Cassius
Foals
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Cassius is over! Cassius away! Cassius these daydreams, these daydreams decay! Cassius an accident! Cassius an accident! Accident! Accident! Accident! Cassius it's over! Cassius away! Cassius these daydreams, these daydreams decay! Lighthouse (Life) is an accident! The lighthouse (Love) is an accident! Accident! Accident! Accident! Wish you've gone-a, wish you've gone away, what you've gone-a What you've got has always gone away Cassius! Cassius! At best, it's all that we could do, All that we could do The wind is in, the wind is in my heart, the wind is in- Now what you've got has always gone away Cassius! Cassius! At best, it's all that we could do, All that we could do Cassius, is over! You're second best! Cassius, it's over! You're second best! It's over! You're second best! Second best! Second best! Second best! Cassius is over! Cassius away! Cassius these daydreams, these daydreams decay! Lighthouse (Life) is an accident! The lighthouse (Love) is an accident! Accident! Accident! Accident! Wish you've gone-a, wish you've gone away, what you've gone-a What you've got has always gone away Cassius! Cassius! at best, it's all that we could do, All that we could do The wind is in, the wind is in my heart, the wind is in- Now what you've got has always gone away Cassius! Cassius! At best, it's all that we could do, All that we could do Cassius, is over! You're second best! Cassius, it's over! You're second best! It's over! You're second best! Second best! Second best! Second best! Wish you've gone-a, wish you've gone away, what you've gone-a What you've got has always gone away Cassius! Cassius! At best, it's all that we could do, All that we could do The wind is in, the wind is in my heart, the wind is in- Now what you've got has always gone away Cassius! Cassius! At best, it's all that we could do, All that we could do
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Written by: Edwin Thomas Congreave, Jack William Bevan, James Andrew Smith, Walter James Morrison Gervers, Yannis Barnabas Emanuel Philippakis
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13 facts about this song
Album Classification"Cassius" is a song from Foals' debut album, "Antidotes," which was released in 2008.
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Single ReleaseFoals released "Cassius" as a single on 18th February 2008.
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Chart PerformanceThis song reached number 26 in the UK Singles Chart, marking Foals' first entry into the top 30.
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Music VideoAn official music video directed by Dave Ma was shot for "Cassius." Featuring energetic and wild band performances, the video encapsulates the raw energy of Foals during their early years.
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Songwriting CreditsThe band members - Yannis Philippakis, Jack Bevan, Jimmy Smith, and Edwin Congreave - are credited with writing the track.
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Music ProductionRenowned music producer and DJ, Dave Sitek, produced "Antidotes" album that includes "Cassius."
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised "Cassius" for its raw energy, infectious rhythm, and originality.
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Genre ClassificationFoals generally incorporates a mix of indie rock and dance-punk; the song "Cassius" illustrates this hybrid style well.
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Live Performances"Cassius" is a crowd favorite at Foals' live concerts and has been a part of their set-list since its release.
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Song ThemeThe song tells a story of betrayal and its subsequent impact, referencing the historical figure Cassius, an instigator of Julius Caesar's murder.
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Record LabelThe album, including the track "Cassius," was released under the record label Transgressive Records in the UK and Sub Pop in the US.
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RemixesThe track has been remixed by different musicians, adding more to its versatility, including a remix by Kieran Hebden, a British electronic musician known as Four Tet.
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Award NominationsThe album "Antidotes," which features "Cassius," was nominated for the NME Awards for Best Album in 2009.
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