Heather and Ciara met at BIMM Institute and formed the band Creek in 2013 with guitarist Ben Bateman and bassist Ryan Marsden. Their song “Lust” gained local popularity and received radio airplay, leading to a number of local gigs. In 2014, band changed its name to Pale Waves and Hugo and Charlie joined soon after, in 2015. Heather has said that the band name comes from the title of a painting owned by her grandmother.
They were signed to record label Dirty Hit in 2016 and their first two singles, 2017's "There's a Honey" and "Television Romance", were produced by Matthew Healy of labelmates The 1975. Their first EP, All the Things I Never Said, was released in February 2018. In September 2018, they released their debut album My Mind Makes Noises.
Early in 2019, the band shared plans to release an EP that year, but decided later to focus on their second album. The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020—as well as the decision to approach the new album with a different stylistic direction inspired by the music of the 1990s and 2000s—delayed the production and release of new music until late 2020.
The band’s second album, Who Am I?, was released on February 12, 2021, preceded by the single "Change”, which was released on November 10, 2020. It debuted at #3 on the UK Albums Chart.
Unwanted, Pale Waves' third album, was released on August 12, 2022. The album represents yet another stylistic leap for the band, this time adding pop punk influences to their evolving sound.
Tomorrow
Pale Waves Lyrics
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Life's not what it was at 15
Working a nine-to-five just to get by
And Haley, I know the magazines say to be skinny
You′re one of a kind, just trust me, trust me
Don't listen to society
'Cause there′s always tomorrow to get you by, get you by
Give it one more try?
Won't you stay alive
Give it one more try?
Won′t you stay alive
Give it one more try?
Ben, I know that you love a boy
Sexuality isn't a choice
Don′t let anyone say it's wrong
Won′t you just keep hanging on?
And Kelsi, I know life drags you down
Growing up in a small town
Always the odd one in the crowd
You know I'll never count you out
'Cause there′s always tomorrow to get you by, get you by
Tomorrow, won′t you stay alive
Give it one more try?
Won't you stay alive
Give it one more try?
Won′t you stay alive
Give it one more try?
I needed someone to say
"There's always another day"
Before it′s all just too late
Yeah, I want you to stay
Tomorrow to get you by, get you by
Tomorrow, won't you stay alive
Give it one more try?
Won′t you stay alive
Give it one more try?
Won't you stay alive
Give it one more try?
The song "Tomorrow" by Pale Waves is a message of hope and encouragement addressed to Emily, Haley, Ben, and Kelsi. In the first stanza, lead singer Heather Baron-Gracie acknowledges the struggles of her friends, from the disillusionment of adulthood to the pressure to conform to societal standards. She reminds them that there is always a new day to look forward to; that it's never too late to try again or to trust oneself. In the second stanza, she channels her empathy to each individual, addressing their specific pain, and offering a sense of camaraderie - "You know I'll never count you out." The chorus serves as a repeated anthem, a rallying cry of sorts, to keep going, to keep trying, to stay alive, and give it one more try.
Overall, the song's message is universal - it appeals to anyone who may be struggling with something, whether it's a quarter-life crisis, a struggle with one's sexuality, or feeling like an outsider. The lyrics are poignant in their simplicity, and Heather Baron-Gracie's earnest delivery adds to the emotional weight of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Emily, I know the grass doesn't seem very green
I understand that life might not be as appealing as you thought it would be, Emily.
Life's not what it was at 15
Life is never the same as when we were young, and things change.
Working a nine-to-five just to get by
It's a daily struggle, and we work hard to survive in the modern world.
And Haley, I know the magazines say to be skinny
Don't change yourself just because society thinks you should look a certain way, Haley.
You're one of a kind, just trust me, trust me
You're unique, and that's what makes you special, just trust me.
Don't listen to society
Society might dictate what's acceptable, but don't let anyone tell you how to live your life.
'Cause there′s always tomorrow to get you by, get you by
Tomorrow is a new day, and it will bring a new opportunity to start fresh.
Tomorrow, won't you stay alive
Don't give up, there's always hope for a better tomorrow.
Give it one more try?
Don't give up on yourself or on life, give it another chance.
Won't you stay alive
Life is precious, and we should never give up on it.
Ben, I know that you love a boy
It's okay to be the person you are and love whoever you choose to love, Ben.
Sexuality isn’t a choice
We cannot choose who we love and should not be judged for it.
Don′t let anyone say it's wrong
Don't let anyone make you feel like it's wrong for you to be who you are.
Won′t you just keep hanging on?
Don't give up on love, there's always hope.
And Kelsi, I know life drags you down
I understand life can be tough, Kelsi.
Growing up in a small town
Growing up in a small town can be limiting and difficult.
Always the odd one in the crowd
Being unique can be isolating, but it's okay to be different.
You know I'll never count you out
You're never alone, and I'll always be there to support you.
I needed someone to say 'There's always another day'
Sometimes all we need is a little bit of encouragement to keep going and hold on to hope.
Before it's all just too late
We need to hold on to hope before it's too late to make a change.
Yeah, I want you to stay
We want you to hold on to life and stay with us for as long as possible.
Won′t you stay alive
Life is precious, and we should never give up on it.
Give it one more try?
Don't give up on yourself or on life, give it another chance.
Won't you stay alive
Life is precious, and we should never give up on it.
Give it one more try?
Don't give up on yourself or on life, give it another chance.
Writer(s): Heather Baron Gracie, Suzanne Shinn
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