After some EPs and an NME featured track (Alas Agnes), the band toured and released their debut album 'Making Dens' in 2006 to positive reviews. The band released their sophomore album, 'Twenty One' on March 24th, 2008.
Before the release of fourth album "Radlands", bassist Kai Fish left the band and was replaced by Peter Cochrane
Alas Agnes
Mystery Jets Lyrics
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Well we were an odd couple you and I
In our strange and original attire
I thought, I thought it was love at first sight
My mother, my mother she shivered with fright
And I couldn't tell if you were boy or girl
It was a case of grist to the mill
True love grows, it grows where it will
Alas oh Agnes, I still adore you
Oh Agnes [Repeat: x4]
Oh Agnes it all ended up in tears
But you still have your souvenirs
You've got scars from head to toe
It's getting hard to tell your friends from foes
When you picked me up at the station
After my back street operation
You broke me, you broke the painful news
You dumped me, you dumped me for a pretty young muse
So the lessons are there to learn
My scars are caused my cigarette burns
I have no mirrors and I spend my days
Reminiscing on your porcelain gaze
Alas oh Agnes, I still adore you
Oh Agnes [Repeat: x4]
The song "Alas Agnes" by Mystery Jets has a story of a failed love between the singer and Agnes. Apparently, the two were an odd couple due to their original attires, and the singer fell in love with Agnes at first sight. However, the singer's mother was not pleased with the relationship. The singer couldn't tell if Agnes was a boy or a girl, which caused confusion in the singer's mind, but it didn't matter since true love grows where it will, even in an unusual situation.
But unfortunately, everything ended up in tears between them. Agnes has many physical scars that are getting hard to differentiate between friends and foes. It turned out that Agnes has dumped the singer for a pretty young muse after the back street operation. The singer reminisces on Agnes's porcelain gaze most days, and even though it ended up in tears, the singer still adores Agnes.
The song's lyrics may inspire the listener to reflect on how the idea of love can be elusive, and a relationship does not have to be conformist to be recognized as love. Also, the song may remind the listener that a relationship may not turn out as expected. Still, it shouldn't stop individuals from taking a leap of faith to find true love.
Line by Line Meaning
Agnes, It all ended up in tears
The relationship between Agnes and the singer ended badly and with a lot of sadness
Well we were an odd couple you and I
The singer and Agnes were an unusual match
In our strange and original attire
The couple had a unique and interesting fashion style
I thought, I thought it was love at first sight
The artist felt an instant connection to Agnes
My mother, my mother she shivered with fright
The artist's mother was apprehensive about the relationship
And I couldn't tell if you were boy or girl
The appearance of Agnes was ambiguous and confusing to the singer
My mind was in such a swirl
The singer was overwhelmed by their thoughts and emotions
It was a case of grist to the mill
The relationship was a source of material or inspiration for the artist
True love grows, it grows where it will
Love can happen unexpectedly and cannot be controlled
Alas oh Agnes, I still adore you
Despite the breakup, the artist still has feelings of love for Agnes
Oh Agnes [Repeat: x4]
Repeating the name of Agnes to emphasize the importance of the relationship
But you still have your souvenirs
Agnes has physical reminders of the time they spent together
You've got scars from head to toe
Agnes has physical scars, possibly from past experiences or an event in the relationship
It's getting hard to tell your friends from foes
Agnes is unsure who she can trust and confide in
When you picked me up at the station
A specific memory from the relationship when Agnes picked up the singer
After my back street operation
The artist underwent a medical procedure, possibly illegal or dangerous
You broke me, you broke the painful news
Agnes delivered heartbreaking news to the artist
You dumped me, you dumped me for a pretty young muse
Agnes left the singer for someone else
So the lessons are there to learn
The relationship taught the singer valuable lessons
My scars are caused by cigarette burns
The artist has emotional scars caused by past experiences that were self-inflicted
I have no mirrors and I spend my days
The artist avoids looking at themselves and reflects on the relationship too much
Reminiscing on your porcelain gaze
The artist remembers the beauty and fragility of Agnes
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: HENRY WILLIAM HARRISON, STEVEN BLAINE HARRISON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@wowlovely4
who else thinks that mystery jets make the BEST film clips?? 'cause i think they are all fucking aweseome :)
@alan6
Still a classic
@KAlice
one of my fav songs
@gtabeta83
Había tantas bandas desechables en esa época. Pero los Mistery Jets tenían algo diferente, algo que de verdad daba ganas de escucharlos con detalle y no sólo para brincar en el concierto. A mi gusto son una de las mejores bandas de la década pasada y de estos momentos. Maravilla de canción!
@222Lightning
I think I tore a picture of these guys out oif a Rolling Stone last year because the old guy in the band looks just like a guy I rented a room from in Roanoke Va. Good house choir music. Fun and entertaining
@pirie23
Wednesday 5th March 2008, Mystery Jets are hittin Preston, playing an accoustic gig then a DJ set!! More to follow......
@megaskyburst
Stewart Pirie any updates?
@anitatortita
beautiful singer :)
@XxXsophie6XxX
omg i so luv these guys :D quality tunes all the way :D
@TearsForLosers
OMG. Blaine looked extremely cute with that hairstyle!! lol