The lead single from Years & Years' EP Traps, lead singer Oliver Alexander uses atmospheric vocals throughout, while the band’s production-men Michael Goldsworthy and Emre Turkmen infuses soothing textures to bring the song to life. This is the band’s second ever single.
[Verse 1]
I was a ghost
I was adored by you
I trapped an owl
I shot a hare for you
[Pre-Chorus]
Can I ignite?
Can I burn like never before?
What you desire it's inside of me
I am sure
My intentions were good
My intentions were good
[Chorus]
I am the garden, I am the sea
Will you lay a trap for me?
I am the garden, I am the sea
Will you lay a trap for me?
[Verse 2]
I gave you words
I planted trees by your bed
You said you loved me
You said you'd have me instead
[Pre-Chorus]
Can I ignite?
Can I burn like never before?
What you desire it's inside of me
I am sure
My intentions were good
My intentions were good
[Bridge]
You hold me down in the night
We tear ourselves apart
You hold me down
I know a place
Do you wanna start?
[Chorus]
I am the garden, I am the sea
Will you lay a trap for me?
I am the garden, I am the sea
Will you lay a trap for me?
[Verse 3]
Oh-oh-oh-oh, the sound of fear
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, the sound of fear
[Outro]
Don't let the story down, ooh
Don't let the story down, ooh
Don't let the story down, ooh
And don't let the story down, ooh
Traps was written by Noel Leeman & Oliver Thornton & Michael Goldsworthy & Emre Türkmen.
Traps was produced by Years & Years.
Olly Alexander released Traps on Mon Sep 09 2013.