After playing countless hometown shows, the Futureheads took the show on the road with a massive helping hand from Slampt Records' Milky Wimpshake. A tour of Squats and Youth Centres in Central Europe came in summer 2001, due to which the band switched out drummers. In place of Peter Brewis ambled a young pretender, Mr David Hyde (Drums, Vocals).
Several singles followed - the first, Nul Book Standard, can now be seen casually hanging out on eBay from time to time. A relationship with the lovely people at Fantastic Plastic briefly followed. 'The Futureheads' was released in summer 2004, on 679 Recordings, and then the band hit the road. Some highlights of 2005 include playing Glastonbury Festival on Baz's birthday, Hounds Of Love going Top Ten, meeting Dennis Hopper on Jimmy Kimmel's US TV Show, and getting that most infamous of Albatrosses, The Second Album under their belts.
‘News and Tributes’ was released in May 2006. It reached 11 in the album chart, and saw the band touring the world and continuing to win fans and supporters with their exhilarating live shows.
Fast forward to 2008, and The Futureheads are back, bolder and better than ever, exploding back onto the scene with their new album ‘This Is Not The World’. Embracing the punk-rock ethic like never before, Barry, Ross, Jaff and Dave are releasing their third album independently and taking control of their own destiny. It’s going to feel like the first time, all over again…
Annoyed and frustrated too many times by the bureaucratic nightmare that music had become, the band split with former label 679 in late 2006. A silently busy year followed which saw the band writing and recording, and launching their own label Nul Records, solely to release music by The Futureheads. Free of major label shackles, the band are taking back control and relishing being their own bosses.
‘This Is Not The World’ was recorded in 3 weeks in the summer with super-producer Youth at his studio ‘Space Mountain’ in the Sierra Nevada mountain range in Andalusia. About as far away atmospherically as you can get from the bleak Scarborough farm in which they recorded ‘News And Tributes’, the band couldn’t help but be influenced by Youth’s enthusiasm, and describe the album as one of ‘defiance, optimism and joy.’
Keen to share the joy with fans, the band released 2 tracks as free downloads and played intimate shows in London and Sunderland at the end of 2007. They begin 2008 with a tour of uni venues and kick off the year with storming new single ‘The Beginning Of The Twist’, released March 10th.
Decent Days And Nights
The Futureheads Lyrics
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If you know the clues, it's easy to get through
But you look confused and you don't know what to do
It's hard to get an answer when you haven't got a clue
If you work it out, tell me what you find
If the least you can do is show some restraint
I can see that you look confused and you don't know what to do
Say what you see, what you like
If you work it out, tell me what you find
We can have a few decent days and nights
If you're meant to be here and you want to be late
The best thing you can do is get lost on the way (lost on the way, lost on the way)
I can see that you look confused and you don't know what to do
Say what you see, what you like
If you work it out, tell me what you find
We can have a few decent days and nights
We can have a few
We can have a few
We can have a few decent days and nights
We can have a few
We can have a few
We can have a few decent days and nights
If you want to make a guess, you should know it's not a game
'Cause you'll never get another chance to make a guess again
(Make a guess again, make a guess again)
This is a brand new problem, a problem without any clues
If you know the clues it's easy to get through
But you look confused and you don't know what to do
It's hard to get an answer if you haven't got a clue
If you want to make a guess, then you should know it's not a game
Never get another chance to make a guess again
If you work it out, tell me what you find (hoo)
The Futureheads' song "Decent Days And Nights" speaks about the challenges of facing a new problem without any clues or solutions. The singer is encouraging someone who looks confused and lost to speak out their thoughts and ideas, suggesting that it might lead to some answers. The lyrics convey the idea that even though the problem might seem insurmountable at first, taking a step towards finding a solution can lead to a few decent days and nights.
The chorus "If the least you can do is show some restraint, Then the most you can do is get carried away" suggests that restraint can help solve the problem, but taking risks can also be beneficial in some cases. The line "If you're meant to be here and you want to be late, The best thing you can do is get lost on the way" could be interpreted in different ways. It might suggest that being late is not always a bad thing, especially if it's meant to happen, or that sometimes getting lost on the way to somewhere can lead to new discoveries and solutions.
Overall, the song highlights the importance of taking action and communicating thoughts, even if they might not lead to an immediate answer. It suggests that sometimes taking risks and getting lost can lead to positive outcomes and a few decent days and nights.
Line by Line Meaning
This is a brand new problem, a problem without any clues
The situation we face now is completely new, and we have no idea how to solve it.
If you know the clues, it's easy to get through
However, if we can find some hints or guidance, the solution might become apparent.
But you look confused and you don't know what to do
Despite our best efforts, nobody seems to have any clear idea of what steps to take.
It's hard to get an answer when you haven't got a clue
Since we lack understanding of this issue, it's difficult to form any kind of solution.
If you work it out, tell me what you find
If anyone manages to piece together a solution, please share it with the group.
If the least you can do is show some restraint
Sometimes, it's best to hold back rather than jumping into action before we're ready.
Then the most you can do is get carried away (carried away, carried away)
But if we're feeling charged up and motivated, we can use that energy to our advantage.
I can see that you look confused and you don't know what to do
It's clear that many people are feeling lost and uncertain about how to approach this problem.
Say what you see, what you like
It's useful to share observations and opinions, even if we're not sure they're correct.
If you're meant to be here and you want to be late
If we have a role to play in this situation but are struggling to fulfill it, it's better to take the time we need rather than rushing forward unprepared.
The best thing you can do is get lost on the way (lost on the way, lost on the way)
Even if we feel like we're wandering in circles or unsure of our direction, it's better to take our time and make careful progress than to rush ahead blindly.
We can have a few decent days and nights
Despite the difficulty of our current situation, it's possible to make the most of the present and enjoy some good times in the midst of it all.
If you want to make a guess, you should know it's not a game
While it might seem tempting to take a chance and make an educated guess, we must keep in mind that this is high-stakes and not something to be taken lightly.
'Cause you'll never get another chance to make a guess again (Make a guess again, make a guess again)
If we make a mistake or take a wrong turn, we might not be able to recover and try again, so we must proceed with caution.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Barry Hyde, David Craig, David Hyde, Ross Millard
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Neil Thornely
SUNDERLAND REPRESENT! Also these guys always did something really magical, their sound is really interesting and original but still sits perfectly in that post-punk vein. Their harmonies are amazing, melodies incredible and lyrics are just cutting and sardonic right the way through. Best export from my home town except maybe Double Maxim.
citizencr4
Because of Burnout 3 back in 2004, this song still randomly pops into my head from time to time. It happened again today on November 5th 2015. :)
Mashiro Moritaka
GobBluth1 just bought the game again. Oh, the memories...
23 january, 2017
Yan Vitor
Today is 19 november of 2020 and Im playing it on PCSX2 ❤️ old times
Intellect
I was born into the game lmao. My dad bought it and a PS2 in 2004 and had me the same year. I started playing at 2 or 3 and I still play it at almost 17...
Deathvoid
Same. That’s why I’m here lol
COM DRIVE
@Intellect epic
xTheOxx
Brilliant band. If this world was fair, they'd be superstars.
The Pepperpot
Saw these guys when they opened for Franz Ferdinand's first US tour, in an old, huge warehouse in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. I couldn't believe my luck when I got that ticket from the friend of a friend who couldn't go; the show had been sold out for weeks. It was The Futureheads, Dogs Die in Hot Cars (another great band), and Franz Ferdinand. I'll never forget it. A "Top 5 of My Life" show. Damn right I pushed my 5-foot self to the front.
And now I'm 50. "Where the fuck did Monday go?", indeed.
Jamie Dunn
Damn that is quite the lineup!