On the Luna

Foals

About On the Luna

"On the Luna" is the second single by British indie rock band Foals from their fifth studio album, Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 1. The song and music video were released on 14 February 2019.


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When I was a latchkey kid on the Luna
A free-from-guilt born baby boomer
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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Foals

Foals are an English rock band from Oxford, England. They are currently signed to Transgressive Records in the United Kingdom and Sub Pop in the United States. They released their debut album Antidotes on 24 March 2008 in the UK, and 8 April 2008 in the US. The band's second album, Total Life Forever, was released on 10 May 2010. The band's first mixtape "Tapes" was released 3 July 2012 as part of the !K7 series. The band's third album "Holy Fire" is to be released 11 February 2013. The first single from "Holy Fire" called "Inhaler" premiered on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show on 5 November 2012 and released on iTunes the same day. more »

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Written by: Edwin Thomas Congreave, Jack William Bevan, James Andrew Smith, Yannis Barnabas Emanuel Philippakis

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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."
Album Concept
The 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.
Sound and Influence
Foals indicated that this song is inspired by various musical genres, melting indie-rock sounds with dance-punk and new wave elements.
Song Reception
The 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.
Band Members
The members of Foals during the production of this song were Yannis Philippakis, Jack Bevan, Jimmy Smith, and Edwin Congreave.
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.
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.
Music Video
The music video for "On the Luna" was released in February 2019, featuring vibrant and disorienting visuals that matched the song's energetic sound.
Songs Meaning
Despite 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.
Producer
This 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.
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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