Formed in 2007 by University of Salford and school friends Jonathan Higgs (vocals, guitar, keyboards), Jeremy Pritchard (bass, vocals), Michael Spearman (drums) and original guitarist Alex Niven, they released their debut single Suffragette Suffragette in 2008, followed by Photoshop Handsome and MY KZ, UR BF, all accompanied by their own self-made videos. In 2009 Niven left and was replaced by ex-Operahouse guitarist Alex Robertshaw.
The band went on to be nominated for the BBC Sound of 2010, and subsequently released their Mercury Prize nominated debut album Man Alive on August 30th, 2010 on Geffen UK. This was accompanied by re-released singles MY KZ, UR BF and Photoshop Handsome as well as Schoolin' and Final Form.
After a year of touring including two successful orchestral concerts at which the entirety of Man Alive was played, the band are back in 2012 with new single Cough Cough, receiving extensive airplay and debuting at #37 in the charts. The second single Kemosabe will be released in the new year, followed by the second album Arc, to be released on RCA Victor on January 14th, 2013.
The Stuart Price produced Distant Past was released in February 2015, as an advance of their third album 'Get To Heaven' (15th June 2015).
Torso Of The Week
Everything Everything Lyrics
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Maybe you're not quite the torso of the week
The hollowest cheeks in the county, tyne to tweed
Jogging all over my grave baby with your flipper feet
Coiled heart, eye-toothed, feral child
Take me dancing in the wild
You're looking like you're bored with your husband
So why you staring out of the window
I can't stop your prying as you're telling
What you're wrestling with
What you're wrestling wrestling
What you're wrestling with
What you're wrestling wrestling with
Girl you been hitting that treadmill like a freak
What you're wrestling with
What you're wrestling wrestling
What you're wrestling with
What you're wrestling wrestling with
Maybe you're not quite the torso of the week
Girl you've been offered the big deal, don't look back
The possible perks of the lifestyle, gold and black
The minerals all through your system, that's my girl
Juggling all of your babies with your blonde hair curled
Coiled heart, eye-toothed, feral child
Take me dancing in the wild
You're looking like you're bored with your husband
You're looking like you're mad at the question
So why you staring out of the window
I can't stop your prying as you're telling
What you're wrestling with
What you're wrestling wrestling
What you're wrestling with
What you're wrestling wrestling with
Girl you been hitting that treadmill like a freak
What you're wrestling with
What you're wrestling wrestling
What you're wrestling with
What you're wrestling wrestling with
Maybe you're not quite the torso of the week
Coiled heart, eye-toothed, feral child
You're looking like you're mad at the question
You're looking like you're lost on your thinkin'
You're screaming like a siren ?
Your wrist is not unnoticed in the trembling
What you're wrestling with
What you're wrestling wrestling
What you're wrestling with
What you're wrestling wrestling with
Girl you been hitting the treadmill like a freak
What you're wrestling with
What you're wrestling wrestling
What you, what you,
What you're wrestling wrestling with
Maybe you're not quite the torso of the week
Take my life
What you're wrestling with
What you're wrestling wrestling
What you're wrestling with
What you're wrestling wrestling with
Maybe you're not quite the torso of the week
(Coiled heart)
The song "Torso of the Week" by Everything Everything explores the complexities and struggles of a relationship. The opening verse portrays the singer's love interest as someone who is obsessed with their appearance and fitness, but perhaps not as successful as they would like to be. The lyrics "Girl you've been hitting that treadmill like a freak, maybe you're not quite the torso of the week" suggest that despite her efforts, she still hasn't achieved the ideal body type. This is followed by an image of her jogging "all over my grave baby with your flipper feet," creating a sense of unease and anxiety.
The second verse introduces more layers to the relationship, as the singer describes the woman as someone who has been offered a "big deal" and is potentially considering leaving her husband. The line "juggling all of your babies with your blonde hair curled" suggests that she is a mother, adding another layer of complexity to her situation. The chorus repeats the idea that she may not be the perfect "torso of the week," suggesting that she is feeling pressured to meet certain standards.
The bridge introduces more abstract and poetic language, describing the woman as a "coiled heart, eye-toothed, feral child" and asking her to "take me dancing in the wild." These lines convey a sense of longing and desire for a deeper, more exciting connection. The final lines of the song, "take my life," suggest a willingness to give oneself fully to the relationship, despite the challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl you've been hitting that treadmill like a freak
You have been excessively exercising on the treadmill
Maybe you're not quite the torso of the week
You may not be the most attractive person based on physical appearance
The hollowest cheeks in the county, tyne to tweed
Your face appears very thin and bony, even to the point where it is noticeable in the entire county
Jogging all over my grave baby with your flipper feet
You are so actively exercising that it's as if you are running on top of a grave, and your feet are overly large and clumsy
Coiled heart, eye-toothed, feral child
Describing someone as primal, instinctual, and somewhat unpredictable
Take me dancing in the wild
Let's do something adventurous and exciting
You're looking like you're bored with your husband
You appear as if you are uninterested and unhappy in your current marriage
You're looking like you're mad at the question
You seem angry with the question being asked
So why you staring out of the window
What is the reason for you to be gazing out the window?
I can't stop your prying as you're telling
Despite wanting you to stop, it seems as if you are still prying into something that is being told
What you're wrestling with, What you're wrestling wrestling
What is the struggle that you are currently facing?
Girl you been hitting that treadmill like a freak
You have been excessively exercising on the treadmill
Girl you've been offered the big deal, don't look back
You have been presented with a major opportunity, so do not hesitate to take it
The possible perks of the lifestyle, gold and black
There are many potential benefits that come with this lifestyle, such as wealth and luxury
The minerals all through your system, that's my girl
You have many healthy minerals and nutrients flowing through your body, and that is something to be proud of
Juggling all of your babies with your blonde hair curled
You are able to manage and take care of all of your responsibilities, even with styled hair
You're looking like you're lost on your thinkin'
You appear to be confused and unsure about your thoughts
You're screaming like a siren?
Are you yelling or shouting like a siren would?
Your wrist is not unnoticed in the trembling
Your wrist is shaking and noticeable in the midst of trembling or shivering
What you're wrestling with
What is the struggle that you are currently facing?
Take my life
Take my existence, my being, my soul
Maybe you're not quite the torso of the week
You may not be the most attractive person based on physical appearance
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEXANDER KAINES ROBERTSHAW, JEREMY JOSEPH PRITCHARD, JONATHAN JOSEPH HIGGS, MICHAEL DAVID SPEARMAN
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