In 2009, the band were chosen by BBC Introducing to perform at Reading Festival and Leeds Festival. The following year, 2010, they won the Q Magazine/Glastonbury Emerging Talent Competition and performed on one of the festival's main stages
Blending elements of folk, pop and rock, the band’s distinctive and unabashedly appealing sound seems to have everyone talking. Ellen’s dusky, enchanting vocals and strikingly well-crafted songs have already captured the attention of BBC Radio 2, BBC 6 Music and Amazing Radio. Fans include Lauren Laverne and Steve Lamacq, and the band were recently playlisted for ten weeks on Amazing Radio. Supporting the likes of Josh T. Pearson, First Aid Kit and Paolo Nutini has brought the band’s music to even bigger audiences all over the country.
Summer 2011 saw an abundant string of festival appearances for Ellen and co, including major festivals Glastonbury, Bestival and Green Man, and a range of smaller boutique festivals such as 2000 Trees, Lounge On The Farm and Winterwell. Their Green Man appearance on one of the festival’s biggest stages attracted a full capacity crowd and resulted in unprecedented press attention, including hugely complimentary reviews from Clash Magazine and The Line of Best Fit.
Autumn single ‘When The Tide Creeps In’ hit the top spot in both the Amazon.co.uk Folk and Amazon.co.uk Rock Charts during the week of its October release, and the band’s subsequent Pledge Music campaign saw them reach 100% of their target in just eight days. The next two months saw an excited band make plans towards their debut LP and take to the road for countless live dates as far apart as Exeter and Edinburgh.
Ellen and the Escapades released their highly anticipated debut album ‘All The Crooked Scenes’ on 16 April 2012. The First single from the Album, "All The Crooked Scenes", was released on the 2nd April.
Ellen and the Escapades are:
Ellen Smith
Jeff Schneider
Chris Quick
James Warrender
Preying On Your Mind
Ellen And The Escapades Lyrics
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Tell me I'm on your mind
Please cut me down to size
We can save so much space and time
If anything's left between you and I
You better tell me I'm on your mind
Tell me I'm on your mind
Before you'll admit you are wrong
We'll all be dead and gone
There's no way you'll survive all alone
You better
Tell me I'm on your mind
Tell me I'm on your mind
Don't think this comes easy to me
cnd when I don't want you back
I know you, you'll come running back
I don't care about the things I lack any more
Tell me I'm on your mind
Tell me I'm on your mind
Think how beautiful this could be
The lyrics of "Preying On Your Mind" by Ellen And The Escapades delve into themes of longing, self-worth, and the complexities of relationships. The repetition of the phrase "Tell me I'm on your mind" throughout the song emphasizes the desire for acknowledgment and validation from a partner. The singer is seeking reassurance that they hold a significant place in the thoughts and feelings of the other person. By asking to be on their mind, the singer aims to feel important and valued in the relationship.
The line "Please cut me down to size" suggests a willingness to be vulnerable and open to criticism or feedback from the other person. The singer acknowledges that by addressing any gaps or issues between them, they can potentially create a more efficient and harmonious connection. There is a plea for honesty and direct communication in order to bridge any gaps that may exist between them. The urgency in the lyrics conveys a sense of longing for clarity and honesty in the relationship.
The reference to the possibility of being left alone if the other person does not express their true feelings highlights the fear of isolation and abandonment. The singer emphasizes the importance of being informed of where they stand in the other person's thoughts and emotions. The impending sense of mortality in the line "Before you'll admit you are wrong, we'll all be dead and gone" conveys a sense of urgency to address any unresolved issues before it is too late.
The final lines of the song juxtapose the desire for acknowledgment with a sense of empowerment and self-assurance. The singer appears to assert their independence and self-worth by stating that they no longer care about what they may lack. The contemplation of the beauty that could arise from a genuine and reciprocal connection hints at the potential for growth and fulfillment in the relationship. Overall, the lyrics of "Preying On Your Mind" paint a poignant picture of the universal yearning for validation, understanding, and meaningful connections in our relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me I'm on your mind
Let me know that I am occupying your thoughts
Please cut me down to size
Be honest with me and bring me down a notch
We can save so much space and time
We can avoid wasting time and effort
If anything's left between you and I
If there is still something unresolved between us
You better tell me I'm on your mind
It's important for you to communicate that I am in your thoughts
Before you'll admit you are wrong
Before you will acknowledge your mistakes
We'll all be dead and gone
We will no longer exist
There's no way you'll survive all alone
You cannot thrive by yourself
Don't think this comes easy to me
Don't assume that this is easy for me
And when I don't want you back
Even when I don't desire you again
I know you, you'll come running back
I am aware that you will return seeking reconciliation
I don't care about the things I lack any more
I am no longer concerned about what I am missing
Think how beautiful this could be
Consider the beauty that this situation could hold
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