The band first formed as a three piece in 2008 when late founding member Charles Haddon met up with other members Joe Hutchinson and Caan Capan. Alex Starling joined the band soon afterwards.
After a concert at Pukkelpop festival (Kiewit, Belgium), on Friday August 20th, 2010, the band's frontman, Charles Haddon, committed suicide. Haddon was reportedly "deeply upset" that he'd landed on a female fan during the band's show after he dived off the stage. His manager, Sam Farr, stated the fan's father had suggested he might take legal action after claiming that his daughter had suffered three damaged vertebrae due to his crowd surfing.
The singer had spoken to her father on the phone after the show. Haddon leapt to his death from a telecommunications mast behind the main stage. He was found to have 197mg of alcohol in his blood, which is more than twice the legal drink-drive limit.
The London three-piece were in Europe playing a number of festivals and were due to perform as part of Australia's touring Parklife festival the next month. They were also set to embark on a headline tour of the UK in October.
Better
Ou Est Le Swimming Pool Lyrics
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It's sitting home alone in silence
Than you can to make things better
Started with this storming weather
I don't find myself deserving
When I do it's so unnerving
Think a way thus as expected
Wait for you to clear this mess
Silence helps instead of talking
The quiet walls are more than better friend could be
Cause they can see the things I see
Things have got a chance to get much better
All I've got to do is go go get her
Throw away around a thoughts inside me
But after all I got a map would that be
Things have got a chance to get much better
All I've got to do is go go get her
Throw away around a thoughts inside me
But after all I got a map would that be
Another day of people call
Another day of me and Anna
Just can't stand upon this coast
Drive up and down the walls
I'm searching for the strength to weep
Rather drink fall of my see
Now there's a feeling up to be
I told you that my life is can plee now
There's a picture I always see
I see a hamming amony
Gets is in and when I dream
Parts are always mean
Come to point in someone's life
When it's the time to take it up
Image then forever shine
I'm glad to say that she is mine
Things have got a chance to get much better
All I've got to do is go go get her
Throw away around a thoughts inside me
But after all I got a map would that be
Things have got a chance to get much better
All I've got to do is go go get her
Throw away around a thoughts inside me
But after all I got a map would that be
The lyrics of "Better" by Ou Est Le Swimming Pool explores the idea of finding solace in silence and the hope that things will eventually get better. The theme of the song is centered around the idea of facing struggles and overcoming them with the help of someone else. The first verse talks about the idea of being alone in a silent room and how that helps in making things better. It is followed by the idea of waiting for someone to clear the mess, possibly a reference to seeking support from someone important in their life. The second verse talks about the singer's struggle to cope with life, with ups and downs portrayed through the metaphor of driving up and down the walls. Despite this, the singer finds comfort in the idea that things could get better if he goes and gets her.
The chorus emphasizes the hope and positivity that comes with the possibility of things getting better. The repetition of the line "all I've got to do is go go get her" suggests the idea of taking action to improve one's situation. The final verse speaks of the singer's gratitude for his companion and how that person makes his life shine forever.
Overall, "Better" portrays the struggles of an individual and the importance of finding support from someone else. It focuses on the idea of taking action to improve one's situation and the hope that things will eventually get better.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen for our remind
Pay attention to the reminder we're giving
It's sitting home alone in silence
Being alone in a silent environment is helpful
Than you can to make things better
This can help improve things
Started with this storming weather
It all began with bad weather
I don't find myself deserving
I feel like I don't deserve good things
When I do it's so unnerving
But when good things happen, it makes me feel uncomfortable
Think a way thus as expected
I need to think of a way out of this situation as anticipated
Wait for you to clear this mess
I'm waiting for you to help me fix this problem
Silence helps instead of talking
Talking isn't always necessary, sometimes silence is better
The quiet walls are more than better friend could be
The walls around me are comforting, even more so than a friend
Cause they can see the things I see
The walls can relate to and understand my experiences
Things have got a chance to get much better
There is potential for improvement
All I've got to do is go go get her
I just need to take action to make things better
Throw away around a thoughts inside me
Get rid of the negative thoughts inside of me
But after all I got a map would that be
But I also have a plan to follow to make things better
Another day of people call
Another day of dealing with other people's problems
Another day of me and Anna
Another day spent with Anna
Just can't stand upon this coast
I can't keep waiting around for things to get better
Drive up and down the walls
I'm getting restless and agitated
I'm searching for the strength to weep
I'm looking for the courage to express my emotions
Rather drink fall of my see
I'd rather drown my sorrows in alcohol
Now there's a feeling up to be
But now I have a sense of hope
I told you that my life is can plee now
I've realized that my life can improve now
There's a picture I always see
There's a recurring image in my mind
I see a hamming amony
I see a happy and harmonious future
Gets is in and when I dream
I feel like it's within reach, even in my dreams
Parts are always mean
But some aspects of life remain difficult
Come to point in someone's life
At some point in life
When it's the time to take it up
It's time to take action
Image then forever shine
If I take action, my image and situation can improve
I'm glad to say that she is mine
I'm grateful to have her in my life
Contributed by Luke I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.