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!'
We're Here
Guillemots Lyrics
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The world is our dancefloor now,
Remind me how to dance again,
The world is our carpet now.
The world is just waiting now,
No staring out windows now,
Our train stopped moving hours ago,
Yes we're here,
Free to run and cry,
Obliged to try
And nothing here's worth winning without a fight.
But I can't move,
Enjoy the still for a while.
Lose myself in waves,
The mountains and the sky,
And back here quick as lightening.
'Cause we're just seconds,
Seconds in a day.
It's a dancefloor now,
No staring out windows now.
Our train stopped moving hours ago,
We're here, we're here we're here.
What do I do?
Free,
Free to run and cry,
Obliged to try
And nothing is worth winning without a try.
Oh yes we're here,
Free to go insane.
Joy and Pain are fighting in the corridors outside.
When I can't move,
I'll savour the pause for a while.
Lose myself in waves,
The mountains and the sky,
And back here quick as lightening.
'Cause we're just seconds,
Seconds in a day.
The song "We're Here" by Guillemots appears to be about living in the moment and truly experiencing life without hesitation. The lyrics describe a sense of freedom and empowerment, as the world is our dancefloor and we have the power to run, cry and try without fear of judgement. The lines "The world is our carpet now, remind me how to dance again" suggest that the singer has perhaps lost touch with their sense of joy and wonderment, and is looking for a way to reconnect with those feelings. The repetition of "we're here" throughout the song reinforces the idea of being present and fully engaged in the moment, rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future.
The mention of a train that has stopped moving could be seen as a metaphor for being stuck in life, and the need to break free from routines and expectations in order to fully experience everything the world has to offer. The lines "what do I do?" and "when I can't move, I'll savour the pause for a while" suggest a sort of existential crisis, but also a willingness to embrace uncertainty and find meaning in the stillness. The imagery of losing oneself in the waves, mountains and sky further emphasizes the idea of being fully immersed in the natural world and finding solace in its beauty.
Line by Line Meaning
The world is our carpet now,
We feel free in the world and can go anywhere we want just like walking on a carpet.
The world is our dancefloor now,
The world is like a dancefloor where we can express ourselves freely and without any limits.
Remind me how to dance again,
I have been feeling stuck and need someone to help me remember how to enjoy life and move forward.
The world is our carpet now.
We feel empowered and in control of our own lives and choices.
The world is just waiting now,
The world is full of opportunities and we are excited to explore them and see what happens next.
No staring out windows now,
We are no longer stuck in one place and are ready to take action and start experiencing life.
Our train stopped moving hours ago,
We have been on a journey that has taken a long time and we are finally at our destination.
We're here, we're here, we're here.
We have arrived and we are fully present in the moment, ready for whatever comes next.
Yes we're here,
We are here in this moment and are fully engaged with the world around us.
Free to run and cry,
We are free to express ourselves however we want, whether it's running or crying or anything in between.
Obliged to try
We feel a sense of responsibility to make the most of our time and try our best at everything we do.
And nothing here's worth winning without a fight.
We understand that achieving our goals will require effort and hard work, and we are willing to fight for what we want.
But I can't move,
Sometimes we feel stuck and unable to take action, even though we want to.
Enjoy the still for a while.
It's okay to take a step back and enjoy the calmness and stillness of the moment.
Lose myself in waves,
We can immerse ourselves in the beauty of the natural world, like the waves of the ocean, to find peace and clarity.
The mountains and the sky,
Nature has so much to offer and we can connect with it in various ways, whether by admiring the mountains or gazing at the sky.
And back here quick as lightening.
After taking a moment to appreciate nature, we are ready to return to our lives and continue living in the present moment.
'Cause we're just seconds,
Life is short and every moment counts, so we should make the most of the time we have.
Seconds in a day.
Each day is filled with many fleeting moments, and we should cherish each and every one of them.
Free to go insane.
Sometimes we need to let go and allow ourselves to feel wild and free, even if it means going a little crazy.
Joy and Pain are fighting in the corridors outside.
Life is filled with both happiness and sadness, and we must learn to navigate both to find inner peace.
When I can't move,
When we feel stuck and unable to take action, we can still find moments of joy and peace in the present moment.
I'll savour the pause for a while.
Instead of getting frustrated with our lack of progress, we can appreciate the stillness and calmness of the moment.
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Written by: FYFE DANGERFIELD HUTCHINS
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@Elitolay
What an amazing song heard it 8 years ago and couldnt find it to this day, so glad i did :)
@originalgangstar5584
Just stare out window's all day
@Leo-Correa
And it's now 8 years from your post. =)
@timharrislive
Talk about writing the perfect chorus - and they take it exactly where it needs to go. Gorgeous.
@jennabayliss1942
This album is one of those that makes me cry.Reminds me of a trip I made abroad.
@dontatmeevr
i love this band on a soul level
@robertfrost8130
A remarkable song from a remarkable debut album. Please come back to us.
@Deggy3
My absolute favourite Guillemots song and a superb video to accompany it too.
@mynameisnonnynonny2008
So my mind is very peaceful when listen to this song this is a rare kind of song that you hard to find.