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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Reprise
Pete and the Pirates Lyrics
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But we know what you’re thinking
We know what you think of us
You brought the battle to our door
And we’re not used to backing down
The lyrics of Pete and the Pirates’ song Reprise are about standing up for oneself and not backing down from a challenge. The phrase “we don’t want to start a war” suggests that the singer is not looking for trouble, but then the lyrics take a more defiant turn, with the singer declaring “we know what you’re thinking” and “we know what you think of us”. It appears that there is some sort of conflict between the singer’s group and another group, and the other group has brought the battle to their door. However, the singer is not used to backing down and is ready to fight back.
The overall message of the song seems to be about not letting others push you around and standing up for yourself when necessary. It is an empowering message that many people can relate to, regardless of the specific context or situation. The lyrics are delivered with a sense of urgency and a driving guitar riff that adds to the feeling of determination and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
We don’t want to start a war
We're not inclined to initiate any hostilities
But we know what you’re thinking
Despite our intentions, we are aware of your thoughts and intentions
We know what you think of us
We are cognizant of what you perceive us as
You brought the battle to our door
You have provoked us into this conflict
And we’re not used to backing down
We have a habit of not yielding to opposition, especially in battles
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Written by: Pete Mitchell
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