The band released their debut EP, I Saw Such Things in my Sleep EP, in September 2005; all 1000 copies sold out on the day of release. In January 2006, Guillemots were awarded fifth place in the BBC's Sound of 2006 list of favourite up-and-coming acts.
Their full-length debut LP, Through The Windowpane was released in July 2006, including Made-up Lovesong #43 from the Such Things EP and other previous singles Trains To Brazil and We're Here. The album's release date was timed so it would be eligible for the 2006 Mercury Music Prize, and the album did make the shortlist.
During the recording sessions for the album, the band recorded an EP entitled Of The Night made up of one song written by each band member. It was released via the internet on Valentine's Day 2006 and performed live in its entirety at the BBC Electric Proms 2006, with the BBC Concert Orchestra. Their performance of Bad Boyfriend was particularly memorable for the band donning animal masks, and Fyfe crying "Take me to orchestral paradise!" before the song's orchestral culmination. The EP was eventually released on CD and LP in November, to independent music shops only.
They were Scissor Sisters' support on their stadium tour in late 2006 and released a reworked version of Annie, Let's Not Wait, on 15 January 2007.
The latest album 'Red', which features an even more eclectic mix of influences and ideas, was released on March 24th 2008.
The band had a short break following 'Red', in which time Dangerfield released his first solo album, 2010's 'Fly Yellow Moon'.
Guillemots returned with critically praised 'Walk The River' in 2011.
In May 2012 the band announced that they would be writing and recording four seasonally themed albums over the remainder of the year and in to early 2013, starting with 'Hello Land!'
Inside
Guillemots Lyrics
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To beat the morning
Inside
There were cracks in the mirror
There was smoke in the glimmer
Inside
Take me with you
Take me with you
Something's going on inside
Yet so far away
Something borrowed me in the night
A crack in the smile of the harbour lights
Rapture round our fingertips
I'd like to get to know the places you let go
Inside
Oh come out to play
You dark dogs carry me with you
Standing on the shore of a shipwrecked promise
Standing on the shore of a shipwrecked promise
I'm driving with you
I'm driving with you
I'm driving with you
To the roads
To the roads inside
And I'm dying like you
I'm dying like you
I'm a child like you
Take me with you inside
Snow falling
The song "Inside" by Guillemots is a poignant and hauntingly beautiful exploration of longing and distance. The lyrics center on the idea of a journey, both literal and metaphorical, as the singer drives through the night to try to uncover some elusive truth that lies within. The opening lines set the stage for this quest, as the singer confesses to having driven all night in order to "beat the morning" and arrive at some destination that remains shrouded in mystery.
As the song unfolds, we are invited to peer into the singer's psyche, and it becomes clear that there are deep-seated emotions and longings at play. The imagery is rich and evocative, with references to cracks in mirrors and smoke in the glimmer hinting at something fractured and elusive. The refrain of "take me with you" becomes a kind of mantra, underscoring the singer's yearning for connection and for a deeper understanding of the world around them.
In the end, "Inside" is a song about seeking and striving, about the moments of grace and beauty that can illuminate our darkest hours. It is a testament to the power of music to lift us up and carry us through even the most difficult times. Whether we are driving through the night or simply sitting quietly at home, this beautiful track reminds us that there is always hope, always a light that shines deep within.
Line by Line Meaning
I drove all night
I traveled for an extended period, likely through the night
To beat the morning
To arrive at my destination before the sun rises
Inside
At or within my destination
There were cracks in the mirror
There were imperfections or damage to the reflective surface
There was smoke in the glimmer
Light was shining through a smoky or hazy environment
Take me with you
Let me join you on your journey
Something's going on inside
There is something of interest or importance within the destination
Yet so far away
Seeming distant or unattainable
Something borrowed me in the night
Something took hold of me without my consent or control
A crack in the smile of the harbor lights
An imperfection or break in the normally cheery, bright environment
Rapture round our fingertips
A deep sense of pleasure or enthusiasm shared between two people
I'd like to get to know the places you let go
I'm interested in understanding the moments or situations where you relinquish control or let down your guard
Oh come out to play
Let's engage in something enjoyable or entertaining together
You dark dogs carry me with you
A sense of being swept away or taken along by something or someone with a mysterious or powerful presence
Standing on the shore of a shipwrecked promise
Feeling a sense of abandonment or loss due to a broken or unfulfilled commitment
I'm driving with you
I am accompanying you on your journey by vehicle
To the roads
Heading towards paths or routes
To the roads inside
Navigating through internal or emotional experiences
And I'm dying like you
I am experiencing pain or suffering similar to your own
I'm a child like you
I am in need of guidance or care like you
Take me with you inside
Join me as we explore our internal thoughts, emotions and feelings
Snow falling
The weather is cold and white flakes are descending from the sky
Contributed by Jayden E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.