The debut self-titled album by Broken Bells was released on Columbia Records on March 9, 2010. The first single from the record, "The High Road", was released on December 21, 2009.
NPR's "All Things Considered" aired an interview with the duo on March 16, 2010. A transcript of the article can be found here.
An EP, Meyrin Fields, was released on March 29, 2011.
Their second LP, After the Disco, was released on February 4, 2014.
Their third album, INTO THE BLUE, was released on October 7, 2022.
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After the Disco
Broken Bells Lyrics
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I know you'll want to run around
And follow the crowd into the night
But after the disco
All of the shine just faded away
Oh oh oh oh
Do what you want
Do what you will
'Cause I'm
Waiting here much too long and
Don't assume
That I need your love
The chill of night has got you dancing away
And I'm
Not the dreamer or the dream you're
Out there looking for
How did I get in this winding maze of love?
And there's something wrong and it's sending you
Round and round 'til we go nowhere
I see the ashes on the ground
I know the world is burning down
And under the cold and empty moon
But after the disco
All of the shine just faded away
Oh oh oh oh
Do what you want
Do what you will
But you can't hide
Oh oh oh oh
Do what you want
Do what you will
Don't tell me it's not our time
'Cause I'm
Waiting here much too long and
Don't assume
That I need your love
The chill of night has got you dancing away
And I'm
Not the dreamer or the dream you're
Out there looking for
How did I get in this winding maze of love?
And there's something wrong and it's sending you
Round and round 'til we go nowhere
The lyrics to Broken Bells' "After the Disco" explore the aftermath of a relationship that has lost its shine. The first verse addresses a feeling of disillusionment with faith and the desire to indulge in the excitement of the night. The chorus repeats the phrase "after the disco," emphasizing that the temporary thrill of the party scene will inevitably fade. The singer encourages their partner to do what they want and be true to themselves, but also insists that they not deny the potential of their relationship, stating, "Don't tell me it's not our time."
The second verse continues to question the relationship's foundation and the singer's role within it. They acknowledge the chaos ("this winding maze of love") and sense that they are "not the dreamer or the dream" that their partner is seeking. Ultimately, the chorus repeats the same message: that the thrilling moments will inevitably fade, and that the singer wants their partner to stop denying the potential of their relationship. The final lines note the chaos of the world itself ("ashes on the ground" indicating destruction), but the chorus still emphasizes the need to seize the moment and not deny the current connection.
Line by Line Meaning
After your faith has let you down
Life has let you down, and you might feel like succumbing to temptation.
I know you'll want to run around
You'll want to escape and do whatever you want.
And follow the crowd into the night
You'll follow the crowd of people looking for an escape.
But after the disco
Even though there's fun nature to the moment, the excitement will ultimately end.
All of the shine just faded away
The moment ended sooner than expected, and the glitter of the night has vanished.
Do what you want
You have the liberty to do what you want, without any interference from others.
Do what you will
And you can pursue whatever you want, however you want it.
Don't tell me it's not our time
Because it's your time to live your life and do whatever you want whenever you want.
'Cause I'm
I am here, waiting for you and hoping for the best.
Waiting here much too long and
But waiting for too long, and it seems like all your effort is wasted.
Don't assume
Don't assume I need you, or anyone for that matter.
That I need your love
I don't need your sentimentality.
The chill of night has got you dancing away
Under the night's spell, you're dancing euphorically but without a purpose.
And I'm
I am, meanwhile, the realist in this.
Not the dreamer or the dream you're
As you are dancing away in your imagination, I am the lucidity that restrain you from doing something drastic.
Out there looking for
I am not the solution you are seeking.
How did I get in this winding maze of love?
I am now questioning how I get to this place, how I got tangled in this mess.
And there's something wrong and it's sending you
There's something unresolved that is pushing you to look for rationality in an irrational setting, thus getting lost.
Round and round 'til we go nowhere
We keep talking about the same thing over and over again, achieving nothing, and going nowhere.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMES MERCER, BRIAN BURTON
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@farhanmaulana9375
LYRIC:
After your faith has let you down
I know you'll want to run around
And follow the crowd into the night
But after the disco
All of the shine just faded away
Oh oh oh oh
Do what you want
Do what you will
Don't tell me it's not our time
Cause I'm
Waiting here much too long and
Don't assume
That I need your love
The chill of night has got you dancing away
And I'm
Not the dreamer or the dream you're
Out there looking for
How did I get in this winding maze of love?
And there's something wrong and it's sending you
Round and round 'til we go nowhere
I see the ashes on the ground
I know the world is burning down
And under the cold and empty moon
But after the disco
All of the shine just faded away
Oh oh oh oh
Do what you want
Do what you will
But you can't hide
Oh oh oh oh
Do what you want
Do what you will
Don't tell me it's not our time
Cause I'm
Waiting here much too long and
Don't assume
That I need your love
The chill of night has got you dancing away
And I'm
Not the dreamer or the dream you're
Out there looking for
How did I get in this winding maze of love?
And there's something wrong and it's sending you
Round and round 'til we go nowhere
@adriendm
+Agustín Martinez Omg thank for reminding me of this song.
I remember playing some good old master league of pes 2013 on my psp and whenever this song was being played, I sang along.
I feel so nostalgic now x)
Thank you :')
PS
Another great song is from imagine dragons. I discovered this group for the first time on pes. I think it's "on top of the world" or something like that.
:)
@WeSpeakFootball
Master League brought me here
@SnottyOnion
Same!
@doge2629
haha yeah ...
@dreamkiller808
lol its pes
@str8tfaded119
haha me too!
@adestmm10
hehe true story
@yosefT608
I dont know how i found this band but i love them such an underrated band they have a lot of cool songs
@aguacateenpolvo727
Danger Mouse tiene esa magia en cada una de sus canciones, produce muy bien, es un genio para mí ❤
@farhanmaulana9375
LYRIC:
After your faith has let you down
I know you'll want to run around
And follow the crowd into the night
But after the disco
All of the shine just faded away
Oh oh oh oh
Do what you want
Do what you will
Don't tell me it's not our time
Cause I'm
Waiting here much too long and
Don't assume
That I need your love
The chill of night has got you dancing away
And I'm
Not the dreamer or the dream you're
Out there looking for
How did I get in this winding maze of love?
And there's something wrong and it's sending you
Round and round 'til we go nowhere
I see the ashes on the ground
I know the world is burning down
And under the cold and empty moon
But after the disco
All of the shine just faded away
Oh oh oh oh
Do what you want
Do what you will
But you can't hide
Oh oh oh oh
Do what you want
Do what you will
Don't tell me it's not our time
Cause I'm
Waiting here much too long and
Don't assume
That I need your love
The chill of night has got you dancing away
And I'm
Not the dreamer or the dream you're
Out there looking for
How did I get in this winding maze of love?
And there's something wrong and it's sending you
Round and round 'til we go nowhere
@Liperasz1411
Um heroi, não o que merecemos mas o que precisamos