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.
Woke Up Today
Bleachers Lyrics
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In all of the pieces of our loss
Now I'm on a wire, no trick in my sleeve, you're just so good
I could believe that it's the time for holy surreal
New morning has come, I want you more than you could know
And I'll make your bed I'll make your home
That I would deserve every breath I see you breathe
It's holy surreal and it's time to be safe
'Cause I see the whole world in you, babe
Woke up today and I was right
My winning ticket in her eyes
How does it feel to get what you need? It's a strange kind of rush
'Cause every breath I breathe of the past
Is holy surreal and it's hard to hold on
Oh God, it's always on my mind
My loss is always on my mind
But if faith is a chance, then I can believe
I would deserve every breath I see you breathe
But it's holy surreal and it's hard to hold on
'Cause I'd lost the whole world when she'd gone
Woke up today and I knew God
Woke up today and I saw God
Woke up today and I lost God
In the opening verse of "Woke Up Today," the singer expresses a profound sense of spiritual connection and awareness of the divine presence. The mention of knowing and losing God hints at a deep introspection and contemplation of faith amidst feelings of loss and longing. This juxtaposition sets the tone for the emotional journey that unfolds throughout the song.
As the lyrics progress, the singer reflects on the complexities of relationships and the vulnerability that comes with opening up to someone. The imagery of being on a wire with no trick in their sleeve conveys a sense of exposed honesty and sincerity, highlighting the depth of their feelings for the other person. The desire for closeness and intimacy is palpable as they express a longing to make a home and find solace in the presence of their loved one.
The theme of deserving love and the struggle to hold onto it permeates the verse as the singer grapples with their past and the uncertainties of the future. The notion of deserving every breath their partner takes underscores the intensity of their emotions and the importance of reciprocity in the relationship. The sacredness and surreal quality of their connection is emphasized, pointing to the transcendent nature of their bond.
The final lines of the song circle back to the opening sentiments of knowing, seeing, and losing God, encapsulating the cyclical nature of faith and the ebb and flow of spiritual consciousness. The repetition of these lines lends a sense of contemplation and acceptance, suggesting a deeper understanding of the impermanence and mystique of divine presence. Overall, "Woke Up Today" delves into themes of faith, love, loss, and acceptance, offering a poignant exploration of the complexities of human experience and emotional vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up today and I knew God
Upon waking up, I felt a strong sense of connection with a higher power
In all of the pieces of our loss
Reflecting on our shared grief and the pain we have experienced together
Now I'm on a wire, no trick in my sleeve, you're just so good
Feeling exposed and vulnerable, but recognizing the goodness in you
I could believe that it's the time for holy surreal
Finding it difficult to comprehend the sacred and extraordinary nature of this moment
New morning has come, I want you more than you could know
Embracing a fresh start and expressing deep desires that may not be fully understood by you
And I'll make your bed I'll make your home
Expressing willingness to care for and provide comfort to you
My ticket to ride, a chance to believe
Viewing this as an opportunity to have faith and trust in something greater
That I would deserve every breath I see you breathe
Feeling unworthy of the beauty and life you bring to the world
It's holy surreal and it's time to be safe
Acknowledging the divine and surreal nature of the moment while seeking comfort and security
'Cause I see the whole world in you, babe
Recognizing the entirety of existence in your essence
Woke up today and I was right
Upon waking up, feeling a sense of certainty or correctness
My winning ticket in her eyes
Feeling like a winner solely by being reflected in her gaze
How does it feel to get what you need? It's a strange kind of rush
Reflecting on the odd sensation of receiving what one desires and requires
'Cause every breath I breathe of the past
The memories of the past linger in each breath I take
Is holy surreal and it's hard to hold on
Recognizing the sacred and elusive nature of the past while struggling to maintain a grip on it
Oh God, it's always on my mind
Constantly preoccupied with thoughts of the divine and the challenges of life
My loss is always on my mind
Continuously haunted by feelings of grief and deprivation
But if faith is a chance, then I can believe
Considering faith as an opportunity, enabling belief in something greater
But it's holy surreal and it's hard to hold on
Acknowledging the sacred and unreal nature of life while grappling with the challenge of maintaining stability
'Cause I'd lost the whole world when she'd gone
Realizing that the departure of a significant person has led to the loss of everything meaningful
Woke up today and I knew God
Awakening to a sense of divine presence
Woke up today and I saw God
Recognizing the manifestation of the divine in the world
Woke up today and I lost God
Experiencing the absence or loss of the divine presence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jack Michael Antonoff
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@ee1292
Woke up today in Woodstock 💛
@peterhuycke1857
Meanwhile, I haven't gone to bed yet...
@joaovitor-tx3ch
Sounds like the beatles
@mattgibbons2042
Reminds me more of 'Feel a whole lot better (when you're gone)' by The Byrds with that guitar lick.
@user-lm9lq3ll6d
Woke up today and I knew God. Now I’ll be singing it all day.
“Woke up today and I was *right*—
my winning ticket in her eyes
How does it feel, to get what you need?
A strange kind of rush—
as every breath I breathe of the past“
“I’ll make your bed, I’ll make your home
My ticket to ride, chance to believe
I would deserve
Every breath I see you breathe
It’s holy surreal, time to be safe
Cuz I see the whole world in you, babe”
@user-oo9ls5ce6s
I met you in my dreams eyes. We said a correction..from wake to woke