than Ezra – Good, Desperately Wanting. Watch as Bastille's Dan Smith explains the dark inspiration behind one of the band's biggest tracks. ), Grey clouds roll over the hills bringing darkness from above, United State of Pop 2014 (Do What You Wanna Do) by DJ Earworm, 2000-2019 mashup | 200 songs from the last 20 years by YamiNoBahamut, Sweet Pompeii by Bastille (Ft. Erika Footman & Senator Bernie Sanders), Pompeii by Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox (Ft. Tony DeSare), Pompeii (Remix) by Bastille (Ft. Kat Krazy), Things We Lost in the Fire (Abbey Road Sessions). But if you close your eyes Famously, the city was sort of dug up and people who were wiped out by the volcano were kind of discovered – or the negative space of their body was discovered – in the poses in which they died, and I just thought that was such an interesting image. Lyrics and video for the song Pompeii by Bastille - Songfacts ... Also possibly unintentional but closer to the context of Pompeii, 'eheu' is a word used in Latin that most people translate as the exclamation "Alas!" Quite genius really. (Oh, where do we begin, the rubble or our sins?) And if you close your eyes Oh, where do we begin, the rubble or our sins? If you close your eyes Shop your merch here: http://www.redbubble.com/people/ylovesmusicThis is the song 'Pompeii' by Bastille. Eh, eheu, eheu Eh, eheu, eheu [Intro] C G Em D (x2) [Verse 1] C G Em D I was left to my own de-v-i-c-e-s C G Em D Many days fell away wi Dan Smith explained what this song is about in an interview with NME, "It's really about what happened in Pompeii and the city.Famously, the city was sort of dug up and people who were wiped out by the volcano were kind of discovered – or the negative space of their body was discovered – in the poses in which they died, and I just thought that was such an interesting image. Pompeii is a new song from the album and its fourth single. How am I going to be an optimist about this? More on Genius About “Icarus” “Icarus” is the seventh track from British band Bastille’s debut studio album, Bad Blood , which was released in the United Kingdom on 4 March 2013. Does it almost feel like nothing changed at all? Tagged: Bad Blood, Bastille, Dan Smith, Pompeii. Eh, eheu, eheu The group began as a solo project by lead vocalist Dan Smith, but later expanded to include keyboardist Kyle Simmons, bassist and guitarist Will Farquarson and drummer Chris "Woody" Wood. Oh, where do we begin, the rubble or our sins? How am I going to be an optimist about this? "Pompeii" became the most streamed song of the year in the UK and hit the pop top 10 in many countries around the world. Dan Smith explained what this song is about in an interview with NME, "It's really about what happened in Pompeii and the city.Famously, the city was sort of dug up and people who were wiped out by the volcano were kind of discovered – or the negative space of their body was discovered – in the poses in which they died, and I just thought that was such an interesting image. We were caught up and lost in all of our vices Many days fell away with nothing to show 5 Replies Log in to reply ... My InterpretationMost people know how Pompeii was destroyed by clouds of toxic gas and hot volcanic ash in 79AD, but not as many know it was severely damaged by an earthquake in 62AD caused by the same local volcanic activity. And the walls kept tumbling down in the city that we love, Grey clouds roll over the hills, bringing darkness from above. EdwardCon May 29, 2013 Link. But if you close your eyes He also reacts to the huge success the song has been: When I was writing “Pompeii”, I like honestly recorded it in my bedroom and it didn’t even occur to me – like, you know, we’ve been so taken aback and kind of surprised at how it’s done and never ever expected it to be like anywhere in the charts or anything so, yeah, it’s a massive surprise. Grey clouds roll over the hills, bringing darkness from above (Oh, where do we begin, the rubble or our sins?) Tagged: Bad Blood, Bastille, Dan Smith, Pompeii. [Pre-Chorus] Leave a comment With a lull in new albums being released in the alternative music world over the next month, I decided to go back to a band that has made a huge name for themselves over the last year; Bastille. Does it almost feel like nothing changed at all? Pompeii is a new song from the album and its fourth single. Eh, eheu, eheu. [Intro] Does it almost feel like nothing changed at all? R eleased on 24 February 2013 as a digital download, the single by Bastille has reached position 2 on the UK Singles Chart and position 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Grey clouds roll over the hills, bringing darkness from above How am I going to be an optimist about this? I was left to my own devices Beck – Where It’s At, Hell Yes. How am I going to be an optimist about this? And the walls kept tumbling down in the city that we love Bastille discography Bastille's lead singer, Dan Smith, performing at Lollapalooza in 2015 Studio albums 3 Music videos 25 EPs 8 Singles 25 B-sides 8 Mixtapes 4 Remixes 8 Re-Issues 2 The discography of Bastille, a British indie pop band, consists of three studio albums, seven extended plays, twenty-four singles and twenty-three music videos. And if you close your eyes EdwardCon May 29, 2013 Link. If you close your eyes (Oh, where do we begin, the rubble or our sins?) How am I going to be an optimist about this? “Pompeii” was the fourth song to be released from Bastille’s debut album Bad Blood. How am I going to be an optimist about this? [Bridge] Barenaked Ladies – The Old Apartment. How am I going to be an optimist about this? Yesterday I told Peter about a lot of new music I discovered in the last couple of weeks. We need to mention that it is also the first one to get promotion and major airplay. See more ideas about bastille, bastille lyrics, music lyrics. The “grey clouds” and “darkness from above” directly represent the volcanic ash turning day into night and rushing towards the city. In an interview with Radio X in 2014, Dan said he was inspired when he read about the tragedy of Pompeii: I was reading a book that had some picture of the people who got caught up in the volcanic eruption. We need to mention that it is also the first one to get promotion and major airplay. Blackstreet – No Diggity. Eh, eheu, eheu [Pre-Chorus] A REALLY awesome song! Atlas Genius – If So. "It's a moment of reflection and introspection, but they're trapped in time so it's a moment that'll go on for an … Does it almost feel like you've been here before? Bastille (stylised as BΔSTILLE) is an English pop rock band formed in 2010. How am I going to be an optimist about this? Directed by Jesse John Jenkins. In an interview with NME, Dan explains that it is indeed about Pompeii, and a conversation among some of its citizens as the smoke comes down: It’s really about what happened in Pompeii and the city. [Pre-Chorus] Does it almost feel like nothing changed at all? Oh, where do we begin, the rubble or our sins? How am I going to be an optimist about this? Does it almost feel like nothing changed at all. Pompeii" is a song by British band Bastille. [Chorus] [Chorus] We need to mention that it is also the first one to get promotion and major airplay. [Verse 1] Official music video for "Pompeii" by Bastille. In an interview with The Telegraph, Dan adds: “It is essentially about fear of stasis and boredom. Many days fell away with nothing to show Here is my lyric video for Pompeii, by Bastille. How am I going to be an optimist about this? Does it almost feel like nothing changed at all? Bastille (stylised as BΔSTILLE) is an English pop rock band formed in 2010. And the walls kept tumbling down in the city that we love Get it here: http://po.st/O9OeWHAlbum Out Now. It is the fourth single from their debut studio album Bad Blood and was released on 11 January 2013. but could've been used more colloquially (e.g., "oh, man!") The group began as a solo project by lead vocalist Dan Smith, but later expanded to include keyboardist Kyle Simmons, bassist and guitarist Will Farquarson and drummer Chris "Woody" Wood. “Pompeii” was the fourth song to be released from Bastille’s debut album Bad Blood. How am I going to be an optimist about this? Anonymous @Anonymous writer: [Verse 2] Grey clouds roll over the hills bringing darkness from above Atlas Genius, Disclosure, Flume, I am Kloot and much more. Bastille's Pompeii was the fourth single to come from their debut album, Bad Blood. Eh, eheu, eheu But even better, I told him that I have a new favorite track from a British electropop band called Bastille . [Outro] But if you close your eyes R eleased on 24 February 2013 as a digital download, the single by Bastille has reached position 2 on the UK Singles Chart and position 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Sep 8, 2015 - Explore Alaska's board "Bastille" on Pinterest. Depending on whether you interpret the song metaphorically or literally, the destruction of the ancient city of Pompeii is used either as a conceit to describe the relationship of the speaker and the addressee (or perhaps the situation of their lives); or the song is actually attempting to give voice to an imagined speaker who lived there. [Bridge] And the walls kept tumbling down in the city that we love Bastille – Pompeii. [Verse 2] [Pre-Chorus] your own Pins on Pinterest Grey clouds roll over the hills, bringing darkness from above And the walls kept tumbling down in the city that we love I was left to my own devices Does it almost feel like you've been here before? The name of the band derives from Bastille Day, which is celebrated on 14 July, Smith's birthday. How am I going to be an optimist about this? [Pre-Chorus] Bastille is ripped back into reality in the second verse of this song. Eh, eheu, eheu Bastille’s “Joy” is their latest hit, and it’s already racked up more than 30 million Spotify streams to date. Download "Bad Blood" NOW with 3 bonus tracks: http://smarturl.it/BBloodPompeii is out now. Get all the lyrics to songs on Pompeii and join the Genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Does it almost feel like nothing changed at all? In February 2014, Bastille won the BRIT Award for Best Breakthrough Act, as well as being nominated for Best British Group, Single of the Year for "Pompeii" and Album of the Year. We were caught up and lost in all of our vices In your pose as the dust settled around us. They performed a remixed version of "Pompeii" with Rudimental and their song " Waiting All Night " at the ceremony , which was released digitally and charted at number 21 in the UK. [Chorus] And a really happy one as well. Eh, eheu, eheu [Chorus] [Verse 1] Bastille is a British indie pop band. Grey clouds roll over the hills bringing darkness from above But if you close your eyes [Directed by Jesse John Jenkins] Pompeii is a new song from the album and its fourth single. Being quite a shy, self-conscious person, I was afraid my life might get stuck.”. Whether this is just the arrival of Bastille or their peak, "Pompeii" is a pop moment to savor. About “Pompeii”. Bastille – Pompeii Atlas Genius – Trojans Arcade Fire – Joan of Arc Phoenix – Napoleon Says Franz Ferdinand – Right Action The Naked and Famous – Waltz Cut Copy – Pharoahs & Pyramids The Royal Concept – Goldrushed Yeasayer – Rome Justice – Civilization Yeah Yeah Yeahs – Heads Will Roll Lorde – Glory and Gore (Oh, where do we begin, the rubble or our sins? After releasing a limited single in 2010 and the Laura Palmer EP in 2011, the band was signed to Virgin Records. According to the Official Charts Company, it … It has reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, topped the Scottish charts, and reached the number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Jan 18, 2015 - This Pin was discovered by Sarah Ardolf. And the walls kept tumbling down in the city that we love Eh, eheu, eheu Leave a comment With a lull in new albums being released in the alternative music world over the next month, I decided to go back to a band that has made a huge name for themselves over the last year; Bastille. This is the fourth single from Bastille's debut album, Bad Blood, which references the Roman city of Pompeii that was destroyed by a volcano in 79AD. The name of the band derives from Bastille Day, which is celebrated on 14 July, Smith's birthday. To be sort of stuck in that same position for hundreds and hundreds of years. Lyrics to 'Pompeii' by Bastille: Eh-eh-oh, eh-oh Eh-eh-oh, eh-oh Eh-eh-oh, eh-oh Eh-eh-oh, eh-oh It has reached number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, topped the Scottish charts, and reached the number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100. So, the song is sort of an imaginary conversation between these two people who are stuck next to each other in their sort of tragic death pose. Grey clouds roll over the hills, bringing darkness from above (Oh, where do we begin, the rubble or our sins?) Band: Bastille / Canzone: Pompeii / Album: Bad blood (2013) Quite genius really. And if you close your eyes Eh, eheu, eheu But if you close your eyes He watches as his home and city are destroyed. [Pre-Chorus] Does it almost feel like you've been here before? How am I going to be an optimist about this? More on Genius About “Sweet Pompeii” A mashup of Bastille’s own Pompeii and Calvin Harris' Sweet Nothing , which appeared on Other People’s Heartache, Pt. "Pompeii" is a song by British band Bastille. Eh, eheu, eheu Legacy "Pompeii" ultimately climbed to #5 on the Billboard Hot 100. Read more about it in the annotation on the chant. It reached #3 at mainstream pop radio and #2 adult pop radio. About “Pompeii” “Pompeii” was the fourth song to be released from Bastille’s debut album Bad Blood. It is the fourth single from their debut studio album Bad Blood and was released on 11 January 2013. Eh, eheu, eheu And the walls kept tumbling down in the city that we love Pompeii (Remix) Lyrics: I was left to my own devices / Many days fell away with nothing to show / And the walls kept tumbling down in the city that we love / Grey clouds roll over the hills, bringing And if you close your eyes [Chorus] Bastille: Yeah, it’s kind of interesting, actually.With “Pompeii,” for instance, which is obviously about the disaster of Pompeii and the volcano, it’s always quite funny for us to write a song that’s as upbeat as that, and that so many people sing along to thinking it’s a happy song, and then the lyrics are kind of dark. The song's title and lyrics refer to the Roman town of the same name that was destroyed and buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79. But if you close your eyes Does it almost feel like you've been here before? Bruce Springsteen – I’m on Fire, Dancing in the Dark Oh, where do we begin, the rubble or our sins? 5 Replies Log in to reply ... My InterpretationMost people know how Pompeii was destroyed by clouds of toxic gas and hot volcanic ash in 79AD, but not as many know it was severely damaged by an earthquake in 62AD caused by the same local volcanic activity. The song's title and lyrics refer to the Roman town of the same name that was destroyed and buried in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 . Eh, eheu, eheu BASTILLE - SURVIVIN’ (survivin’) Film Producer: Elliot Thomas Producer: Dan Priddy, Dan Smith, Mark Crew Composer Lyricist: Phil Plested© 2020 Virgin Records Ltd Bastille – Pompeii, Weight of Living. Bastille - Pompeii (Official Music Video) Reaction MAKE YOUR WAY TO NIRVANA. Eh, eheu, eheu And if you close your eyes Pompeii (Tyde Remix) Lyrics: I was left with nothing / In the city that we lo-ove / Great clouds roll over the hills, bringing darkness from above / Incomplete Words / … Discover (and save!) Beatles – Can’t Buy Me Love, Strawberry Fields Forever, In My Life. R eleased on 24 February 2013 as a digital download, the single by Bastille has reached position 2 on the UK Singles Chart and position 5 on the US Billboard Hot 100. So the song is sort of imagining a conversation between two of those people. [Chorus] For the Intro & Outro patterns, begin with a strum ahead of the beat on the & of 4. Does it almost feel like you've been here before? Does it almost feel like nothing changed at all? Oh, where do we begin, the rubble or our sins? In your pose as the dust settled around us With Dan Smith. Eh, eheu, eheu Eh, eheu, eheu Does it almost feel like you've been here before? They are chanting eheu. Bastille: Yeah, it’s kind of interesting, actually.With “Pompeii,” for instance, which is obviously about the disaster of Pompeii and the volcano, it’s always quite funny for us to write a song that’s as upbeat as that, and that so many people sing along to thinking it’s a happy song, and then the lyrics are kind of dark. II. And it’s just such a kind of dark powerful image, and it got me thinking about how boring it must have been emotionally after the event. According to the Official Charts Company, it was the UK’s most streamed song up to June 2014. In your pose as the dust settled around us And if you close your eyes
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