On the Luna
Foals
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When I was a latchkey kid on the Luna A free-from-guilt born Babyboomer Can't you pick me up a little bit sooner? I’ve been waiting all day, all day When I was wasting my days at the Lido I was picking my teeth with a biro I was keeping it cool with Cryo Waiting all day, all day Agitator, extricator, won't you come evacuator? Infiltrator, hesitater, won't you come emancipator? A day in the life of A day in the life of A day in the life of A day in the life of When I was a Kung-Fu kid on the Luna I was moonin' at the Bella Luna Trump clogging up my computer But I’m watching all day, all day They say that heaven is other people But the other side's defo evil Please don’t let there be a sequel 'Cause I’m watching all day, all day Agitator, extricator, won't you come evacuator? Infiltrator, hesitater, won't you come emancipator? A day in the life of A day in the life of A day in the life of A day in the life of We had it all, but we didn’t stop to think about it We had it all, but we didn’t stop to think about it We had it all, but we didn’t stop to think about it I’ve had a wild one, I’ve had a wild one A day in the life of A day in the life of A day in the life of A day in the life of When I was a Kung-Fu kid on the Luna I was moonin' at the Bella Luna Trump clogging up my computer I'm worried all day, all day
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Written by: Edwin Thomas Congreave, Jack William Bevan, James Andrew Smith, Yannis Barnabas Emanuel Philippakis
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"On the Luna" was released by Foals in 2019 as part of their fifth studio album, "Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 1."
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Album ConceptThe album, including the song "On The Luna," is characterized by a concept of apocalyptic themes, largely inspired by climate change and mankind's capacity for self-destruction.
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Sound and InfluenceFoals indicated that this song is inspired by various musical genres, melting indie-rock sounds with dance-punk and new wave elements.
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Song ReceptionThe song received widespread recognition for its bright synthesizers, upbeat tempo, and catchy chorus which stand in contrast to the darker and more somber lyrics on the rest of the album.
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Band MembersThe members of Foals during the production of this song were Yannis Philippakis, Jack Bevan, Jimmy Smith, and Edwin Congreave.
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Chart Performance"On the Luna" didn't chart in the UK Singles chart, but the album topped the UK albums chart, demonstrating the overall success of the album rather than individual songs.
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Live Performances"On the Luna" was a part of the setlist for the Foals' 2019–2020 tour, creating a live atmosphere that was equally energetic and introspective.
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Music VideoThe music video for "On the Luna" was released in February 2019, featuring vibrant and disorienting visuals that matched the song's energetic sound.
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Songs MeaningDespite its upbeat sound, "On the Luna" carries a rather serious message. The band has suggested that the lyrics are a commentary on the tumultuous state of the world.
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ProducerThis song was produced by Brett Shaw and Foals themselves, with mixing completed by Alan Moulder, who's known for working with bands like The Killers and Nine Inch Nails.
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Song Length"On the Luna" runs for around 3 minutes and 12 seconds, making it one of the shorter tracks on the album.
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