Bombay Bicycle Club is a British band formed in North London, United Kingdo… Read Full Bio ↴Bombay Bicycle Club is a British band formed in North London, United Kingdom in 2006. In January 2016, the four members announced that they would pursue solo projects. Ed Nash has since then been recording music under the name Toothless, releasing his debut album in early 2017, and former frontman Steadman has been recording under the name Mr Jukes, releasing a debut single in March 2017.

The band was formed by Jack Steadman (vocals, guitar, bass), Jamie MacColl (bass, guitar, banjo, vocals), Suren De Saram (drums) under the name of The Canals when they were 15. Ed Nash (bass, keyboard, mandolin) later joined the trio as they switched between various aliases before picking Bombay Bicycle Club. The band took their name from a chain of curry houses in the London Area and have released four studio albums, "I Had the Blues But I Shook Them Loose" (2009), "Flaws" (2010), "A Different Kind Of Fix" (2011) and "So long, See You tomorrow" (2014).

After winning the opening slot at V Festival 2006 ('Road to V' competition) and also played Reading / Leeds Festival for the three years running, in Febuary 2007 they released their début EP The Boy I Used To Be. This was followed up in October with the release of their second EP How We Are. In mid-July of 2009 they released their first album I Had The Blues But I Shook Them Loose consisting of 12 tracks. The album peaked at number 46 on the UK Official Album Charts.

In Summer 2010 they released their second album, Flaws . A UK tour co-incided with the release of the album which - surprisingly - is an acoustic recording. Venues on the tour reflected this new acoustic orientation, which gained them a number 8 on the album charts.

The lead single from their third album, A Different Kind Of Fix was released on June 23, 2011 and peaked at #40 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the United States, the band's first chart appearance in the country. The album reached the number 6 position on the UK album charts.
The band added Amber Wilson to their live party as an additional keyboardist and background vocalist. Singer/songwriter Lucy Rose also joined the live performances on vocals, after featuring on several songs from the albums "Flaws" and "A Different Kind of Fix".

On November 5th, 2013 "Carry me" was released as an advance of their fourth studio album through Island Records. "Luna" was the second single to be extracted from the album "So long, see you tomorrow" which coveted the band their first UK number 1.

After a long 6-year hiatus, the band made a comeback in 2020 with "Everything Else Has Gone Wrong", their fifth record. The album was released on January 16th via Mmm... Records, with eleven tracks.

"We’re thrilled to say that our 5th album, Everything Else Has Gone Wrong, is out now.

When we started discussing the possibility of making another record after our a few years away as a band, we said we’d only release an album if we were confident that it stood up to our previous work. We’ve ended up with an album we’re really proud of, and we hope you agree that it’s been worth the 6-year wait.

Recording this one was definitely one of the most enjoyable recording processes we’ve had as a band. Working with John Congleton, we had an initial session in London in early Spring last year at Konk studio, where we’d done our first and fourth albums. We then went to LA in late Summer to record the majority of it with John. Spending 3 weeks in LA was an unforgettable experience for the four of us. It was the first extended period of time we’d spent together in a long while and reinforced what we’d been missing during these few years. We hope that positive energy that was there during those 3 weeks has translated onto the record.

We’ve touched previously on how the album is about the comfort that music can provide in times of need. Hopefully, this record can give you that escape should you ever need it.

We want to get to as many places as possible to play these new songs for you. Wherever you are in the world, fingers crossed we’ll see you soon.

Lots of love
Bombay x."

Autumn
Bombay Bicycle Club Lyrics

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And every time i walk away from you
There's never time
To say what i really had in mind

And people try they never know what's right
It's all the same
A different life behind every face
But i can't change

I've seen a different page
It's in my head
And i can't turn my back

And every word i try to say to you
I never say at the right time
And the right way
And every feeling waiting to escape
And suffocate
Every night and every day

People try they never know what's right
It's all the same
A different life behind every face
Well i can't change
I've seen a different pain

It's in my head
And i won't turn my back

Overall Meaning

In Bombay Bicycle Club's song "Autumn," the lyrics reflect a sense of frustration and a lack of communication between two individuals in a relationship. The singer expresses regret at not being able to express themselves fully when they have the chance. Every time they walk away from their partner, they realize that they didn't say what they really wanted to, and they never seem to have the right words or timing to express how they feel. The song also touches on the complexity of different lives and experiences behind every face and the realization that the singer has seen a different page and pain in their life that they cannot turn their back on.

The lyrics of "Autumn" capture a relatable feeling of missed opportunities and misunderstood emotions in a relationship. The singer feels trapped in their own thoughts and unable to fully convey their feelings to their partner. The repetition of "people try they never know what's right" highlights the frustration of not being able to communicate effectively. Instead, there is a sense of suffocation and a feeling of being unable to escape the weight of these unspoken emotions.

Overall, "Autumn" is a poignant reflection on the complexity of human emotion and communication. The song touches on universal themes of regret, miscommunication, and a sense of being trapped in one's own head.

Line by Line Meaning

And every time i walk away from you
Whenever I leave you, I never seem to have the chance to tell you how I really feel.

There's never time
I always seem to be in a rush and unable to express my thoughts to you in the moment.

To say what i really had in mind
I never say the things that truly matter to me because the timing and atmosphere are never right.

And people try they never know what's right
Others attempt to offer advice, but they don't always understand what the correct course of action is.

It's all the same
Their advice often sounds similar and doesn't make any meaningful impacts.

A different life behind every face
People carry vast secrets and struggles that they keep hidden from view, never allowing others to see their true nature.

But i can't change
Despite that knowledge, I am incapable of modifying my own behavior.

I've seen a different page
I have experienced different things in my life that have altered my perspective from others.

It's in my head
Those experiences remain ingrained in my mind, shaping how I think and approach life.

And i can't turn my back
Even if I wanted or tried to, I cannot disregard the things I've encountered that have changed me.

And every word i try to say to you
Every time I attempt to express myself to you,

I never say at the right time
I always seem to miss the opportunity to communicate with good timing.

And the right way
I also have difficulty finding the proper words to express the feelings I want to convey.

And every feeling waiting to escape
My emotions are always present, lurking beneath the surface and waiting to burst out.

And suffocate
They weigh me down and overwhelm me, preventing me from feeling any sense of lightness or joy.

Every night and every day
I can never escape these feelings and carry them with me at all times.

Well i can't change
I am unable to transform myself or my situation.

I've seen a different pain
I've been through situations that have caused me to experience different, complex forms of pain compared to others.