Olympic Airways
Foals
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Sun up, we wait all day Sun's up, we wait all day, all day While the hell outside is kept away If only we could move away from here This is how we build a place An aviary for today An aviary for today Let's disappear till tomorrow Let's disappear till tomorrow Disappear Disappear Disappear Blow up these plane parades, let's go To an aviary far from home To an aviary far from home A one hand clap is me and you, and you, and you While the hell outside is kept away If only we'd moved away Disappear Disappear Disappear Last vacation was the same We could move away Last vacation was the same We could move away Last vacation was the same (The same) Sun down now We have built our place An aviary Forever An aviary Forever Forever Forever Reappear, oh Reappear, oh Reappear, oh Reappear, oh
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Written by: Yannis Barnabas Emanuel Philippakis, Jack William Bevan, James Smith, Edwin Thomas Congreave, Walter James Morrison Gervers
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Olympic Airways" was released in September 2008 as the fourth single from Foals' debut studio album titled "Antidotes."
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InspirationThe song was named after the national airline of Greece that operated from 1957 until 2009.
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ProductionThe song, along with the rest of the "Antidotes" album, was produced by TV on the Radio's Dave Sitek and the band themselves.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Olympic Airways" was directed by Dave Ma, who also helmed visuals for other bands such as The Horrors and Bastille.
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AcclaimThe song received positive feedback for its energetic indie rock sound, complex drumming, and memorable lyrics.
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Live PerformancesIn live performances, "Olympic Airways" became a fan-favorite for its infectious rhythm and sing-along lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceThe track enjoyed moderate success in the UK singles chart, reaching number 61.
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RemixesThe song has been remixed by artists like Supermayer and Ewan Pearson.
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Inclusion in Other Media"Olympic Airways" has been featured in several popular media outlets. For instance, the song is available to play in the music-based video game Guitar Hero 5.
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Lyrics InterpretationLyrically, the song's themes range from escape and flight – metaphorically and literally – to dealing with the pressures of life and seeking freedom.
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