The band's biggest hit, "Slight Return", was released in 1996. They have achieved thirteen Top 40 singles and three Top 10 albums in the UK charts.
The Bluetones' commercial success waned after the fall of the Britpop movement, yet they have continued to tour and release new records and are therefore often labelled as "Britpop survivors".
The band's latest album A New Athens was released on 31 May 2010.
VAMPIRE
Bluetones Lyrics
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You left me divided with room to complain
So I'll say in this song, the wait is too long
I thought I had seen it, I thought I had learned
There's something around each corner I turn
Can't stay still forever, got to get it together
If you'd seen with these eyes and lived with these lies
And I knew that this wasn't for me
Now the beast can subside, a boy needn't hide
Oh, if you'd seen with these eyes
Never dares to sow, on and on she goes
Knowing what she knows â?? nothing
Major's whipping boy, facing one old toy
Distance through the void â?? nothing
The Bluetones' song "Vampire" is a haunting, yet catchy tune that explores the feeling of being lost and alone. The song's lyrics suggest that the singer has been abandoned by someone they trusted, leaving them feeling directionless and frustrated. The use of the word "vampire" in the title suggests a parasitic relationship where one person is draining the other of their energy.
The opening lines, "You left me unguided, you left me divided with room to complain", sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer feels lost and betrayed by the person who was supposed to guide them. Despite their frustration, however, the singer acknowledges that they must take responsibility for their own life, singing, "Can't stay still forever, got to get it together". There is a sense of determination in the lyrics as the singer pushes themselves to move forward and find their way.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more introspective. The singer thinks about their father and the place they come from, realizing that it is not where they are meant to be. The final lines suggest a sense of closure, with the singer declaring that "the beast can subside" and they no longer need to hide. The song leaves an impression of a journey completed, with a weary traveler finally finding their way home.
Line by Line Meaning
You left me unguided
You didn't give me any direction or guidance
You left me divided with room to complain
You left me feeling conflicted and with plenty of reasons to complain
So I'll say in this song, the wait is too long
I'm expressing through this song that waiting is too difficult and tiring
I thought I had seen it, I thought I had learned
I believed I already knew everything and had learned from experience
There's something around each corner I turn
I keep encountering new challenges and obstacles at every turn
Can't stay still forever, got to get it together
I can't stay stagnant for too long, I need to take action and get myself together
If you'd seen with these eyes and lived with these lies
If you had experienced what I have and lived with similar lies, you would understand
I thought about father and I thought about here
I reflected on my father and my current situation
And I knew that this wasn't for me
I came to the realization that this situation wasn't right for me
Now the beast can subside, a boy needn't hide
I can finally calm down and be myself now that I've faced my problems
Oh, if you'd seen with these eyes
Again reiterating if someone had seen and experienced the same things I have
Never dares to sow, on and on she goes
She doesn't dare to plant any seeds, and continues to move forward endlessly
Knowing what she knows â?? nothing
Despite knowing things, her actions are pointless or fruitless
Major's whipping boy, facing one old toy
He's being treated like a scapegoat or punished for something, dealing with just one problem that's been around for a while
Distance through the void â?? nothing
There's no sense of progress or change, just an emptiness or hopelessness
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: ADAM PATRICK DEVLIN, EDWARD DANIEL CHESTER, MARK JAMES MORRISS, SCOTT EDWARD MORRISS
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Christopher Smith
Goddamn so underrated......The Bluetones certainty knew how to write great songs
The Man From Volantis
This whole album is phenomenal. I bored lots of people to death in 1996 saying that this was how I hoped the Stone Roses second album would sound like.
Honestly, this album is so good it brings tears to my eyes.
It might be because I had my heart broken around the time this came out but Reverence, Raise The Pressure, 1977 and The It Girl also came out around the same time. All excellent albums but Expecting To Fly soars above them all.
Jewelry Bag
thank you so much for the upload! one of my favorite tracks!
Ray Mysterio
Plays up front this now yano. Used to be a winger like Bobby Firmino. N0.9
Ray Mysterio
Doesn't stand still