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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In This Light and on This Evening
Editors Lyrics
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I heard the earth inhale
Moments before
It spat its rain down on me
I swear to God
In this light and on this evening
London's become
The lyrics of Editors' song 'In This Light and on This Evening' are open to interpretation but on the surface, they seem to describe a moment of epiphany experienced by the singer. The first line, "I swear to God, I heard the earth inhale" suggests that the singer feels something transformative is coming. This is followed by the image of the earth "spatting its rain down" on the singer, a turbulent image that could be seen as symbolic of the moment of change.
The next line, "In this light and on this evening" suggests that something about the current circumstances is contributing to this feeling of transformation. The singer goes on to describe how London has become "the most beautiful thing" they have ever seen. This could be interpreted in a number of ways: perhaps the singer has lived in London for a long time and is suddenly appreciating it in a new way, or perhaps they are a visitor and the city has taken their breath away. There is a sense of awe and wonder in the way the line is delivered, suggesting that the singer is experiencing a moment of transcendence.
Overall, 'In This Light and on This Evening' is a song that explores the idea of transformation and the way that our surroundings and circumstances can have a profound effect on our perceptions of the world. The lyrics are open to different readings, but they all suggest a sense of wonder and a belief that anything is possible.
Line by Line Meaning
I swear to God
I wholeheartedly believe what I am about to express.
I heard the earth inhale
I felt a sudden silence that signaled the approach of a storm.
Moments before
A short amount of time had passed since the earth's inhale.
It spat its rain down on me
The skies opened up and rain poured down on me.
In this light and on this evening
At this time of day and under this specific atmosphere.
London's become
London has transformed or evolved.
The most beautiful thing I've seen
London's new state is so stunning that it stands out as the most beautiful sight I've ever witnessed.
Contributed by Maria S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.