Black Bull
Foals
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I got to rip up the road I got two nights in a row Oh, we gon' put on a show With the black bull in tow I'm in a Holy Ghost zone I got a trunk full of gold Don't look at me like that Don't look at me like this Uh Ooh Can you remember my name? I swear you're all just the same Oh tu parlais Anglais? Can of Stella fish fillet? In a foreshortened future I saw you drink your kombucha And it really don't suit ya And I'm not the waiter Uh Ooh We not playing around I got a black bull in town Oh Down I call a wolf a wolf This is for real, ain't no spoof I'm breaking bones on the roof Who me? I'm not aloof Forsooth, for shame I done conquered where I came And I'm a world away 'Cause I'm a man of today Ooh We not playing around The black bull's in town The black bull's in town We not playing around Ooh
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Written by: Edwin Thomas Congreave, Jack William Bevan, James Andrew Smith, Yannis Barnabas Emanuel Philippakis
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10 facts about this song
Origin and Release"Black Bull" is a song by the British indie rock band, Foals. It was released on 1st August 2019 as the third single from their sixth studio album, "Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 2".
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Music and Lyric GenreThe song is categorized under alternative rock and indie rock. Its lyrics depict a strong sense of rebellion and anger, moving away from the band's usual themes of love and introspection.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Black Bull" was directed by Niall O'Brien. It showcases the band members performing in a series of dramatic and, at times, intense scenes.
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Band MembersThe band members featured in the song include Yannis Philippakis on vocals and guitar, Jack Bevan on drums, and Jimmy Smith on guitar. Regular bassist Walter Gervers did not play as he had left the band in 2018.
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Production"Black Bull" was crafted with the help of notable record producer Brett Shaw, who had also worked with Foals on their past recordings.
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Reception and ReviewsThe song received critical acclaim for its intense and frenetic sound. Both critics and fans alike praised the track for highlighting the band's musical diversity and ability to create a hard-hitting rock anthem.
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PerformancesFoals premiered "Black Bull" on Annie Mac’s BBC Radio 1 show as "Hottest Record in the World". They also included the song as part of their setlist in various live performances, further cementing its popularity amongst fans.
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InspirationAccording to the band's frontman, Yannis Philippakis, the song was inspired by a feeling of relentless, unstoppable force – like a black bull running unstoppably towards something. It represents the darker and rawer side of their music.
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Album ThemeAs with other songs on the album, "Black Bull" contributes to the overall theme of environmental destruction and societal collapse, with the lyrics containing metaphoric despair which is a unique theme for the band in their sixth album.
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Commercial PerformanceThe song has gained a substantial number of streams on platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, demonstrating its commercial success since the release. It has also received substantial radio play, further increasing its reach and popularity.
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