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.
So Good
Band of Skulls Lyrics
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Never knew, the score, till now
Never got the way it goes
Then you walked through the door
It was always a haze
Something new to pass the days
I was all liquored and blind then
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
Tried to find the way
Looking up, and all around
Now you turn the lights up bright
It's, you that, I've found
And the tide is high
And the water over-flows
And no matter what comes and goes
This will never die
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
Lonely rogue
Never thought that I would find it
So it goes, always when you least expect it
Only one, in the world who knows me like that
Only one in the world who knows it
You're so good
You're so good for me
(Good for me)
So so so good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
(Good for me)
So so, so good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
(So good for me)
You're so good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
The lyrics of Band of Skulls's song "So Good" talks about a realization that the singer has about the positive impact that a person has on their life. The singer sings about not having experienced this kind of contentment before, and how they never understood how good life could be until this person walked into their life. The singer mentions being in a haze before, perhaps indicating a struggle with addiction, but this person who walked through the door blew their mind and brought them out of it. They sing about how this person is good for them and how they have tried to find the way before but failed until this person turned the lights up bright for them. The singer expresses their gratitude and contentment with this person and says that this feeling will never die.
The overall interpretation of the song is that the singer has found a soul mate or a best friend who understands them in ways that no one else does. They are grateful for this person's presence in their life and how they have brought clarity and contentment to what was once a hazy and uncertain existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Never had it before
I have never been in this type of relationship before
Never knew, the score, till now
I had no idea how great a relationship could be until now
Never got the way it goes
I never understood how being with someone could make me feel, until now
Then you walked through the door
When you arrived, everything changed
You're so good, You're so good for me, Good for me
Being with you is amazing and brings so much joy to my life
Tried to find the way, Looking up, and all around
I searched for happiness in all the wrong places, but it wasn't until you came that I found true happiness
Now you turn the lights up bright, It's, you that, I've found
You made everything in my life brighter and more meaningful, and I am glad I found you
And the tide is high, And the water over-flows
Even when things get tough, I know our relationship can withstand anything
And no matter what comes and goes, This will never die
Our love is eternal and will never fade
Lonely rogue, Never thought that I would find it
I never thought I could find someone who truly understands me
So it goes, always when you least expect it
Love comes when you least expect it
Only one, in the world who knows me like that
There is only one person in the world who understands me so well
You're so good, You're so good for me, (Good for me) So so so good for me
Being with you is amazing in every way and I am grateful for you every day
You're so good, You're so good for me, (Good for me) So so, so good for me
You bring so much happiness and positivity to my life
You're so good, You're so good for me, (So good for me) You're so good for me
You are an amazing partner who brings out the best in me
You're so good, You're so good for me, Good for me
Being with you is the best decision and it makes me so happy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: EMMA RICHARDSON, MATT HAYWARD, RUSSELL MARSDEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Inceu Alex
Never had it before
Never knew, the score, till now
Never got the way it goes
Then you walked through the door
It was always a haze
Something new to pass the days
I was all liquored and blind then
You, blew, my mind
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
Tried to find the way
Looking up, and all around
Now you turn the lights up bright
It's, you that, I've found
And the tide is high
And the water over-flows
And no matter what comes and goes
This will never die
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
Lonely rogue
Never thought that I would find it
So it goes, always when you least expect it
Only one, in the world who knows me like that
Only one in the world who knows it
You're so good
You're so good for me
(Good for me)
So so so good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
(Good for me)
So so, so good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
(So good for me)
You're so good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
Inceu Alex
Never had it before
Never knew, the score, till now
Never got the way it goes
Then you walked through the door
It was always a haze
Something new to pass the days
I was all liquored and blind then
You, blew, my mind
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
Tried to find the way
Looking up, and all around
Now you turn the lights up bright
It's, you that, I've found
And the tide is high
And the water over-flows
And no matter what comes and goes
This will never die
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
Lonely rogue
Never thought that I would find it
So it goes, always when you least expect it
Only one, in the world who knows me like that
Only one in the world who knows it
You're so good
You're so good for me
(Good for me)
So so so good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
(Good for me)
So so, so good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
(So good for me)
You're so good for me
You're so good
You're so good for me
Good for me
Luis Roman
So fresh and hypnotic I love it
palliard
So funky, so hard, and so catchy. SO GOOD. I love everything you guys do.
paz vargas
Waiting for the new cd so much! THIS IS GREAT GUYS!!! Makes me proud for being a fan so long 👏😌
Ahsan Siddiqui
band of skulls just makes such amazingly uplifting music!
hustleand cuss
I am addicted to this song, absolutely love it!
Pepe Bravo
¡Amo esta canción!
Bruno Ferreira CR Vasco da Gama
Muito bom
Gregory Schmidt
I love this group! I saw them in DC at the Black Cat in 2016. Loved every minute of it!
Coda Falconry
Turned out great :) Awesome track!