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.
You're Still a Mystery
Bleachers Lyrics
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Tried to leave the pieces of a broken man
What it cost I ain't ever getting back
So I'm breaking the lines 'cause I wanna remember
Man I was feeling like I never was young
Followed a dream and a strange desire
You picked me up in the dead of the night
And gave me a chance to move on inside of your
Mystery
Maybe I don't need to understand
Why your love love love
Is such mystery
Maybe I don't need to understand
Why your love love love
Your love your is such mystery
Want to give you something better than I've been
I wanna write your name up on my wall
Wake you up in the dead of the night
Breaking the lines just trying to get better
Man I was feeling like I never was young
No nothing simple 'bout the simple days I mourn
If what I lost ain't ever coming back
Then I can find a way to move inside of your
Mystery
Maybe I don't need to understand
Why your love love love
Is such mystery
Maybe I don't need to understand
Why your love love love
Is such mystery
No god holding on tightly
Your love holy inside me
No god holding on tightly
Your love holy inside me
No god holding on tightly
Your love holy inside me
No god holding on tightly
Your love holy inside me
Someday I'm gonna make this right
Someday when the lights are low
Someday I'm gonna get on my knees
Someday baby I'm gonna beg you
Someday I'm gonna make this right
Someday when the lights are low
Someday I'm gonna get on my knees
Someday baby I'm gonna beg for you
Mystery
Maybe I don't need to understand
Why your love love love
Is such mystery
Maybe I don't need to understand
Why your love love love
Is such mystery
In Bleachers' song "You're Still a Mystery," the lyrics appear to speak to the idea of longing for someone or something that is difficult to understand, but still holds a profound connection. The lyrics express the desire to move forward and let go of the past, but also the desire to hold onto what is mysterious and unknown about the person or thing that holds such an emotional grip. Lines like "breaking the lines 'cause I wanna remember" and "breaking the lines just trying to get better" suggest that the singer is attempting to move forward, but perhaps feels that there is something unexplainable and vital about the person or thing that they hold dear.
The lyrics express a certain sense of nostalgia for a lost youth, a feeling of longing for something that may never be fully understood, and a desperate desire to connect intimately with the beloved mystery. Lines like "man I was feeling like I never was young," and "no nothing simple 'bout the simple days I mourn" express a yearning for a simpler time, but the overall message seems to be that even in the midst of that nostalgia and longing, there is a connection with the mystery that holds a different kind of beauty.
Overall, the lyrics of "You're Still a Mystery" convey the idea that human connection can often be hard to explain, and that mystery and unknown elements can add depth and beauty to that connection. The song suggests that it is not always necessary to fully understand our connections to others, but rather to appreciate and embrace the inexplicable bond that we share.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought I wanted to forget my past
At one point, I believed that I needed to forget my past experiences and mistakes.
Tried to leave the pieces of a broken man
I attempted to move away from my past self and leave my previous struggles behind me.
What it cost I ain't ever getting back
I have paid a significant price for my past, and that time and energy can never be recovered.
So I'm breaking the lines 'cause I wanna remember
Instead of forgetting my past, I am choosing to remember it and learn from it so that I can grow as a person.
Man I was feeling like I never was young
At some point, I felt like I had aged beyond my years and had lost my youthful spirit.
Followed a dream and a strange desire
I pursued a dream and followed my own unique path, even if it seemed unconventional to others.
You picked me up in the dead of the night
You offered me support and a helping hand when I needed it most, even in the darkest of times.
And gave me a chance to move on inside of your
You provided me with a safe space to move on from my past and begin to heal and grow as an individual.
Mystery
Your love is mysterious and difficult to comprehend.
Maybe I don't need to understand
Perhaps it is not essential for me to fully comprehend the depth and intricacy of your love.
Why your love love love
I am unsure about the reasons behind the intensity and unique qualities of your love.
Is such mystery
It is difficult to comprehend the unique and complex nature of your love.
Want to give you something better than I've been
I desire to be a better person and give you more than I have previously been able to offer.
I wanna write your name up on my wall
I want to commemorate and honor our relationship by putting your name on the wall as a symbol of my love and dedication to you.
Wake you up in the dead of the night
I want to be there for you in times of need and support, even if it may be inconvenient or uncomfortable for me.
Breaking the lines just trying to get better
I am going beyond traditional boundaries and pushing myself to get better and be a more supportive and caring partner.
No nothing simple 'bout the simple days I mourn
Even during simple or easy days, I may still be struggling or mourning my past experiences.
If what I lost ain't ever coming back
I have suffered significant loss in my life, and it is unlikely that I will ever fully recover what has been taken from me.
Then I can find a way to move inside of your
Despite my losses, I am still able to move forward and find comfort and support within our relationship.
No god holding on tightly
There is no higher power dictating our relationship or influencing our decisions.
Your love holy inside me
Your love is pure and all-encompassing, deeply embedded within me as a core part of my being.
Someday I'm gonna make this right
At some point in the future, I will take steps to address and correct any mistakes or issues in our relationship.
Someday when the lights are low
Perhaps during moments of intimacy or vulnerability, I will make things right between us and strengthen our connection.
Someday I'm gonna get on my knees
In a gesture of humility and dedication, I will humble myself before you and pledge my devotion and support.
Someday baby I'm gonna beg you
I will beseech and implore you to continue our loving relationship, highlighting the depth of my affection and commitment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JACK ANTONOFF, JOHN HILL
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