"Olympic Airways" is the fourth and last single from the album ''

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. It was released as a digital download, CD and vinyl on 6 October 2008.

Yannis Philippakis Yannis Philippakis (Greek: Ιωάννης "Γιάννης" Φιλιππάκης) (born 23 April 1986) is the lead singer and guitarist of the British indie rock band Foals. Early life Born to a Greek father and a South African Jewish mother, ...

stated that the lyrics are about or at least in connection with

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. In an interview with ''

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'', Philippakis stated that the song was about feelings of isolation, just wanting to be at home, and not wanting to go outside. The video was directed by Dave Ma and features friends, crude oil, balloons and an octopus. "Olympic Airways" was featured on the '' FIFA 09'' soundtrack. It was the only single from ''

'' that did not chart.

Formats and track listings

References

External links

Official website
{{Authority control 2008 singles Foals songs Sub Pop singles 2008 songs Transgressive Records singles Songs written by Yannis Philippakis