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.
Undercover Lover
Kids in Glass Houses Lyrics
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These things I’ve heard about you
In your stars
They tear you apart
I’ve lied so hard to fool you
All these things come back to haunt
You in the dark
They tear you apart
Doing things the wrong way
Had a good day doing things the wrong way
Had a good day doing things the wrong way
You’re my undercover lover
You get your kicks for free
And you won’t ever find another
Who’s even half as good as me
You’re my undercover lover
You get your kicks for free
Now get away cause this is killing me
The heat under your collar
A waistband made of dollars
Chills your heart
It’s somewhere to start
You save to be a scholar
And you read your books and squalor
In the dark
We walk in the park
I’ve had a good day
Doing things the wrong way
Had a good day doing things the wrong way
Had a good day doing things the wrong way
You’re my undercover lover
You get your kicks for free
And you won’t ever find another
Who’s even half as good as me
You’re my undercover lover
You get your kicks for free
Now get away
Away [x5]
Just forget about it [x12]
You’re my undercover lover
You get your kicks for free
And you won’t ever find another
Who’s even half as good as me
You’re my undercover lover
You get your kicks for free
Now get away oh this is killing me
Oh this is killing me
You’re my undercover lover
You get your kicks for free
And you won’t ever find another
Who’s even half as good as me
You’re my undercover lover
You get your kicks for free
And you won’t ever find another
Who’s even half as good as me
The lyrics of "Undercover Lover" by Kids In Glass Houses are about a person who is in love with someone who has a dark side to them. The singer has tried to warn the person about rumors they have heard, but to no avail. The person is living a double life and getting their pleasure from risky behavior. The singer is frustrated with the situation and wants to end the relationship, but still holds onto some hope that they can be together.
The opening lines, "I've tried so hard to tell you/ These things I've heard about you," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is trying to find a way to break through to the person they love, but they are choosing to ignore the rumors. The lines "Had a good day doing things the wrong way" may suggest that the singer has joined the person they love in some of their risky behavior.
The chorus, with its repetitive lyrics, highlights the addictive nature of the relationship. The singer acknowledges that the person they love will not find anyone half as good as them, but the situation is becoming unbearable.
Overall, "Undercover Lover" examines the complexities of relationships that involve secrets and dishonesty.
Line by Line Meaning
I’ve tried so hard to tell you
I have made many attempts to inform you
These things I’ve heard about you
The information I possess about you, which I have acquired from different sources
In your stars
In the future you face
They tear you apart
The events in store will emotionally hurt you
I’ve lied so hard to fool you
I have made significant efforts to deceive you
All these things come back to haunt
All these lies will come back to haunt and harm me eventually
You in the dark
You are unaware of my deception
They tear you apart
The truth about me being dishonest will emotionally hurt you
I’ve had a good day
I have enjoyed the day
Doing things the wrong way
I have behaved in a morally incorrect way
You’re my undercover lover
You are my secret partner
You get your kicks for free
You derive enjoyment without effort, expense, or punishment
And you won’t ever find another
You will never encounter anyone else of similar caliber
Who’s even half as good as me
No one is even close to matching my qualities
Now get away cause this is killing me
Leave my sight as this situation is causing me a lot of pain
The heat under your collar
The intense stress or pressure you experience
A waistband made of dollars
The wealth and money you possess
Chills your heart
This makes you lose your excitement or passion for something
It’s somewhere to start
This can serve as a beginning to work from to achieve goals
You save to be a scholar
You save money to become a learned person
And you read your books and squalor
You read books in uncomfortable and unpleasant surroundings
In the dark
Without the awareness of anyone
We walk in the park
We spend time together in the park
Just forget about it
Don't worry about it, ignore it
Contributed by Lauren V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jake Griffiths
Where has this song been all my life this is a banger of a song especially with a Frankie feature even better
Amine Skousgaard
I simply can not believe that I talked to these guys yesterday! This is one of the best songs I've ever heard, I've listened to it a thousand times, and I just can't get sick of it!!! KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES FOREVER!!! <3
Amine Skousgaard
I simply can not believe that I talked to these guys yesterday! This is the best songs I've ever heard, I've listened to it a thousand times, and I just can't get sick of it!!! KIDS IN GLASS HOUSES FOREVER!!! <3
CHRISTOS FRAGIAS
Frankie does not get enough credit. Great track, though pity she did not sing more.
Chris White
Because she’s terrible live
Beth Watkinson
This is such a good song. It shouldn't work, but it does. :) Love love love it.
Aidan
Frankie just completes the song.
Liz Sales
Can't believe I first heard this song yesterday. Gosh, I'm in love.
Robyn Murphy
I still love this! like 2 years on from hearing it , brings back so many memories !
SuperNano2020
Now over 12 years later - still enjoy listening to it just as much ! 😊