Initially, they played at night clubs in the greater London area and recorded some demos under the name of Fleeing New York before changing their name to Band of Skulls in November 2008. Their debut album Baby Darling Dollface Honey, distributed by Shangri-La Music, was released exclusively on the iTunes Store on 6 March 2009, followed by a general release on 20 March. The track I Know What I Am was chosen as iTunes' free Single of the Week to coincide with the digital release. The song was also featured in the soundtrack for TV series Friday Night Lights, Volume 2, which was released on 4 May 2010. The song also appeared in Guitar Hero: Warriors of Rock. Another track that was not actually on the album, "Friends", was included on The Twilight Saga: New Moon soundtrack in November 2009.
On 23 March 2010, Band of Skulls released Friends EP, which includes the studio-recorded version of "Friends", a live version, and a music video of the song.
Band of Skulls played at the SXSW Festival in early 2010 and toured the Midwest in March in support of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. The band appeared on the French TV show Taratata broadcast in March 2010, where they covered the song "Sympathy for the Devil" by The Rolling Stones with the band John & Jehn.[4] In April 2010, they toured the U.S. and Canada followed by England in May 2010, including a sold-out show at the London Electric Ballroom. On 28 June 2010, Band of Skulls supported The Dead Weather at The Roundhouse in London. In July 2010, the band covered Goldfrapp's "Strict Machine" for Australian radio. They were also one of three bands who opened for Muse on 4 September 2010 at Lancashire County Cricket Ground. In October 2010 they also toured to South Africa to play at the annual Rocking The Daisies festival.
On 26 October 2010, Band of Skulls released a live album called Live on KCRW's Morning Becomes Eclectic.
On 5 October 2011, the band released "The Devil Takes Care of His Own"—the first single to be taken from the new album—with an accompanying music video. The second studio album Sweet Sour was recorded at Rockfield Studios in Wales. It is produced by Ian Davenport (Supergrass, Badly Drawn Boy), who also produced their debut album, and was released on February 21, 2012 in the US, and February 20, 2012 in the UK and Europe.
On 12 April 2012, Channel 4 broadcast a short documentary starring the band. They discuss the formation of Band Of Skulls through to going from working the bars of their hometown to playing music in front of expansive crowds of adoring fans across the globe. It is a rare and intimate insight into the world of Band Of Skulls, focusing of their success and achievements over the years.
On 13 October 2012, Band of Skulls played the 11th Annual Austin City Limits Music Festival. The show was briefly interrupted by a rainstorm that soaked the front of the stage, including Russell's pedal board, prompting the band to leave the stage while crews dried and moved the affected equipment. The band was able to return and complete their set after about a 10-minute delay.
On 2nd December 2013, the band released the video for "Asleep At The Wheel" - the first track to be shared from their yet unreleased album 'Himalayan'.
In January 2017, it was announced via social media that Hayward had left the band.
Bomb
Band of Skulls Lyrics
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All that you say
To get to home is,
To get away
You can stay home
Or go away
To get to home is,
To get away.
I hear it.
Ohh ohh ohh
I hear it.
Always a rich.
Never the cold.
Don't take the pain now
Hold out for more.
And when you wake up
Your dying days
To get to home still,
To get away.
I hear it.
Ohh ohh ohh
I hear it.
I hear it.
I hear it.
I hear it.
I hear it.
I hear it.
I hear it.
I hear it.
I hear it.
The lyrics of Band of Skulls's song "Bomb" have a melancholic tone to them, and the repetition of the phrase "To get to home is, to get away" presents a conflicting desire to seek comfort and familiarity, while also running away from something painful. The lyrics suggest that the singer may be trapped in a cycle of complacency, unable or unwilling to confront the pain that they are experiencing in order to truly move forward.
The lines "Always a rich, never the cold" hint at the idea of material wealth and comfort, but also imply a sense of emotional numbness or detachment. The reference to "dying days" adds a layer of mortality to the song, suggesting that the singer may be aware of their own mortality and the importance of finding a true sense of home and purpose before it's too late.
Ultimately, "Bomb" is a haunting and introspective song about the complexities of finding a true sense of home and identity in a world that can often feel overwhelming and oppressive.
Line by Line Meaning
All that you do
Everything that you do
All that you say
Every word that you say
To get to home is,
The way to come home
To get away
Is to get out
You can stay home
You can remain where you currently are
Or go away
Or leave the place you are in
I hear it.
I can hear it
Always a rich.
There is always wealth
Never the cold.
But never the famine
Don't take the pain now
Don't accept the current grief
Hold out for more.
Hope for something better
And when you wake up
And when you finally realize
Your dying days
You're at your final moments
To get to home still,
The same route to come home
I hear it.
I can hear it
I hear it.
I can hear it
I hear it.
I can hear it
I hear it.
I can hear it
I hear it.
I can hear it
I hear it.
I can hear it
I hear it.
I can hear it
I hear it.
I can hear it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMMA RICHARDSON, MATT HAYWARD, RUSSELL MARSDEN
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