The group's debut EP, Songs for a Breakup, Vol. 1, was released in 2009. Dangerbird Records signed the group in 2010 and issued their first full-length album, Pickin' Up the Pieces, in August of that year. The album reached #15 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart. Los Angeles Times music critic Ann Powers wrote, "Fitz & the Tantrums is the kind of band that communicates best in concert, but this album serves as a fine proxy and party-starter." Aly Comingore of the Santa Barbara Independent wrote that the band members craft "soulful, nostalgia pop that's not only infectious, but just fresh enough to make it stand apart from its predecessors."
In 2010 the group opened several dates on tour with Maroon 5. On January 12, 2011, Fitz & the Tantrums performed the songs "MoneyGrabber" and "Don't Gotta Work It Out" on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live in Los Angeles. In 2010 the groups music video for the song "MoneyGrabber" was incorporated into the opening scene of a sixth season episode of the CBS crime-drama Criminal Minds entitled "Safe Haven".
Fitzpatrick has said that the band's musical style can be fairly described as "soul-influenced indie pop". He noted that while the band is influenced by the classic songs of the Motown and Stax record labels, the band is not trying to create an exact replica of that music. In another interview, Fitzpatrick talked about his decision to not use guitars in the band. "I did want to try and make a big sounding record without guitars," he said. "For me, I just feel like in any music that has a band, the guitar is always there, it's always featured, it's always prevalent. I'm just sick of hearing it."
In 2012, the band signed to Elektra Records, and started to record their major-label debut More Than Just A Dream, which will be released on May 7, 2013.
The End
Fitz and the Tantrums Lyrics
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If you wanna stay, you
Need to find a place for me
You're always sayin' we're through
Then turn around and say you
Can't see no one else but me
Find my way, I
It's a long way down this cold dead end, road
Stretch my wings out
Break away before
Strike these lonely days before they grow, just
(End!) All of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
(End!) All of our promises
The reckless games that we play
If I was to treat her
Like them other sneaker
Surely I would rule as king
But no matter how I treat her
She's always gonna linger
On all the other boys but me
Find my way, I
I've been here before
It's a long way down this cold dead-end road
Stretch my wings out
Break away before
Strike these lonely days before they grow ,just
(End!) All of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
(End!) All of our promises
The reckless games that we play
(End!) All of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
(End!) All of our promises
The reckless games that we play
There's nowhere to go
Just hanging round when
Everything we do keeps crashing down
Sings a song, these songs gone out of style
We're twisting our words when we know we have to
(End!) All of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
(End!) All of our promises
The reckless games that we play
(End!) All of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
(End!) All of our promises
The reckless games that we play
"The End" by Fitz and The Tantrums is a song about a failing relationship. The lyrics suggest that the two people involved in the relationship are going through a rough patch, and despite their promises to each other, they know that they cannot save it. The chorus repeats the word "end" several times, almost as if to emphasize that it's time for the relationship to come to a close. The singer wants to find a way out of this situation, and he knows that the only way is to break away before things get worse.
The lyrics also suggest that the singer feels like he's in competition with other men for his partner's affections. He is frustrated by the fact that no matter how he treats her, she always seems to be interested in other guys. He acknowledges that if he were to treat her badly, he might be able to win her over for a while, but he knows that this isn't a sustainable solution.
Overall, "The End" is a melancholy song about the demise of a relationship. The lyrics are raw and emotional, and the melody is catchy without detracting from the song's message. It's a relatable song for anyone who has been through heartbreak, and it's likely to stand the test of time as a classic breakup anthem.
Line by Line Meaning
Something's gotta get through
There's something blocking our relationship.
If you wanna stay, you
If you want to keep being with me,
Need to find a place for me
you need to make room for me in your life.
You're always sayin' we're through
You keep threatening to end things with me.
Then turn around and say you
But then you change your mind and say
Can't see no one else but me
that you only want to be with me.
Find my way, I
I need to figure out what to do,
I've been here before
because I've been in this situation before.
It's a long way down this cold dead-end road
It's a difficult and lonely path.
Stretch my wings out
I need to spread my wings,
Break away before
stop holding myself back before
Strike these lonely days before they grow, just
I need to take action now before things get worse.
(End!) All of our promises
We have made promises to each other,
The truth we know we can't save
but we both know we can't keep them.
(End!) All of our promises
We keep making reckless decisions,
The reckless games that we play
which is ultimately hurting our relationship.
If I was to treat her
If I were to treat her like other guys do,
Like them other sneaker
she would likely leave me,
Surely I would rule as king
but I know that's not how a healthy relationship should work.
But no matter how I treat her
Even if I treat her well,
She's always gonna linger
she'll still think about other guys
On all the other boys but me
which makes me feel insecure and jealous.
There's nowhere to go
We're at a dead end.
Just hanging round when
We're just stuck in a cycle,
Everything we do keeps crashing down
and everything we try doesn't seem to work.
Sings a song, these songs gone out of style
The love we once had is fading.
We're twisting our words when we know we have to
We're trying to convince ourselves that things are okay,
(End!) All of our promises
but we both know we're not being honest with each other.
The truth we know we can't save
Our relationship is beyond repair.
(End!) All of our promises
We keep making the same mistakes,
The reckless games that we play
but it's only causing us more pain.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, DistroKid, SPIRIT MUSIC ALPHA, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Michael Fitzpatrick, Joseph Karnes, James Midhi King, Jeremy Ruzumna, Noelle A Scaggs, John Wicks
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TheBlueSlipperss
lyrics:
End all of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
Something's gotta get through
If you wanna stay you
Need to find a place for me
You're always sayin' we're through
Then turn around and say you
Can't see no one else but me
Fought my way out
I've been here before
It's a long way down this cold dead end road
Stretch my wings out
Break away before
Strike these lonely days before they grow
Just end all of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
End all of our promises
The reckless games that we play
If I was to treat her
Like them other sneakers
Surely I would rule as king
But no matter how I treat her
She always gonna linger
On all the other boys but me
Fought my way out
I've been here before
It's a long way down this cold dead end road
Stretch my wings out
Break away before
Strike these lonely days before they grow
Just end all of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
End all of our promises
The reckless games that we play
End all of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
End all of our promises
The reckless games that we play
There's nowhere to go, just hanging 'round
When everything we do keeps crashing down
Sings the song, this song's gone out of style
We're twisting our words when we know we have to
End all of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
End all of our promises
The reckless games that we play
End all of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
End all of our promises
The reckless games that we play
AJT
I believe this song and "Fool's Gold" share the same meaning. A couple whose relationship just isn't working out anymore, and they both realize it isn't, so together they'll keep trying to make it work for each other. They know that the "truth they can't save" is that it isn't sparking anything in their love, so in Fool's Gold, they'll just keep at it until they get that spark back, I hope they make a music video for this song and 6am, I can't describe how many times I've imagined how it would go down.
dmhuua
Both leads have a killer voice!
Danah Els
Saw this live in Greensboro NC yall played this and i was so astounded by the performance, Superb , beautiful , max - bass, GAVE ME CHILLS. Thank you guys !
MrHubot
Great beat, great harmony, still hear a little piano in the song. Love the song! :o) Love this band!
TheBlueSlipperss
lyrics:
End all of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
Something's gotta get through
If you wanna stay you
Need to find a place for me
You're always sayin' we're through
Then turn around and say you
Can't see no one else but me
Fought my way out
I've been here before
It's a long way down this cold dead end road
Stretch my wings out
Break away before
Strike these lonely days before they grow
Just end all of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
End all of our promises
The reckless games that we play
If I was to treat her
Like them other sneakers
Surely I would rule as king
But no matter how I treat her
She always gonna linger
On all the other boys but me
Fought my way out
I've been here before
It's a long way down this cold dead end road
Stretch my wings out
Break away before
Strike these lonely days before they grow
Just end all of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
End all of our promises
The reckless games that we play
End all of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
End all of our promises
The reckless games that we play
There's nowhere to go, just hanging 'round
When everything we do keeps crashing down
Sings the song, this song's gone out of style
We're twisting our words when we know we have to
End all of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
End all of our promises
The reckless games that we play
End all of our promises
The truth we know we can't save
End all of our promises
The reckless games that we play
KarlG
yeah we can all use google thanks
Bella Monroe
These guys and The Neighbourhood are my favorite bands of 2013 <3
Emily Hanzek
Absolutely amazing! Saw them the other day at Squamish music fest.. It was fucking amazing!
cinemastar07
Such a great hook. Many on the album.
Callum Brankin
Got to be the album of the year