Pompeii
Bastille · All This Bad Blood [2014]
Many days fell away with nothing to show
And the walls kept tumbling down
In the city that we love
Great clouds roll over the hills
Bringing darkness from above
But if you close your eyes,
Does it almost feel like
Nothing changed at all?
And if you close your eyes,
Does it almost feel like
You've been here before?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
We were caught up and lost in all of our vices
In your pose as the dust settles around us
And the walls kept tumbling down
In the city that we love
Great clouds roll over the hills
Bringing darkness from above
But if you close your eyes,
Does it almost feel like
Nothing changed at all?
And if you close your eyes,
Does it almost feel like
You've been here before?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
Oh where do we begin?
The rubble or our sins?
Oh where do we begin?
The rubble or our sins?
And the walls kept tumbling down
In the city that we love
Great clouds roll over the hills
Bringing darkness from above
But if you close your eyes,
Does it almost feel like
Nothing changed at all?
And if you close your eyes,
Does it almost feel like
You've been here before?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
How am I gonna be an optimist about this?
Pompeii
Pompeii stands as a defining track in the discography of the British indie rock band Bastille. Released on their debut album, Bad Blood, the recording helped propel the group into international prominence with its distinctive blend of atmospheric production and driving rhythms. The song captures the band's signature sound, characterized by Dan Smith's emotive vocals and a composition that balances melancholic undertones with an anthemic quality. As a centerpiece of their early work, it exemplifies the group's ability to craft accessible yet textured pop-rock that resonated widely with audiences. The track remains a staple of their live performances and continues to represent the sonic identity established during their breakthrough era.