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)
I Wish I Was Someone Better
Blood Red Shoes Lyrics
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And I've got scars to show my shame.
Made a mistake, made a mistake.
And I've got scars to show my shame.
What should I do, what should I do?
When I'm the one who can't get through.
What should I do, what should I do?
When I'm the one hey, I'm the one to blame.
I, can't, see, past, this, chance, for us to reckon so these downs, have all gone on for far to long.
Yeah it goes on and on and on and on, on and on and on and on
Made a mistake, made a mistake.
And I've got scars to show my shame.
Made a mistake, made a mistake.
And I've got scars to show my shame.
What should I do, what should I do?
When I'm the one who can't get through.
What should I do, what should I do?
When I'm the one hey, I'm the one to blame.
Just, not, build, for, this, roll, and all that I must better spend(??),by the old drags on for far too long.
And it goes on and on and on, on and on and on and on
Made a mistake, made a mistake.
And I've got scars to show my shame.
Made a mistake, made a mistake.
And I've got scars to show my shame.
What should I do, what should I do?
When I'm the one who can't get through.
What should I do, what should I do?
When I'm the one hey, I'm the one to blame.
I wish, I was someone better (13x)
Made a mistake (16x)
The lyrics to Blood Red Shoes's "I Wish I Was Someone Better" indicate feelings of regret and shame. The repetition of the line "made a mistake" emphasizes the sense of failure and the scars that come from it. The persona in the song is struggling to reconcile the mistake they've made and the consequences that have arisen from it. They lament that they are unable to get past this situation and feel responsible for the negative outcome.
The phrase "What should I do, what should I do?" reflects the persona's struggle to find a solution to their problem. They feel helpless and unable to control the situation, despite being the one at fault. The repetition of "on and on and on" suggests that the persona feels trapped in a cycle of regret and shame, unable to move on from their misstep.
Overall, the song speaks to the human experience of making mistakes and facing the fallout of one's actions. It highlights the difficulty of owning up to one's mistakes and feeling responsible for the hurt they may cause. The song is an anthem for those who struggle to forgive themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Made a mistake, made a mistake.
Acknowledging past mistakes and the physical scars that serve as a reminder of the shame that comes with it.
What should I do, what should I do?
When I'm the one who can't get through.
What should I do, what should I do?
When I'm the one hey, I'm the one to blame.
Feeling helpless and blaming oneself for not being able to overcome the situation.
I, can't, see, past, this, chance, for us to reckon so these downs, have all gone on for far to long.
Yeah it goes on and on and on and on, on and on and on and on
Unable to move on from the past and feeling stuck in a cycle of negative events.
Just, not, build, for, this, roll, and all that I must better spend(??),by the old drags on for far too long.
And it goes on and on and on, on and on and on and on
Feeling inadequate and not suited for the situation, and wishing to break free from it but unable to do so.
I wish, I was someone better (13x)
Made a mistake (16x)
Expressing the desire to be someone better and being haunted by past mistakes that continue to affect the present.
Contributed by Amelia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@VGLounge
0:03 that machine gun guitar to the drums has to be one of the coolest intros to a music video ever
@x_Scar
Yes ahah
@theweird9848
AAh listening to this after so long... I loved this song that instant i heard this in Motorstorm: Artic Edge
@crina217
Me too lol
@helicopterlivereports2129
It's been so long :D
@MatyCODMOBILE
Me too xD
@nick3327
Oh memories, I still have the game
@theweird9848
@@nick3327 so do I
@maurolorenzomontoyacantera5058
Motorstorm artic edge ❤️
@gamerboy-vx7kr
I know the song from this game i love the song and the game