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."
Fairytale Lullaby
Bombay Bicycle Club Lyrics
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I will take you in a magic purple
Maybe we will find a thousand sugar fish
And when you eat them they will grant your every wish
And if you want your friends to come then bring them all along
If you want to catch a star then walk my way
You can follow me if you really try
Maybe we will find a rainbow, teach it to fly
And if you want your friends to come then bring them all along
Bow your head and let your eyelids close on down
Where we're going you won't need to bring your frown
You will find that all the things that I have said
Will come true when you are lying in your bed
And if you want your friends to come then bring them all along
Fairytale Lullaby by Bombay Bicycle Club is a whimsical and imaginative song about escapism and the power of imagination. The lyrics are addressed to someone who is feeling down or troubled, inviting them to come along on a magical adventure. The opening lines set the scene for a fantastical journey, offering to show the person a rainbow that they can ride on. The magical purple mentioned here serves to create a sense of otherworldliness, inviting the listener to suspend their disbelief and enter into the dream world that the song is creating.
The second verse continues with the invitation to explore this magical world, this time offering to show the listener a place where the night is always day. This creates a sense of eternal lightness, playfulness, and joy. The invitation to "follow me if you really try" suggests that accessing this world requires a certain amount of effort and courage. However, the rewards of finding a rainbow and teaching it to fly, an act that seems impossible in the real world, are boundless.
The final verse is a bit more soothing and comforting, suggesting that the listener can find respite from their troubles in this dream world. The invitation to bow their head and let their eyelids close down speaks to the power of sleep and dreams to transport people to a different reality. The assurance that "all the things that I have said will come true when you are lying in your bed" suggests that the listener can find solace in the idea of this magical world, even if they can't access it during waking hours.
Overall, Fairytale Lullaby invites the listener to escape from reality and explore a magical, dream-like world. It's a message of hope and possibility, suggesting that even in the darkest of times, there are ways to find joy and beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want ride a rainbow come with me
I can show you the wonders of the world, come with me
I will take you in a magic purple
Together we will embark on an extraordinary adventure
Maybe we will find a thousand sugar fish
We might come across some magical creatures with the power to fulfil our wishes
And when you eat them they will grant your every wish
These magical creatures will bless you with anything you desire
And if you want your friends to come then bring them all along
Feel free to bring your loved ones with you on this journey of wonderment
If you want to catch a star then walk my way
Together, we can chase after anything you desire, no matter how unattainable it may seem
I will take you where the night is always day
With me, you can experience a world where anything is possible
You can follow me if you really try
If you truly believe, I can lead you to places beyond your wildest dreams
Maybe we will find a rainbow, teach it to fly
Perhaps we will discover something seemingly impossible but can make it a reality
Bow your head and let your eyelids close on down
Close your eyes and rest your mind, trust me to lead you through the world of wonderment
Where we're going you won't need to bring your frown
Leave your worries behind, you're in good hands with me
You will find that all the things that I have said
Everything I have promised you is true
Will come true when you are lying in your bed
You will see that all magical things we've experienced continue to exist in your dreams
And if you want your friends to come then bring them all along
Feel free to share the joys of this world with the people who matter most to you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN MARTYN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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