Electrelane are a band from Brighton, England. They were formed in 1998 by … Read Full Bio ↴Electrelane are a band from Brighton, England. They were formed in 1998 by Verity Susman (aka Vera November also making music under her own name Verity Susman) (keyboards, farfisa organ, lead vocals, guitar, saxophone, clarinet) and Emma Gaze (drums). In its last incarnation, the band was composed of these two plus Mia Clarke (guitar, backing vocals) and Ros Murray (bass) (aka Ray Rumours). Their music draws from a wide range of influences including Neu!, Sonic Youth, and The Velvet Underground. Their mostly instrumental debut album, Rock It To The Moon was released in April 2001. A second album, The Power Out, which was recorded by Steve Albini, added more vocals and structure to the songs. It was released on Too Pure in February 2004. A third album, Axes, which was also recorded by Steve Albini, was released on 9 May 2005.

The band's fourth album, No Shout, No Calls, was written in Berlin during the 2006 World Cup, recorded in Benton Harbor, Michigan in late 2006, and released in May 2007 worldwide.

In November 2007, the band went on "indefinite hiatus," but announced in February 2011 that they would play several dates in England.

“This summer we’re going to play some festivals, including Field Day in London, and a few gigs. We’re still confirming everything, so will be announcing dates soon. It’s very exciting for us to be playing together again after more than three years, and we’re just sorry that we won’t be able to make it to the US this time. At the moment our plan is just to play live this summer, so we hope to see you!" (Source: Electrelane website)

The band announced in November of 2021 that they are working together on their first new music since No Shouts, No Calls in 2007 and that "playing together again feels really, really good.

The Greater Times
Electrelane Lyrics

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You say you don't know what love means anymore
Since I found you
I'm tearing down the walls without you
And I'm getting lost in all the plans that I heard you make

About the older times
About the greater times

Oh I don't know, I don't know anyway
Look up
Look Up
I'll keep my eyes on you
Do you remember when you were a child then

And you laughed when you were a child then
There's no meaning anymore
We,re floating in the sky
And if you think that we are older now
It's just our heads are outterflies
Are you the one that I've been waiting for ?
You say you don't know what love means anymore
Since I 'found you

I'm tearing down the walls, the walls, the walls...
Are you the one that I've been waiting for ?

Overall Meaning

The song "001 The Greater Times" by Electrelane describes the feeling of being lost and confused in a relationship that may be coming to an end. The first line, "you say you don't know what love means anymore," portrays the emotional distance between the two lovers. The singer is trying to connect with their partner, but some barriers and walls seem to keep them apart.

In the second part of the lyrics, the singer is reminiscing about the past and the better times where things were simpler and happier. They mention "the older times" and "the greater times." The singer tries to reconnect with their partner by reminding them of their childhood when everything was more comfortable and they laughed more.

Towards the end of the song, the singer is trying to figure out if their partner is the one they were waiting for all along, but the uncertainty and emotional distance make it hard for them to tell. Overall, the lyrics express the struggle of trying to connect with a partner that may not be on the same emotional wavelength.

Line by Line Meaning

You say you don't know what love means anymore
The singer in the song isn't sure if their partner values love.

Since I found you
The singer found their partner in the past.

I'm tearing down the walls without you
The singer is trying to break down barriers, possibly emotional, without the help of their partner.

And I'm getting lost in all the plans that I heard you make
The artist is getting overwhelmed by their partner's future goals.

About the older times
The partner may be reminiscing about the past.

About the greater times
The partner may feel like the past was better than now.

Oh I don't know, I don't know anyway
The singer is unsure of what to do or what to think.

Look up
The artist is telling their partner to look up.

I'll keep my eyes on you
The artist is going to keep watching their partner.

Do you remember when you were a child then
The singer is asking their partner if they remember their childhood.

And you laughed when you were a child then
The artist is reminding their partner of a positive memory.

There's no meaning anymore
The singer may feel like their relationship has lost its significance.

We're floating in the sky
The singer may feel like they're detached from reality.

And if you think that we are older now
The singer is bringing attention to the fact that they and their partner have grown older.

It's just our heads are outerflies
The artist may be trying to say that they don't feel attached to their body.

Are you the one that I've been waiting for ?
The artist is asking their partner if they are the person they have been waiting to have a relationship with.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: EMMA GAZE, MIA CLARKE, ROSAMUND JEAN MURRAY, VERITY SUSMAN

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