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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Like Treasure
Editors Lyrics
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Wait and see how the hand plays
Living out our second hand clichés
Ain't it just like the old days?
You are what you eat
You'll become digested
Well love, it isn't felt
You will keep forever
I'll bury you like treasure
We gotta get friends in high places
Hide behind their plastic faces
Rip up the flag and replace it
Dance with our friends in high places
You are what you eat
You'll become digested
Well love, it isn't felt
Love is tested
You will keep forever
I'll bury you like treasure
You will keep forever
I'll bury you like treasure
I used to want to be you
Now where's your shadow?
You're see-through
I used to want to be you
Now where's your shadow?
You're see-through
You will keep forever
I'll bury you like treasure
You will keep forever
I'll bury you like treasure
The lyrics of the song "Like Treasure" by Editors talk about nostalgia, the false nature of love, the value of friendship and the permanent nature of memories. The first lines of the song "Ain't it just like the old days? Wait and see how the hand plays Living out our second hand clichés. Ain't it just like the old days?" suggest a reminiscence of the past and how some things never change. The second stanza talks about love that is not felt, but rather tested. It could mean that the passion and the spark may be lost, and what remains is just a relationship that requires conscious effort and work.
The chorus "You will keep forever, I'll bury you like treasure" implies that memories and experiences are permanent and valuable, like treasures buried in the ground. The third stanza talks about the importance of influential friends. It's about having people who can help and protect you when life gets tough. The line "Rip up the flag and replace it Dance with our friends in high places" could be interpreted as a call for change and revolution.
The last part of the song "I used to want to be you Now where's your shadow? You're see-through" could mean that the singer has lost respect for a certain person and no longer admires them. Overall, the song represents a melancholic reminiscence of the past, and emphasizes the value of meaningful relationships and happy memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Ain't it just like the old days?
Reflecting on a past time or experience that resembles the present moment
Wait and see how the hand plays
Anticipating and observing the outcome of a situation
Living out our second hand clichés
Experiencing stereotypical or overused situations
You are what you eat
One's experiences and surroundings shape their identity
You'll become digested
One's experiences and surroundings become part of them
Well love, it isn't felt
Love is not just a feeling, but is proven through actions
No, love is tested
Love is proven through the challenges and hardships faced in a relationship
You will keep forever
Memories and experiences stay with a person indefinitely
I'll bury you like treasure
The singer will keep their memories and experiences with someone safe and meaningful
We gotta get friends in high places
Surrounding oneself with powerful or influential people
Hide behind their plastic faces
Masking one's true self in order to fit in or gain status
Rip up the flag and replace it
Questioning or rebelling against societal norms and symbols
Dance with our friends in high places
Having fun and enjoying the perks of being in a powerful social circle
I used to want to be you
Admiring and desiring to be like someone else
Now where's your shadow?
Questioning the authenticity and impact of someone's actions or existence
You're see-through
Transparent or lacking depth and meaning
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