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)
One More Empty Chair
Blood Red Shoes Lyrics
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Like wilting flowers
Blame it on something
Pouring it over
Falling like soldiers
Thinking of nothing
And the ache in your bones goes from chest to your feet
Blank in your head cos it's hard to believe
And the ache in your bones goes from chest to your feet
Blank in your head, yeah, it's hard to accept
The loss that you feel isn't easy to heal
Blank in your head, yeah, it's hard to believe
And the ache in your bones goes from chest to your feet
Doesn't really matter what was said
I won't believe it, I won't believe it
Turn my back, I turn my head
I won't believe it, I won't believe it
I can't say another word
I can't breathe another lung
Shut my eyes, the world is gone
I won't believe it, I won't believe it
Skin full of indents
Making an entrance
Mind is in circles
Unravel your tongue
Smiling that you've won
It's not that simple
Blank in your head cos it's hard to believe
And the ache in your bones goes from chest to your feet
Blank in your head cos it's hard to believe
And the ache in your bones goes from chest to your feet
Blank in your head, yeah, it's hard to accept
The loss that you feel isn't easy to heal
Blank in your head, yeah, it's hard to believe
And the ache in your bones goes from chest to your feet
Doesn't really matter what was said
I won't believe it, I won't believe it
Turn my back, I turn my head
I won't believe it, I won't believe it
I can't say another word
I can't breathe another lung
Shut my eyes the world is gone
I won't believe it, I won't believe it
The Blood Red Shoes's song "One More Empty Chair" speaks about the pain of loss and the difficulty of coming to terms with it. The first verse details the feeling of numbness that one experiences after a traumatic event, where one is just going through the motions without feeling anything. The repetition of "Blank in your head" and "Thinking of nothing" adds to the sense of detachment and helplessness. The second verse flips the situation, the singer tries to put up a brave face and convince themselves that they have moved on, but it is not as simple as they initially thought. The chorus repeats twice, highlighting the pain of loss and the inability to accept it.
The lines "Doesn't really matter what was said/I won't believe it, I won't believe it/Turn my back, I turn my head" speak to the desperation of not wanting to believe the reality of the situation. The singer refuses to hear any more news and tries to shut out the world, hoping that when they open their eyes, everything will have gone back to normal. The last verse describes how even the physical body shows signs of the emotional turmoil. The "Skin full of indents" and "Mind in circles" depicts the anxiety and tension that the singer is experiencing.
Overall, the song provides a poignant portrayal of the aftermath of loss, the struggle with acceptance, and the seemingly endless pain that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Watching for hours
Staring at something for a long time
Like wilting flowers
With dwindling energy and hope
Blame it on something
Finding fault in something else
Pouring it over
Letting emotions out
Falling like soldiers
Falling down like they lost a fight
Thinking of nothing
Having a mind that is numb or empty
Blank in your head cos it's hard to believe
Feeling numb or empty due to disbelief
And the ache in your bones goes from chest to your feet
Feeling pain and sorrow throughout your whole body
Blank in your head, yeah, it's hard to accept
Feeling numb or empty because accepting reality is tough
The loss that you feel isn't easy to heal
Grief is hard to get past
Doesn't really matter what was said
Words don't change things
I won't believe it, I won't believe it
Refusing to accept what happened
Turn my back, I turn my head
Trying to avoid the situation
I can't say another word
Being completely speechless and unable to react
I can't breathe another lung
Feeling suffocated by emotions
Shut my eyes, the world is gone
Closing eyes to try and ignore reality
Skin full of indents
Feeling marks on your skin from stress or anxiety
Making an entrance
Trying to appear positive and strong
Mind is in circles
Feeling lost and confused
Unravel your tongue
Struggling to articulate words
Smiling that you've won
Trying to put on a façade of happiness
It's not that simple
Things are more complicated than they seem
Contributed by Hailey S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.