Nothing But Thieves’ origins lie in schoolmates Conor, Joe and Dave’s efforts in a variety of bands in their hometown of Southend, Essex. They gained valuable experience on the local live circuit, even if they weren’t going to change the world. Then Dom joined their school in the sixth form and everything went up a notch. A classically trained guitarist from the age of six, Dom brought a musicality and learning to the table which made everyone sit up and take notice. Not that this puts him on a pedestal with his bandmates. They all agree that it’s the mix of his formal training with Joe’s self-taught chops which lies at the heart of the Nothing But Thieves sound.
They released their debut ep, "Graveyard Whistling" on July 18, 2014. The band's single "Itch" picked up Hottest Record and Track Of The Day accolades on Radio 1 and also made it onto the Radio 1 playlist, as well as being added in regular rotation of Sirius XM new hard-rock channel Octane. The same year they signed to RCA Records.
They released their self-titled debut album on October 16, 2015. Frontman Conor Mason said in an interview about the album: Since this record was our first album we especially wanted to make each song stand out in the best way possible. I guess there are tones, lyrics and themes that tie in throughout the album; however, we generally wanted each song to have its own space and world. Overall, I think we achieved the variety we were after and it’s nice that our fans feel the same way too.
They released their sophomore album, called "Broken Machine", on September 8, 2017. The concept for the album came alive soon after the band had written and demoed “Broken Machine,” the 4th track, which became the centerpiece of the album. Lead singer Conor Mason describes it as a metaphor for systems that seem perfect on the surface but cracked underneath, whether that’s mental health, love, religion, or even politics. The singles leading up to the album’s release are “Amsterdam,” released on May 2, 2017, “Sorry” released on August 14, 2017, “Broken Machine” released on August 21, 2017, “I’m Not Made By Design” released on August 26, 2017, and “Particles” released on January 11, 2018.
They released a new ep, titled "What Did You Think When You Made Me This Way?" on October 19, 2018. The lead single of the ep, "Forever & Ever More", was supported by a music video. On October 23, 2020, the band released Moral Panic. Which then followed with a tour in 2021 with Yonaka and Airways.
The band released three singles in 2023, "Welcome to the DCC" on March 15, "Overcome" on May 10 and "Keeping You Around" on June 23, before finally releasing their fourth studio album, "Dead Club City" on June 30, 2023, which peaked number 1 in the U.K Official Album Charts. They then released the single "Oh No :: He Said What?" on January 29, 2024 before dropping the deluxe edition of "Dead Club City" on March 15, 2024, this included the addition of new songs such as "Time :: Fate :: Karma :: God" and "Pure You" as well as the stripped edition of beloved songs from the original album.
Lover Please Stay
Nothing But Thieves Lyrics
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Eyes are tired from the night
Lover come to the kitchen floor.
Towels are cold, so am I.
So take from me what you want, what you need.
Take from me whatever you want, whatever you need.
Lover, I feel your sorrow
Pouring out of your skin.
I don't wanna be alone.
If am tonight,
I'll always be.
So take from me what you want,
What you need.
Take from me whatever you want, Whatever you need.
But lover, please stay with me.
Oh
And I can see you.
I can feel you slipping through my hands.
Oh, I can taste you.
I can taste you slipping through my hands.
Take from me what you want,
What you need.
Take from me whatever you want.
My lover, please stay with me.
Oh, my lover, please stay with me.
The lyrics of "Lover Please Stay" by Nothing But Thieves depict the plea of a lover to their partner to remain with them. The singer conveys the exhaustion and weariness that their partner is experiencing through phrases like "weary eyes" and the need for comfort indicated by the cold towels on the kitchen floor where they have retreated to. There is a palpable sense of longing and desperation in the lyrics, with the singer urging their partner not to leave them alone.
The chorus of the song is where the singer makes their most urgent plea for their lover to stay with them. They offer their partner anything they want or need, in the hopes that they will remain by their side. The singer seems to be vividly aware of their partner slipping through their fingers, with lines like "I can feel you slipping through my hands." The song's arrangement complements the sentiment of the lyrics, with rhythmic bass and drums providing a driving force to match the urgency of the lyrics, while the vocals alternate between plaintive and soaring to lend an emotional depth to the overall track.
Line by Line Meaning
Lover, I know you're weary.
The singer acknowledges that their lover is tired and worn out.
Eyes are tired from the night
The singer specifically notes that their lover's eyes are tired from staying up late, likely from worrying or thinking.
Lover come to the kitchen floor.
The singer invites their lover to join them on the cold kitchen floor, implying that they want to be close to them and that it's a place to share their vulnerability.
Towels are cold, so am I.
The artist notes the physical sensation of the cold towels against their skin while also acknowledging their emotional state is similarly cold.
So take from me what you want, what you need.
The artist offers their lover everything that they can give, without any reservations about what they might receive in return.
Take from me whatever you want, whatever you need.
The repetition emphasizes that the singer truly wants their lover to have whatever it takes to feel better, even if that means taking something from the singer.
But lover, please stay with me.
The ultimate plea throughout the song, the singer asks their lover not to leave them, even though they are offering everything they have to give.
Lover, I feel your sorrow
The artist shares their empathetic understanding of their lover's pain and sadness.
Pouring out of your skin.
The artist notes that their lover's sorrow is palpable and visible on them.
I don't wanna be alone.
The artist reveals their own vulnerability and need for their lover's presence, emphasizing the importance of staying together.
If am tonight, I'll always be.
The singer implies that if they are alone tonight, they will always feel alone without their lover by their side.
And I can see you.
The artist is fully present and aware of their lover in this moment.
I can feel you slipping through my hands.
The singer senses that their lover is pulling away from them, wanting to leave despite the singer's pleadings.
Oh, I can taste you.
The singer's vivid senses become apparent again, as they imagine the sweet taste of their lover slipping away from them.
Take from me what you want, what you need.
The singer repeats the offer of giving everything they have, further emphasizing the depth of their pleading.
My lover, please stay with me.
The song comes full circle, with the artist's repeated plea to their lover to stay with them, no matter what it takes.
Contributed by Lauren J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ayaeldeeb1066
Lover
I know you’re weary
Eyes are tired
From the night
Lover
Come to the kitchen floor
Tiles are cold
So am I
So take from me
What you want
What you need
Take from me
Whatever you want
Whatever you need
But lover
Please stay
With me
Lover
I feel your sorrow
Pouring out
Of your skin
And I don’t want to be alone
If I’m tonight
I’ll always be
So take from me
What you want
What you need
Take from me
Whatever you want
Whatever you need
But lover
Please stay
With me
Ohh
And I can see you
I can feel you
Slipping through my hands
Ohh
I can taste you
I can taste you
Slipping through my hands
Take from me
What you want
What you need
Take from me
Whatever you want
Whatever you need
My lover
Please stay
With me
Ohh
My lover
Please stay
With me
@user-tu2uo9db8e
one of those songs that you just wanna scream to yourself in an empty, echoey room by yourself late at night.
@ninaaishling7873
whisper screaming a song then realizing what your doing is the best also
@livelaughfucksocietyjudah4737
This and Billie Eilish's when the party's over.
@WorseInRed
My sister and I did a cover of this song.. please check it out if you have the time :)
@kathrynthompson230
I’m doing that rn lmao
@dankemems4701
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@zefi2321
I listened to this song on my way home after saying goodbye to a girl who I was deeply in love with in my 5th year of highschool. It was about 1 am, we were the only two passengers left riding on the last train. Savouring our final moments together with her in my arms, her face snuggled into my neck. As her stop approached her breathing quickened, and I felt a wetness form on my neck which then flowed down onto my chest. She was crying. Her family had decided to move to another country and there was nothing either of us could do to change their decision. As the train came to a halt, we both momentarily freezed and stared into each other’s eyes. It was then that it finally hit me. We might never see each other again. Tears threatened at my eyes, but I held them back. She took my hand and we walked over to the exit doors of the train. As they opened she turned around, wrapped her arms over my shoulders and kissed me long and soft. It was the most passionate and most saddest kiss I had ever shared with anyone, and still to this day. When we finally pulled away, she touched my mouth with her fingers, stared into my eyes with tears rolling down her face, and left without a word. I had thought that she just couldn’t bring herself to say anything, but concluded that our kiss, meant more than words could ever say.
@tamagotch1
jake george I hope you feel better 🙏
@user-uv7gj3he9p
❤️
@svenkast1
Ist's A butiful Storry! My Heart IS Blessing!!!! For Real!