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).
Warm Healer
Everything Everything Lyrics
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We got ourselves another Jane Doe
Doe
I never let the others go
But every time I look around they
Form
See the shadow-men bow down to
The head of a baby calf
If it isn′t love then why do,
I feel that I'm split in half?
Half
Half
Half
Babe...
Don′t look the other way
I love your face and there's
No more time
Babe...
I saw what you did tonight
It's ugly but it is
All I want
Babe...
They call me the medicine man
But my old spells don′t work
Anymore
Don′t ask for me tomorrow kid
I think you'll only find a grave man
Man
Just take a look outside the walls
And try to tell me something that′s good
Now
Round my neck I feel some great weight
The Chupacabra clings on, on
That's the the rhythm my Pigdog loves
It′s gotta mean something's wrong
Wrong
Wrong
Wrong
Babe...
Don′t look the other way
I love your face and there's
No more time
Babe...
I saw what you did tonight
It's ugly but it is
All I want
Babe...
They call me the medicine man
But my old spells don′t work anymore
Babe...
I saw what you did tonight
It′s ugly but it is
All I want
Babe...
You don't want me sucking you down
What′s all that young life been
Wasted on?
The lyrics of "Warm Healer" by Everything Everything exhibit a sense of darkness and introspection, interweaving themes of identity, love, and disillusionment. The recurring motif of "Jane Doe" suggests the presence of nameless and faceless individuals, which could symbolize a lack of individuality or a feeling of being lost in a crowd. The line "I never let the others go, but every time I look around they form" speaks to the struggle of maintaining connections in a world that seems to constantly change and conform.
The mention of "shadow-men" bowing down to the "head of a baby calf" suggests a surreal and potentially distorted perspective on love. It questions the authenticity and true nature of love, as the singer wonders if it is indeed love that is causing them to feel divided and incomplete. This internal conflict is emphasized through the repetition of the word "half," symbolizing an internal struggle and a fractured sense of self.
The chorus, with lines like "I love your face and there's no more time" and "It's ugly but it is all I want," presents a complex view of love and desire. It acknowledges the flaws and imperfections of the object of affection but still holds onto a deep yearning for them. The lyrics also touch upon the idea of loss and the fading potency of past solutions, denoted by the fading effectiveness of the medicine man's spells.
The final lines of the song reflect a sense of disillusionment and questioning, as the singer ponders the meaning and purpose of a wasted youth. It hints at the potential regret of not making the most of youthful opportunities or failing to pursue meaningful experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
We got ourselves another one
We have encountered another person
We got ourselves another Jane Doe
We have encountered another unidentified person
I never let the others go
I never forget about the people I have encountered
But every time I look around they
However, whenever I observe my surroundings, they
See the shadow-men bow down to
Witness the obedient presence of shadow-like figures toward
The head of a baby calf
The leader or authority represented by a young calf
If it isn′t love then why do,
I feel that I'm split in half?
If it isn't affection, then why do I sense a deep inner conflict?
Babe...
Don′t look the other way
Darling, do not avert your gaze
I love your face and there's
No more time
I deeply cherish your presence but time is running out
Babe...
I saw what you did tonight
Darling, I witnessed your actions this evening
It's ugly but it is
All I want
It may be unpleasant, but it is my desire above all
Babe...
They call me the medicine man
Darling, they refer to me as the healer
But my old spells don′t work
Anymore
However, my previous methods of enchantment no longer have an effect
Don′t ask for me tomorrow kid
Do not seek my presence tomorrow, youngster
I think you'll only find a grave man
I believe you will only encounter a somber individual
Just take a look outside the walls
Simply gaze beyond the barriers
And try to tell me something that′s good
And attempt to inform me of something positive
Round my neck I feel some great weight
Around my neck, I sense a heavy burden
The Chupacabra clings on, on
The mythical creature known as Chupacabra clings to me
That's the the rhythm my Pigdog loves
That is the beat that my loyal companion, the Pigdog, adores
It′s gotta mean something's wrong
It must indicate that something is amiss
Babe...
You don't want me sucking you down
Darling, you do not desire my draining presence
What′s all that young life been
Wasted on?
What has all that youthful existence been squandered on?
Writer(s): Michael Spearman, Jeremy Pritchard, Jonathan Higgs, Alex Robertshaw
Contributed by Maria H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.