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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Escape The Nest
Editors Lyrics
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Our time and our place dear
There's life in us yet, love
These walls we will climb above
We really are ants now
Escape the nest somehow
I ache for a feeling
You came and you poured it in, it in
Buildings in clouds here
Our time and our place dear
There's life in us yet, love
These walls we will climb above, above
[Chorus:]
Look up through the trees to feel as small as you can
You hear the clocks counting down
The nights are longer now than ever before
But now you see the lights from the town
I'm drained and I'm empty
I've still got love in me
There's eyes in the sky tonight
Watching us lose the fight
We really are ants now
Escape the nest somehow
I ache for a feeling
You came and you poured it in, it in
[Chorus x 2]
The song "Escape the Nest" by Editors seems to be a reflection on life's possibilities and the difficulties in stepping out of one's comfort zone. The opening lyrics "Buildings in clouds here, our time and our place dear" speaks to the notion of an individual in a certain time and place, who has the potential to do great things. There is a sense of hope and possibility as the singer declares, "There's life in us yet, love. These walls we will climb above".
The lyrics "We really are ants now, Escape the nest somehow" suggest a feeling of being trapped or stuck in a certain place, perhaps even feeling insignificant or powerless like an ant. But the singer acknowledges the need to take action in order to achieve something more significant, to escape the limitations of their current situation.
The chorus serves as a reminder to look beyond oneself, to see the bigger picture and find hope in the darkness. The line "Look up through the trees to feel as small as you can" suggests humbling oneself, while "You hear the clocks counting down, The nights are longer now than ever before" alludes to the passage of time and the urgency to make the most of the present moment. The line "But now you see the lights from the town" offers a glimmer of hope, the possibility of something better beyond the current situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Buildings in clouds here
We are currently in a place where buildings seem to touch the clouds
Our time and our place dear
This is the time and place that is most special to us
There's life in us yet, love
There is still a lot of life left in us, my love
These walls we will climb above
We will climb over the walls that are holding us back
We really are ants now
At this moment, we feel like tiny ants in a big world
Escape the nest somehow
We need to find a way to break out of our safe space and explore the world outside
I ache for a feeling
I long so much to experience a certain emotion
You came and you poured it in, it in
You gave me that feeling that I've been yearning for
[Chorus:] Look up through the trees to feel as small as you can
When you look up through the trees, you realize just how tiny you are in comparison to the vastness of the world
You hear the clocks counting down
You can hear the sound of time ticking away
The nights are longer now than ever before
The nights seem endless and more dark than ever before
But now you see the lights from the town
Despite the long, dark nights, you can see the glimmering lights from the distance which give you hope and comfort
I'm drained and I'm empty
I feel exhausted and drained from everything that has been going on
I've still got love in me
Even though I am tired, I still have a lot of love to give
There's eyes in the sky tonight
There are eyes watching over us, perhaps symbolizing guardian angels
Watching us lose the fight
Observing us struggle and potentially fail
[Chorus x 2]
Repeats chorus twice
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz, Edward Owen Lay, Russell Leetch, Thomas Michael Smith
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