The group's early recordings, made with Stan Kybert (Oasis, Verve, Bjork) attracted the attention of Zane Lowe Radio 1, Radio 2's Bob Harris, MTV 2, Celtic Football Club, Toni and Guy TV, Channel 4's 'Skins', BBC 6 Music, a NME and Mojo magazine covermount CD and the attention of the esteemed Paul Weller- who invited the band to tour with him throughout the UK.
Draytones tour schedule has included playing alongside artists such as The Noisettes, Nick Cave, The Dead 60's, The Hoosiers, The View and many other highlights - including Glastonbury and many festival appearances in UK, Europe, South America and Japan.
Independent releases from the band have received national radio play including heavy coverage and a live sessions from Radio 2's Radcliffe and Marconie's and BBC 6 Music's Tom Robinson and Mark Riley.
Having caught the attention of national radio and MTV in Latin America the band secured a 5-week tour of Argentina, including their now historic 'Friendship Tour' of The Falkland Islands - becoming the first ever Anglo-Argentine band to do so.
2010 saw The Draytones working again with Stan Kybert at the legendary Sawmills studios, recording,mixing and mastering a whole new record in just 7 days.
On The Way
The Draytones Lyrics
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There is a hope for us somewhere on the way
I saw it written on the wall
There is a hope for us somewhere on the way
And on my tv screen n' all
There is a hope for us somewhere on the way.
Oh what they show us isn't real,
Old empty cans and her dreams
All thrown across the playing fields.
Oh such a feeling down below,
Is there a hope, somehow, somewhere on the way?
Well just this simple truth I know,
There must be hope for us somewhere on the way.
Oh what they show us isn't real,
Old plastic bags and my dreams
All thrown across the playing field.
The lyrics in The Draytones's song "On The Way" depict a feeling of hopelessness and despair, but also offer a glimmer of hope. The repeated verse "There is a hope for us somewhere on the way" reinforces the idea that the singer is seeking a brighter future despite the current reality. The references to what is seen on the wall and TV screen suggest that the world around the singer is filled with falsehoods and illusions. The use of "old empty cans" and "old plastic bags" as symbols of consumerism and waste adds to the feeling of hopelessness.
The song suggests that the hope the singer is seeking may not come easily, but rather it will require hard work and perseverance. The line "All thrown across the playing fields" implies that the journey will not be easy or straightforward. The repetition of the phrase "on the way" underscores the idea that the search for hope is ongoing and ongoing.
Overall, "On The Way" is a poignant and honest reflection on the uncertainty of life, but also on the importance of holding onto hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw it written on the wall
I read a message, which made me believe that there is good news in the future.
There is a hope for us somewhere on the way
I have an optimistic outlook, believing that there is a chance for things to get better in the future.
And on my tv screen n' all
Even on TV programs, I perceive a glimmer of hope for the future.
Oh what they show us isn't real,
The media presents a distorted picture of reality that is not an accurate reflection of the challenges and opportunities in the world.
Old empty cans and her dreams
The world is filled with discarded objects and abandoned aspirations, which can make a person feel helpless and disheartened.
All thrown across the playing fields.
The waste and debris of society are scattered around the places where people used to gather and play.
Oh such a feeling down below,
I experience an emotional state of sadness and despair, which is all too common in today's world.
Is there a hope, somehow, somewhere on the way?
Despite my sense of despair, I cling to the possibility that things can improve, even if it seems unlikely.
Well just this simple truth I know,
Although many things are uncertain and unclear, I am convinced of this one idea.
There must be hope for us somewhere on the way.
Regardless of the present circumstances, I believe that there is potential for a better future and that we should keep moving forward in search of it.
Old plastic bags and my dreams
As the world changes around me, I am forced to reconsider my own aspirations and make adjustments to my goals.
All thrown across the playing field.
The changing times leave their mark on the places where we used to gather and play, and I realize that I must adapt to new circumstances.
Contributed by Caroline M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Soledad Valeria Cipollari
They're great. Me encanta que sean mitad argentino/mitad ingleses. Es una estupidez tener rencores contra nadie. Los ingleses son los mejores músicos y esta fusión es fantástica. Me encanta la banda, mucho, mucho. :D
Nando Armando
Genial el tema. Ojala vuelvan a bs as
vivi Castellanos
my english sucks!! i wanna the lyrics of this song! i love it! i want dance that, always that hear... tututututututu but i don understand all lyric :(
BaronessSapphire
you are damn right! i was drunk when i uploaded this one..