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 & Milk
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 song "Gin & Milk" by Dirty Pretty Things has a haunting and despairing quality. It starts with the line "I'm into myself on uncertain terms," which suggests a lack of self-confidence and perhaps a lack of direction in life. The singer then reveals that he puts gin in his milk to "kill all the germs." This is a metaphor for trying to cleanse himself and his life from all the negativity and pain that surrounds him. He goes on to pray for the day when life will return, but admits that he never learns from his mistakes.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges his admiration for another person whom he likes, but admits that he doesn't feel he can ever be like them. He respects them, but they don't connect. The rain serves as a metaphor for the hardship and sadness in the singer's life, which seems to have no end.
In the third verse, the singer laments that no one cares about the values he holds dear, even as he tries to live for them. He describes the people who inhabit his world as "faceless civil servants" and "rudimentary crack whores." This suggests a sense of disillusionment and despair, as though he feels that the world is full of people who don't care about anything deeply.
Overall, "Gin & Milk" is a bleak song that conveys a sense of despair and hopelessness. The singer seems to be struggling to find meaning in his life, and feels disconnected from those around him.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in to myself
I am self-centered
On uncertain terms
I don't know what to do with my life
I put gin in my milk
To kill all the germs
I try to fix my problems in any way possible
As I pray for the day
That life will return
And I pray for myself
But I never learn
No I never learn
I hope things will get better for me, but I never change my ways
See I really like you
But I'm nothing like you
I admire you, but we are very different
I try oh so hard
But don't get so far
I make an effort, but it doesn't pay off
You get my respect
But we don't connect
I appreciate you, but we don't have a strong relationship
Were in it together
So I'll love you forever
I love you forever
We are in this life journey together and I will always care about you
And so it rains on
Life goes on, regardless of my situation
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
No one cares about the things I care about; give them something to fight for!
You won't really see me
I live in old movies
Cloaked tightly in sin
So they won't come in
I hide behind nostalgia to escape my problems
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 lost and unsure about everything in life
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 situation, I am still self-centered and don't know what to do with my life
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
No one cares about the things I cry or live for; give me something to strive towards
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!!!