History
2005–2006: Origins and The Fratellis EP
The band's name came from the criminal family in The Goonies and received their first radio playing in 2005, on central Scotland's Beat 106 (later XFM Scotland, now Galaxy Scotland) Beatscene show hosted by Jim Gellatly. They were signed by Fallout Records.
They played their first show on 4 March 2005 in the O'Henry's bar in Glasgow across the road from the Horseshoe bar. The Fratellis EP was released on 3 April 2006, featuring the tracks "Stacie Anne" and "The Gutterati?". "Creepin' Up the Backstairs" was never a single released by the band, even though a video was made for it. The first single released by the band was Henrietta, which was released on 12 June 2006 and charted at number 19 on the UK Charts.
2006–2007: Costello Music and mainstream success
Costello Music was the debut album for the Fratellis and was released on 11 September 2006. It charted at number two in the UK album charts for three weeks. The success of the album led to the Fratellis winning the Brit Award for British Breakthrough Act in 2007, an award that was voted for by BBC Radio One listeners.
The Fratellis perform in Scotland.
The Fratellis supported Kasabian in December 2006 on their UK tour before playing 10 dates by themselves in February and March 2007. The tour of the UK festival circuit, playing at Glastonbury and headlining at festivals such as NME's Rock 'n' Riot tour, OXEGEN 2007 and T in the Park 2007, amongst others. They also opened for The Police Reunion Tour in the summer of 2007 in some of the North America dates. The Fratellis also recorded some cover songs during the year including "All Along the Watchtower" for Radio 1's 40th Anniversary Double Album, Radio 1: Established 1967, and "Solid Gold Easy Action" for the soundtrack of the film Hot Fuzz, which also included the single "Baby Fratelli".
The band released their first live DVD, Edgy In Brixton, in the UK on 1 October 2007, which was recorded at the Brixton Academy in London. The DVD contains a locations included Nottingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London. Following the release of the album, the Fratellis embarked on a full live performance of the debut album Costello Music, B-sides from various singles and a new song called "Pretty Like a Girl". Extras on the DVD include the band being asked questions by members of the Fratellis' website, and on the deluxe edition, . It was released in the United States on 30 October 2007.
2007–2009: Here We Stand
The band's filmed on 18 June 2008 at the Fillmore, San Francisco; performances of "Milk and Money", "Flathead" and "Mistress Mabel" from Abbey Road Studios and the videos for second album, Here We Stand, was first mentioned in November 2007 on the Fratellis' official website, which stated that work had begun on the album in a rehearsal space in Glasgow. The band said that they were self-producing the album and had their own studio to record in. Recording finished on 13 January 2008.
On 22 February 2008, they played a highlights from the T in the Park 2007 festival small show for fans at Queen Margaret Union to debut new songs from the upcoming album. About eight new going towards the Teenage Cancer Trust. The third single was "A Heady Tale", released on 22 December. The Fratellis released a deluxe edition of Here We Stand internationally songs from their new album were played, including "Mistress Mabel", "Acid Jazz Singer", and "Look Out Sunshine!". This performance introduced two new touring members, a guitarist, Robin Peringer and a keyboard player, Will Foster. However, after the Teenage Cancer Trust show in 2008, Robin departed the tour for unknown reasons. Will Foster subsequently played both keyboard and guitar during live performances.
The album, was released on 9 June 2008 in the UK and 10 June 2008 in the United States. The band marked the US release of the album with sold-out shows in New York City, Boston, and Los Angeles. The first single from the album,"Mistress Mabel", was released on 26 May 2008. The next single, "Look Out Sunshine!", released on 18 August 2008 and with money on 8 December. The CD included a new song titled "Moriarty's Last Stand" and the accompanying DVD which features "The Year of the Thief" (a documentary of the band on the road in the US), a live show the singles "Mistress Mabel" and "Look Out Sunshine!".
During 2009, the band did a mini-tour of Australia and Japan during February and March. The Fratellis headlined the Island Records 50th anniversary show on 27 May 2009 where they debuted their new track to be included on the Island 50: 50 Years of Island Records which was Bob Marley's "Stir It Up". The band also headlined the Hop Farm Festival 2009 on 4 July, with a gig at the Middlesbrough Empire on 3 July to prepare for the upcoming headline slot.
2009–2012: 'Indefinite' hiatus and side projects
After the Hop Farm show in 2009, the band were going to take an extended break citing exhaustion and relationships within the band turning sour after a series of prolonged touring and working together. Jon went on to form a new band with singer/songwriter Lou Hickey called Codeine Velvet Club. He released an self-titled album with the band in December 2009 and toured during late 2009 and early 2010. The band came to a finish and he decided to become a solo artist. He released his debut solo album, Psycho Jukebox in 2010 and intended to release a second, titled Bright Night Flowers in 2012 but this was shelved due to the Fratellis reuniting. It would eventually be released in 2019, in a re-recorded form after the fifth Fratellis album In Your Own Sweet Time.
Barry initially stated that he was starting his own musical project and would let Fratellis fans know about it via the Fratellis website. He didn't let fans know his musical ventures until November 2011, where he revealed he had joined Birmingham band the Twang, who he played with until August 2012 when he rejoined the Fratellis. He is also a regular on the DJ circuit, and still DJs now when he can.
Mince initially joined a heavy metal band called Throne o' Diablo, before leaving the band for unknown reasons. He would go on to join Jon's solo band as a second drummer, backing vocalist and occasional guitarist during live shows for his Psycho Jukebox tour.
2012–2014: We Need Medicine
The Fratellis played their first show since 2009 to raise money for the Eilidh Brown Memorial Fund on 15 June 2012, marking nearly 3 years since they last shared a stage together. They then performed at O2 ABC Glasgow on 26 September 2012 and announced a UK tour in April 2013. During the UK tour, 3 more songs were debuted live; "She's Not Gone Yet But She's Leaving", "Seven Nights Seven Days" and "Whiskey Saga". The band went on to perform dates in Oxford, Leicester and Sheffield with another date at Loopallu festival, forming a small September tour. During the tour, the band debuted 2 new tracks, "This Old Ghost Town" (previously played by and mainland Europe. With 2014, the band played festivals across the world, returning to the US, UK and Europe and also headed over to Japan before finishing the We Jon in a solo show) and "Rock n Roll Will Break Your Heart".
On 4 February 2013, the Fratellis finished recording their third album, which was to be called We Need Medicine with a release date of 7 October 2013. "Seven Nights Seven Days" was released as a single on 29 September. The album was recorded in Glasgow with Jon Fratelli and Stuart McCredie on production duties.
The band saw out 2013 with a highly successful tour of the US, UK Need Medicine album campaign with two shows in Russia in September 2014. The band released a brand new EP in September 2014 called The Soul Crush EP, which was released for free on their website.
2014–2016: Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied
During Christmas break 2013, the band started writing new material, and two of the songs debuted live in 2014. "Too Much Wine" was played on the early 2014 US tour, with "All the Live Long Day" (later to be known as "Impostors (Little By Little)") turning up later on. Upon releasing The Soul Crush EP in 2014, the band stated they would be heading to LA to record their fourth album, with Barry confirming on Twitter it was once again with Tony Hoffer (Beck, Air), producer-architect of both their debut album and of Jon's solo album Psycho Jukebox.
News stayed quiet until 1 June 2015, when the band announced their new album would be called Eyes Wide, Tongue Tied and would be released through Cooking Vinyl on 21 August 2015. The band revealed the first song from the album "Me and the Devil" through their website, and later announced the first single "Baby Don't You Lie To Me" on 29 June. Both tracks were made available as instant downloads with your pre-order of the album. The band shared a new video for "Baby Don't You Lie To Me!" on 24 July 2015.
In late 2016, the Fratellis launched a UK-wide tour to mark the 10-year anniversary of Costello Music, playing 16 shows through November and December.
2017–2019: In Your Own Sweet Time and Bright Night Flowers
In 2017, the band headlined posts since 30 April, the band confirmed on Instagram that they were in Los Angeles to record their fifth album with Tony Hoffer once again producing.
On 29 September 2017 the band announced their the Vicar's Picnic music festival 14–15 July, as well as the Lindisfarne Festival, which ran 31 August to 3 September.
On 8 May, after hinting through several fifth studio album, In Your Own Sweet Time which was released on 16 March 2018 and followed by with a UK concert tour in March 2018. The album was released on CD, LP, limited edition orange LP and cassette. They also toured the U.S. in late Spring 2018 and early Summer.
After the recording of In Your Own Sweet Time, Jon had quietly re-recorded his shelved 2012 solo album Bright Night Flowers and after the main bulk of touring was finished for In Your Own Sweet Time, Jon announced his solo album would be released in February 2019, supported with two shows in London and Glasgow. His first solo shows in 6 years featured nearly the entirety of Bright Night Flowers with only one song from his previous solo album showing up along with Fratellis' favourites "Whistle for the Choir" and "Laughing Gas" in rearranged forms and a series of covers.
The Next Time We Wed
The Fratellis Lyrics
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Should I put my hopes on ice
Fair skin, empty face
Help me keep my nerve in place
Read my lips, time slips
Slowly from your fingertips
Make my night, hold tight
Thrill me 'til my teeth go white
Save me at your own expense
Uh huh
Well it's just like a girl I can keep a boy guessing
I'll wring you by the neck and I'll teach you such a lesson
I'll bleed from my profession
Here is my confession
Give me half a chance and you can be my new obsession
I'll take your only sympathy
Put me out my misery
Blow me one more kiss and, baby, you can have the best of me
Next time we wed
I'll be on my best behaviour
Next time we wed
I'll be everybody's saviour
Next time we wed
Darling, I'll be a saint
I'll be wrong when you're right
Keep my mouth shut and lips tight
Beg from my toes to my head
The next time we wed
Tell me this for nothing
Make me dignified
Kiss me as you're leaving
Just so you can say you tried
Make me sentimental
Beat me black and blue
Hit me up it's just so simple
Darling, I'm too good for you
Well it's just like a girl I can keep a boy guessing
I'll wring you by the neck and I'll teach you such a lesson
I'll bleed from my profession
Here is my confession
Give me half a chance and you can be my new obsession
I'll take your only sympathy
Put me out my misery
Blow me one more kiss and, baby, you can have the best of me
Next time we wed
I'll be on my best behaviour
Next time we wed
I'll be everybody's saviour
Next time we wed
I'll be handsome in the daylight
Next time we wed
Oh honey, I will lose my stage fright
Next time we wed
I won't specialize in failure
Next time we wed
I'll be everybody's saviour
Next time we wed
Honey, I'll be a saint
I'll be wrong when you're right
Keep my mouth shut and lips tight
Beg from my toes to my head
The next time we wed
The next time we wed
The next time we wed
The next time we wed
In "The Next Time We Wed" by The Fratellis, the lyrics evoke themes of longing, desire, and a complicated dynamic between the singer and their romantic interest. The song begins with imagery of red eyes, suggesting exhaustion and weariness. The singer questions whether they should hold onto hope or suppress their emotions ("Should I put my hopes on ice"). The mention of "fair skin, empty face" indicates a lack of emotional connection or depth in the relationship. The phrase "Help me keep my nerve in place" implies that the singer seeks reassurance and stability in their interactions.
As the song progresses, the lyrics delve into the power dynamics within the relationship. The line "Read my lips, time slips slowly from your fingertips" suggests that the romantic interest may be manipulative or play games with the singer's emotions. The singer asks to be thrilled until their teeth turn white, indicating a desire for intensity and excitement in their relationship. The plea to "be my myth, I'll be your sin" illustrates a willingness to be idealized or idolized by their partner, even at a personal cost.
The next verse shifts the focus to the singer's role in the relationship. They describe themselves as unpredictable and capable of keeping their romantic interest guessing. The line "I'll wring you by the neck and I'll teach you such a lesson" suggests a potential intensity and possessiveness in the singer's behavior. They playfully mention bleeding from their profession, possibly alluding to the emotional toll of their career or lifestyle. The singer's confession implies a desire for obsession and a willingness to give their partner a chance to be their new fascination.
The chorus of the song expresses a longing for a future wedding, promising to be on their best behavior and be everybody's savior. The singer desires to become a better version of themselves, willing to be wrong and keep their mouth shut to maintain harmony in the relationship. The repeated lines "Next time we wed" emphasize the hope for a more successful and fulfilling union in the future.
The final verse of the song discusses the singer's desire for validation and the complexity of their emotions. They ask to be made dignified and kissed as they leave, allowing their romantic interest to claim they tried. The singer mentions being sentimental, beaten, and hit, possibly alluding to a love-hate dynamic they find exhilarating. The closing lines "Darling, I'm too good for you" imply a sense of arrogance, suggesting that the singer believes they deserve better treatment than what they currently receive.
In conclusion, "The Next Time We Wed" by The Fratellis delves into the complexities of a relationship where desires, power dynamics, and emotional intricacies play a significant role. The lyrics depict a yearning for intensity, validation, and a hope for a future where the dynamics between the singer and their romantic interest can be more balanced and fulfilling.
Line by Line Meaning
Red eyes, tell me twice
Communicate to me clearly and emphatically with your red eyes
Should I put my hopes on ice
Should I suppress my hopes and dreams
Fair skin, empty face
Your fair skin and expressionless face make it difficult for me to read your emotions
Help me keep my nerve in place
Assist me in maintaining my composure and confidence
Read my lips, time slips
Comprehend the unspoken messages conveyed by my lips as precious time passes
Slowly from your fingertips
Slowly and gradually sliding away from your touch
Make my night, hold tight
Elevate my evening, embrace me firmly
Thrill me 'til my teeth go white
Excite and exhilarate me to such an extent that my teeth become visibly white
Be my myth, I'll be your sin
Be a legendary and cherished presence in my life, while I indulge in the pleasure of being your sinful desire
Save me at your own expense
Rescue and protect me even if it comes at the cost of your own well-being
Next time we wed
In our next union of marriage
I'll be on my best behavior
I will exhibit the utmost propriety and good conduct
I'll be everybody's savior
I will serve as the savior and hero to everyone involved
Darling, I'll be a saint
Darling, I will strive to be virtuous and pure
I'll be wrong when you're right
I will willingly admit fault when you are proven correct
Keep my mouth shut and lips tight
Exercise restraint and keep my opinions to myself
Beg from my toes to my head
Humbly plead and implore from the very core of my being
Tell me this for nothing
Share this information with me without any charge or expectation
Make me dignified
Elevate my status and grant me a sense of respectability
Kiss me as you're leaving
Bestow a final kiss upon me before your departure
Just so you can say you tried
Merely for the purpose of claiming that you made an effort
Make me sentimental
Evoke emotions of nostalgia and tenderness within me
Beat me black and blue
Subject me to physical and emotional abuse
Hit me up it's just so simple
Contact me, it's an effortless task
Darling, I'm too good for you
My dear, I am of higher caliber and deserving of someone better than you
I won't specialize in failure
I will not dedicate myself solely to experiencing failure
I'll be handsome in the daylight
I will appear attractive and appealing during the daytime
Oh honey, I will lose my stage fright
Oh darling, I will overcome my fear and nervousness when performing
Next time we wed, honey, I'll be a saint
When we marry again, my dear, I will strive to be virtuous and pure
The next time we wed
The subsequent occasion of our marriage
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anthony Hoffer, John Lawler
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Marlon Rando
Lyrics
Red eyes, tell me twice
Sure I’ll put my hopes on ice
Fair skin, empty face
Help me keep my nerve in place
Read my lips, time slips
Slowly from your fingertips
Make my night, hold tight
Thrill me till my teeth go white
Be my myth or be your sin
Save me at your own expense
Uh huh
Well it’s just like a girl I can keep a boy guessing
I’ll wring you by the neck and I’ll teach you such a lesson
I’ll bleed from my profession
Here is my confession
Give me half a chance and you can be my new obsession
I’ll take your only sympathy
Put me out my misery
Blow me one more kiss and baby you can have the best of me
Next time we wed
I’ll be on my best behaviour
Next time we wed
I’ll be everybody’s saviour
Next time we wed
Darling I’ll be a saint
I’ll be wrong when you’re right
Keep my mouth shut and lips tight
Beg from my toes to my head
The next time we wed
Tell me this for nothing
Make me dignified
Kiss me as you’re leaving
Just so you can say you tried
Make me sentimental
Beat me black and blue
Hit me up it’s just so simple
Darling I’m too good for you
Well it’s just like a girl I can keep a boy guessing
I’ll wring you by the neck and I’ll teach you such a lesson
I’ll bleed from my profession
Here is my confession
Give me half a chance and you can be my new obsession
I’ll take your only sympathy
Put me out my misery
Blow me one more kiss and baby you can have the best of me
Next time we wed
I’ll be on my best behaviour
Next time we wed
I’ll be everybody’s saviour
Next time we wed
I’ll be handsome in the daylight
Next time we wed
Oh honey I will lose my stage fright
Next time we wed
I won’t specialize in failure
Next time we wed
I’ll be everybody’s saviour
Next time we wed
Honey I’ll be a saint
I’ll be wrong when you’re right
Keep my mouth shut and lips tight
Beg from my toes to my head
The next time we wed
The next time we wed
The next time we wed
The next time we wed
Farhan Arshad
Red eyes, tell me twice
Sure I'll put my hopes on ice
Fair skin, empty face
Help me keep my nerve in place
Read my lips, time slips
Slowly from your fingertips
Make my night, hold tight
Thrill me till my teeth go white
Be my myth or be your sin
Save me at your own expense
Uh huh
Well it's just like a girl I can keep a boy guessing
I'll wring you by the neck and I'll teach you such a lesson
I'll bleed from my profession
Here is my confession
Give me half a chance and you can be my new obsession
I'll take your only sympathy
Put me out my misery
Blow me one more kiss and baby you can have the best of me
Next time we wed
I'll be on my best behaviour
Next time we wed
I'll be everybody's saviour
Next time we wed
Darling I'll be a saint
I'll be wrong when you're right
Keep my mouth shut and lips tight
Beg from my toes to my head
The next time we wed
Ashton fratelli
A little over a decade of music and these guys have never disappointed me. Thank fuck for the fratellis!
Caitlin
I love this! Sure, it's different, but classic Fratellis can still be heard under the groove and I am so excited and itching for more!!
PFLP024
Holy Shit!! The 2 things I have always said about the Fratelli's...1. Jon has some of the BEST writing of the 2000s. 2. Each album sounds COMPLETELY different! They are constantly evolving!! I listen to this song and hear PRINCE influences!!Love it!
StevenPar77
Very unexpected. Really catchy. Fratellis don't really do anything wrong.
Bessy karin
De los mejores años musicales, actuales. Que alegría que The Fratellis se una con nuevas creaciones.
VinceTheLovableStoner
What a tune! Out of the world, can't wait for the new record. You never disappointed me guys, never !
Clockwork Kailleach
Apparently there's meant to be some drama about the newer disco-y stuff not being Costello music, but as an old fan of like three of your Costello songs who just last year found out they were all by the same guys, I'm bloody loving the new stuff too. In the span of six months you've gone from "Whoah, the Chelsea Dagger lads also wrote The Sad Whistling Glasgow Song?" to "why are these emotions happening what is this" all the way to "HELP ME I'M STUCK IN 24/7 FRATELLI"... "NO WAIT DON'T ACTUALLY HELP I LIKE PAIN".
On the off chance you read these, please know that really what we love is when you write what you want to write. <3 Your music is some of my absolute favourite music and, whether it's Costello Music or In Your Own Sweet time or even Bright Night Flowers (sorry Barry), I can always hear that beat-up-n-badass, sad-but-triumphant Fratelli vibe that I adore.
Marlon Rando
Lyrics
Red eyes, tell me twice
Sure I’ll put my hopes on ice
Fair skin, empty face
Help me keep my nerve in place
Read my lips, time slips
Slowly from your fingertips
Make my night, hold tight
Thrill me till my teeth go white
Be my myth or be your sin
Save me at your own expense
Uh huh
Well it’s just like a girl I can keep a boy guessing
I’ll wring you by the neck and I’ll teach you such a lesson
I’ll bleed from my profession
Here is my confession
Give me half a chance and you can be my new obsession
I’ll take your only sympathy
Put me out my misery
Blow me one more kiss and baby you can have the best of me
Next time we wed
I’ll be on my best behaviour
Next time we wed
I’ll be everybody’s saviour
Next time we wed
Darling I’ll be a saint
I’ll be wrong when you’re right
Keep my mouth shut and lips tight
Beg from my toes to my head
The next time we wed
Tell me this for nothing
Make me dignified
Kiss me as you’re leaving
Just so you can say you tried
Make me sentimental
Beat me black and blue
Hit me up it’s just so simple
Darling I’m too good for you
Well it’s just like a girl I can keep a boy guessing
I’ll wring you by the neck and I’ll teach you such a lesson
I’ll bleed from my profession
Here is my confession
Give me half a chance and you can be my new obsession
I’ll take your only sympathy
Put me out my misery
Blow me one more kiss and baby you can have the best of me
Next time we wed
I’ll be on my best behaviour
Next time we wed
I’ll be everybody’s saviour
Next time we wed
I’ll be handsome in the daylight
Next time we wed
Oh honey I will lose my stage fright
Next time we wed
I won’t specialize in failure
Next time we wed
I’ll be everybody’s saviour
Next time we wed
Honey I’ll be a saint
I’ll be wrong when you’re right
Keep my mouth shut and lips tight
Beg from my toes to my head
The next time we wed
The next time we wed
The next time we wed
The next time we wed
VinceTheLovableStoner
A.C. Harrison Isn't it "should I put my hopes on ice?" I guess this part is wrong, but I'm not 100% sure
Marlon Rando
VinceTheLovableStoner dude, idk.. I just copied and pasted from Google.