Live Band Members, Jack Antonoff – lead vocals, guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, samples
Evan Smith – keyboards, synthesizers, saxophone, vocals
Mikey Hart – bass, guitar, keyboards, synthesizers, piano, vocals
Sean Hutchinson – drums, sampling pad, synthesizers, backing vocals
Mike Riddleberger – drums, sampling pad, backing vocals
Bleachers' debut album Strange Desire was released July 10, 2014, from RCA Records. Variance Magazine called the single "Rollercoaster" a "brilliant summer anthem." Bleachers went on their debut Come Alive! tour, which features Night Terrors of 1927 and Joywave as opening acts, from March to April 2015. From there, they went on the Strange Desire World Tour from July to November of that same year. They juggled this with the Charli and Jack Do America Tour, a tour co-headlined by Bleachers and Charli XCX.
Bleachers' second album Gone Now was released June 2, 2017. Its lead single "Don't Take the Money" has been described by Atwood Magazine as "an epic uplifting pop-rock anthem ultimately about how when love is real, its worth everything that comes along with it". In celebration of the album release, he brought his childhood bedroom on tour with him. He had it dismantled and rebuilt inside of a portable trailer. During May and June concerts, fans could enter the "moving, living art exhibit" and listen to the album prior to its official release. Antonoff explained in a press release, saying "when I thought about where this album was coming from and what it’s kissing goodbye I thought of this room. I wished I could play the album for people who care about Bleachers in this space that it is coming from and leaving." The band was on its Gone Now Era: Part 1 tour from September to November 2017. The tour featured Tove Stryke, Bishop Briggs, and Tangerine as openers.
In September 2017, Bleachers performed on MTV Unplugged at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park, New Jersey. The live session was later released as an album, also entitled MTV Unplugged. The album features 11 tracks from both Gone Now and Strange Desire and was released November 10, 2017. Antonoff produced the soundtrack of Love, Simon, released on March 16, 2018. He contributed five songs, with four being credited to Bleachers—"Alfie's Song (Not So Typical Love Song)", "Rollercoaster", "Keeping a Secret", and "Wild Heart"— and one credited to his real name, a duet with MØ titled "Never Fall in Love". Throughout 2019, Bleachers released the third volume of Terrible Thrills in a series of four vinyl records, each featuring covers of songs from Gone Now by female artists as well as new demos by Bleachers.
In late 2019, Antonoff began recording the third Bleachers album. During this time the band embarked on a three-day "mini-tour" called the "I Love Making This Album but I'm Also Losing My Mind in Here & Need to Come Out and Play" Tour. On January 6, 2020, Antonoff announced on Twitter that a new Bleachers album would come within the year. In May, Bleachers was featured on Carly Rae Jepsen's song "Comeback" which was the first official release of the band in nearly two years. On the Bleachers Twitter account, a song called "Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night" has been teased for months, and starting on November 14, 2020, a phone tree was set up for fans to call to hear clips from the song.
On November 16, 2020, Bleachers released the first two singles from Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night, "45" and "Chinatown", the latter featuring Bruce Springsteen. The same day it was announced that the album will be released in 2021. "Stop Making This Hurt", the third single, was released on May 18, 2021. Take the Sadness Out of Saturday Night is scheduled for release on July 30.
45
Bleachers Lyrics
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Consider drinkin' in the yard
Hang the words of a perfect stranger
In the hallways of my heart
'Cause all the blessings are somebody else's
They're flowers in my neighbor's pot
I'm torn exactly into two pieces
One who wants you and one who's gone dark
But I'm still inside
Your fast machine
Always holding your love supreme
Old 45s
Spinnin' out of time
But honey, I'm still on your side
Are my hopes finally gonna waste me?
Am I the worst compass I could know?
I took the bus across the bridge
Sold my bedroom from my home
Maybe it's the east coast in the music
Or the endless road from the past
But while you're praying at the 90s
They're carving up anything that lasts
But I'm still inside
Your fast machine
Always holding your love supreme
Old 45s
Spinnin' out of time
But honey, I'm still on your side
Now you're just the stranger that I know best
Now you're just the stranger in our bed
Now I'm just the stranger that you know best
There ain't no book that I can live by
Just these naggings I can't shake
A hum coming from the basement
A little cryin' out for cryin' out's sake
But if I can learn to love your shadow
When your shadow hits the light
And there ain't no trace of what we've been through
Then I'll shout it 'til the day that I die
Hey, I'm still inside
Your fast machine
I'm always holding your love supreme
Old 45s
Spinnin' out of time
But honey, I'm still on your side
Honey, I'm still on your side
The song "45" by Bleachers is a melancholic love song about a relationship that seems to be falling apart. The singer is experiencing conflicting emotions as they try to come to terms with their feelings for someone. They count the steps around the park and consider drinking in the yard, trying to distract themselves from the pain of the situation, while also hanging onto the words of a perfect stranger in the hallways of their heart. They feel like all the blessings are someone else's, and they're torn into two pieces between the part of them that wants the other person and the one that's gone dark.
Despite these conflicting emotions, there's a sense that the singer is holding onto hope. They're still inside the other person's fast machine, always holding their love supreme, and old 45s are spinning out of time, but the singer is still on their side. They question whether their hopes will finally waste them, whether they're the worst compass they could know, and whether the east coast in the music or the endless road from the past is affecting their emotions. They feel like they're both strangers in the relationship, and they long for a way to get back what they've lost.
Overall, "45" is a relatable song about the emotional turmoil that comes with navigating a complex relationship. It captures the sadness and longing that can accompany trying to hold onto something that's slipping away.
Line by Line Meaning
Count the steps around the park
Taking a stroll around the park and counting the steps indicates the singer's attempt to distract themselves from their current problems.
Consider drinkin' in the yard
The singer considers drinking alcohol in their yard as a way to cope with their feelings.
Hang the words of a perfect stranger In the hallways of my heart
The singer is holding onto someone else's words as a way to fill the emptiness they feel in their heart.
'Cause all the blessings are somebody else's They're flowers in my neighbor's pot
The artist feels like they are constantly missing out on blessings and happiness, and seeing it in the lives of others.
I'm torn exactly into two pieces One who wants you and one who's gone dark
The artist is experiencing inner conflict and constantly battling between wanting to be with someone and feeling emotionally disconnected or changed from the relationship.
But I'm still inside Your fast machine Always holding your love supreme Old 45s Spinnin' out of time But honey, I'm still on your side
Despite their inner turmoil, the singer still holds onto the love they have for their partner and the memories they shared together.
Are my hopes finally gonna waste me? Am I the worst compass I could know? I took the bus across the bridge Sold my bedroom from my home
The singer questions the decisions they've made and whether or not they will lead to their downfall, and whether they are steering themselves in the right direction.
Maybe it's the east coast in the music Or the endless road from the past But while you're praying at the 90s They're carving up anything that lasts
The artist looks to music and nostalgia to find comfort, but worries that progress and changes in society will destroy the things they hold dear.
Now you're just the stranger that I know best Now you're just the stranger in our bed Now I'm just the stranger that you know best
The artist reflects on how the dynamics of their relationship have changed, and how they now feel like strangers to each other.
There ain't no book that I can live by Just these naggings I can't shake A hum coming from the basement A little cryin' out for cryin' out's sake
The artist acknowledges that there is no guidebook for life, and they are struggling to shake off their negative thoughts and emotions.
But if I can learn to love your shadow When your shadow hits the light And there ain't no trace of what we've been through Then I'll shout it 'til the day that I die
The singer hopes to find a way to love their partner even when they are not physically present, and if they can overcome their past struggles, they will proclaim their love for them until their dying day.
Hey, I'm still inside Your fast machine I'm always holding your love supreme Old 45s Spinnin' out of time But honey, I'm still on your side
The artist reiterates that they are still holding onto their love for their partner, even amidst the chaos and changes in their relationship.
Honey, I'm still on your side
The singer's final words serve as a declaration of their loyalty and devotion to their partner, despite the challenges they face.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jack Antonoff
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Mikaella Santos
Count the steps around the park
Consider drinking in the yard
Hang the words of a perfect stranger in the hallways of my heart
'Cause all the blessings are somebody else's
They're flowers in my neighbor's pot
I'm torn exactly into two pieces
One who wants you and one who's gone dark
But I'm still in sight
Your fast machine
Always holding your love supreme
Our 45's
Spinning out of time
But honey, I'm still on your side
Are my hopes finally gonna waste me
Am I the worst compass I could know
So I took the bus across the bridge
Sold my bedroom from my home
Maybe it's the East Coast in the music
Or the endless road from the past
But while you're praying at the 90s
They're carving up anything that lasts
But I'm still in sight
Your fast machine
Always holding your love supreme
Our 45's
Spinning out of time
But honey, I'm still on your side
Now you're just a stranger that I know best
Now you're just a stranger that I know best
Now I'm just a stranger that you know best
There ain't no book that I can live by
Just these naggings I can't shake
A hum coming from the basement
A little crying out for crying out's sake
'Cause if I can learn to love your shadow
When your shadow hits the light
And there ain't no trace of what we've been through
Then I'll shout it till the day that I die
I am still in sight
Your fast machine
Always holding your love supreme
Our 45's
Spinning out of time
But honey, I'm still on your side
I'm still on your side
Martín X. Flores Rodríguez
LYRICS
[Verse 1]
Count the steps around the park
Consider drinking in the yard
Hang the words of a perfect stranger in the hallways of my heart
'Cause all the blessings are somebody else's
They're flowers in my neighbor's pot
I'm torn exactly into two pieces
One who wants you and one who's gone dark
[Chorus]
But I'm still in sight
Your fast machine
Always holding your love supreme
Our 45's Spinning out of time
But honey, I'm still on your side
[Verse 2]
Are my hopes finally gonna waste me
Am I the worst compass I could know
So I took the bus across the bridge
Sold my bedroom from my home
Maybe it's the East Coast in the music
Or the endless road from the past
But while you're praying at the 90s
They're carving up anything that lasts
[Chorus]
But I'm still in sight
Your fast machine
Always holding your love supreme
Our 45's
Spinning out of time
But honey, I'm still on your side
[Bridge]
Now you're just a stranger that I know best
Now you're just a stranger that I know best
Now I'm just a stranger that you know best
[Verse 3]
There ain't no book that I can live by
Just these naggings I can't shake
A hum coming from the basement
A little crying out for crying out's sake
'Cause if I can learn to love your shadow
When your shadow hits the light
And there ain't no trace of what we've been through
Then I'll shout it till the day that I die
[Chorus]
I am still in sight
Your fast machine
Always holding your love supreme
Our 45's
Spinning out of time
But honey, I'm still on your side
I’m still on your side
fwiendyreads
I always thought Jack either made music for staring at your ceiling at 2am or for driving in a car with a group of your friends. But somehow this song fits into both categories.
Ethan Milton
Me reading this while also staring at my ceiling at ...okay it's 1am but still, you're right on the money
maria alice
jack antonoff really saved 2020, first folklore now this 🤯 my prayers were answered lol
Santino
True🧡
Álvaro Montesinos
I'm just asking for a new Lorde album
Santino
@Álvaro Montesinos well that would be the next big thing lol
Jude Mcdonough
a ton of good music in 2020, but i guess we all have our favorites
Mada
and dedicated side b
Andy Is Always Anxious
Jack, you are without a doubt one of the best musicians to ever walk this planet. And I'm not just saying that. You're an incredible human. Thank you for bringing happiness to me so many countless times! 🤘🤘💯
Mikaella Santos
Count the steps around the park
Consider drinking in the yard
Hang the words of a perfect stranger in the hallways of my heart
'Cause all the blessings are somebody else's
They're flowers in my neighbor's pot
I'm torn exactly into two pieces
One who wants you and one who's gone dark
But I'm still in sight
Your fast machine
Always holding your love supreme
Our 45's
Spinning out of time
But honey, I'm still on your side
Are my hopes finally gonna waste me
Am I the worst compass I could know
So I took the bus across the bridge
Sold my bedroom from my home
Maybe it's the East Coast in the music
Or the endless road from the past
But while you're praying at the 90s
They're carving up anything that lasts
But I'm still in sight
Your fast machine
Always holding your love supreme
Our 45's
Spinning out of time
But honey, I'm still on your side
Now you're just a stranger that I know best
Now you're just a stranger that I know best
Now I'm just a stranger that you know best
There ain't no book that I can live by
Just these naggings I can't shake
A hum coming from the basement
A little crying out for crying out's sake
'Cause if I can learn to love your shadow
When your shadow hits the light
And there ain't no trace of what we've been through
Then I'll shout it till the day that I die
I am still in sight
Your fast machine
Always holding your love supreme
Our 45's
Spinning out of time
But honey, I'm still on your side
I'm still on your side