Editors is a British indie rock/post-punk revival band from Birmingham, Eng… Read Full Bio ↴Editors is a British indie rock/post-punk revival band from Birmingham, England, formed by Tom Smith (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Russell Leetch (bass) Ed Lay (drums) and Chris Urbanowicz (guitar) who met while studying at Staffordshire University, in Stafford, England, United Kingdom during 2002. After Chris' departure in 2012 , Justin Lockey and Elliott Williams joined the band for their live gigs and participated in the recording of the fourth album.

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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Colours
Editors Lyrics

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You mean a lot to me
You've got a heart of gold
Everything falls apart
Leaves you in the cold

Purpose is scaring me
What if I can't see mine
Love on the filthy streets is so divine

You are the color my dear
You are the color my dear

You mean a lot to me
You've got a heart of gold

Once I have found the words
I'll loosen my hold

You are the color my dear
You are the color my dear
You are the color my dear
You are the color my dear

Fill your life with something else baby
Fill your life with something else baby
Fill your life with something else baby
Fill your life with something else baby
Fill your life with something else baby
Fill your life with something else baby

Fill your life with something else baby
Fill your life with something else baby

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Editors' "Colours" reflect a yearning for purpose and direction, with a sense of longing for a deeper connection to something meaningful. The opening lines suggest the importance of the person being addressed, as they are described as having a "heart of gold" and being significant to the singer. However, there is a melancholic tone to the lines "everything falls apart, leaves you in the cold," conveying a sense of despair and uncertainty about the world.

The next lines shift to the singer's own struggle with purpose, as they admit that "purpose is scaring me, what if I can't see mine." This doubt is contrasted with a sense of hopefulness that "love on the filthy streets is so divine," suggesting that even in difficult circumstances, there is something beautiful to be found.

The refrain "you are the color my dear" is repeated multiple times, highlighting the importance of this person in the singer's life, and also perhaps alluding to the idea that color represents passion, emotion, and meaning. The repeated lines "fill your life with something else baby" at the end of the song could suggest a desire to move beyond feelings of emptiness, and find something fulfilling and purposeful.

Overall, the song reflects on the human struggle to find purpose and meaning in life, and how love and human connection can bring color to a world that can seem bleak and chaotic.

ColoursEditors Lyrics

Colours
Editors Lyrics