The members of Mew started playing music together in 1995. Mew first achieved success in Denmark with their album Frengers, although their debut album, A Triumph for Man, had been met with much critical acclaim back in 1997. At the 2003 Danish Music Critics Award Show, Mew won the awards for "Album of the Year" and "Band of the Year." Until this point Mew was relatively unknown outside of Denmark; however after a European tour supporting R.E.M. Mew began to attract wider attention. After releasing the critically-acclaimed album And The Glass Handed Kites, featuring contributions from J Mascis from Dinosaur Jr, Mew has built on their success in Denmark as well as attracting attention from other countries in Europe and Asia. In the summer of 2006, they toured as the supporting act for Bloc Party in the U.S. as well as for Kasabian in the U.S. and Canada in the fall. After these tours, they returned to Denmark to work on new material.
On March 14th, 2007, Mew embarked on their first ever headlining tour in America with Oh No! Oh My! as the supporting act. Their fifth studio album, No More Stories/Are Told Today/I'm Sorry/They Washed Away//No More Stories/The World Is Grey/I'm Tired/Let's Wash Away, was released in August 25, 2009. They've also toured with Nine Inch Nails, Kings of Leon and Sigur Rós. In 2010, they released a greatest hits compilation called Eggs are Funny. They began performing new material in 2012 at Roskilde Festival, and released their sixth studio album, +- in 2015. Madsen left the band the same year, and the band began writing new material for their new album shortly after they concluded their tour. They released their seventh studio album, Visuals, after releasing a few singles in the months preceding its release. They embarked on tours for the album, as well as a tour celebrating the 15th anniversary of their breakthrough album Frengers in 2018.
Discography:
* A Triumph for Man (1997, re-released 2006)
* Half the World Is Watching Me (2000, re-released Aug 2007)
* Frengers (2003)
* And the Glass Handed Kites (2005)
* No More Stories... (2009)
* Eggs are Funny (2010)
* +- (2015)
* Visuals (2017)
Introducing Palace Players
Mew Lyrics
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What is it that you do?
You gotta get back up yourself.
We know so much.
So much we do.
No answer.
In a word,
You were told
That it'd fix your shaky home.
And what got made
Was broken, too.
Just a field with you,
Switching seats with you,
Tears us apart.
I don't want it to.
Some peculiar fix,
The two of us.
Counting us out,
I don't want it to.
Overnight, turned all grey.
What is it that you do?
You gotta get back up yourself.
We know so much,
So much we do.
No answer.
In a word
You were told,
That it'd fix your shaky home.
And what got made
Was broken, too.
Just a field with you,
Switching seats with you,
Tears us apart.
I don't want it to.
Some peculiar fix,
The two of us.
Counting us out,
I don't want it to.
Just a creed with you,
Switching seats with you
Tears us apart.
I don't want it to.
What are we going to do?
I'd really like it if you
Turn out the lights as we planned.
It's gonna hurt when we land.
I don't want it to.
Why did you go?
Lots of different reasons,
So many, you can't even count.
You think it's right,
Jumping off the see-saw.
Or did you just want it to be?
Why did you go?
Lots of different reasons,
So many, you can't even count.
You think it's right,
Jumping off the see-saw.
Or did you just want it to be?
The song "Introducing Palace Players" by Mew is a complex and introspective composition that explores the themes of broken promises, failed relationships, and the difficulty of moving on. The lyrics open with the line "In which we made sure no one got hurt" expressing a sense of guilt and responsibility towards the failed relationship. The lyrics are a conversation between two people trying to come to terms with what went wrong in their relationship. The singer is trying to understand what happened and why their partner left. The words "What is it that you do? You gotta get back up yourself. We know so much. So much we do. No answer" suggest that the singer is frustrated with the lack of communication and understanding between them.
The repetition of the lines "Just a field with you, Switching seats with you, Tears us apart, I don't want it to" creates a sense of loss and longing for something that cannot be fixed. The song's chorus, with the lines "Some peculiar fix, The two of us, Counting us out, I don't want it to" suggests a sense of resignation towards the fact that their relationship has come to an end. The last verses, with the lines "Why did you go? Lots of different reasons, So many, you can't even count. You think it's right, Jumping off the see-saw. Or did you just want it to be?" are a reflection on the reasons behind the breakup, and whether it was a conscious decision or simply the result of circumstances.
Overall, the song "Introducing Palace Players" is a poignant exploration of the complexity of human relationships and the difficulties of letting go of something that was once cherished.
Line by Line Meaning
In which we made sure no one got hurt.
We were successful in taking precautions to ensure that nobody was harmed.
What is it that you do?
I am curious about your profession or activity.
You gotta get back up yourself.
It is necessary for you to pick yourself up and move forward independently.
We know so much.
We possess a significant amount of knowledge.
So much we do.
Our knowledge and expertise is vast.
No answer.
There is no response or reply.
In a word,
To put it briefly,
You were told
Someone informed you
That it'd fix your shaky home.
The subject was advised that it would improve their unstable living situation.
And what got made
However, what materialized
Was broken, too.
Was also flawed or damaged.
Just a field with you,
Being with you feels as simple and natural as a field.
Switching seats with you,
Changing positions with you
Tears us apart.
Causes emotional tension or separation between us.
I don't want it to.
I wish to avoid this undesirable outcome.
Some peculiar fix,
A strange or unconventional solution.
The two of us.
Our partnership or relationship.
Counting us out,
Separating or excluding us.
Just a creed with you,
Being with you feels as simple and natural as a guiding belief.
What are we going to do?
We must decide upon a course of action.
I'd really like it if you
I would greatly appreciate if you
Turn out the lights as we planned.
Complete the action that we had previously agreed upon by turning off the lights.
It's gonna hurt when we land.
We will experience pain or discomfort upon reaching our destination.
Why did you go?
I am curious as to why you left or departed.
Lots of different reasons,
There are numerous factors at play.
So many, you can't even count.
The reasons are too numerous to quantify.
You think it's right,
You believe that it is correct or appropriate.
Jumping off the see-saw.
Taking an abrupt or unplanned course of action.
Or did you just want it to be?
Perhaps you merely wished for it to be a certain way without considering the consequences.
Lyrics © Fintage House Publishing
Written by: BO RUNE MADSEN, JONAS BJERRE TERKELSBOEL, SILAS UTKE GRAAE JOERGENSEN
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@Babyscummers
In which we make sure no one got hurt
What is it that you do?
You gotta get back up yourself
We know so much
So much we do
(No answer)
In a word you were told
That it'd fix your shaky home
And what got made
Was broken too
Just a field with you
Switching seats with you
Tears us apart
(I don't want it to)
Some peculiar fix
The two of us
Counting us out
(I don't want it to)
(Overnight, turned all grey)
What is it that you do?
You gotta get back up yourself
We know so much
So much we do
(No answer)
In a word you were told
That it'd fix your shaky home
And what got made
Was broken too
@skyelockhart3211
In which we make sure no one got hurt
Oh Anna and Sammy too
What is it that you do?
You gotta get back up yourself
We know so much
So much we do
(No answer)
In a word you were told
That it'd fix your shaky home
And what got made
Was broken too
Just a field with you
Switching seats with you
Tears us apart
(I don't want it to)
Some peculiar fix
The two of us
Counting us out
(I don't want it to)
(Overnight, turned all grey)
What is it that you do?
You gotta get back up yourself
We know so much
So much we do
(No answer)
In a word you were told
That it'd fix your shaky home
And what got made
Was broken too
Just a field with you
Switching seats with you
Tears us apart
(I don't want it to)
Some peculiar fix
The two of us
Counting us out
(I don't want it to)
Just a creed with you
Switching seats with you
Tears us apart
(I don't want it to)
What are we going to do?
I'd really like it if you
Turned out the lights as we planned
It's gonna hurt when we land
(I don't want it to)
Why did you go?
Lots of different reasons
So many, you can't even count
You think it's right
Jumping off the seesaw
Or do you just want it to be?
@theforeigninstallation
You know, the more you listen to this song, the more the off-beats and funky tempo shifts start sounding completely normal.It's honestly one of the most brilliant songs I've ever heard
@nicolascamaratta
Must’ve listened to this song a lot
@GalovaT
The offset in terms the off beat made me feel like I’m not sober or something at first. Boy is it wonderful of a sound now. Love this song so so so much.
@huggle684
I hope you still feel this way 10 years later, I sure as hell do!
@Aiur
This is what makes mew, mew - absolutely stunning arrangements and timing, it's perfection
@donniebobb74
I was just wondering if Bo is influenced by Mark Ribot at all...longshot and forgot to ask when we met :(
@wildbouquet7941
I discovered this band when I was 17.... I’m 27 now. Holy shit. I’m just now realizing how much they influenced my music taste today and how ahead of their time they were (are). I’ll always love Mew💕
@redshift912
Not sure about ahead of their time but they are pretty cool
@dionfebrian2940
Lucky you
@Anna-rv7un
Same, I'm 29