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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When Anger Shows
Editors Lyrics
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Think of all the things your hands could make
It pulls you to the ground like soaking wet gloves
The change in your face when anger shows
[Bridge:]
In that moment you realize that
Something you thought would always be there
[Chorus:]
These thoughts I must not think of
Dreams I can't make sense of
I need you to tell me it's okay
These thoughts I must not think of
Dreams I can't make sense of
I need you to tell me it's okay
You are a sleeping lion
In your bed I will not wake you
You're the moment love has passed
We all must learn to hate you
You're a memory from before
Please, don't let me forget you
You're the wolves at my door
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
How can you know what things are worth if your hands won't move to do a days work?
How can you know what things are worth if your hands won't move to do a days work?
How can you know what things are worth if your hands won't move to do a days work?
How can you know what things are worth if your hands won't move to do a days work?
How can you know what things are worth if your hands won't move to do a days work?
How can you know what things are worth if your hands won't move to do a days work?
How can you know...
How can you know...
How can you know...
These thoughts I must not think of/
Dreams I can't make sense of
I need you to tell me it's okay
These thoughts I must not think of
Dreams I can't make sense of
I just need you to tell me it's okay
The song “When Anger Shows” by Editors features powerful and haunting lyrics that explore the dark and tumultuous emotions that can come with anger. The opening lines, “It creeps all over you like a dull ache / Think of all the things your hands could make / It pulls you to the ground like soaking wet gloves,” suggest that the feeling of anger is a heavy burden that can weigh you down and hold you back. The line “The change in your face when anger shows” hints at the damage that anger can do, both to oneself and to others.
The chorus speaks to the internal struggle that anger can create: “These thoughts I must not think of / Dreams I can't make sense of / I need you to tell me it's okay.” The repetition of “These thoughts I must not think of” suggests that the singer is stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts, unable to break free from the grip of anger. The repeated plea for someone to tell them “it's okay” highlights the desperate need for reassurance and validation that often comes with intense emotional turmoil.
The verses take a more narrative approach, painting a vivid picture of the various forms that anger can take. In the lines “You are a sleeping lion / In your bed I will not wake you / You're the moment love has passed / We all must learn to hate you,” anger is personified as a powerful force that must be both respected and feared. The final lines of the song, “How can you know what things are worth if your hands won't move to do a day's work? / How can you know…” reinforce the sense of paralysis and helplessness that can come with anger.
Overall, “When Anger Shows” is a haunting and poignant exploration of a complex emotion, delivered through evocative and thought-provoking lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
It creeps all over you like a dull ache
Anger comes slowly and gradually until it completely envelops and discourages you
Think of all the things your hands could make
Reflect on your capability to create and manifest things in your life
It pulls you to the ground like soaking wet gloves
Anger is heavy and oppressive, making you feel helpless and exhausted
The change in your face when anger shows
Anger transforms you and makes visible the darker aspects of your personality
In that moment you realize that
The experience of anger causes epiphanies about life and the ephemeral nature of existence
Something you thought would always be there
The belief that certain things in life are secure and unchanging
Will die like everything else
But everything is eventually subject to change and loss
These thoughts I must not think of
For sanity's sake, I should avoid dwelling on certain troubling thoughts
Dreams I can't make sense of
Unexplained, unclear or otherwise puzzling aspirations
I need you to tell me it's okay
I require reassurance and validation from others to know that everything will be alright
You are a sleeping lion
Your power and influence in the world is dormant and inactive
In your bed I will not wake you
I will not disturb or interfere with your lack of action
You're the moment love has passed
You represent the loss of romantic love and its fleeting nature
We all must learn to hate you
But we must also come to terms with that loss and eventually release our anger and bitterness
You're a memory from before
You're a reminder of what once was, but is no longer present
Please, don't let me forget you
But even painful memories need to be remembered and processed to move on from them
You're the wolves at my door
You symbolize the constant, looming threat of danger, fear or temptation
How can you know what things are worth if your hands won't move to do a days work?
One's sense of value and meaning in life is tied to their ability to work hard and create
These thoughts I must not think of
The repetition of this line emphasizes the importance of avoiding certain thoughts
Dreams I can't make sense of
Repeated for extra emphasis on the frustration of unclear aspirations
I just need you to tell me it's okay
Again, the importance of external validation and emotional support is highlighted
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz, Edward Owen Lay, Russell Leetch, Thomas Michael Smith
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