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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The Sting
Editors Lyrics
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Wouldn't always hide around here
Now and then
I see my old friend disappear
Into night, into night
People don't change
And I know your story so well
It's my favourite tale to tell
You wanted to make me believe in love
You wanted to make me believe in love
You bring the money in, I will be waiting
I'm in the corner with a wasp sting in my throat
You throw the money down, you never ran this town
I'm in the corner with a wasp sting in my throat
Whisper to me
We all want to escape
Now what do you got
What you got that's so great?
You wanted to make me believe in love
You wanted to show me the things that you dream of
You bring the money in, I will be waiting
I'm in the corner with a wasp sting in my throat
You throw the money down, you never ran this town
I'm in the corner with a wasp sting in my throat
With a wasp sting in my
I will be waiting, I will be waiting
I will be waiting, I will be waiting
I will be waiting
I will be waiting
I will be waiting
I will be waiting
I will be waiting
I will be waiting
You bring the money in, I will be waiting
I'm in the corner with a wasp sting in my throat
You throw the money down, you never ran this town
I'm in the corner with a wasp sting in my throat
You bring the money in, I will be waiting
With a wasp sting in my
You throw the money down, you never ran this town
The lyrics of Editors' song The Sting are ambiguous and open to interpretation. However, the overall tone of the song seems to be one of bitterness and disillusionment. The singer seems to be speaking to an old friend or perhaps a former lover who has betrayed them in some way. The lines "People don't change / And I know your story so well / I know your fate / It's my favorite tale to tell" suggest that the singer has seen this person's true colors before and is not surprised by their actions.
The chorus, with the repeated line "You wanted to make me believe in love" suggests that the singer once had faith in this person, perhaps even loved them, but has since lost that belief. The imagery of the "wasp sting in my throat" gives the sense that the singer feels betrayed and hurt by this person. The line "Whisper to me / We all want to escape / Now what do you got / What you got that's so great?" suggests that this person may have made promises to the singer that they couldn't keep.
Overall, the song seems to be about the disappointment that can come from putting trust and faith in someone and having them let you down. The imagery and tone of the song give a sense of bitterness and disillusionment.
Line by Line Meaning
Danger
This situation is dangerous, and we should be cautious.
Wouldn't always hide around here
Danger is not always apparent or easy to detect in this area.
Now and then
Occasionally, but not frequently.
I see my old friend disappear
Someone I used to know disappears or leaves without explanation.
Into night, into night
They leave without a trace, disappearing into the darkness.
People don't change
Individuals do not change their essence, habits or beliefs.
And I know your story so well
I am familiar with your biography or personal history.
I know your fate
I know how things will turn out for you in the end.
It's my favourite tale to tell
I enjoy telling this particular story, speaking ill of you.
You wanted to make me believe in love
You tried to convince me that love was real and authentic.
You wanted to show me the things that you dream of
You tried to make me believe in your dreams and desires.
You bring the money in, I will be waiting
If you bring the money, I will be ready to receive it.
I'm in the corner with a wasp sting in my throat
I am trapped and in pain, feeling the consequences of previous actions or decisions.
You throw the money down, you never ran this town
You abandon or neglect the responsibilities you have in this place after paying me.
Whisper to me
Speak softly and confidentially to me.
We all want to escape
We all want to get out of here or escape our current situation.
Now what do you got
What do you have to offer or bring to the table?
What you got that's so great?
What makes you think you're so special or better than others?
I will be waiting
I will patiently wait for your arrival or for something to happen.
With a wasp sting in my
Feeling the discomfort, pain or remorse of something that happened before.
Contributed by Lily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.