Alex Davies - vocals, lead guitar, keyboards, violin, stri… Read Full Bio ↴Band Members:
Alex Davies - vocals, lead guitar, keyboards, violin, strings/choral/orchestral arrangements
Ed Minton - vocals, rhythm guitar, violin
Dan Hetherton - drums, backing vocals
Ed Hetherton - bass guitar, cello
Former Band Members:
Ali Paul - keyboards
Elliot Minor are a classically influenced rock band from York, England. The group originally started off as an acoustic duo between Alex Davies and Ed Minton. The two met at Uppingham School and in 2005 , they took a gap year to focus on their music. It was during this time that Alex bumped into childhood friend Dan Hetherton and invited him to a band practice. Dan later joined as the band's drummer and his brother, Ed Hetherton, was recruited shortly after to play bass. Alex then brought in another childhood friend, Ali Paul, to join as their keyboardist. They named themselves The Academy (later changed due to legal reasons) and got to work recording songs in a recording studio called Mavehole Studios that Alex built in his home.
Collectively, the members of Elliot Minor play a wide variety of musical instruments including violin, piano, clarinet, cello, double bass, saxophone, guitar and drums. Among their influences they cite Jack's Mannequin, Green Day, Something Corporate, The Used, Muse, Queen, Anberlin, The Beach Boys, John Williams, James Horner, Tom Newman, Hans Zimmer and Simon & Garfunkel.
Their music is described as "symphonic rock" or "pop/rock with a lot of classical harmonies" and is known for being rich in minor and dissonant chords. Many of their songs are characterized by stunning vocal harmonies. Their recorded songs are rich in complex string and choral arrangements, all of which are written by Alex Davies. Unfortunately, these prove difficult to replicate live without a proper orchestra; Thus, their live shows are a stripped-down version of their songs with a more rock edge than classical. However, they have been known in the past to include Alex Davies' violin solo during "Jessica," Ed Hetherton's cello parts during "The Liar Is You" and even a rock version of Johann Sebastian Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D minor."
To date, Elliot Minor have released three studio albums. The first, Elliot Minor (2008), was supported by the singles, "Parallel Worlds," "Jessica," "The White One Is Evil" and "Still Figuring Out" -- all of which reached the top 30 in the UK charts, with the exception of "Parallel Worlds" which peaked at #31. These were followed by a re-issue of "Parallel Worlds" and the single release of "Time After Time" in early 2009.
In writing their follow up album, Solaris (2009), Alex Davies drew from the experiences and changes in his life over the years since Elliot Minor had been formed. They have described this second album as a proper album with a beginning, middle and end, as opposed to their first album which they feel was a collection of singles. With help of the singles - "Electric High," "Discover (Why The Love Hurts)" and a special version of "Solaris" which was featured in the 2010 Vancouver Olympics BBC coverage - the album reached #9 in the UK Indie chart.
The band then released a stripped down version of their second album in the form of Solaris Acoustic (2010). It was released in a CD/DVD format exclusive to their online store and accompanied by an acoustic tour in late 2010 with only Alex Davies and Ed Minton performing.
Elliot Minor are known for strong fan interaction and often post updates and video blogs to their MySpace, Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube accounts. You can find a list of official links and additional information regarding the band on www.elliotminor.com.
Discover
Elliot Minor Lyrics
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Once again I've been missing out on all the days
And when I think about the highest feeling
When we pass through the day
I'm in awe of everything I see your way
Maybe if we discover why the love hurts
We'll never wanna leave
It always brings me down
Now I'll never want to be feeling over it
And living life like this
I'm never coming back again
Giving up and letting nothing else remain
I feel like hell but its worth it to be back again
So step it up a little higher
Can we just pass through the day
Cause I'm in awe of everything I see your way
So maybe if we discover why the love hurts
We'll never wanna leave
Cause now I'm always breaking down
It always brings me down
Cause I never want to be feeling over it
And living life like this
Never coming back to this, to this.
Maybe if we discover why the love hurts
We'll never wanna leave
Cause now I'm always breaking down
It always brings me down
Never want to be feeling over it
And living life like this
I'm never coming back
Maybe if we discover why the love hurts
We'll never wanna leave
Cause now I'm always breaking down
It always brings me down
Never wanna be feeling over it
And living life like this
I'm never coming back
Cause I'm leaving all of that
I'm never coming back to this.
The lyrics of Elliot Minor's song "Discover" delve into the complex emotions and struggles that arise from the pain of love. The singer reflects on feeling a sense of disconnection and not being able to fully immerse themselves in the highs of life. The lines "Sweat it out but I never quite feel the same" and "Once again I've been missing out on all the days" convey a sense of longing and the inability to fully engage with life despite external actions.
The singer contemplates the reasons behind the hurt that love often brings, questioning if understanding the source of this pain will make it easier to endure and prevent them from wanting to walk away. The repeated lines "Maybe if we discover why the love hurts, we'll never wanna leave" reflect a desire for clarity and resolution in the midst of emotional turmoil. There is a recognition that the struggles and breakdowns experienced in love can be overwhelming and challenging to navigate.
The lyrics also touch upon the internal battle of trying to push through the hardships and find a sense of renewal. The lines "Giving up and letting nothing else remain, I feel like hell but it's worth it to be back again" reveal a conflicted mindset of wanting to surrender but also recognizing the value in persevering through the pain. The singer seeks to elevate their perspective and find solace in the beauty and wonder that is reflected back to them by their loved one.
The song captures a sense of resignation and a determination to break free from the cycle of heartache and disappointment. The repetition of the refrain emphasizing the reluctance to continuously endure the agony of love and the resolve to move forward without turning back. The final lines "I'm never coming back to this" convey a sense of finality and the decision to leave behind the pain and uncertainty, signaling a symbolic closure and a new chapter of growth and self-discovery. In essence, the lyrics of "Discover" encapsulate the complexities of love, pain, and the journey towards healing and self-realization.
Line by Line Meaning
Sweat it out but I never quite feel the same
I put in effort, but I still don't feel fulfilled or satisfied
Once again I've been missing out on all the days
I feel like I've been missing out on life's experiences
And when I think about the highest feeling
Reflecting on the best moments and emotions
When we pass through the day
As time goes by
I'm in awe of everything I see your way
I admire things from your perspective
Giving up and letting nothing else remain
Accepting defeat and having nothing left
I feel like hell but its worth it to be back again
Although it's difficult, it's worth it to return
So step it up a little higher
Make more effort and elevate the situation
Can we just pass through the day
Can we just get through the day
So maybe if we discover why the love hurts
Perhaps if we understand why love is painful
We'll never wanna leave
We'll never want to walk away
I'm never coming back to this
I will not return to this situation
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALEXANDER DAVIES
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LadyMidnight
Man if this band was still together I'd be their biggest fan and buy all their albums
Isabelle Hall
Same
V for Vergil
cap bc I'm their biggest fan muahahaha
orchidfoxy
Same
ElectricMinor
Alex's voice is so amazing. I just wish they were still releasing
Aimee Kerr
This is an amazing song XD i love elliot minor so much!! :D they are so talented :)
Paradise Fears the Turtle
i love this song & i can't wait till they're new album comes out
TJA_StreetRacer
i love this band. keep on rocking and making gr8 songs
Alex -
Love it! Another awesome video from you guys!
Eline Pijl
Amazing!! I couldn't wait for this to come out after they sang it in Amsterdam & now it's finally here! <3