Singer Hannah Reid (born on 30 December 1989) and guitarist Dan Rothman met in the dorms of Nottingham University where they began writing music together in 2009. They later added multi-instrumentalist Dot Major to complete the London Grammar line-up.
Their popularity rose with the 2012 release of "Hey Now" which they uploaded to the internet and instantly found an online cult following. Their self-released 2013 debut EP "Metal & Dust" reached the Top 5 of the iTunes chart. The same year they signed to Ministry of Sound and the single "Wasting My Young Years" appeared as the first release on the label. 2013 also saw them play a sold-out show at the Islington Assembly Hall and make an appearance at the Great Escape Festival in Brighton.
"Strong" was the next single extracted from the album "If You Wait", released on September 9th, 2013.
The band's album "Truth Is a Beautiful Thing" was released on 9 June 2017.
On 19 August 2020, London Grammar released “Baby It's You,” their first single since 2017.
Official site: http://londongrammar.com
Metal & Dust
London Grammar Lyrics
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Though, it starts, with love and lust
And when, your house, begins, to rust
Oh it's just, metal and dust
We argue, we don't fight
We argue, we don't fight
Built, to last, they disintegrate
And when, your house, begins to rust
Oh it's just, metal and dust
We argue, we don't fight
Stay awake 'til the middle of the night
Stay awake 'til the middle of the night
We argue, we don't fight
Stay awake 'til the middle of the night
Stay awake 'til the middle of the night (We don't argue)
We argue, we don't fight
Stay awake 'til the middle of the night
Stay awake 'til the middle of the night (We don't argue)
We argue, we don't fight
Stay awake 'til the middle of the night
Stay awake 'til the middle of the night
We don't argue
We don't argue
We don't argue
The lyrics of "Metal & Dust" by London Grammar explore the fragility of relationships and the fleeting nature of love. The song begins with the idea of building a life on trust, which is usually preceded by love and lust. However, even the most reliable foundation can start to crumble over time. The imagery of a rusting house represents the gradual deterioration of a relationship, no matter how strong it initially seemed. In the end, all that's left is just metal and dust, losing its life and essence.
As the song progresses, the refrain "We argue, we don't fight" presents a subtle distinction between two forms of conflict. Arguing is a way of expressing disagreement while trying to understand the other person's perspective. However, fighting implies a more aggressive approach, with a focus on winning rather than listening. The lyrics suggest that even when there is conflict in a relationship, it doesn't necessarily mean that the relationship is doomed to fail. It's possible to work through disagreements if approached with a willingness to communicate and understand.
Line by Line Meaning
And so, you built, a life, on trust
You constructed a life founded on trust.
Though, it starts, with love and lust
Although it all begins with love and desire
And when, your house, begins, to rust
When your life experiences difficulties
Oh it's just, metal and dust
Those problems mean nothing in the grand scheme of things.
We argue, we don't fight
We discuss and disagree, but never come to blows.
And all, foundation, that, we made
All the groundwork we put in
Built, to last, they disintegrate
Isn't enough to withstand the test of time and will eventually crumble.
Stay awake 'til the middle of the night
Staying up until midnight
We don't argue
We never argue.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: DANIEL HARRY JOSEPH ROTHMAN, DOMINIC ASHLEY RONALD MAJOR, HANNAH REID, HANNAH FELICITY MAY REID
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@katerinakiatsi9659
And so, you built a life on trust
Though it starts, with love and lust
And when your house, begins to rust
Oh, it's just, metal and dust
We argue, we don't fight
We argue, we don't fight
And all foundation that we made
Built to last, they disintegrate
And when your house begins to rust
Oh, it's just, metal and dust
We argue, we don't fight
Stay awake to the middle of the night
Stay awake to the middle of the night
We argue, we don't fight
Stay awake to the middle of the night
Stay awake to the middle of the night
We don't argue
We argue, we don't fight
Stay awake to the middle of the night
Stay awake to the middle of the night
We don't argue
We argue, we don't fight
Stay awake to the middle of the night
Stay awake to the middle of the night
We don't argue
We don't argue
We don't argue
@tbalciunas333
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Powerwolf
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Sons Of Perdition
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The Rumjacks
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@basshead457
Can you believe it.....heard this song twice over two days.....the first time i was shopping in a jeans shop and this was playing...i thought fuk me this gooood!!! But i only got the end 1 min of it and i was mightly peed off when it ended with me not knowing who sung it.
Though i had an idea it was london grammer but wasnt 100% sure
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So today i was in bluewater walked into shop and guess what?! This was playing again!!
My little 6 yr old daughter was smiling back at me when i looked down at her......we both carried on walking round the shop humming this tune....walked out that shop high on life!
Now thats what powerful and wonderful music does to you. 😎
I went and downloaded this amazing song!
Thankyou. X
@993justinBieberlover
I love this band so much. So relaxing and chilling.
@karine27051
Exactly how I fell
@TheDave1769
+Karine C. I fell the same way.
@SiLatics56
+Merlin I fell this song might be a bit of a grower as it's not as instant as some of their others. Just the way I fell about it anyway.
@joseluisariasromero2160
In spanish: Impresionante, is TOP.... LondonGrammar The best
@guydevilbiss4987
I totally agree
@ursulamirbach6216
Heard the 'London Grammar' sound first in my Italian coffee bar in the middle of Brussels and was instantly fascinated by the crystal-clear voice of the lead singer. Wonderful how the sparsely used instrument leave a lot of room for this Pamina-voice. So different from the often bland soup of contemporary commercial music.
@hockneyfication
I love how you made a reference to the Magic Flute, one more of my favourite music pieces of all time.
@leebarnes5658
After all these years still one of my favs was so lucky to hear it live 🔥
@Jessica-oe2ss
Lucky you😮