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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Forest Fire
Editors Lyrics
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Lean on me, saving grace
Such a light, where you are
Something new, forest fire
I'll miss this when it's gone
Let's not waste life, come on
I'll miss this when it's gone
We all sit next to the fire
We watch you burn
Oh, we all sit next to the fire
And watch you burn
The Editors’s song ‘Forest Fire’ tells a story of a person who is seeking refuge from the chaos of the world around them. The singer is yearning for a safe space, a place where they can rest and find solace from the challenges of life. The opening line, ‘ Take me home, somewhere safe’ suggests that the character is searching for a sense of belonging and security. They want to be able to rest from the world where they can lean on someone which is referenced in the next line, ‘Lean on me, saving grace’.
The chorus of the song reveals a sense of melancholy, as the character expresses his fear of losing the moment they are in. The line ‘I’ll miss this when it’s gone, Let’s not waste life, come on’ suggests a sense of urgency to enjoy life to the fullest, and not let the moments slip away. The character realizes that nothing lasts forever, and he wants to cherish the present, and not live in regret in the future.
The song metaphorically suggests that the character is amidst a forest fire, a disaster that can burn everything down in its wake. The character finds something new in the midst of this chaos and destruction, and the line ‘Something new, forest fire’ can be interpreted as a ray of hope and a way to find something new and beautiful amidst the chaos.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me home, somewhere safe
I desire to be taken away to a secure abode
Lean on me, saving grace
Rely on me, as I can rescue you when in trouble
Such a light, where you are
You bring illumination wherever you are located
Something new, forest fire
Your presence brings change and chaos like a wildfire
I'll miss this when it's gone
I will feel remorseful when this experience ends
Let's not waste life, come on
We should cherish our existence and make the most of it
We all sit next to the fire
We all assemble together by the fire
We watch you burn
We observe the outcome of your actions, often leading to destruction
Oh, we all sit next to the fire
Again, we all gather around the flame together
And watch you burn
Witness the aftermath of the choices made, often leading to regret
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz, Edward Owen Lay, Russell Leetch, Thomas Michael Smith
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