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.
Tired Of England
Dirty Pretty Things Lyrics
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They'll never know the England that we know
Never know where the ones with dreams go, no
Never notice the skies with their eyes down low
We'll never be tired of England
United in rain in the cities
To channel the pain and the pity's woe
With the blues, the grays
The green, the brown
To lonely nights uptown
Don't let them bring you down
Lonely nights uptown
Don't let them bring us down, no
How can they be tired of London
The scents in the air on a warm day
Generation of hope that sees better days
But moving along in the same old ways
We'll never be tired of London
From Clerkenwell into the city
The state of the rudes is a pity though
Generations of cramps with their kids in tow
With the blues, the grays
The green, the brown
To lonely nights uptown
Don't let them bring you down
Lonely nights uptown
They'll never bring us down, no
While the queen of England sits on her throne
Of bingo cards and chicken bones
Don't drink yourself to a lonely death
In casinos on crystal meth
Don't drink yourself to a lonely death
In casinos on crystal meth
So sing your song of the Banbury-Cross
Don't breathe a word about your loss
Jack Frost, old Nick to follow down
With cut price cars and top shelf porn
How can they be tired of England?
How can they be tired of England?
How can they be tired of England?
How can they be tired of England?
The song "Tired of England" by Dirty Pretty Things is a commentary on the feelings of being alienated and dissatisfied with the state of modern society in England. In the first verse, the singer contemplates how anyone could be tired of England, not understanding how they could miss the beauty and intricacies of the country they call home. The imagery of not noticing the skies with "their eyes down low" speaks to those who are unaware or apathetic to the world around them.
The chorus then switches perspective, as the singer declares that they will never be tired of England. They speak to the power of the shared experiences of living in the country, such as enduring the rain in the cities or feeling the pain and pity of one's fellow citizens. They acknowledge that life in England may not always be easy, but they find comfort in the shared struggles of their community.
The final verse delves into darker themes, as the song warns against losing oneself in vices such as gambling and drug use. The lyrics speak to the corrupting influence of modern society, referencing the Queen sitting on her throne of "bingo cards and chicken bones", as well as "cut price cars and top shelf porn". Ultimately, the song is a reflection on what it means to truly appreciate and love one's country in the face of pervasive societal issues.
Line by Line Meaning
How can they be tired of England?
The singer wonders how some people could be tired of England
They'll never know the England that we know
Those who are tired of England do not know the true essence of it
Never know where the ones with dreams go, no
They do not know the places where dreamers go to fulfill their dreams
Never notice the skies with their eyes down low
They do not appreciate the beauty of England's skies as they always look down
We'll never be tired of England
The artist and others will never tire of England
United in rain in the cities
Despite the rain, the people in the cities are united
To channel the pain and the pity's woe
They channel the collective pain and pity of people
To carry them back to the place below
They carry these emotions to be felt deeply within them
With the blues, the grays, The green, the brown
The colors of England are varied, and they appreciate all of them
To lonely nights uptown
The people have been through lonely nights in cities
Don't let them bring you down
They encourage each other not to be brought down by negative experiences
Lonely nights uptown
Repeating the idea of lonely nights in cities
Don't let them bring us down, no
We will not be brought down by negative experiences
How can they be tired of London
The singer wonders how some people could be tired of London in particular
The scents in the air on a warm day
The singer appreciates the beautiful scents of London on warm days
Generation of hope that sees better days
The younger generation has hope for better days in London
But moving along in the same old ways
Despite this hope, people continue with their same lifestyles
From Clerkenwell into the city
Referring to the area of Clerkenwell and the surrounding city
The state of the rudes is a pity though
Referring to the unlucky and unfortunate people in the area
Generations of cramps with their kids in tow
Referring to the generations of unlucky people with their children
They'll never bring us down, no
Negative experiences will not bring the artist and others down
While the queen of England sits on her throne
Referring to the literal queen on her throne
Of bingo cards and chicken bones
Describing the queen's lifestyle and fortune
Don't drink yourself to a lonely death
Urging people to not turn to alcohol to cope with negative emotions
In casinos on crystal meth
Describing a dangerous way of coping
So sing your song of the Banbury-Cross
Urging people to sing joyfully despite struggles
Don't breathe a word about your loss
Not to voice their struggles, but rather keep them private
Jack Frost, old Nick to follow down
Referring to difficult times and people going through them
With cut price cars and top shelf porn
Describing ways that people cope with struggles, typically materialistic or unhealthy ways
How can they be tired of England?
Repeating the question in the beginning, emphasizing it again
How can they be tired of England?
Asking again how some people could be tired of England
How can they be tired of England?
Repeating once again how the artist wonders how some people could be tired of England
How can they be tired of England?
Asking one more time how some people could be tired of England
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Anthony Rossomando, Carl Barat, David Hammond, Gary Powell
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birgith22
i really don't know why people say it's a bad song. i like it
Bournville LTD
This song is underrated.
Roger Larsson
you're goddamn right
Faith, Hope and Love, イエスはあなたのことをとても愛してくれています。
My Favorite Song by Them actually =]
аличе Никкия
If every band in the current music scene resembled to Libertines, DPT or Babyshambles, the world'd be better!
Arthur Dury
Nobody's disliked this, so nobody can pull the '1 person is German' joke.