Eventually signing to Universal, their first seven singles are: IWE, Scratch Your Name, Don't Give Up, Sister Rosetta (Capture the Spirit), The Count of Monte Christo, Wild Young Hearts and their crossover chart smash Don't Upset The Rhythm (Go Baby Go).
Their debut album What's The Time Mr Wolf? was released in 2007. Their second album, "Wild Young Hearts" was released on the 20th April 2009.
In 2009, "Don't Upset The Rhythm" appeared in a car advert for the Mazda 2. This aided their popularity, as often seen with songs featuring in adverts. The song can now be found everywhere including the second disc of Now! 72.
The Winner Songfacts reports that Winner, the first single from their third album.will be released in the UK on July 9, 2012.
Hierarchy
Noisettes Lyrics
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T'was beaten by thieves
Who snatched with no hands
Said they promised to
Take us to enchanted lands
And I hope you understand
Like falling leaves
The hierarchy, the hierarchy you search for (x3)
The taste of bitter fruit
Your tongue was ready
You thought your sense astute
You saw us laugh while we
Were crying inside
Spittin blood just like a mudslide
It's time to chance
Chance the dance you never
Thought you could do
My arms are open wide,
A great bayoux
And I hope that so are you
When this hierarchy, the hierarchy you search for (it happens) The hierarchy the hierarchy we search for (that's the) The hierarchy the monarchy's going to fall, and you want more, for?
Before you get bored
Look what you've done now
Is it worth the blood
We might only be here for a while
Where have you been
The child with the golden wings
I heard you sing
The child with those goddamn wings
Slaughter the skeletons from my soul
The song "Hierarchy" by Noisettes delves into themes of self-discovery and breaking free from societal hierarchies. The first verse speaks to a loss of bravery and agency due to the influence of others who promised enchanted lands but delivered nothing. The metaphor of falling leaves from the sky emphasizes the detachment from reality and the futile attempt to hold onto elusive dreams. The singer is tired of being stifled and bound by a hierarchy that they are actively seeking to overcome.
The second verse is a critique of the notion of knowing what's best for others. The taste of bitter fruit demonstrates how the tongue can deceive us and make us believe we are making informed decisions. The dichotomy of laughing while crying inside and spitting blood like a mudslide shows that the facade of happiness and control can be chaotic and destructive. The song ends with a call to action, urging the listener to take a chance and break free from hierarchy. The child with the golden wings represents the hope and potential of what can be achieved through the act of rebellion.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did my brave side go?
I am not as brave as I used to be, and I wonder what happened to that part of me.
T'was beaten by thieves
It was taken away from me by people who stole it like thieves.
Who snatched with no hands
They didn't physically take it, but they somehow got it from me without using force.
Said they promised to
They made a promise to me that they would.
Take us to enchanted lands
They said they would take us to magical and wondrous places.
And I hope you understand
I hope that you comprehend where I'm coming from.
Like falling leaves
We drifted aimlessly and had no direction like leaves falling from a tree.
From the sky we'd never touch the ground
We never really landed on anything solid - we kept floating.
Why dare to shovel dreams that we have found
Why do we insist on chasing dreams once we've caught them?
Tired of being gagged and bound
We're exhausted from being silenced and constrained.
The hierarchy, the hierarchy you search for (x3)
You're obsessed with the idea of being at the top of the food chain and having power over others.
The taste of bitter fruit
The consequences of our actions are unpleasant like eating sour fruit.
Your tongue was ready
You willingly accepted these consequences.
You thought your sense astute
You believed that your judgement was sharp and intelligent.
You saw us laugh while we
You thought we were happy at the expense of others.
Were crying inside
Internally, we were upset and in pain.
Spittin blood just like a mudslide
We were bleeding heavily and it was messy and chaotic like a landslide.
It's time to chance
It's time to take a risk.
Chance the dance you never
Take a chance to dance in a way that you didn't think was possible.
Thought you could do
Something you thought you didn't have the ability to do.
My arms are open wide,
I'm ready to embrace new things.
A great bayoux
A big, green and vibrant natural area filled with life and growth.
And I hope that so are you
And I hope that you're open to new experiences as well.
When this hierarchy, the hierarchy you search for (it happens)
When the power structure that you've been seeking crumbles.
The hierarchy the hierarchy we search for (that's the)
We're all looking for some form of power structure in our lives.
The hierarchy the monarchy's going to fall, and you want more, for?
The ruling order is going to collapse, yet you still crave power - why?
Before you get bored
Before you lose interest and give up hope.
Look what you've done now
Reflect on the choices you've made and the damage you've caused.
Is it worth the blood
Was it worth the risk and potential consequences?
We might only be here for a while
We should make the most of our time on this earth.
Where have you been
I wonder where you've been and what you've been doing.
The child with the golden wings
The person who has been able to fly and soar through life with ease.
I heard you sing
I heard you express yourself and your emotions.
The child with those goddamn wings
The person who has been blessed with amazing gifts and talents.
Slaughter the skeletons from my soul
Erasing the painful memories from my past so I can move forward freely.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL JOHN MONTAGU SMITH, SHINGAI ELIZABETH MARIA SHONIWA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Girlwhowantstohearthissong
on Malice In Wonderland
Where tf can I hear this song tho