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

What Were You Thinking
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 wanna let it go
Spinning in slow motion as we fall apart

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

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When we go out
I wanna let it go
Spinning in slow motion as we fall apart

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

Overall Meaning

Spitalfield's song "What Were You Thinking" is a love song about an individual who is deeply infatuated with someone else. The opening lines set the scene, with the singer outside on a cold night and watching the object of their affection as they walk by. The repetition of "I always do" indicates that this is a familiar routine for the singer. The dream-like state the singer is in is reinforced through the line, "I've dreamt this dream a thousand times." However, this time is different, and the singer knows what to do.

The ensuing verse expresses a sense of urgency and a desire to let go of inhibitions. The line, "Spinning in slow motion as we fall apart" suggests that there is a sense of inevitability to the relationship, yet the singer is eager to make the most of it. In the chorus, the singer urges their lover to throw out the instructions and enjoy the moment. The line "I know where we are going if I could just get out the door" implies that the singer knows there may be difficulties but is willing to take a risk.

The second verse continues the theme of urgency, with the singer looking into their lover's eyes and asking them to talk to them beautifully. The final lines, "I can't feel, I can't feel alone, I can't feel when I breathe you in, I can't feel my heart" convey the intense emotions the singer is experiencing. There is a sense that this infatuation may be fleeting, but it is all-consuming for the singer in the moment.

Line by Line Meaning

Its a cold night
The night is chilly, and the mood is somber.

But I warm up as you walk by
As you come into view, I feel less cold and more enamored.

And I'm watching you
You have my full attention, and I study your every move.

I always do
Watching you is something I habitually do because I'm drawn to you.

And its alright
Despite my obsession with you, everything is okay.

I've dreamt this dream a thousand times
My infatuation with you knows no bounds, and I've fantasized about us endlessly.

And this time
But this time, it's different.

I know what to do
I'm confident that I'm going to make my move and take risks.

When we go out
When we're together outside,

I wanna let it go
I want to free myself and enjoy our time together without overthinking.

Spinning in slow motion as we fall apart
I want to savor every moment of our time together, even if the end is fast approaching.

You can throw out the instructions
We don't need to have everything figured out.

We don't need them anymore
Our relationship has evolved beyond the need to follow a set of rules.

I know where we are going
I have a sense of what our future holds.

If I could just get out the door
I have to take steps to make things happen.

You've got your perfect hands
You are flawless in my eyes.

Over my nervous heart
Your touch calms me down and puts me at ease.

I can never act this way again
This kind of love is nothing like what I've felt before.

Can never feel this way again
I don't know if I'll ever be able to duplicate this kind of feeling.

Not afraid of falling down
I'm willing to take a risk even if it means getting hurt.

Wait up
Take your time or slow down so I can catch up.

I've got some ways
I have a plan, and I'm determined to succeed.

I cannot wait
I'm excited about the possibilities.

I'm looking in your eyes
You have my full attention, and I'm focused on you.

Talk to me so beautifully
Your words have a way of calming me down and putting me at ease.

ladadadada dadadadada
Nonsensical lyrics that have no deep meaning.

I can't feel
I'm numb.

I can't feel alone
I don't want to be alone, and your presence gives me comfort.

When I breathe you in
Being close to you, both physically and emotionally, is what I crave.

I can't feel my heart
My feelings for you are overwhelming my heart, and I don't know what to do.

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

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