The band was formed in 2005 and consists of Tommy Sanders (vocals), Peter Cattermoul (bass/vocals), David Thorpe (guitar), Jonny Sanders (drums) and Peter Hefferan (guitar/vocals).
Their debut album Little Death was produced by Gareth Parton (The Killers, The Go! Team, The Futureheads and Neil's Children) and was released in January 2007.
The bands singles 'Come On Feet' and 'Knots' were released in 2007 on Stolen Recordings. Since then the band have released four more singles. Most notably 'Mr. Understanding' in 2008.
At the beginning of 2009 they released a double A-Side of 'Jennifer' and 'Blood Gets Thin'.
Their second album One Thousand Pictures was released on 23 May 2011.
All releases are available through up and coming label, Stolen Recordings, at www.stolenrecordings.co.uk or their Myspace
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Knots
Pete and the Pirates Lyrics
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Made out of lead, get dressed instead,
Itch your head and get your shoes on,
Get out of bed and get your socks on,
Sometimes I can't see your face,
It makes me sad.
I fear my heart might stop just as I reach the top,
My head's in knots,
Erase myself I'm free to hit the rocks
Get out of bed it's the wrong one,
Made out of lead, get dressed instead,
Itch your head and get your shoes on,
Get out of bed and get your socks on,
Sometimes I can't see your face,
It makes me sad.
I fear my heart might stop just as I reach the top,
I don't wanna drop,
My head's in knots,
Erase myself I'm free to hit the rocks
The song "Knots" by Pete and the Pirates is about the struggle of facing everyday life and the fear of failure. The lyrics start off by encouraging the listener to get out of bed, but the bed is described as the wrong one, made out of lead. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling weighed down by life's responsibilities and struggles. The lyrics then encourage the listener to get dressed and put their shoes and socks on, suggesting the need to take action and face the day ahead.
The chorus reveals the true anxiety underlying the lyrics. The fear of reaching the top, only to have one's heart stop and fall is a metaphor for the fear of failure, despite hard work and effort. The phrase "My head's in knots" emphasizes the mental strain and confusion that accompanies such fear. The final line, "Erase myself I'm free to hit the rocks", suggests that the fear of failure is so great, that the thought of eliminating oneself would be preferable to the pain of falling short.
Overall, the lyrics of "Knots" are a commentary on the pressure to succeed and the fear of failure that can cripple even the bravest of souls. The song encourages taking action despite fear, but also acknowledges that sometimes the fear can still be overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
Get out of bed it's the wrong one,
It's time to wake up and start the day but you might be feeling unsure and uneasy about it.
Made out of lead, get dressed instead,
Your current situation might feel really heavy and hard to move forward from, but it's important to try and shift your focus to something that will be more productive.
Itch your head and get your shoes on,
Take a moment to process any thoughts or stress you're feeling, but make sure to keep moving forward and taking action regardless.
Get out of bed and get your socks on,
It might feel like just a small task, but accomplishing even small steps can help you feel more in control and confident.
Sometimes I can't see your face,
Communication or connection might not be coming easily, and that can be hard to deal with.
It makes me sad.
The lack of communication or connection can be emotionally draining and hurtful.
I fear my heart might stop just as I reach the top,
There might be something you're striving toward or working hard on, but the pressure of it all is making you anxious and fearful.
I don't wanna drop,
You don't want all your hard work and effort to go to waste because of your fears.
My head's in knots,
Your thoughts and emotions are tangled and complicated, making it difficult to think or act clearly.
Erase myself I'm free to hit the rocks
You might feel like giving up or isolating yourself in order to avoid failure, but that will only lead to a lack of growth and progress.
Contributed by Cole E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Laviin helia
Get out of bed, it's the wrong one
Made out of lead get dressed instead,
Hit your head and get your shoes on
Get out of bed and get your socks on
Sometimes I can't see your face
It makes me sad
I fear my heart rate stops, just stares
I've reached the top,
I don't wanna drop,
My heads in knots
Erase myself
I'm free to hit the rock
Get out of bed, it's the wrong one
Made out of lead get dressed instead,
Hit your head and get your shoes on
Get out of bed and get your socks on
Sometimes I can't see your face
It makes me sad
I fear my heart rate stops, just stares
I've reached the top,
I don't wanna drop,
My heads in knots
Erase myself
I'm free to hit the rock
Sally Haley
One of my favourite bands ever
Harvey Lee
Being 16 first getting into bands and guitar. This song used to be my alarm call. Exciting times and great music . Thank you x
Maftl
I'm 15, one of my favourite bands I'd love the chance to see them live one day
Milkyway Above
Was one of my favorite band back in the 2008 , still remember one evening at camden , watching their gig finally after long waiting for the first time, missing those days!
2022.11.08
Hot Stanky Garbage
Were they big in the uk?
Macchi
great album...great band...
superhadroncollider
This is one of the most uplifting things I've ever seen and heard. Genuinely thank you! :)
Ben
Surprisingly great band.
filip corluka
I am from Croatia, and me and my friends listened to this while we were teenagers, but now i am 26 and it hits harder than ever.
lewisglegend
This song never gets old, bring on the ruby lounge!