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."
Evening / Morning
Bombay Bicycle Club Lyrics
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The night won't break, if the day won't break,
When I was out, did you get in, did you
Draw the right stamp on your skin, saying
I am ready to owe you anything,
I'm ready to owe you anything,
I'm ready to owe you anything,
(We cant, we can't, we can't, we can't)
Keep with me I hope you'll see that,
We can speak at slower speeds,
When I wake up it will always be that
When I wake up it will always be that,
I am ready to,
I am ready to owe you anything,
I'm ready to owe you anything,
I'm ready to owe you anything,
I'm ready to owe you anything.
(sounds to me like)
A night away
We work it out
The lyrics to Bombay Bicycle Club's song Evening / Morning can be interpreted in a variety of ways, but at the center of it is a sense of drifting and uncertainty. The singer is seemingly adrift in their life and in need of direction, looking for someone to guide them towards a more stable existence. The line "Always adrift, there are trips to make" suggests that the singer is constantly searching for something, whether it be a sense of purpose or a physical journey. However, they are also aware that sometimes the night seems to never end and they are unable to find their way towards the light of day.
The line "When I was out, did you get in, did you draw the right stamp on your skin" references a social event, such as a club or concert, where entry is granted through a stamp on the wrist. This imagery is used to question whether the person they are speaking to was able to find their way while they themselves were lost. The repeated refrain of "I am ready to owe you anything" emphasizes the singer's sense of indebtedness, suggesting that they are willing to do whatever it takes to find their way.
The second verse seems to be directed towards a specific person, someone who the singer hopes will stay with them and help guide them towards a more stable existence. The line "We can speak at slower speeds" suggests a comfort and ease between the two of them, one that allows for a slower pace of conversation and a deeper connection. The repeated phrase "When I wake up it will always be that" may be interpreted as a reassurance that the singer will always feel this way towards this person, seeking guidance and comfort from them.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of uncertainty and drifting, with a hope for guidance and support from someone else. The repeated refrain of being willing to owe anything suggests that the singer is willing to make great sacrifices to find their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Always adrift, there are trips to make,
Life is constantly moving and we must take opportunities as they come.
The night won't break, if the day won't break,
We cannot move forward without overcoming obstacles of the present.
When I was out, did you get in, did you
During my absence, did you surpass me in any way?
Draw the right stamp on your skin, saying
Did you prove yourself and show that you are ready to commit?
I am ready to owe you anything,
I am willing to do whatever it takes for our shared success and happiness.
I'm ready to owe you anything,
I am willing to sacrifice and make compromises for you.
Keep with me I hope you'll see that,
Stay by my side and understand my intentions.
We can speak at slower speeds,
We do not have to rush, and we can take our time in communicating.
When I wake up it will always be that
Regardless of external factors, my feelings and dedication will remain the same.
I am ready to,
I remain ready and committed to our relationship and shared goals.
(We cant, we can't, we can't, we can't)
Expressing that despite difficulties, we will not give up or succumb to negative thoughts.
A night away
Distance can be difficult, but we can make it work if we try.
We work it out
Together we will overcome our obstacles and find solutions to our problems.
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JoseCots
Always adrift, there are trips to make
The night won't break, if the day won't break
But I was out, did you get in, did you
Draw the right stamp on your skin, say
I am ready to owe you anything
I'm ready to owe you anything
I'm ready to owe you anything
I'm ready to owe you anything
We can't...
Keep with me, i hope you'll see that
We can speak at slower speeds
When i wake up it will always be that
When i wake up it will always be that
I am ready to
I am ready to owe you anything
I'm ready to owe you anything
I'm ready to owe you anything
I'm ready to owe you anything
@SuperVOVANCHO
Grew up on their songs, very underrated band
@everthalgryn4982
way too underrated , and i miss them so much
@ParisAndrew29
Yes!! Glad they’re back
@sarlypig
That bass riff is just extraordinary!!!
@damirdee9917
CarlosViñas every single songs bassline from them sounds like it was very well thought out
@zizinka87
Estupendo
@6Globin
So simple, so punchy
@toni-jay1129
this is the most underrated bombay bicycle club song by far god damn
@karlosecen10
+ahmed-chan 7000 couldn't agree more, this is one of their best song, my opinion
@courtneymcgarrigle1293
2022 & still here jammin away to this. There will never be a band like this that will fulfill my musical needs the way these guys did/do.