For the follow-up, the band headed back to London to record with Watson again. The resulting album, Look at Life Again Soon, was issued by Take Root in September 2008, followed 12 months later by Do You Want Power, which was recorded at the Bomb Shelter in Nashville with producer Greg Cartwright (Reigning Sound). At the sessions Cartwright and Hames hit it off and decided to collaborate on a single, but after spending time writing together the single became an album, Strychnine Dandelion. It was released by In the Red in 2010. By this time the band had moved to Nashville and started working on another album. The writing sessions continued on the road, where the group served as the opening act for Kings of Leon and the Dead Weather. The Ettes reunited with longtime producer Liam Watson at his Toe Rag Studio in London to record their fourth album, 2011's Wicked Will.
After the touring cycle for the record wore down and they released a single, "Teeth," in 2012, the band turned toward a new pursuit. The trio, plus some friends, leased out a retail space in Nashville and began putting together a record store/artist space called Fond Object. It opened in April of 2013, then after a couple years, the store branched out into a record label of the same name. The label's first release was a 2016 reissue of Shake the Dust, timed for the debut full-length's tenth anniversary and with two extra tracks added. Meanwhile, Hames toured in 2014 as a member of the New Pornographers and began work on her first solo album.
There is another band with the same name:
[2] A all-girl punk trio from Edinburgh, Scotland, formed in April 1979. They played eleven gigs, supporting: Another Pretty Face, The Visitors, Shake and The Exploited. The same year, they recorded a five track demo, from which "A Conversation" also appears on "Messthetics #105: D.I.Y. 77-81 Scotland I". They played their final 70s gig on 22 Sept 1979. The band reformed for the Fritz Van Helsing Memorial gig (15 Apr 2012 at Bannermans, Edinburgh), where Anne, Teen and Trash were joined by Steve Fraser (guitar).
Teeth
The Ettes Lyrics
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Always so easy to play
I'd rather keep my head down
Carry out the rest of my day
Somethin' 'bout the way that
People love their harm
I've got an eye for trouble
And that's what keeps me up in arms
That keeps me on the edge of my seat
'Cause every time you smile
I can tell you're just showing your teeth
It bothers me to notice
But it sure seems you like that game
Surprises me every time
But really it's just the same
You handle everything and everyone
With that velvet glove
But when you take it off
I can see your skin is not enough
There's something there about you
Like an animal ready to feed
And every time you smile
I can tell you're just showing your teeth
Speak a little softer now
Or maybe just use your eyes
Pull her in around you
Using love as your disguise
There's danger in everything
You say and do
I guess we're not so different
And that's what makes me blue
The funny thing about it is
I know you got what I need
When every time you smile
I can tell you're just showing your teeth
Yeah every time you smile I can tell
The Ettes's song Teeth is a commentary on the deceptive nature of relationships and interactions with people. The singer of the song is aware that people are easy to manipulate and they would rather keep their head low and go about their day than get involved in dramas. The lyrics suggest that people love to do harm and the singer has an eye for trouble which keeps them on edge. The lines, "You've got this thing about you / That keeps me on the edge of my seat / 'Cause every time you smile / I can tell you're just showing your teeth," suggest that the singer is aware that people can be two-faced and not always genuine, which can be dangerous.
The song goes on to talk about the dangers of people who put on a velvet glove and use love as a disguise to manipulate others. The lyrics suggest that there is always an underbelly and that people are not always as they seem. The lines, "There's danger in everything / You say and do / I guess we're not so different / And that's what makes me blue," suggest that the singer is not immune to this behavior and might be guilty of it too.
Overall, Teeth is a song that uses a lot of animal imagery to convey its message. It suggests that humans are not always that different from animals and that relationships can be just as tricky to navigate. The lyrics are poignant and showcase The Ettes's ability to craft lyrics that are both insightful and engaging.
Line by Line Meaning
It sets me off to see the people
The behavior of people irritates me.
Always so easy to play
People are so predictable.
I'd rather keep my head down
I prefer to avoid problems.
Carry out the rest of my day
Move on with my day.
Somethin' 'bout the way that
There's something strange or mysterious.
People love their harm
People enjoy causing harm to themselves and others.
I've got an eye for trouble
I'm always looking for problems.
And that's what keeps me up in arms
This habit of looking for trouble is causing me worry and anxiety.
You've got this thing about you
You have a certain quality about you.
That keeps me on the edge of my seat
That makes me excited and anxious.
'Cause every time you smile
Whenever you smile.
I can tell you're just showing your teeth
I know you're hiding something behind your smile. Maybe you're just pretending to be nice.
It bothers me to notice
I'm uncomfortable to admit.
But it sure seems you like that game
It looks like you enjoy playing games with people.
Surprises me every time
It always catches me off guard.
But really it's just the same
But it's always the same game being played.
You handle everything and everyone
You have control over everything and everyone.
With that velvet glove
You use a gentle touch, concealing your true intentions.
But when you take it off
But when you reveal your true self.
I can see your skin is not enough
I realize that you don't have substance beyond the surface.
There's something there about you
There's something unusual about you.
Like an animal ready to feed
You seem like a predator waiting for its prey.
And every time you smile
Whenever you smile.
I can tell you're just showing your teeth
I know you're pretending to be someone you're not. You're just pretending to be nice.
Speak a little softer now
Lower your voice a bit.
Or maybe just use your eyes
Maybe you can express yourself through your eyes.
Pull her in around you
Embrace her tightly.
Using love as your disguise
Pretend to care for her.
There's danger in everything
Everything you do could be risky.
You say and do
Your words and actions.
I guess we're not so different
Maybe we're alike in some ways.
And that's what makes me blue
But that idea makes me sad.
The funny thing about it is
The strange thing is.
I know you got what I need
I know I need you, even though I'm aware of your flaws.
When every time you smile
Every time you smile.
I can tell you're just showing your teeth
I know you're not being genuine."
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: JEREMY COHEN, LINDSAY HAMES, MARIA SILVER, CO-WRITER UNKNOWN
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