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.
âThe Weight Of Your Loveâ, 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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2) A punk rock band from Connecticut, active in the 80's.
Road To Nowhere
Editors Lyrics
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But we don't know where we've been
And we know what we're knowing
But we can't say what we've seen
And we're not little children
And we know what we want
And the future is certain
We're on a road to nowhere
Come on inside
Taking that ride to nowhere
We'll take that ride
I'm feeling okay this morning
You know
We're on the road to paradise
Here we go
Here we go
We're on a road to nowhere
Come on inside
Taking that ride to nowhere
We'll take that ride
Maybe you wonder where you are
I don't care
Here is where time is on our side
Take you there
Take you there
We're on a road to nowhere
We're on a road to nowhere
We're on a road to nowhere
There's a city in my mind
Come along and take that ride
And it's alright
It's alright
And it's very far away
But it's growing day by day
And it's alright
It's alright
They can tell you what to do
But they'll make a fool of you
And it's alright
It's alright
We're on a road to nowhere
There's a city in my mind
Come along and take that ride
And it's alright
It's alright
And it's very far away
But it's growing day by day
But it's alright
It's alright
They can tell you what to do
But they'll make a fool of you
But it's alright
It's alright
We're on a road to nowhere
The lyrics to Editors' song "Road to Nowhere" reflect the idea of moving forward in life without a clear direction of where one has been or where they are heading. The first few lines convey this realization, stating "Well we know where we're going / But we don't know where we've been / And we know what we're knowing / But we can't say what we've seen." The lyrics continue to emphasize that although the characters in the song may not have all the answers, they do know what they want and are certain about their future. "And we're not little children / And we know what we want / And the future is certain / Give us time to work it out."
The chorus of the song, "We're on a road to nowhere / Come on inside / Taking that ride to nowhere / We'll take that ride," emphasizes the idea of moving forward aimlessly. It's as if they are content with not knowing where they are going, just as long as they keep moving. The idea of feeling okay despite not knowing where they are heading is reinforced in the lyrics, "I'm feeling okay this morning / You know / We're on the road to paradise / Here we go / Here we go."
Overall, the song could be interpreted as a call to embrace the unknown and take a leap of faith. The characters in the song are not afraid to move forward, even if they don't know where they are headed. They are content with the journey itself, rather than the destination.
Line by Line Meaning
Well we know where we're going
We have a general idea of where we are heading
But we don't know where we've been
We are unsure of our past experiences
And we know what we're knowing
We have an understanding of what we currently know
But we can't say what we've seen
We struggle to explain what we have witnessed
And we're not little children
We are not naive or inexperienced
And we know what we want
We have a clear idea of what we desire
And the future is certain
We believe that the future is predictable
Give us time to work it out
We need more time to figure things out
We're on a road to nowhere
We are heading towards a meaningless destination
Come on inside
Join us on this journey
Taking that ride to nowhere
We are willingly taking this journey towards nothingness
We'll take that ride
We are fully committed to this journey
I'm feeling okay this morning
I am currently in a good state of mind
You know
You understand what I mean
We're on the road to paradise
We believe that we are heading towards a perfect destination
Here we go
Let's start this journey
Maybe you wonder where you are
You may be questioning your current location
I don't care
I am indifferent to your confusion
Here is where time is on our side
We have the luxury of time on our journey
Take you there
We will guide you to this destination
We're on a road to nowhere
We are still heading towards a meaningless destination
There's a city in my mind
I have an ideal location in mind
And it's alright
It's okay or acceptable
It's very far away
The destination is distant
But it's growing day by day
The city is getting closer each day
They can tell you what to do
Others may try to control your actions
But they'll make a fool of you
Following their instructions may lead to embarrassment
Contributed by Micah O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
JD Moncada
The lead singer has an awesome voice.
Derek January
what a unique song to cover! one of the last songs I pictured Editors to do but that was great! boy would i love to go to a PinkPop festival, always such great lineups...
susanab73
Great cover!!! It sounds better than the original.
Mike1967b
best cover of this song... PERIOD! and it is live! Amazing!
LesSmith45
I am a huge huge fan of covers. i love to hear a great songs done different ways by different bands.
Ernst Jan Vermeulen
Just discovered this song by Editors. The Talking Heads are the best. But this cover is one of the best I've ever heard. Editors may stay and do some more songs of the best band ever.
dungeonrazer
I'm so glad I was there, It was one of the best concerts I've ever seen...
AlexTheBookworm
his voice gives me goosebumps... in a good way...;-)
Max Curtis
Love his voice :)
CaptainWOW883
Great cover of a great song. Probably the best cover of this song yet!