Manchester Orchestra has released several extended plays and six studio albums: I'm Like A Virgin Losing A Child (2006), Mean Everything to Nothing (2009), Simple Math (2011), Cope (2014) (as well as its accompanying acoustic version, Hope), A Black Mile To The Surface (2017), and The Million Masks of God (2021). They are signed to independent record label Favorite Gentlemen Recordings, which is distributed through Sony Music Entertainment, and Loma Vista Recordings.
Manchester Orchestra originated in the suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. They are named after the English city Manchester, a place rich in musical history (The Smiths, The Stone Roses, Joy Division, Oasis, New Order, Happy Mondays). Feeling increasingly alienated at his "small-town-Georgia, Christian high school", Hull became so frustrated that he spent his senior year studying at home. Early in their career, the band recorded an album entitled Nobody Sings Anymore. However, it was never released due to the shift in the band's musical direction and personal changes undergone following its recording. The band stated that "the band that made the record was different to the band now." Some of the tracks written for the album were released instead on the EP You Brainstorm, I Brainstorm, but Brilliance Needs a Good Editor.
Following You Brainstorm, I Brainstorm, but Brilliance Needs a Good Editor, Manchester Orchestra recorded and released their debut album I'm Like a Virgin Losing a Child. This album gained the attention of the music industry, and eventually led to their signing with Canvasback. The album was released nationwide July 27, 2007. Guitarist Robert McDowell did not appear on this album. The song Wolves At Night was featured in the video game NHL 08.
In October of 2008 the band recorded their second EP, Let My Pride Be What's Left Behind, with producer Dan Hannon and engineer Brad Fisher. It was released October 7, 2008.
In early September 2008, the band announced on their Myspace blog that they had begun recording their second album entitled Mean Everything to Nothing with producer Joe Chicarrelli (The Shins, My Morning Jacket). On February 4, 2009, the band posted a link to a free download of the single I've Got Friends and performed an acoustic version at The Fly’s In The Courtyard Sessions. The album was released April 21, 2009.
On January 26, 2010, the band released a digital split EP with Kevin Devine entitled I Could Be The Only One. Following the release of the Manchester Orchestra/Kevin Devine split EP, it was announced that Kevin Devine would record a full-length album along with the members of Manchester Orchestra later that year, with half the album written by Devine and half by Andy Hull. On April 10, 2010, it was announced the new project's name was Bad Books, and that the album would be released under that moniker, and not "Manchester Orchestra + Kevin Devine" as previously speculated. The self-titled full-length Bad Books album was digitally released on October 19, 2010, and on CD on November 9, 2010.
On March 2010, in an interview with the Dallas Observer, Hull mentioned that the band had begun work on a follow up to 2009's Mean Everything to Nothing tentatively entitled Let Go of Your Sorrowful Groaning. He also said that the band have around 34 songs they are demoing and that in writing this album he was imagining a "spiritual miscarriage". Later that year in an interview with Rip It Up magazine, the band announced that they were in the middle of recording their third full-length album. Although without a title, they explained that the album was completely different to anything they had released in the past. The album was being recorded with Dan Hannon and balanced between Blackbird Studios (Nashville, TN) and their own Favorite Gentlemen Studios (Atlanta, GA).
On October 23, 2010, during an appearance at Radio 104.5 in Philadelphia, following a Bad Books show in support of their recently released self-titled debut album, Manchester Orchestra debuted an acoustic version of the title track of their new album, Simple Math. Originally scheduled for release in March 2011, the band announced in January of 2011 that their third full-length studio album, Simple Math, would be released on May 10, 2011, as well as announcing the album's tracklist and revealing that the album was set to be a concept album.
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Golden Ticket
Manchester Orchestra Lyrics
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Right before that operator made us disconnected
Please take care of yourself was the last thing I said
Right before that operator made us disconnected
If you can hear me right now, I've got a formula vow
That swears I'll do my best to figure out this situation
But never fixed that leaking pipe that floods us to the sealing
An empty shot glass doesn't lie so I fulfilled my appetite
And crossed my fingers that the good Lord
Will take care of you and I again
So now that I found it, I'll tie the ropes around it
And make sure that the bottle never bothers us again
Well, I promise this time really, yeah
I'm cleaning up sincerely, yeah
And I'll make sure that the devil never bothers you again
How I wish that you had sold me on all of those big goals
Of being a good father not a careless liar
Well, am I really that old, ignorant or to slow
To realize I have lost my golden ticket back home?
"Golden Ticket" is a song by Manchester Orchestra that discusses the weight of past regrets and the desire to make amends. The song begins with the singer recalling their last words to the person they love, "Please take care of yourself," and how they were suddenly cut off because of an operator. The singer then reveals that they caused water damage to their home by ignoring a leaking pipe due to their own self-destructive habits. They express remorse for their actions and promise to make things right.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's regrets by wishing they had been a better father and person in general. The chorus repeats the phrase "Golden Ticket," which could refer to the idea of redemption and a second chance at happiness. The singer seems to be searching for a way to make things right and wishes they could go back to a better time. Throughout the song, there is a sense of desperation and guilt that drives the narrative.
Overall, "Golden Ticket" is a powerful song that explores the weight of past mistakes and the hope for redemption. The singer is searching for a way to make things right but is haunted by their past actions. The song's wistful and melancholy tone is underscored by the haunting instrumentals and emotive vocals, making for a cathartic listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Please take care of yourself was the last thing I said
The last words I said before our phone call was disconnected were to take care of yourself
Right before that operator made us disconnected
The call was ended by an operator and we were disconnected
If you can hear me right now, I've got a formula vow
I have a plan to resolve this situation if you can hear me now
That swears I'll do my best to figure out this situation
I promise to do everything I can to solve the problem we're facing
First of all I'll explain why I caused all that water
I'll start by admitting that I caused the water damage in our home
But never fixed that leaking pipe that floods us to the sealing
I failed to take care of the underlying issue that caused the flooding
An empty shot glass doesn't lie so I fulfilled my appetite
I drank my troubles away and ignored our problems
And crossed my fingers that the good Lord
I hoped that things would work out on their own without my intervention
Will take care of you and I again
And that we would be okay in the end
So now that I found it, I'll tie the ropes around it
I've found a solution and I'll make sure it's secure
And make sure that the bottle never bothers us again
And I'll make sure this problem won't arise again
Well, I promise this time really, yeah
I'm truly committed to making things right
I'm cleaning up sincerely, yeah
I'm working hard to make things right and fix the damage I caused
And I'll make sure that the devil never bothers you again
And I'll make sure no harm will come to you again
How I wish that you had sold me on all of those big goals
I regret not listening to your aspirations for our family and future
Of being a good father not a careless liar
You wanted me to be a good father, not someone who neglects his responsibilities
Well, am I really that old, ignorant or to slow
I wonder if I'm too old, ignorant or slow to understand the gravity of my actions
To realize I have lost my golden ticket back home?
To understand that my mistake may have cost me everything and my chance to return home
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: ANDY HULL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ICVRXS
I'm a total metalhead and I haven't found a song by Manchester Orchestra that I don't like. There is no way to describe it.
@gabriellynch2764
Listening to this song when I was in highschool 13 years ago. While falling in love with it and feeling its power. I had no idea that it would take until now in 2023 to really understand it. It's not about regret. It's about learning from a mistake.
@FourtyFourAirwaves44
I love Manchester's symbolism.. The beginning, he is a free bird, and then he feels caged up, and breaks loose. He then tries to run away from everything(the horses), but realizes he cant, so, he goes back to the start(Back to bird. All of his emotions are bottled up, and feels trapped(The bottle scene), but he breaks loose, and goes back home. He is with his family, and there is energy(Lightbulb comes on). The paper burning symbolizes the new beginning :D This band is godly. Thank you!
@Aussilynn
I love manchester orchestra... Their music & music videos are always amazing, they have yet to dissapoint.
@ScottOctober
one of my fav songs of theirs
@brianshelley1613
I like the song I can speek!😉
@pfallasro
This song is crazy good, my favorite for sure!
@finksinatra1575
This is an incredible song.
@MikeZilvetti
Manchester has the best music videos EVER!!!
@SophieInDigital
this song made me cry the first time I heard it <3