Razorlight is a four-piece consisting of Borrell (vocals & guitar), Björn Ågren (guitar), Carl Dalemo (bass) and Andy Burrows (drums)
Their debut album, Up All Night, was released on June 28, 2004, reaching number 3 in the UK album charts on 4 July. The critical reception was generally good, receiving good reviews from NME, Q magazine and Billboard, although they were also accused of lack of imagination and unoriginality for allegedly borrowing ideas from other influential bands, notably The Strokes. They appear to polarize opinion. NME wrote that the album: "bristles with passion, energy and, most importantly, amazing songs", while they were described elsewhere as "nearly everything wrong with rock and roll today". Their fans, though, embrace the music for its simple melodies and multi-layered, easy-going compositions.
Frontman Johnny Borrell caused some controversy and surprise when he likened himself to musical legend Bob Dylan, quipping "If Dylan's making the chips then I'm drinking the champagne". This led to suggestions of self-promotion. This statement was taken out of context however as Borrell was comparing his and Dylan's first albums, not their overall career. The band became very popular on the London music scene when they arrived earlier in the year. Large demand caused the band to play extra shows, including a 7,000+ capacity gig at Alexandra Palace. The album was heavily marketed in the UK.
Pop Song 2006
Razorlight Lyrics
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Everybody's given up
Given up the ghost
And turn it in on themselves
Lets head for somewhere
Absolutely anywhere
Get outta here
So let me know, I'll take you there
Just think it over
Then take what you need
Concealing a weapon with the light turned it low
You see it like that now
Oh!
Some have it easy, but this is hard to touch
T' to define yeah, but then its all too much
Hard to want, yeah, you're hard to get yeah
You're hard to play yeah!
So let me know, I'll take you there
You think it over
You take what you need
Concealing a weapon like the pick to your soul
You're sunning the truth now
But I believe in you
But I believe in you
But I believe in you
Hey!
I know you will find you drawn to
You are the new you, you, you
The opening lines of Razolight's Pop Song 2006 suggest that everybody is losing hope and giving up, turning inwards on themselves. The singer of the song is proposing an escape from the city, urging a change of scenery and leaving their problems behind. The lyrics seem to indicate a sense of cynicism and a desire to break free from societal norms and expectations.
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but they may be a commentary on society's disillusionment with the music industry and pop culture in general. The chorus appears to be an optimistic response to this disillusionment, with the singer expressing a belief in the listener's potential for change, but the verses are more somber and cynical.
The repeated references to concealing a weapon and the pick to your soul suggest that the song is about inner turmoil and the struggles we all face in trying to define and express ourselves in a culture that often prioritizes conformity over authenticity. Overall, the lyrics of Pop Song 2006 convey a sense of frustration with the status quo and a desire to break free and find one's own path.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone is losing it
People are going crazy and losing their sanity
Everybody's given up
Everyone has stopped trying and given up hope
Given up the ghost
They have lost the will to live or to keep going
And turn it in on themselves
They are internalizing their problems and emotions, making things worse
Lets head for somewhere
Let's go somewhere else
Absolutely anywhere
It doesn't matter where we go, as long as we leave here
Get outta here
Let's leave this place
And leave this city alone
Let's abandon this city, it's not good for us
So let me know, I'll take you there
Tell me where you want to go, and I'll take you there
Just think it over
Take your time and consider your options
Then take what you need
Only bring what's necessary with you
Concealing a weapon with the light turned it low
Keeping something secret, hiding it away
You see it like that now
You understand the situation as it is
Some have it easy, but this is hard to touch
Some people have it easy, but this situation is difficult to deal with
T' to define yeah, but then its all too much
It's hard to describe or understand, and it's overwhelming
Hard to want, yeah, you're hard to get yeah
It's difficult to desire or pursue, and it's not easy to obtain
You're hard to play yeah!
It's not easy to manipulate or control you
Concealing a weapon like the pick to your soul
Hiding something that affects you deeply, like a sharp point piercing your soul
You're sunning the truth now
You're trying to hide the truth by shining a light on something else
But I believe in you
I have faith in you
Hey!
An exclamation of excitement or encouragement
I know you will find you drawn to
I believe you will be attracted to something
You are the new you, you, you
You have become a new version of yourself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHNNY BORRELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Everyone is losing it
Everybody's given up
Given up the ghost
And turn it in on themselves
Lets head for somewhere
Absolutely anywhere
Get outta here
And leave this city alone
So let me know, I'll take you there
Just think it over
Then take what you need
Concealing a weapon with the light turned it low
You see it like that now
Oh!
Some have it easy, but this is hard to touch
T' to define yeah, but then its all too much
Hard to want, yeah, you're hard to get yeah
You're hard to play yeah!
So let me know, I'll take you there
You think it over
You take waht you need
martina radocaj
perfection <3
Practically Pamela
Still listening in 2021
Martin Rose
Me and you both, sister 🤘👍
Amar Batkhuu
lyrics r 2 gr8
Devil's Advocate
wow! one of the the highest rated comment has no ratings!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mauro Diaz
Gracias juan