The band were originally known as (The) Pride, before they changed their line-up and became known as Snowfield, becoming a popular unsigned band. They remained with this name until they signed with Kitchenware Records in September 2004. The band's debut single Bullets was released as a limited edition of 500 on Kitchenware Records on January 24, 2005; it quickly gained support from radio stations such as Xfm and BBC 6 Music - where it was the single of the week.
Their debut album, The Back Room, was released on 25 July 2005, to critical acclaim. The band toured out most of 2005, including two jaunts with We Are Scientists. However, after a pivotal support slot on Franz Ferdinand's Arena tour at the end of 2005, it was the re-release of single Munich in January 2006 that propelled them into the top 10 of the UK single's chart. The following May, Editors played three sell-out shows at London's Brixton Academy, and countless gigs worldwide. The album has now sold over 500,000 units.
In June 2007 Editors released a second album, An End has a Start which included the single Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors. This first track was released on June 18th 2007 in the UK, and June 26th in the US, however it was leaked onto the Internet earlier. The album's title track, An End Has A Start was released on September 3rd, The Racing Rats on November 26th, 2007. Following a landmark appearence on The Other Stage at the Glastonbury festival, the album entered at number 1 in the UK album chart.
'In this Light And On This Evening', the third studio album, was released on October 12th 2009. With the heavy synthesizer sound and industrial ring, the album differed immensely from the earlier work of the band. Tom explained this change as a way for the band to try something completely different. Papillon, the first single, was followed by You Don't Know Love. The third single was Eat Raw Meat = Blood Drool. The album was inspired by the city of London, both lyrically as musically and debuted at number 1 in the UK album charts.
On April 16th 2012, during the recording of their fourth studio album with producer Flood, Editors announced that Chris Urbanowicz (guitar) was leaving the band basing the decision entirely upon the band's future musical direction.
‘The Weight Of Your Love’, their fourth studio LP, was released on July 2013. It was preceded by the single 'A ton of love, released in May. This is also the first album to feature new band members Justin Lockey and Elliott Williams. It was recorded at Blackbird Studio in Nashville with producer Jacquire King and mixed by Craig Silvey.
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2) A punk rock band from Connecticut, active in the 80's.
BLOOD
Editors Lyrics
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You're with the red lights, your side of town
Don't say it's easy to follow a process
There's nothing harder than keeping a promise
Blood runs through your veins, that's where our similarity ends
Blood runs through our veins
Blood runs through your veins, that's where our similarity ends
Blood runs through our veins
There's nothing believable in being honest
So cover your lies up with another promise
Blood runs through your veins, that's where our similarity ends
Blood runs through our veins
Blood runs through your veins, that's where our similarity ends
Blood runs through our veins
Oh
Blood runs through your veins, that's where our similarity ends
Blood runs through our veins
If there's hope in your heart
Did I see it from the start
If there's hope in your heart
The lyrics of Editors' song "Blood" talk about the struggles of living in a city that can drag you down. The singer mentions being on the red light district side of town, which implies a less affluent area with more danger and vice. The song suggests that it's difficult to keep promises and be honest in such an environment where covering your lies with another promise becomes second nature. The singer remarks on how everyone may share the same blood running through their veins, but that's where the similarity ends. The repetition of the line "blood runs through your veins" suggests a sense of helplessness and hopelessness in the singer's tone, emphasizing the fact that there's nothing that unites people in this harsh and dishonest environment.
The line "Don't say it's easy to follow a process, There's nothing harder than keeping a promise" suggests that in this world, promises are hard to keep. The corruption of the environment makes one wary of people's intentions, as people often break their promises or cover their lies with another promise. The lyric "There's nothing believable in being honest" reflects this environment where honesty is rare, and people are inclined towards deception. It implies that in such surreal surroundings, honesty is considered a weakness and deception a survival skill. The hopeful outro of the song that asks if the singer saw the hope in the heart of the listener from the start can be interpreted as a plea for people to see the good in each other despite their circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
This wicked city just drags you down
Living in this depraved and corrupt city pulls you in and exhausts you.
You're with the red lights, your side of town
You're now in the seedy area of town usually lit with red lights.
Don't say it's easy to follow a process
Don't claim that adhering to a set of rules is simple and straightforward.
There's nothing harder than keeping a promise
It's difficult to maintain a commitment and fulfill a promise.
Blood runs through your veins, that's where our similarity ends
We share nothing more than blood flowing through our veins.
Blood runs through our veins
We both have blood flowing through our veins.
There's nothing believable in being honest
People find it hard to believe in honesty alone.
So cover your lies up with another promise
To compensate for the lies, you need to make more promises.
Oh
Exclamation of emotion.
If there's hope in your heart
Assuming there's optimism within you.
Did I see it from the start
Did I perceive that hopefulness right from the beginning?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JACK CHRISTOPHER ALLSOPP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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This wicked city has dragged you down
You're with the red lights
Your side of town
Don't say it's easy
To follow a process
There's nothing harder
Than keeping a promise
Blood runs through your veins
thats where our similarity ends
Blood runs through our veins
Blood runs through your veins
thats where our similarity ends
Blood runs through our veins
There's nothing believable
In being honest
So cover your lies up
With another promise
Blood runs through your veins
thats where our similarity ends
Blood runs through our veins
Blood runs through your veins
thats where our similarity ends
Blood runs through our veins
Blood runs through your veins
thats where our similarity ends
Blood runs through your veins
If there's hope in your heart
It would flow to every part
If there's hope in your heart
@littleblackcloud86
The best Editors song.
@mikeypauly8371
This is the finest british indie you could get.
@Gazzlewazzle
Correct
@jjohnny807
Yes, get. Editors was the last great one.
@rafaamo4496
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@s.m.5386
This was on our country pubs analogue juke box. Don’t know how as the pub was straight from the 70’s. It takes me back to being 18/19 and living in the pub!
@silviapecinaquintero9906
I discovered Editors with this album, I love it.
@jerryrocker1
The real Editors, the magic sound!!
@tylermacleod8331
Brilliant tune great band so underated.☺