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)
This Is Not for You
Blood Red Shoes Lyrics
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Hate to think how long it's been
Wasting time at finding faults
Voice a question, take a shot
I don't want you to think I do these things I do because of you
Tightly kept from misread words
Let's pretend that everything is just fine
Let's pretend that everything is alright
Let's pretend that everything is just fine - better, better
Let's pretend that everything is alright - better, better
Carried hopes were not enough
Draw a line at things we've got
Hate to say that you were right
Many ways I've failed in sight
I don't want you to think I do these things I do because of you
Walked in circles, held in breath
Stumbled back into this mess
Are you listening?
Are you watching out for who they are now?
The song "This Is Not for You" by Blood Red Shoes starts with the questioning of certain actions and the time wasted on faults. The lyrics begin with the singer asking if the listener can see the people rushing in, perhaps implying a sense of urgency or anxiety. The line "Hate to think how long it's been" adds to the unease of the situation, hinting at a history that is best left forgotten. The singer then voices a question and takes a shot, indicating that they do not want to spend too much time dwelling on the past and instead want to move forward.
Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes that their actions are not done because of the listener, stating the line "I don't want you to think I do these things I do because of you" twice. This can be interpreted in multiple ways - perhaps the singer doesn't want the listener to feel guilty, or maybe they feel like they are always being questioned for their actions. The next few lines talk about washing away misread words, and pretending that everything is fine, better, and alright. This could be seen as a way of glossing over problems or pretending that everything is okay when it is not.
The second half of the song talks about how carried hopes were not enough, and how the singer has failed in sight. The lines "Walked in circles, held in breath, stumbled back into this mess" emphasize a feeling of stagnation and frustration. The final lines of the song ask if the listener is listening and watching out for who they are now, suggesting a desire for growth and change.
Overall, "This Is Not for You" is a song about moving forward and leaving behind the past. The singer acknowledges their failures and the problems they have faced, but ultimately wants to move towards something better.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you see them rushing in?
Do you notice how quickly these problems are arising?
Hate to think how long it's been
I dread considering how long these issues have persisted.
Wasting time at finding faults
We're wasting our efforts on fault-finding instead of solutions.
Voice a question, take a shot
We need to speak up and take a shot at resolving the situation.
I don't want you to think I do these things I do because of you
Please don't assume that these actions are due to your influence.
Tightly kept from misread words
Words are being misinterpreted, and we need to carefully choose them going forward.
Wash away those things you heard
Let's put aside any rumors or gossip and focus on the facts.
Let's pretend that everything is just fine
Rather than confronting these issues head-on, let's pretend they don't exist.
Let's pretend that everything is alright
Let's maintain an illusion of stability instead of addressing the underlying problems.
Carried hopes were not enough
Our hopeful attitude alone was not sufficient to resolve these difficulties.
Draw a line at things we've got
Let's establish a boundary of what we're willing to tolerate.
Hate to say that you were right
You were correct in your observations, though I'm reluctant to admit it.
Many ways I've failed in sight
I'm aware of many ways I've fallen short here.
Walked in circles, held in breath
We've been going around in circles without making any real progress.
Stumbled back into this mess
We've ended up back in this predicament after an unsuccessful attempt to resolve it.
Are you listening?
Are you paying attention to what's being said?
Are you watching out for who they are now?
Do you understand how the people involved in this situation have changed?
Lyrics © THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC.
Written by: LAURA CARTER, STEVEN ANSELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Steven Benders
This song , and, "I wish I was someone better." These two are truly under rated.
Tamir Eliaz
Steven Benders and take the weight and hope you're holding up
Eric Ison
42 years of life and just now found my favorite band
Quinn Drury
This, in my opinion, is the best Blood Red Shoes song
Tamir Eliaz
Amazing song, but my preference is hope you're holding up
Witness Me
Along with "It's Getting Boring By The Sea" and "Light It Up".
atomic s u b s
I AGREE MATE
Erin Marlyn
Forgot how much I loved this full album 😍
Aines
Концовка такая офигенная, что аж мурашки по коже))
silverstatic
My favorite new band! They are awesome as hell!