Spitalfield was an alternative rock band based in Glen Ellyn, Chicago and s… Read Full Bio ↴Spitalfield was an alternative rock band based in Glen Ellyn, Chicago and signed to the Victory Records label. Formed in 1998, Spitalfield caught the attention of Victory Records with the 2002 release of The Cloak And Dagger Club EP and a year later released fan-favorite Remember Right Now. Spitalfield also released an album titled Stop Doing Bad Things in 2005 which featured songs like "Gold Dust V. The State Of Illinois" and "So I heard You Joined a Convent". The band's name comes from what members describe as a village where Jack the Ripper came from. The name for this location is actually Spitalfields, and it is not a village but a section of London's East End. In the summer of 2005 Bassist T.J. Minich departed from the band and TJ Milici came on board to take his place. In August of 2006, guitarist Dan Lowder left the band under "Personal Reasons" and was replaced with Jeff Meilander (formerly of Seven Days of Samsara and Bosio). However Lowder is the gutarist on the October 2006 release Better Than Knowing Where You Are.

On September 10th 2007 the band announced on their Myspace that following a 25-date tour in November/December they will be 'calling it quits'. No official reason was given although they stated that 'this was absolutely nothing to do with a lack of passion for making music together or love for each other'. During the tour they will be selling a limited-edition album consisting of all their out-of print pre- Victory records back catalogue as well as selected demos from 1998-2002 through Sinister Label/Walk In Cold Records. This will only be made available at their final shows and through selected online stores. Mark Rose currently plays music as a solo artist. TJ & JD can be found playing locally around chicago & the surroding suburbs in their new band Thrillage

Restraining Order Blues
Spitalfield Lyrics

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its a cold night
but i warm up as you walk by
and I'm watching you
i always do
and its alright
I've dreamt this dream a thousand times
and this time
i know what to do

i know what to do

when we go out
i want to let it go
spinning in slow motion as we fall apart
[x2]

you can throw out the instructions
we don't need them anymore
i know where we are going
if i could just get out the door
you've got your perfect hands
you've got your perfect hands
over my nervous heart

i can never act this way again
can never feel this way again
not afraid of falling down
wait up
wait up
wait up
I've got some ways
i cannot wait
I'm looking in your eyes
talk to me so beautifully

ladadadada dadadadada
[x4]

when we go out
i want to let it go
spinning in slow motion as we fall apart
[x2]

you can throw out the instructions
we don't need them anymore
i know where we are going
if i could just get out the door
you've got your perfect hands
you've got your perfect hands
over my nervous heart

i can't feel
i can't feel alone
i can't feel
when i breathe you in

i can't feel my heart
[x2]

Overall Meaning

The Spitalfield song "Restraining Order Blues" suggests that the singer has feelings for someone they are watching, but feels nervous and hesitant about expressing them. The first verse describes the singer's physical response to the person they are watching, saying that they warm up in the presence of this individual. The lyrics then suggest that this is not the first time the singer has thought about this person, as they have "dreamt this dream a thousand times." Despite their nerves, the singer feels more confident about approaching the person this time around.

The second verse suggests that the singer wants to take a risk and let go of any caution or anxiety they feel. They do not want to follow any instructions, perhaps indicating a desire to act impulsively in order to connect with this person. The repeated chorus emphasizes this desire to let go and fall apart with this person, disregarding any previous rules or guidelines. The bridge of the song suggests that while the singer is nervous, they find comfort and security in the physical touch of the person they admire, as symbolized by the image of hands over a nervous heart. The closing lines show the singer starting to feel confident and eager to talk to this person, though they are still hesitant and nervous.

Line by Line Meaning

its a cold night
The weather is chilly tonight

but i warm up as you walk by
The presence of the person being watched makes the observer feel warmer

and I'm watching you
The singer is keeping an eye on the person they are interested in

i always do
The artist has a habit of watching the person they are interested in

and its alright
The artist is at ease with watching the person they are interested in

I've dreamt this dream a thousand times
The singer has often imagined a scenario involving the person they are interested in

and this time
In this instance

i know what to do
The artist feels confident in their actions towards the person they are interested in

when we go out
In the context of a date or other social activities

i want to let it go
The artist desires to be free and uninhibited with their actions and thoughts towards their love interest

spinning in slow motion as we fall apart
The relationship is slowly falling apart, and the singer feels disconnected from their love interest

you can throw out the instructions
The guidelines or rules are unnecessary

we don't need them anymore
The singer feels confident in their relationship and no longer needs guidance

i know where we are going
The singer has a clear idea of the direction their relationship is headed

if i could just get out the door
The singer is eager to start their journey towards the future of their relationship

you've got your perfect hands
The love interest is physically attractive

over my nervous heart
The artist's heart is pounding with anxiety

i can never act this way again
The singer feels that their current actions are unsustainable

can never feel this way again
The singer cannot continue with their current emotional state indefinitely

not afraid of falling down
The artist is not scared of the possibility of failure in the relationship

wait up
Addressed to the love interest, requesting patience or attention

I've got some ways
The artist has a plan for the future of the relationship

i cannot wait
The singer is eager to move forward with their plan

I'm looking in your eyes
The artist is gazing into the eyes of the love interest

talk to me so beautifully
The singer desires to hear the love interest speak to them

ladadadada dadadadada
Nonsensical filler lyrics

when we go out
In the context of a date or other social activities

i want to let it go
The artist desires to be free and uninhibited with their actions and thoughts towards their love interest

spinning in slow motion as we fall apart
The relationship is slowly falling apart, and the artist feels disconnected from their love interest

you can throw out the instructions
The guidelines or rules are unnecessary

we don't need them anymore
The singer feels confident in their relationship and no longer needs guidance

i know where we are going
The artist has a clear idea of the direction their relationship is headed

if i could just get out the door
The artist is eager to start their journey towards the future of their relationship

you've got your perfect hands
The love interest is physically attractive

over my nervous heart
The singer's heart is pounding with anxiety

i can't feel
The artist has become numb to their emotions in the relationship

i can't feel alone
The singer is struggling with feeling emotionally isolated

when i breathe you in
The singer feels overwhelmed when in close proximity to the love interest

i can't feel my heart
The singer is emotionally distant and disconnected from their own feelings

Lyrics © Another Victory Publishing
Written by: Daniel Lowder, Jose Daniel Romero, Mark Daniel Rose, Thomas J Minich

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