The band’s debut EP, E-Pocalypse, was released during their time as an unsigned band in 2006. During this time they garnered a rare and unprecedented amount of press and support from the likes of Kerrang, NME, Big Cheese, Rocksound, Tuned and Total Guitar magazines, as well as BBC Radio 1 and XFM. In a television interview Lostprophets vocalist Ian Watkins claimed that “Relatively unknown bands such as Kids in Glass Houses are a lot better than a lot of known bands out there.”
In August 2007, the band was nominated for “Best British Newcomer” at the Kerrang! Awards, but the group were beaten to the award by Gallows. The band later went on a headline tour of their own with Tonight Is Goodbye, and supported Funeral For A Friend’s December tour, between which they recorded their debut full length. During 2007 the band also supported artists like Lostprophets, Fall Out Boy, Paramore, Cute Is What We Aim For, Simple Plan, New Found Glory and 30 Seconds to Mars. The band also appeared at The Full Ponty Festival, Download Festival, Hyde Park Calling, Farnham’s Summer Breeze Festival, Collision Course Festival and the Reading and Leeds Festivals during this year.
The band’s debut studio album, Smart Casual, was released on 19th May 2008. The album spawned singles Fisticuffs, Give Me What I Want, and Easy Tiger.
Kids In Glass Houses released their second album Dirt, on 24th March 2010, along with a digital, special edition of the album on iTunes two days later. The first two singles of the album, Youngblood (Let It Out), and Matters At All, were released prior to the album on 5th October 2009 and on 29th January 2010, respectively. Dirt featured The Saturdays’ Frankie Sandford on the track Undercover Lover and New Found Glory on the track Maybe Tomorrow.
On the 26th February 2014 the band announced via their twitter (@kighofficial) that they would be disbanding, saying it was done "amicably and on our own terms". Their final tour will occur in October 2014. In 2022 they reformed.
Their official website is, www.kidsinglasshouses.com.
Artbreaker I
Kids in Glass Houses Lyrics
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This is just the way it's going down.
The greedy kiss, the empty handed
And I can see the vultures landing
The value of the dollar to the noun,
Forever underestimated.
I love the way you call it art
And I just wanna tear you apart.
The needle finds the vinyl vein
And silence deafens everyone around.
Raise a glass of punk champagne
This is not going the way we planned it.
Glad to say her bad ship's going down
So party like you understand it.
This is not the way we came to play around.
The lyrics to Kids in Glass Houses's song "Artbreaker I" speak to the disappointment and disillusionment that can come from pursuing a career or passion. The opening lines express a sense of resignation - that sometimes things don't go according to plan, and that despite our efforts, we may still end up empty-handed. The reference to vultures landing highlights the predatory nature of the music industry, and the commodification of art and creativity.
The chorus takes a darker turn, with the singer expressing anger and frustration at those who "call it art" without truly investing themselves in their work. The metaphor of tearing someone apart speaks to the intense emotions that can arise when we feel like our efforts are unappreciated or undervalued. The second verse continues in this vein, with a focus on the tangible and sensory aspects of music - the "needle finding the vinyl vein" and the silence that follows.
The final lines of the song are a call to action - to celebrate the way things are going, even if it's not what was originally planned. The phrase "Raise a glass of punk champagne" suggests a rebellious, defiant attitude, while also acknowledging the hard work and dedication that goes into pursuing a creative career. Ultimately, "Artbreaker I" is a song about the highs and lows of artistic pursuit - the triumphs, the disappointments, and everything in between.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not the way we planned it
We did not intend for things to go this way.
This is just the way it's going down.
However, this is how things are happening.
The greedy kiss, the empty handed
People who only care about themselves and take without giving anything back.
And I can see the vultures landing
I can see the opportunists coming to take advantage of the situation.
The value of the dollar to the noun,
The worth of money and material possessions is often overestimated.
Forever underestimated.
The things that truly matter in life are often undervalued and overlooked.
I love the way you call it art
I admire the way you pretend to be creative and original.
When you never even use your heart,
But in reality, you don't put any real passion or emotion into your work.
And I just wanna tear you apart.
I want to expose your lack of sincerity and authenticity.
The needle finds the vinyl vein
Music is a powerful and addictive form of expression.
And silence deafens everyone around.
The silence that follows a great song can be just as impactful as the music itself.
Raise a glass of punk champagne
Let's celebrate the beauty and rebelliousness of punk culture.
This is not going the way we planned it.
Although things aren't going as expected, let's make the best of it.
Glad to say her bad ship's going down
It's good to see that someone who was dishonest and manipulative is finally getting their comeuppance.
So party like you understand it.
Let's celebrate this moment and truly appreciate the value of genuine art and expression.
This is not the way we came to play around.
We didn't come here to simply go through the motions - let's embrace our creativity and make a true impact.
Contributed by Katherine F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CPOMendez117
This song makes me want to jump around, head bang like crazy and sing it at the top of my voice xD Such a great song <3
Tim Gane
So used to it breaking into Best is yet to come after, But i like it :)
rhain forty
ilike it
アドレナリン聖徳太子抜きの蹴り
日本人で聴いてる人いる？ほんで、だいぶ前の才賀紀左衛門の煽りvから来た人もは？
Kaiser Caesar
その煽り見てcd買ったよ
Calamity Rachel
ta xxx