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."
It's Alright Now
Bombay Bicycle Club Lyrics
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It's alright now, I don't wanna wait
It's alright now, I don't wanna wait
It's alright now, I don't wanna wait
Let me be your fortress
One word then all of this
If I pushed it all to the back
If you're not there today
It's alright now, I can't wait
You cannot think of the cost
Burnt up like the day we lost
If only you could you see mine
Running out dry
Some of these feelings never died
I step onto your side
You never did see mine
Tell me are you sleeping still tonight
Is this the one
Is this the one
Is this the place where it all stems from
Where it had every right to become
Step away step away stay numb
'Cause you weren't there today
It's alright now, I can wait
We cannot think of the cost
Burnt up like the days we lost
If only you could you see mine
Running out dry
Some of these feelings never died
I step onto your side
You never did see mine
Tell me are you sleeping still tonight
It's alright now, I don't wanna wait
It's alright now, I don't wanna wait
Made a plan to be someone
Mess it up when the moment comes
Step away step away stay numb
It's alright now, I don't wanna wait
Made a plan to be someone
Mess it up when the moment comes
Step away step away stay numb
It's alright now, I don't wanna wait
Made a plan to be someone
Mess it up when the moment comes
Step away step away stay numb
It's alright now, I don't wanna wait
Made a plan to be someone
Mess it up when the moment comes
Step away step away stay numb
It's alright now, I don't wanna wait
The lyrics of Bombay Bicycle Club's "It's Alright Now" explore themes of impatience and uncertainty in relationships. The refrain of "It's alright now, I don't wanna wait" suggests a desire for immediate resolution and closure, while the lines "Let me be your fortress, one word then all of this" express a desire for security and stability. The singer questions whether their partner truly understands them, with lines like "If only you could see mine, running out dry" and "You never did see mine." The mention of "the cost" and "the days we lost" suggests that there has been some kind of damage or loss in the relationship that the singer wants to move on from.
The repeated use of the phrase "step away, stay numb" could suggest that the singer is struggling to fully engage with their feelings, perhaps as a form of self-preservation or protection. The line "Made a plan to be someone, mess it up when the moment comes" hints at a fear of failure or disappointment, and an acknowledgement that sometimes the best-laid plans don't work out.
Overall, the song captures the push and pull of a relationship that may be in flux, with the singer struggling to find emotional resolution and a sense of security.
Line by Line Meaning
It's alright now, I don't wanna wait
The singer is comfortable with the present moment and does not want to delay it
Let me be your fortress
The singer wants to provide emotional protection to their partner
One word then all of this
A single word could drastically affect the situation
If I pushed it all to the back
If the artist ignored their emotions and pushed them aside
Would you run home just like that?
Would their partner leave them in response?
If you're not there today
If their partner is not present in the present moment
It's alright now, I can't wait
The singer cannot wait for their partner to arrive
You cannot think of the cost
The artist does not want their partner to worry about the consequences
Burnt up like the day we lost
The artist is reminded of a painful memory
If only you could you see mine
The artist wishes their partner could understand their emotions
Running out dry
The singer is emotionally exhausted
Some of these feelings never died
The artist is still affected by past emotions
I step onto your side
The singer tries to understand their partner's point of view
You never did see mine
The singer's partner does not understand their emotions
Tell me are you sleeping still tonight
The singer is unsure if their partner is at peace
Is this the one
The artist questions if this is the defining moment
Is this the place where it all stems from
The artist reflects on where the situation originated
Where it had every right to become
The situation had potential to develop
Step away step away stay numb
The singer urges their partner to disengage from the situation
Made a plan to be someone
The artist set out to achieve a particular persona
Mess it up when the moment comes
When faced with the moment of truth, the artist failed to meet their expectations
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JACK WILLIAM THOMAS STEADMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
Let me be your fortress
One word then all of this
If I pushed it all to the back
Would you run home just like that?
If you’re not there today
It’s alright now, I can wait
You cannot think of the cost
Burnt up like the day we lost
If only you could you see mine
Running out dry
Some of these feelings never died
I step onto your side
You never did see mine
Tell me are you sleeping still tonight
Is this the one
Is this the one
Is this the place where it all stems from
Where it had every right to become
Step away step away stay numb
Cause you weren’t there today
It’s alright now, I can wait
We cannot think of the cost
Burnt up like the days we lost
If only you could you see mine
Running out dry
Some of these feelings never died
I step onto your side
You never did see mine
Tell me are you sleeping still tonight
It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
Made a plan to be someone
Mess it up when the moment comes
Step away step away stay numb
It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
Made a plan to be someone
Mess it up when the moment comes
Step away step away stay numb
It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
Made a plan to be someone
Mess it up when the moment comes
Step away step away stay numb
It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
Made a plan to be someone
Mess it up when the moment comes
Step away step away stay numb
It’s alright now, I don’t wanna wait
@AreopagiticanEco-Nationalist
This deserves way more views. Brilliant music from an incredibly talented band.
@robthompson346
that is a brilliant username, my friend. milton would be pleased.
@braxtonboone7271
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@mattayre7746
"Made a plan to be someone" - love that lyric.
@GooseMischief
Mess it up when the moment comes
@ohaRega
@@GooseMischief Welp!
@phoebemcassey8209
One of my favourite songs ever. So underrated, one of those songs that just makes you feel happy just by listening to it. It kinda has a nostalgic feel to it
@IAmRedherrings
+Phoebe Mcassey You described the whole album dude
@elijahfinch3349
I'm so glad they are back! The only problem I have with this band is that when I tell people I love BBC they either think I'm talking about the British Broadcast channel or the other sexual thing lol, I miss these indie days when there were so many great bands with this happy indie sound! I did just find a similar new song with this sound Lonely Gimmick - Beaches, it's seriously one of the best new songs I've heard in a while and is a super upbeat indie track
@ohaRega
Wow, it's been 7 years already... :') I was only 20!