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
Hideaway
Mystery Jets Lyrics
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Don't make a sound, don't wanna get found
I've been hiding behind the blinds
But in my mind I don't wanna be that kind of guy
Running around, running around
Don't make a sound, don't wanna get found
I've been hiding behind the blinds
Undercover lover, took a record off the stack
Undercover lover, left his parka on the rack
Undercover lover, left the tarmac on the track
Undercover lover, took a feather from my hat
Undercover lover, cut a key to the flat
Undercover lover, twist the knife in my back
Undercover lover, maybe doesn't know that
Undercover lover, left a rubber in the sack
Hideaway, hideaway, hideaway, hideaway, away, away, away, oh
Hideaway, hideaway, hideaway, hideaway, away, away, away, oh
Darling, we've got to talk
I feel like a whore, taking the back door
Things have got to change
I don't want to blacken my name or be to blame
Darling, we've got to talk
I feel like a whore, taking the back door
Things have got to change
I don't want to blacken my name or be to blame
Undercover lover's been playing my 45s
Undercover lover's been at my cherry pie
Undercover lover's been grooming my bride
Undercover lover's got you batting both sides
Undercover lover's gonna put me inside
Undercover lover's got it right between the eyes
Undercover lover is in for a surprise
Undercover lover left a rubber in my ride
Hideaway, hideaway, hideaway, hideaway, away, away, away, oh
Hideaway, hideaway, hideaway, hideaway, away, away, away, oh
Hideaway, hideaway, hideaway, hideaway, away, away, away, oh
Hideaway, hideaway, hideaway, hideaway, away, away, away, oh
The lyrics to Mystery Jets' song "Hideaway" seem to describe a person who is running away from something, hiding behind blinds, and trying to avoid being found. The repetition of the phrase "running around, running around" and "don't wanna get found" emphasizes the sense of fear and anxiety the person is experiencing. However, despite trying to hide, this person is still an "undercover lover," involved in deceitful and possibly illicit activities. The lyrics suggest that the person is aware of doing something wrong and wants to change, but is struggling to do so.
The chorus of "Hideaway" is a repetition of the word "hideaway," which seems to symbolize the desire to escape or find a safe place. The repeated "away, away, away" at the end of each chorus emphasizes the need to physically or mentally distance oneself. Later in the song, the person addresses a "darling," indicating that perhaps they are confessing their wrongdoings to a loved one. The lyrics suggest that this person is caught between wanting to continue their current lifestyle and wanting to change their ways so that they don't "blacken [their] name."
Line by Line Meaning
I've been running around, running around
I've been avoiding the situation, trying to distract myself from it by keeping busy and moving around.
Don't make a sound, don't wanna get found
I'm trying to go unnoticed, not bring attention to myself as I try to escape this situation.
I've been hiding behind the blinds
I've been physically staying inside and not going out, avoiding any potential confrontation.
But in my mind I don't wanna be that kind of guy
Despite my actions, deep down I don't want to be someone who runs away and hides from their problems.
Undercover lover, took a record off the stack
The mysterious person I'm involved with took one of my records without me knowing, possibly as a way to leave a trace of their presence.
Undercover lover, left his parka on the rack
The undercover lover left behind an item of clothing, possibly to suggest they'll return or as a way to remind me of them.
Darling, we've got to talk
I know that I can't keep avoiding this situation, and it's time to face it and have an open conversation with my partner.
I feel like a whore, taking the back door
I'm ashamed of my actions and feel like I'm betraying my partner by keeping secrets and sneaking around.
Things have got to change
I recognize that my behavior is damaging to both me and my relationship, and I need to make a change.
Undercover lover's been playing my 45s
The undercover lover has been going through my personal belongings and using them without my permission, indicating a lack of respect for me and my possessions.
Undercover lover's been at my cherry pie
The lover has been consuming something that's important to me, representing a violation of my trust and boundaries.
Hideaway, hideaway, hideaway, hideaway, away, away, away, oh
I keep trying to run away, but I know it's not a long-term solution and I must confront the problem.
Contributed by Jasmine W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.