Tongues

Joywave, Barbara Köpps, Kopps

About Tongues

"Tongues" is a song by American indie rock band Joywave and American electronic music band KOPPS. The song was released through Cultco Music and Hollywood Records on February 9, 2014, was featured on the band's second extended play How Do You Feel?, and appeared on the band's debut studio album How Do You Feel Now?. The official music video for the song was uploaded on May 27, 2014 to the band's Vevo channel on YouTube. The song has been remixed by several artists, including Giorgio Moroder and Big Data. The song was featured on the soundtrack for the video game FIFA 15 and appears in a Nexus 6P advertisement. 


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Pick me up, dust me off
Give me breath, and let me cough
Drag me back, collect my thoughts
I've come back to the land I'd lost

The palms are down, I'm welcomed back to town
Sometimes I feel like they don't understand me
I hear their mouths making foreign sounds
Sometimes I think they're all just speaking tongues

Tell me all the things I've missed
Who's been killed and who's been kissed
(Drag me back, collect my thoughts)
I'll be gone when the drugs wear off

The palms are down, I'm welcomed into town
Sometimes I feel like they don't understand me
I hear their mouths making foreign sounds
Sometimes you'd think they spoke another language

The palms are down, I'm welcomed into town
Sometimes I feel like they don't understand me
I hear their mouths making foreign sounds
Sometimes I think they're all just speaking tongues

They say I'm the only one, who can be brave
That I am the chosen one
But there's no way, that I am the only one
And there's no one to save
If there's nowhere for them to run

The palms are down, I'm welcomed into town
Sometimes I feel like they don't understand me
I hear their mouths making foreign sounds
Sometimes you'd think they spoke another language

The palms are down, I'm welcomed into town
Sometimes I feel like they don't understand me
I hear their mouths making foreign sounds
Sometimes I think

They're all just speaking tongues
They're all just speaking tongues
They're all just speaking tongues
They're all just speaking tongues
They're all just speaking tongues

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Joywave

Joywave is an American indie rock band from Rochester, New York, consisting of members Daniel Armbruster (vocals), Joseph Morinelli (guitar), Kevin Mahoney (bass), Benjamin Bailey (keyboards), and Paul Brenner (drums). The band first became known for its collaboration with electronic music project Big Data, "Dangerous", which peaked at number one on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in 2014. After releasing two EPs, their debut album, How Do You Feel Now?, was released on Cultco Music/Hollywood Records in 2015. Their second album, Content, was released on July 28, 2017. more »

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Written by: Andre Anjos, Sean Donnelly, Dan Armbruster

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
The song "Tongues" by Joywave is classified under the indie rock and indie pop genres.
Collaboration
The song, released in 2014, is a collaborative effort between Joywave and another band called KOPPS.
Music Video Director
The interesting and quirky music video was directed by DANIELS, who is known for his experimental visual style.
Record Label
"Tongues" was released under the record labels Hollywood, Cultco, and Virgin Records.
EP Release
"Tongues" is a popular track off of Joywave’s EP "How Do You Feel?"
Song's Popularity
This song gained significant popularity from its placement in the EA Sports game, FIFA 15, introducing the band to a wider international audience.
Music Style
"Tongues" epitomizes Joywave's unique musical approach blending synthesizers, sleek pop melodies, and poignant lyrics.
Album Success
The success of "Tongues" greatly contributed to the popularity of Joywave's debut album "How Do You Feel Now?" in 2015.
Live Performances
The band has performed "Tongues" on major platforms like Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Lyrics Theme
The song's lyrics discuss the themes of communication and misunderstanding, a frequent theme in Joywave's lyrical repertoire.

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