Noisettes are a rock trio from London, England, formed in 2003 when Shingai… Read Full Bio ↴Noisettes are a rock trio from London, England, formed in 2003 when Shingai Shoniwa and Dan Smith (formerly of the band Sonarfly) began writing and playing more intensely than before. They met drummer Jamie Morrison in December 2003, and went straight into the studio to record their noisy and abrasive four-track debut, Three Moods of the Noisettes, which was released on Side Salad Records.

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.

IWE
Noisettes Lyrics

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Am I the caller of your keep
Am I the catcher of your fall
Am I the staller of your gaze
You leave me in a daze

You take your jump I'll make my leap
Feel freedom coming, we can have it all
We are the ones to lead the way

We'll leave them in a daze

We'll leave them in a daze
We'll leave them in a daze
We'll leave them in a daze

I Carried you down from the fortress
I don't know when to draw the line
That's not the way that you should do thee That's not the way that you should screw me

Make the jump or I'll take my leave
Just like icicles burning my eyes out
We are the ones to seize the day
I'll tell you that we'll leave them in a daze

Who will lead the way
Who will lead the way
Tell me while you leave them in a daze
Change your, change your ways
Just before I slip away I said
We'll leave them in a daze

Iwe, iwe, iwe, iwe

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Noisettes' "Iwe" are reflective of a turbulent, yet intense, relationship with a sense of power struggle between the two individuals involved. Through the repeated questioning, "Am I the caller of your keep? Am I the catcher of your fall? Am I the staller of your gaze?" the singer is expressing her doubt and insecurity regarding the strength of the relationship as she is unsure about her role in it. She, however, expresses her willingness to take the leap and be free, urging her partner to do the same. The chorus represents their confidence in their ability to lead the way, and while they do so, they will leave the naysayers in a daze.

The second verse details the desire to be there for her partner, symbolized by carrying them down from the fortress. However, they draw a line about being used inappropriately. Through the line, "Make the jump or I'll take my leave. Just like icicles burning my eyes out," the singer emphasizes that she is unwilling to wait indefinitely for her partner to commit. The chorus is repeated, and then the bridge represents the final plea for her partner to change before she loses interest altogether, emphasizing that their relationship will leave others in awe and shock.

Line by Line Meaning

Am I the caller of your keep
Do I have the power to summon you to my side whenever I need you?

Am I the catcher of your fall
Do you trust me to catch you and support you when you're feeling down or struggling?

Am I the staller of your gaze
Do I captivate your attention and hold your gaze, or am I just a distraction for you?

You leave me in a daze
You confuse me and leave me feeling unsure about where we stand.

You take your jump I'll make my leap
You do what you need to do to find your own happiness, and I'll do the same for myself.

Feel freedom coming, we can have it all
If we're brave enough to take risks and follow our hearts, we can attain everything we desire.

We are the ones to lead the way
We have the power to make our own destiny and create a path forward.

We'll leave them in a daze
Our confidence and determination will stun and confuse those who doubted us.

I Carried you down from the fortress
I rescued you from a place of confinement or oppression and brought you to a place of safety and freedom.

I don't know when to draw the line
I struggle with setting boundaries and knowing when to say enough is enough.

That's not the way that you should do thee
Your actions are not fair or just, and you need to reconsider how you treat me.

That's not the way that you should screw me
You're mistreating me and taking advantage of my kindness, and that's not acceptable.

Make the jump or I'll take my leave
Either commit to me and take a risk, or I'll move on and find someone else who will.

Just like icicles burning my eyes out
Your actions are painful and harsh, like the feeling of ice piercing skin.

We are the ones to seize the day
We can't wait for opportunities to come to us, but instead must actively create them for ourselves.

I'll tell you that we'll leave them in a daze
I promise that if we work together and stay determined, we'll leave the doubters and naysayers surprised and confused by our success.

Who will lead the way
Who will step up and take charge to create a better future for themselves and others?

Tell me while you leave them in a daze
As we achieve our goals and stun those who doubted us, we must also share our success and inspire others to do the same.

Change your, change your ways
If you want to achieve a better life and greater happiness, you must be willing to make changes and take risks.

Just before I slip away I said
Before I lose hope and give up, I want to remind you of what we're capable of achieving together.

We'll leave them in a daze
Our success will shock and surprise those who didn't believe in us, and we'll be proud of what we accomplished.

Iwe, iwe, iwe, iwe
Repeating the word 'iwe' could refer to emphasizing the importance of taking accountability and responsibility for one's actions and choices.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DANIEL JOHN MONTAGU SMITH, JAMES ROSS MORRISON, SHINGAI ELIZABETH MARIA SHONIWA

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