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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Get Low
Editors Lyrics
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Another lame excuse
So bite your tongue, cause where’s the fun
In another truce
So get low
Get low
Only the last glow, lights up an atmosphere, an atmosphere
I am blinded here
I wish I could solve this, solve this
I just can’t
I wish I could solve this, solve this
I just can’t
I do believe
Your bible states your crime
I do believe
Your hate justifies mine
Now get low
Get low
Only the last glow, lights up an atmosphere, an atmosphere
Only the last glow, lights up an atmosphere, an atmosphere
I am blinded here
I wish I could solve this, solve this
I just can’t
I wish I could solve this, solve this
I just can’t
Now get low
Get low
Get low
Get low
I wish I could solve this, solve this
I just can’t
I wish I could solve this, solve this
I just can’t
I wish I could hold this in my hands
I wish I could solve this, now solve this
I just can’t
The lyrics of the song 'Get Low' by Editors speak about the frustration and helplessness of trying to find a solution for a problem that seems unsolvable. The opening lines refer to the rallying cries for war and the excuses that are made for it. The singer urges the listeners to bite their tongues as there is no fun in yet another truce. The phrase 'get low' appears in the chorus as a command to stop fighting and to lower ourselves down so that we can see each other's perspective.
The second part of the song talks about the confusion and disorientation that comes with fighting. The singer mentions how the last glow of hope is the only thing that lights up the atmosphere, reinforcing the idea that there is not much left to save. The repeated lines 'I wish I could solve this, solve this. I just can't' suggest that the singer is frustrated with the situation but sees no way out of it. The final lines of the song have the singer's wish for a resolution to the problem they're facing, but ultimately admits that they can't solve it.
Overall, the song deals with themes of war, violence, and the inability to find a solution to complex issues.
Line by Line Meaning
The rally cry, the call to arms
The phrase used to inspire and gather people for a cause, but it's just a weak excuse
Another lame excuse
Another feeble reason for conflict
So bite your tongue, cause where’s the fun
Don't speak up, because peace is too boring
In another truce
We've had enough agreements
So get low
Lower yourself, get ready for battle
Only the last glow, lights up an atmosphere, an atmosphere
Only the final moments of tension make the situation come alive
I am blinded here
I can't see through this conflict
I wish I could solve this, solve this
I desperately want to end this
I just can’t
But I don't have the solution
I do believe
I have faith that
Your bible states your crime
Your word of God accuses you of wrongdoing
Your hate justifies mine
And your hatred justifies my own animosity
Now get low
It's time to prepare for the worst
I wish I could hold this in my hands
I wish I could control this situation
Now solve this
But for now, someone needs to find a resolution
Contributed by Josiah D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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