They have performed many, many live shows to date and initially released four 7" records on different independent labels (Jonson Family, Try Harder, Abeano/XL, Drowned in Sound). They were signed to V2 with whom they released the singles It's Getting Boring By The Sea (June 11, 2007) and I Wish I Was Someone Better (October 29, 2007).
Their debut album Box Of Secrets was finally released in April 2008 on Mercury Records, where they were transferred to following the sale of V2 to Universal.
Their second album Fire Like This was released on 1 March 2010 to critical acclaim.
The single It's Getting Boring By The Sea is featured on the Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
Count Me Out
Blood Red Shoes Lyrics
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Hoping soon that it will feel complete
How can we believe in what we see?
How can we believe in what we read?
Always empty
It's out, it's out
Always not me
Always empty
Always not me
Moving through the motions step by step
Keeping strong opinions and regret
How can we believe in what was said?
How can we go on, what happens next?
Always empty
It's out, it's out
Always not me
It's out, it's out
Always empty
Always not me
Always empty
It's out, it's out
Always not me
It's out, it's out
Always empty
Always not me
Count me out, I'm not here
Count me out, I'm not here
Count me out, I'm not here
Count me out, I'm not here
The lyrics to Blood Red Shoes's song Count Me Out reflect feelings of emptiness and disillusionment with the world around them. The repetition of phrases such as "always empty" and "always not me" signifies a sense of hopelessness and being trapped in a cycle of unfulfillment. The questions "How can we believe in what we see? How can we believe in what we read?" suggest a lack of trust in mainstream media and societal norms. The line "How can we go on, what happens next?" hints at a fear of the future and uncertainty about what comes next.
The phrase "count me out" is repeated throughout the song, representing a desire to withdraw from society and disengage from the expectations placed upon them. The repetition creates a sense of finality and leaves no room for negotiation; the singer has made up their mind about their desire to opt out of the system.
Overall, Count Me Out is a melancholic and introspective song that explores themes of trust, disillusionment, and disconnection. It offers a commentary on the state of the modern world and the struggles many people face when trying to find their place within it.
Line by Line Meaning
Counting on the words that just repeat
Relying on phrases that are overused and have lost their meaning
Hoping soon that it will feel complete
Desperately wanting to feel fulfilled
How can we believe in what we see?
Questioning the validity of what our eyes perceive
How can we believe in what we read?
Questioning the validity of what we consume through literature
Always empty
Feeling a constant lack of fulfillment
It's out, it's out
There is no more to give
Always not me
Feeling disconnected from oneself
Moving through the motions step by step
Going through the motions of life with no real direction
Keeping strong opinions and regret
Holding onto firm beliefs and past mistakes
How can we believe in what was said?
Questioning the validity of past conversations
How can we go on, what happens next?
Feeling lost and unsure about what lies ahead
Count me out, I'm not here
Removing oneself from the situation and not participating
Count me out, I'm not here
Desiring to disconnect from the current reality
Count me out, I'm not here
Not wanting to engage with the situation
Count me out, I'm not here
Making it clear that one will not participate
Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.