Trojans

Atlas Genius

About Trojans

Trojans is the debut single of Australian alternative rock band Atlas Genius. It is from the extended plays Through the Glass and Trojans, and later appeared on their debut studio album When It Was Now (2013).


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2013
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Take it off, take it in
Take off all the thoughts of what we've been
Take a look, hesitate
Take a picture you could never recreate
Write a song, make a note
For the lump that sits inside your throat
Change the locks, change the scene
Change it all but can't change what we've been

Oh, oh your Trojan's in my head
Oh, oh your Trojan's in my head
Your Trojan's in my head

It's OK if it's gone
The thoughts that you had that it was the one
And oh what is left?
For all those times is that what you get?

Oh regardless
The walls get painted anyway
Oh you're guarding
The gates, but it all got away

Oh, oh your Trojan's in my head
Oh, oh your Trojan's in my head

Your Trojan's in my head
Your Trojan's in my head
Your Trojan's in my head
Your Trojan's in my head

Take it off, take it in
Take off all the thoughts of what we've been
Take a look, hesitate
Take a picture you could never recreate
Write a song, make a note
For the lump that sits inside your throat
Change the locks, change the scene
Change it all but can't change what we've been

Oh, oh your Trojan's in my head
Oh, oh your Trojan's in my head

Oh, oh your Trojan's in my head
Oh, oh your Trojan's in my head
Your Trojan's in my head

Take it off, take it in
All the thoughts of what we've been
Take off all the thoughts of what we've been

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Atlas Genius

Atlas Genius are an alternative rock band formed in Adelaide, South Australia in November 2009. The band's mainstay members are the Jeffery brothers, Keith on lead vocals and lead guitar; Michael on drums; and Darren Sell on keyboard. Their debut album, When It Was Now, was issued on 9 February 2013 and peaked at No. 34 on the United States Billboard 200. In 2013 two of their singles appeared on the related Alternative Songs Chart, "Trojans" (released in May 2011) at No. 4 and "If So" (February 2013) at No. 8. In 2013 the group toured the US in April and May, United Kingdom in May, and back to the US in August. In 2015 they released their second studio album, Inanimate Objects. more »

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Written by: Darren Norman Sell, Keith William Hamilton Jeffery, Michael Douglas Jeffery, Steven Roger Jeffery

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Trojans" is categorized as indie rock or alternative rock music.
Artist Info
The song "Trojans" was recorded by the Australian alternative rock band Atlas Genius.
Release Date
"Trojans" was released on 4th May 2011 as a single from Atlas Genius's first EP, "Through the Glass", and their debut album, "When It Was Now".
Chart Performance
The song was a major success and it reached number 4 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the United States.
Band Formation Fact
Atlas Genius was formed in 2009 by the Jeffery brothers - Keith, Steven, and Michael, along with keyboardist Darren Sell. "Trojans" was released just two years after their formation.
Song Creation Process
The song was recorded and produced in a studio that the band built in their hometown of Adelaide.
Impact on the Band's Career
The song's success earned the band a record deal with Warner Bros. Records.
Popularity Fact
It sold over 300,000 copies in the United States by 2013, making it a major breakthrough for the band.
Creative Process
The song reportedly took around a year to write, with the band working on it in parts and pieces before it finally came together.
Song Recognition
In 2013, it was recognized by ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) as one of the most performed songs of 2012.
Song's Message
"Trojans", according to band member Keith Jeffery, is about "people having a whispering voice in their mind, like a Trojan in their mind trying to take over."
Trojans in the Music World
The song introduced Atlas Genius to the international music scene and became a popular anthem in indie rock genres.
Unique Collaboration
A remix of "Trojans" by musician Lenno was included in the deluxe version of their album "When It Was Now".
Music Video
The music video for "Trojans" was released in November 2012 and was directed by Claire Marie Vogel.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several other artists, a testament to its enduring popularity.

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