Catfish and the Bottlemen are a British rock band, formed in Llandudno, Wal… Read Full Bio ↴Catfish and the Bottlemen are a British rock band, formed in Llandudno, Wales in 2007. Their debut album, The Balcony, reached number 10 in the UK Albums Chart and achieved Platinum status on 30 December 2016. The band have toured in the UK, Europe, North America, and Australia and have featured in a number of festivals including Lollapalooza ,Glastonbury, Latitude, Reading and Leeds, Rock Werchter, T in the Park, Governors Ball, and Bonnaroo. They won their first Brit Award for British Breakthrough act on 24 February 2016. On 27 May 2016, they released their second album, The Ride. On 26 April 2019, they released their third album, The Balance.

26
Catfish and The Bottlemen Lyrics

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I'll come based on facts like she'll be there
Making self-control leave me
And she'll stand this out in bricks to the rioters
I can't believe you're twenty six
Without having a few in my fist

'Cause you've got a mind that is so hell bent on
Fixing me up before I get my coat off

You with those hands that are so hell bent on
Making a mess to suggest you'd think something

I'll come based on facts like we're always screaming
But I still love you tearing me up at the seams
And she'll stand this out in bricks to the rioters
I can't believe you're twenty six
Without having a few in my fist

'Cause you've got a mind that is so hell bent on
Fixing me up before I get my coat off
You with those hands that are so hell bent on
Making a mess to suggest you'd think something

You see, I don't know why
I know now
I would not, have been less tempted
To get you on top
Touch of pace, I'd have been good to you, babe

You've got a mind that is so hell bent on
Fixing me up before I get my coat off
'Cause you with those hands that are so hell bent on
Making a mess to suggest you'd think something

You with those hands that are so hell bent on
Making a mess to suggest you'd think something

Overall Meaning

Catfish and The Bottlemen's song "26" is a love song filled with confusion, passion and a sense of vulnerability. It seems like the singer is torn between their desire for this person, represented by the line "I'll come based on facts like she'll be there, making self-control leave me," and their frustration with the chaos that comes from being with them, as represented in the line "you with those hands that are so hell bent on making a mess to suggest you'd think something." Despite their confusion, the singer seems to be deeply drawn to this person, and can't believe they've made it to the age of 26 without them.

The repetition of the lines "you with those hands that are so hell bent on making a mess to suggest you'd think something" creates a sense of obsession and fixation that the singer has with this person. It's almost as if this person is able to touch a part of them that nobody else can, but at the same time is causing a lot of chaos in their life. The lyrics "fixing me up before I get my coat off" also suggest that this person is trying to help the singer in some way, but perhaps in a way that feels intrusive or unwanted.

Overall, "26" is a complex and emotional song that explores the highs and lows of being in love with someone who both excites and frustrates you.

Line by Line Meaning

I'll come based on facts like she'll be there
I'll be there because I know she will be, despite my lack of self-control.

Making self-control leave me
I can't control myself around her.

And she'll stand this out in bricks to the rioters
She's so strong and steadfast in her beliefs, even in the face of chaos.

I can't believe you're twenty six
I can't believe how mature and wise you are despite your youth.

Without having a few in my fist
I can't believe how much self-control you have compared to me.

'Cause you've got a mind that is so hell bent on Fixing me up before I get my coat off
You're always trying to help me improve myself even before I've settled in.

You with those hands that are so hell bent on Making a mess to suggest you'd think something
You're always busy and active, suggesting you're always thinking and creating.

I'll come based on facts like we're always screaming
I'll come because despite our constant arguments, the passion is still there.

But I still love you tearing me up at the seams
I still love the intensity and passion we share, even if it tears me apart.

You see, I don't know why I know now
I'm not sure why I'm so drawn to you, but I understand it now.

I would not, have been less tempted To get you on top Touch of pace, I'd have been good to you, babe
I would have been just as tempted to be with you physically, and I promise to take my time and be gentle.

You've got a mind that is so hell bent on Fixing me up before I get my coat off
You're always trying to improve me, even in intimate situations.

'Cause you with those hands that are so hell bent on Making a mess to suggest you'd think something
You're always creating and being active, suggesting that you're always thinking and improving.

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RYAN EVAN MCCANN

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