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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2) A punk rock band from Connecticut, active in the 80's.
The Phone Book
Editors Lyrics
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So close your eyes and get some rest
I'm here to watch your heart
It's been faulty from the start
I'm the ribs in your chest
I'm not an angel
I never mean to make you cry
With dissention in the troops
And a smile and a sigh
What's that over your shoulder?
Fear of getting older
Stay with me
Sing me a love song
From your heart or from the phonebook
It don't matter to me
I'm an apple, you're the tree
I won't fall when you're shook
What's that over your shoulder?
Fear of getting older
Stay with me
It ends with a kiss
It ends with a tear
It ends with the lights out
Bathed in our fears
Tell me nonsense
I don't want sincere
I saw the lightning
Cut through the last winter sky of the year
Stay with me
Keep with me
The lyrics of Editors' song "The Phone Book" begin with the singer proclaiming that they are on watch and watch over their lover's heart. It is an admission that their lover's heart has been faulty from the start, and yet the singer is still there, looking after it. They describe themselves as the ribs in their lover's chest, symbolizing their integral part in their lover's life.
As the song progresses, the singer admits that they are not perfect and have made their lover cry, but they always manage to put on a smile and a sigh to deceive them. They then ask their lover about their fear of getting older and that they should stay with them.
In the chorus, the singer states that they don't care whether their lover sings them a love song from their heart or the phone book, indicating that it is their lover's presence that matters most. The final verse suggests that the relationship ends with a kiss and a tear, in a bittersweet moment of love and fear, but the singer just wants to hear some nonsense and not sincere words. The song ends with the singer urging their lover to stay with them.
Overall, the song shows the complexity of a relationship with its ups and downs, but the overriding emotion is the singer's desperate plea for their lover to stay with them.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm on watch here
I am keeping a lookout to ensure your safety
So close your eyes and get some rest
You can sleep soundly knowing that I'm here to protect you
I'm here to watch your heart
I'm specifically keeping guard over your vulnerable heart
It's been faulty from the start
Your heart has always been a source of pain and worry for you
I'm the ribs in your chest
I am an integral part of your being, like the bones protecting your vital organs
I'm not an angel
I'm flawed and imperfect
I never mean to make you cry
I don't intend to hurt you, even though I may do so unintentionally
Jumping through my hoops
I make things difficult for you, and perhaps take advantage of your love and loyalty
With dissention in the troops
Others may not understand or approve of our relationship
And a smile and a sigh
I put on a façade of contentment, while feeling inwardly conflicted
What's that over your shoulder?
What are you worried about or afraid of?
Fear of getting older
Perhaps your fear of aging or your mortality
Stay with me
Please don't leave me, despite your fears
Sing me a love song
Express your affection for me through music, whether it's heartfelt or trivial
From your heart or from the phonebook
It doesn't matter if the lyrics are sincere or borrowed from a mundane source
It don't matter to me
I just want to feel loved and connected with you, regardless of the medium
I'm an apple, you're the tree
I am the fruit of your labor, your protector, and your source of nourishment
I won't fall when you're shook
I will remain steadfast and supportive, even when you feel unstable or uncertain
It ends with a kiss
Our relationship may be ultimately fleeting, but we will express our love physically
It ends with a tear
Our love, and perhaps our lives, will one day come to a sorrowful end
It ends with the lights out
Death will ultimately extinguish our light and passion
Bathed in our fears
Our love and affection may be overwhelmed and consumed by our anxieties and insecurities
Tell me nonsense
Distract me from the reality of our fragile and temporary relationship with playful banter or foolish words
I don't want sincere
I don't want the truth of our impermanence and emotional limitations to ruin the fantasy of our love
I saw the lightning
I witnessed a powerful and fleeting natural phenomenon that reminds me of the transience of life
Cut through the last winter sky of the year
The cold, dark and lonely winter sky poetically symbolizes the finality of our love and our mortality
Stay with me
Remain with me, despite the inevitable end and the torment of our fears
Keep with me
Maintain our bond and keep me close, even when we face challenges and uncertainties
Contributed by Tyler K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@orkas999
L Y R I C S:
I'm on watch here
So close your eyes and get some rest
I'm here to watch your heart
It's been faulty from the start
I'm the ribs in your chest
I'm not an angel
I never mean to make you cry
Jumping through my hoops
With dissention in the troops
And a smile and a sigh
What's that over your shoulder?
Fear of getting older
Stay with me
Sing me a love song
From your heart or from the phone book
It don't matter to me
I'm an apple, you're the tree
I won't fall when you're shook
What's that over your shoulder?
Fear of getting older
Stay with me
It ends with a kiss
It ends with a tear
It ends with the lights out
Bathed in our fear
Tell me nonsense
I don't want sincere
I saw the lightning
Cut through the last winter sky of the year
Stay with me
Keep with me
@antoine7788
"The Phone Book"
I'm on watch here
So close your eyes and get some rest
I'm here to watch your heart
It's been faulty from the start
I'm the ribs in your chest
I'm not an angel
I never mean to make you cry
Jumping through my hoops
With dissention in the troops
And a smile and a sigh
What's that over your shoulder?
Fear of getting older
Stay with me
Sing me a love song
From your heart or from the phone book
It don't matter to me
I'm an apple, you're the tree
I won't fall when you're shook
What's that over your shoulder?
Fear of getting older
Stay with me
It ends with a kiss
It ends with a tear
It ends with the lights out
Bathed in our fear
Tell me nonsense
I don't want sincere
I saw the lightning
Cut through the last winter sky of the year
Stay with me
Keep with me
@reneeduardorodriguezperez8529
I'm on watch here
So close your eyes and get some rest
I'm here to watch your heart
It's been faulty from the start
I'm the ribs in your chest
I'm not an angel
I never mean to make you cry
Jumping through my hoops
With dissention in the troops
And a smile and a sigh
What's that over your shoulder?
Fear of getting older
Stay with me
Sing me a love song
From your heart or from the phone book
It don't matter to me
I'm an apple, you're the tree
I won't fall when you're shook
What's that over your shoulder?
Fear of getting older
Stay with me
It ends with a kiss
It ends with a tear
It ends with the lights out
Bathed in our fear
Tell me nonsense
I don't want sincere
I saw the lightning
Cut through the last winter sky of the year
Stay with me
Keep with me
@MoraProkaza
Я на страже здесь
Поэтому закрой глаза и немного отдохни
Я здесь,чтобы смотреть за твоим сердцем
Оно было неисправным с самого начала
Я-ребра в твоей груди
Я не ангел
Я никогда не хотел заставлять тебя плакать
Прыгая через мои обручи
С разногласием в толпе
И улыбкой внутри
Что за моими плечами?
Страх становиться старше
Остается со мной
Спой мне песню про любовь
Из твоего сердца или из телефонной книги
Это не имеет значения для меня
Я яблоко,ты дерево
Я не хочу падать,когда ты качаешься
Что за твоими плечами?
Страх становиться старше
Остается со мной
Он заканчивается поцелуем
Он заканчивается слезой
Он заканчивается фонарями
Купаясь в наших страхах
Скажи мне ерунду
Я не хочу видеть
Я увидел молнию
Разрезающую последнее зимнее неба в году
Останься со мной
Храни со мной
@jessdylan011
this song makes me so emotional. I love it, but it breaks my heart at the same time.
@mariosnarc
me too
@davewilliams9511
more than 4 years later and as fresh as the day I first listened. Very possibly my favourite song of all time.
@SpeedWaves1
So underrated song... Masterpiece!!!
@6745167
Magic voice ...
Magic sound ...
Magic lyrics...
@christos6068
There's something so special about this song . Maybe the lyrics , maybe the beat ... I don't know . Its awesome anyways ❤️
@joannapabianczyk2427
Absolutely true
@jessejamesburnitt
I absolutely love this song! One of the best from an all around great album.
@paulstevenson200
Like all the best things in life:
Simple. Honest. Beautiful.
@DynamicoDesigns
So under-rated.....