Dirty Pretty Things played their first shows in October 2005 in Italy and France.
Initially, the choice of name caused some troubles. A four-piece band from Salisbury had been playing as "Dirty Pretty Things" since early January of 2005, claiming to have already copyrighted the name in the UK; the two groups ended up coming to an agreement over the name. An Australian band had also been playing under that name since 2003, though since opted to change it.
Dirty Pretty Things began recording their first album in Los Angeles, California, with high-profile producer Dave Sardy (producer of the Oasis album Don't Believe the Truth), and in Glasgow, Scotland with producer Tony Doogan.
The first track of the band's to be released on the CD format was "You Fucking Love It" which was made available on a free CD with the April 1, 2006 issue of NME entitled "NME and MTV2 present Best Newbands Showcase 2006".
The band's debut album, entitled Waterloo to Anywhere, was released on May 8, 2006 reaching #3 on the music charts and receiving critical approval. The first single (and first official band release) from the album, "Bang Bang, You're Dead", was released on April 24, 2006 and reached #5 in the singles chart in its first week of sales. The second single was "Deadwood", released on 10 July 2006 and got to #20 in the singles chart.
They toured extensively in the UK during the first half of 2006. Their setlist has comprised most of the songs from the debut album and selected b-sides, along with a few Libertines songs (usually "Death on the Stairs", "France", and "I Get Along"). They played their first American show at the SXSW festival in Texas. They played several festivals in the UK in the summer of 2006, including the Isle of Wight Festival, Wireless Festival, T in the Park, and they played at the Irish festival Oxegen.
'Wondering' was the third single released from Waterloo to Anywhere on September 25, 2006 and reached #34.
On a holiday in Taipei, Carl broke his collarbone (he had fallen from a motorbike during a drinking session), thus giving the impression that DPT would have to cancel a North American tour. However, the band recruited The Paddingtons Josh Hubbard to deputise for Barât on guitar.
On 16th October 2006 the band released a DVD 'Puffing On a Coffin Nail' featuring over 2 and a half hours of concert footage and documentaries.
On 25th October 2006 Carl appeared as a special guest at Paul Weller's set during the Electric Proms, duetting on Peacock Suite and In the City.
The band's second album "Romance At Short Notice" is set for release on the 30th June 2008.
The Band Split On Ist Oct 2008 Saying "It is with some sadness we announce the farewell of the Dirty Pretty Things," It's been a glorious three years which we all would gladly live out again, but it is time for us to try new things"
You can visit their Official Website.
Gin
Dirty Pretty Things Lyrics
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On uncertain terms
I put gin in my milk
To kill all the germs
As I pray for the day
That life will return
And I pray for myself
But I never learn
See I really like you
But I'm nothing like you
I try oh so hard
But don't get so far
You get my respect
But we don't connect
Were in it together
So I'll love you forever
I love you forever
And so it rains on
No one gives a fuck about the values I would die for
Not the faceless civil servants
The rudimentary crack whore
No one gives two fucks about the values I would kill for
Give them something to die for
Give me something to die for
You won't really see me
I live in old movies
Cloaked tightly in sin
So they won't come in
Its like spying on cities
Through cracks in the floor
Thought I knew what the blag was
But now I'm not sure
What do I know anymore?
And no one gives a fuck
About the values I would die for
Not the basest civil servant
The rudimentary crack whore
And no one gives two fucks
About the values I could kill for
Give them something to die for
Give me something to die for
Still I'm into myself
On uncertain terms.
I put gin in my milk
It kills all the germs
As I pray for the day
That life will return
And I pray for myself
But I never learn
No I'll never learn
No one gives a fuck
About the values I would die for
Not the faceless civil servant
A rudimentary crack whore
No one gives two fucks
About the values I would kill for
Give me something to die for
Give me something to die for
No one's too perturbed
About the things that I would cry for
I've been trying all my life
Until there's nothing left to try for
No one's too perturbed
About the things that I would live for
Give me something to try for
Give me something to try for
The Dirty Pretty Things' song Gin is a powerful commentary on the isolation of modern urban life and the struggle to find meaning in a world where values and connections seem to be in short supply. Lead singer Carl Barat's lyrics are raw and poetic, capturing a sense of desperateness and longing that is both haunting and poignant.
The song opens with a series of confessions from the singer: "I'm in to myself/On uncertain terms/I put gin in my milk/To kill all the germs." These lines suggest a sense of self-loathing and anxiety, as the singer tries to medicate his or her own fears and insecurities. The gin in the milk becomes a metaphor for the ways in which we try to numb ourselves to the harsh realities of life, rather than confront them head-on.
As the song progresses, Barat explores the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of finding true connection in a world that often seems to value superficiality over authenticity. The lines "See I really like you/But I'm nothing like you/I try oh so hard/But don't get so far" capture the tension between attraction and difference, as the singer struggles to bridge the gap between himself and the object of his affection. Ultimately, the song seems to suggest that while we may feel isolated and disconnected from the world around us, there is still something worth fighting for – something that we are willing to die for, if necessary.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in to myself
On uncertain terms
I put gin in my milk
To kill all the germs
As I pray for the day
That life will return
And I pray for myself
But I never learn
No I never learn
I am struggling with my self-worth and uncertain about my future. Drinking gin in my milk helps me cope with my anxiety, but I know deep down that it's not a permanent solution. I hope for a better future, but I also know that I need to work on myself in order to make that hope a reality.
See I really like you
But I'm nothing like you
I try oh so hard
But don't get so far
You get my respect
But we don't connect
Were in it together
So I'll love you forever
I love you forever
I admire and appreciate you, but I also feel like we're very different people. I try to be like you, but it's difficult to bridge the gap between us. Despite this, I still care for you deeply and will always love you as we navigate life together.
And so it rains on
Life goes on, no matter what difficulties we face. The world keeps turning, and sometimes it feels like the rain will never stop.
No one gives a fuck about the values I would die for
Not the faceless civil servants
The rudimentary crack whore
No one gives two fucks about the values I would kill for
Give them something to die for
Give me something to die for
It seems like no one really cares about the things I believe in, even though I value them enough to die for them. Not the people in power or the people who are struggling. But I still hold onto hope that something will come along that's worth fighting for.
You won't really see me
I live in old movies
Cloaked tightly in sin
So they won't come in
Its like spying on cities
Through cracks in the floor
Thought I knew what the blag was
But now I'm not sure
What do I know anymore?
I feel invisible and disconnected from the world around me, retreating into old movies and sinful behavior to avoid facing my problems. I feel like an outsider, looking in on a world that I don't understand anymore.
Still I'm into myself
On uncertain terms.
I put gin in my milk
It kills all the germs
As I pray for the day
That life will return
And I pray for myself
But I never learn
No I'll never learn
Despite my struggles, I still find comfort in my own company and my coping mechanisms. I continue to hope for a better future and try to improve myself, but I often fall short and struggle to learn from my mistakes.
No one gives a fuck
About the values I would die for
Not the faceless civil servant
A rudimentary crack whore
No one gives two fucks
About the values I would kill for
Give me something to die for
Give me something to die for
This repeated lyric emphasizes the feeling of being overlooked and unimportant, even when it comes to the things we believe in most. We're all searching for something to give our lives purpose, even if it means risking everything for it.
No one's too perturbed
About the things that I would cry for
I've been trying all my life
Until there's nothing left to try for
No one's too perturbed
About the things that I would live for
Give me something to try for
Give me something to try for
People don't seem to care about the things that make me emotional or what gives me a reason to keep going. Despite feeling like I've exhausted all my options, I'm still looking for something to live for - something that will give me a reason to keep trying.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CARL BARAT
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@melissa2688
I truly loved this band. I'm so sorry I never got to see them. I love his voice. Just so good. Thanks for posting.
@killieboy93
couldnt agree more. seeing dpt tomorrow night at abc!
@adamb27
See I really like you But Im nothing like you I try oh so hard But dont get so far You get my respect But we dont connect Were in it together So Ill love you forever I love you forever WOW
@Apoca82
grrreeat!! This is what you can expect of a good british indie rock band! keep it up, carlos
@RetroGuy5000
awsome song
@ndubbleemo
I was on their concert yesterday and I saw a bunch of people ordering Gin and Milk at the bar and said that its really good :/ i didn't have the guts to try it :P
@BeeSwingXD
love it love it love it XD
@STUNTS1516
after 10 seconds i was sold...
@rockerkidd411
they sound good i like them
@blueraspberryparis
You're so damn right!!!