After a hiatus, the band returned in 2015 with “MEAT EP” and “META EP”. “Divide & Conquer” and “Well Done” were released in 2016, when it was announced their debut album “Brutalism” was released on March the 10th, 2017 and was supported by a 24 date UK Tour during March and April.
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Date Night
Idles Lyrics
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Date night
Patience
I've got no goddamn patience
But I tried to shake shake shake it up
But I shook myself to boredom
I do not like your best friend
And all those shades of grey-ah
They turn my blood so cold cold cold cold!
When it comes around
We barely scream or shout
Or rarely am I there
And neither of us care
Cause I I I I I
Guess we
Was born
To fail
The song Date Night by Idles is a reflection on the boredom of a failing relationship. The singer expresses their frustration with their lack of patience, trying to rekindle their relationship but instead getting even more bored with their partner. They dislike their partner's best friend and are put off by their indecisiveness, which the singer compares to various shades of grey. The chorus is a repetition of "Cause I guess we was born to fail", highlighting the hopelessness of the situation. The lack of passion in the relationship is portrayed through the line "We barely scream or shout", and the singer and their partner don't seem to care about changing things. The song ends with the singer resigning themselves to the idea that their relationship is doomed to fail.
Overall, Date Night is a sad and introspective song that reflects the struggles of many relationships. The lyrics touch on themes of boredom, frustration, and hopelessness, and the repetition of "Cause I guess we was born to fail" creates a sharp contrast with the upbeat and energetic tone of the music. The song tells a universal story of relationships that have lost their spark, and the exhaustion that comes with trying to rekindle something that is no longer there.
Line by Line Meaning
Date night
The beginning of the song, setting the scene for an eventful evening
Patience
The singer is lacking patience, which contributes to their boredom and dissatisfaction
I've got no goddamn patience
Expletive-laden emphasis on the singer's impatience, highlighting their general frustration
But I tried to shake shake shake it up
Despite their impatience, they make an effort to liven things up
But I shook myself to boredom
Their attempt to shake things up resulted in disappointment and more boredom
Best friend
A reference to the singer's partner's best friend, who they do not like
I do not like your best friend
Plainly stating dislike towards the subject of their partner's close friendship
And all those shades of grey-ah
An observation of the friend's dull, uninspired personality and behavior
They turn my blood so cold cold cold cold!
A dramatic expression of how the friend's presence affects them
When it comes around
Returning to the subject of the date night, tying everything together
We barely scream or shout
The lack of passion or excitement in the relationship, demonstrated by lackluster communication
Or rarely am I there
The singer is not fully present in the relationship, further contributing to their issues
And neither of us care
Neither party seems particularly invested in the relationship, leading to disinterest and dissatisfaction
Cause I I I I I
Emphasizing that the following line is a conclusion, leading to the final realization
Guess we
A realization made by the singer about themselves and the relationship
Was born
Suggesting that the issues in the relationship are inherent and cannot be resolved
To fail
A harsh, final assessment of the relationship's inevitable outcome
Contributed by Jasmine G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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["Date Night" Lyrics with IDLES]
[Verse 1]
Date night
Date night
Patience
I've got no goddamn patience
But I tried to shake shake shake it up
But I shook myself to boredom
Best friend
I do not like your best friend
And all those shades of grey-ah
They turn my blood so cold cold cold cold!
[Pre-Chorus]
When it comes around
We barely scream or shout
Or rarely am I there
And neither of us care
[Chorus]
'Cause I I I I I
Guess we
Was born
To fail
I I I I I
Guess we
Was born
To fail
[Verse 2]
No no no you don't
Not a-fucking-gain
With your rhyme and your reason
And your cause
Shepherd
You want to be a shepherd
Well good for you
Go ahead
Your life won't be so tepid
[Pre-Chorus]
But when it comes around
We barely scream or shout
And rarely am I there
And neither of us care
[Chorus]
'Cause I I I I I
Guess we
Was born
To fail
I I I I I
Guess we
Was born
To fail
[Verse 3]
Yak yak heart attack
Sat in a taxi all clad in black
Yak yak heart attack
Sat in a taxi all clad in black
I'm from the migrant crew
I don't live in a menagerie
I don't give a fuck about me or you
'Cause I'm so cold
I'm so cold
[Chorus]
'Cause I I I I I
Guess we
Was born
To fail
I I I I I
Guess we
Was born
To fail
[Outro]
Yes, no, yes, no, yes, no
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'DATE NIGHT' from our debut album 'BRUTALISM'. LISTEN/PURCHASE: https://idles.lnk.to/brutalism
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just gonna keep hearing DAYT NOIT in british accent over and over in my head now
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love the emotion that Joe put into this song
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DATE NOIT
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I've only "discovered" you guys in the last couple weeks thanks to my band mate and friend who I only saw twice last year because he works in Malaysia and we live in Newfoundland Canada. It's been a binge on Idles for me these past 4 or 5 days! Can't seem to get enough! Very inspiring in a world of uninspiring shit! Thanks for that!
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So glad i could hear this live in cdmx