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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Distances
Editors Lyrics

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Distance, I'll keep my distance
These things I never seem to meet
So I'll leave the murder scene

Honey, What got broke here
Won't go back together again
So I'll leave this while I can

Here
Here
Here
Here

Nothing, to be scared of
My dreams they keep a hold of me
My guide when I can't see

Call, I will be there
I'm sure your passing the test
I wish you all the best

Here
Here

Here
Here

Overall Meaning

The song "Distances" by Editors talks about the concept of distance, both physically and emotionally. The singer speaks about keeping his distance from certain things that he feels he can't handle, possibly alluding to past traumas. The lyrics "These things I never seem to meet" suggest a sense of avoidance or even fear towards certain experiences or situations. The singer also talks about leaving a "murder scene" which could be a metaphor for a relationship or a difficult situation that he's trying to escape from.

Later in the song, the singer mentions dreams being his guide when he can't see, indicating a reliance on his instincts or intuition. He reassures someone that he'll be there if they need him, saying "Call, I will be there / I'm sure you're passing the test / I wish you all the best." This could be interpreted as a message of support to a friend or loved one going through a difficult time.

Overall, "Distances" is a song that explores themes of distance, avoidance, and vulnerability. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but they suggest a sense of emotional turbulence and a need to distance oneself from certain experiences or situations.

Line by Line Meaning

Distance, I'll keep my distance
I will maintain my distance from any situation that creates emotional stress

These things I never seem to meet
I have never been able to achieve or meet certain things in life

So I'll leave the murder scene
I will leave the place where something has been damaged beyond repair

Honey, What got broke here
There's something that has been damaged and cannot be repaired

Won't go back together again
The damaged relationship cannot be restored to its initial state

So I'll leave this while I can
I will leave this situation or relationship while I still can

Nothing, to be scared of
There's nothing to fear in pursuing my dreams

My dreams they keep a hold of me
My aspirations and dreams continue to motivate me

My guide when I can't see
My dreams serve as my guiding light when I am lost or confused

Call, I will be there
I am always available for those who need me, just call me

I'm sure your passing the test
I am confident that you will be successful in your endeavors

I wish you all the best
I hope for the best outcomes for you

Here
'Here' likely represents a musical instrumental break rather than lyrical content

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz, Edward Owen Lay, Russell Leetch, Thomas Michael Smith

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