In Remote Part/Scottish Fiction
Idlewild · Collection [2010]
Then they came along and changed
All these questions and their answers seemed to change
So I'll wait till I find the remote part of your heart
When nowhere else will let us choose a comfortable start
We stop in every passing place
To watch the world move faster than we do
Watch it pass with our eyes closed the way we usually choose to
So I'll wait till I find the remote part of your heart
When nowhere else will let us choose a comfortable start
And even if the breath between us smells of alcohol
We call it confusion in the best way possible
It isn't in the mirror
It isn't on the page
It's a red hearted vibration
Pushing through the walls of dark imagination
Finding no equation
There's a red road rage
But it's not road rage
It's asylum seekers engulfed by a grudge
Scottish friction, Scottish fiction
It isn't in the castle, it isn't in the mist
It's a calling of the waters as they break to show
The new black death with reactors aglow
Do you think your security
Can keep you in purity?
You will not shake us off
Above or below
Scottish friction, Scottish fiction
In Remote Part/Scottish Fiction
Idlewild's 'In Remote Part/Scottish Fiction' stands as a defining track from their 2010 compilation, capturing the band's signature blend of indie rock and dreamy pop. Released during a period where the group was refining their sound following the departure of original vocalist Ian Haugland, the song reflects the melancholic yet melodic aesthetic that characterized their later work. The track features the distinctive vocal style of the current frontman, offering a nostalgic glimpse into the band's evolution while maintaining the atmospheric textures that made them a staple of the 2000s indie scene. It serves as a testament to their ability to craft emotionally resonant recordings that balance raw energy with ethereal production.