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.
Modern Girl
Bleachers Lyrics
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Woah!
Yeah!
Friday night, killer queens
Hop a train, on the scene
All the band is in the wild
We dressed up like a heart attack for ya
We dressed up like a heart attack
I'm talkin'
Little jeans, tiny hat
Evan Smith, tiny sax
Drama kings, sing it loud
Drag that shit all over town
Play it like a heart attack for ya
We play it like a heart attack
So kiss me on the cheek
Make it a long goodbye
Ooh, and all the modern girls (just like the modern girl)
Shakin' their ass tonight
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-love on a wire
Oh, lookin' for a fight
Oh, and all the modern boys (just like the modern boy)
Are goin' out tonight
Woah!
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Change my meds, change the flight
Bodies on, bodies wild
Body cam, only flams
Bleachers band, only flams
We're playin' it like a heart attack for ya
We're playin' it like a heart attack
I guess I'm
New Jersey's finest New Yorker
Unreliable reporter
Pop music hoarder
Some guy playin' quarters
But I'm wearin' a heart attack, baby
A Mikey Freedom heart attack
So kiss me on the cheek
Make it a long goodbye
Ooh, and all the modern girls (just like the modern girl)
Shakin' their ass tonight
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-love on a wire
Oh, lookin' for a fight
Ooh, and all the modern boys (just like the modern boy)
Are goin' out tonight
Woah!
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
So kiss me on the cheek
La-la-la-la-like a long goodbye
Ooh, and all the modern girls (just like the modern girl)
Shakin' their ass tonight
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-love on a wire
Oh, lookin' for a fight
Ooh, and all the modern boys (just like the modern boy)
Are goin' out tonight
Woah!
Just like a modern girl
Just for the modern girl
Just like a modern girl
(Modern boy)
Just like a modern boy
Just like a modern boy
Just like a modern boy
Hutch!
The lyrics to Bleachers' song "Modern Girl" depict a vibrant and exhilarating night out in the city. It starts off with the singer and their friends attending a concert, described as a killer queens' night. They're fully immersed in the atmosphere, with the band playing wild music that captivates their attention. The mention of not touching the dial indicates that they're fully engrossed in the experience and don't want to miss a moment.
The lyrics then shift to the singer's appearance, emphasizing their fashionable attire with references to little jeans, tiny hats, and Evan Smith's saxophone. This suggests that they've dressed up to stand out and make a statement, ready to take the town by storm. The phrase "heart attack" is used metaphorically here, representing their bold and attention-grabbing style.
The chorus highlights the excitement and freedom of the modern girls, who are confidently shaking their asses tonight. It portrays a sense of empowerment and liberation as they embrace their individuality and express themselves without reservation. The lyrics also mention the modern boys, who are going out tonight, implying that everyone is ready for a good time, breaking free from societal norms and expectations.
Overall, "Modern Girl" celebrates individualism, self-expression, and the joy of living in the moment. It encapsulates the thrill and energy of a night out, filled with music, fashion, and a sense of rebellion.
Line by Line Meaning
Friday night, killer queens
On a Friday night, there are powerful and confident women who are ready to take on the world
Hop a train, on the scene
They quickly and eagerly join the excitement and action happening around them
All the band is in the wild
The musicians are embracing their freedom and fully immersing themselves in the music
Don't you dare touch the dial
They don't want anything to interrupt or change the electrifying atmosphere that has been created
We dressed up like a heart attack for ya
We put on an intense and thrilling performance just for you
I'm talkin' Little jeans, tiny hat
I'm referring to trendy and stylish fashion choices like wearing small jeans and a small hat
Evan Smith, tiny sax
Musician Evan Smith plays a saxophone, which adds a unique and influential element to the performance
Drama kings, sing it loud
The male performers passionately sing and express themselves with great intensity
Drag that shit all over town
They proudly show off their talent and rockstar persona wherever they go
Play it like a heart attack for ya
We perform in a way that leaves a lasting impact and grabs your attention
So kiss me on the cheek
Give me a passionate farewell gesture
Make it a long goodbye
Extend our parting moment to make it more significant and memorable
Ooh, and all the modern girls (just like the modern girl)
Oh, and there are many contemporary women who share similar qualities and characteristics like the girl I mentioned
Shakin' their ass tonight
They are energetically and confidently dancing, enjoying the night to the fullest
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-love on a wire
There is a risky and thrilling feeling of love and attraction in the air
Oh, lookin' for a fight
Oh, actively seeking excitement and challenges
Oh, and all the modern boys (just like the modern boy)
Oh, there are also contemporary men who possess similar qualities and characteristics like the boy I mentioned
Are goin' out tonight
They are going out, ready to have a good time and experience the adventures of the night
Change my meds, change the flight
Adjusting my medication and altering my travel plans
Bodies on, bodies wild
People are fully engaged and free-spirited, enjoying themselves without constraints
Body cam, only flams
Capturing the wild and exciting moments on camera, making sure to include only the most thrilling parts
Bleachers band, only flams
The Bleachers band specifically chooses to focus on energetic and intense performances
We're playin' it like a heart attack for ya
We're performing in a way that has a powerful and immediate impact, just for you
I guess I'm New Jersey's finest New Yorker
I suppose I am considered someone of great talent and influence, originating from New Jersey but thriving in New York
Unreliable reporter
I cannot be relied upon for accurate information or news
Pop music hoarder
I am someone who obsessively collects and enjoys popular music
Some guy playin' quarters
A casual reference to someone playing a classic coin-operated arcade game
But I'm wearin' a heart attack, baby
However, I confidently display a vibrant and intense energy
A Mikey Freedom heart attack
My heart attack, which represents my passionate and liberating musical style, is unique and associated with Mikey Freedom
Just like a modern girl
Similar to the contemporary girl mentioned earlier
Just for the modern girl
Specifically catering to the tastes and preferences of the modern girl mentioned earlier
Just like a modern girl
Similar to the contemporary girl mentioned earlier
Just like a modern boy
Similar to the contemporary boy mentioned earlier
Just like a modern boy
Similar to the contemporary boy mentioned earlier
Just like a modern boy
Similar to the contemporary boy mentioned earlier
Writer(s): Jack Michael Antonoff, Evan Smith
Contributed by Charlotte P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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I HAD TO RISE UP AND DANCE!
One, two, three, go
[Verse 1]
Friday night, killer queens
Hop a train, on the scene
All the band, is in the wild
Don't you dare touch the dial
We dressed up like a heart attack for you
We dressed up like a heart attack
I'm talkin'
Little jeans, tiny hat
Evan Smith, tiny sax
Drama kings, sing it loud
Drag that shit all over town
Play it like a heart attack for ya
We playin' it like a heart attack
[Chorus]
So kiss me on the cheek
Make it a long goodbye
Ooh, and all the modern girls (The modern girls)
Shakin' their ass tonight
La-la-la-la-la-la-la, love on wire a wire
Oh, lookin' for a fight
Ooh, and all the modern boys (The modern boys)
Are goin' out tonight
@bleachers
they gave me the login --- hi its jack
@kkowskii
can you log back out and put riddles or ricky on instead
@here4bleacherskayla
stop
@jerachiii
omg hello
@rihabsn
tell them to take it back
@sarahv7516
HI HOW ARE YOU FEELING
@thejesuschrist
goodass song!
@MILENA-1999
Amén
@goober8798
I think that's what he means about the tiny jeans.
@TheMcGriddy
Saxophones are criminally underused in Music these days, this song is solid proof we need more