The Gloves single arrived early in 2007, heralding the release of the Horrors' full-length debut, Strange House, which arrived in the U.K. that March and in the U.S. in May. In 2008, Webb and Furse formed the analog synth project Spider & the Flies, and released the album Something Clockwork This Way Comes. For 2009's Primary Colours, the band worked with Cunningham and Portishead's Geoff Barrow as co-producers, opting for a very different sound that mixed shoegaze, post-punk, and goth; the album was released by XL that spring and earned several critical raves, including NME's Album of the Year. In between albums, Badwan teamed with Canadian opera singer Rachel Zeffira for the hazy pop project Cat's Eyes, which released its self-titled debut in early 2011. The Horrors self-produced their follow-up, 2011's Skying, which featured a lighter yet still atmospheric sound that drew comparisons to My Bloody Valentine and the Psychedelic Furs. In 2012, they released the remix companion album Higher and embarked on an extensive tour. In 2013, they began recording new material with producer Craig Silvey. Early the following year, the single "I See You" reflected the more expansive direction of their fourth album, Luminous, which arrived in May 2014. The Horrors began work on their next full-length with Paul Epworth at London's Church Studios in 2015, and forged a darker, rawer yet still danceable sound that borrowed from '80s post-punk, synth-pop, and '90s dance. The result was V, which arrived in September 2017.
Biography by Heather Phares
There are other artists with the same name:
2) A garage rock/punk band from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, which formed in 1997 and broke up in 2003. They released two albums, The Horrors (2000) and Vent (2003). Singer/guitarist Paul Cary recently released his debut album, Ghost of a Man, on Candy Dinner Records in 2010.
3) An American psychedelic rock group active in the 1960s, best known for their single "Briar Patch".
For much more information, go to the band's official forum, "The Horum", and official Myspace.
Back In The Cut
The Horrors Lyrics
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Now, you were saying?
Flowers for a prom corsage?
SEYMOUR
Flowers for an entourage?
AUDREY
SEYMOUR
Leaving from St. Andrews' Roman
Catholic Church at Ninth and Vine?
AUDREY
Forty dollars-- hold the line!
SEYMOUR
First thing in the morning
AUDREY
Fine!
SEYMOUR
They'll be there in the morning
AUDREY
Can you hold?
The Rose Bowl
Seymour, the Rose Bowl!
You know that big,
Inflated estimate we wrote?
For the Rose Bowl?
Well, it's the Rose Bowl!
It seems they want to buy
The flowers here
For every single float!
You can't keep the tournament waiting!
SEYMOUR
Mushnik and Son...
AUDREY
Can you hold?
SEYMOUR
Please hold
AUDREY
Can you hold?
SEYMOUR
It's just as the plant foretold
AUDREY
Just a minute.
SEYMOUR
It's business like who'd have ever guessed.
AUDREY
Mushnik and Son
SEYMOUR
That was me!
AUDREY
Please wait
SEYMOUR
That was me
AUDREY
The business is doing great..
SEYMOUR
...On Channel Three!
AUDREY
So why am I feeling so
Depressed?
SEYMOUR
I get two tickets to the game!
Mushnik and Son, Skid Row's favorite florists!
AUDREY
Seven thousand boutonnières?
Carnations or the yellow roses?
SEYMOUR
Please, I've only got two ears!
Allergic to chrysanthemums?
AUDREY
Hollyhocks are hardier,
Which ones would your wife prefer?
SEYMOUR
Were you waiting long?
I'm sorry, sir!
One minute and I'll get her for you!
AUDREY
Seymour, that reporter--
SEYMOUR
Her? I thought we finished yesterday!
AUDREY
She wants another interview
Said to bring the plant with you
SEYMOUR
Audrey, it's that new account
AUDREY
Sorry!
That's the right amount
SEYMOUR
Daisies only come in white
AUDREY
Sir, I'm too worn out to fight
SEYMOUR
Sorry, those are out of stock
AUDREY
Seymour, look--
It's six o'clock!
SEYMOUR
Call back in the morning, will you?
AUDREY
Call back in the morning, won't you?
SEYMOUR
Call back in the morning, can't you?
AUDREY
Call back in the morning, thank you!
BOTH
Call back in the morning!
The lyrics of The Horrors' song "Back In The Cut" depict a conversation between two characters, Audrey and Seymour, presumably working in a flower shop. The dialogue revolves around various flower-related requests and business matters. The song opens with Audrey suggesting flowers for a prom corsage, entourage, and even a funeral home. Seymour responds by confirming the details of a funeral procession that will be leaving from a specific church. Both Audrey and Seymour engage in a humorous back-and-forth, dealing with orders and inquiries from customers.
As the conversation progresses, Audrey receives a call regarding a significant order for the Rose Bowl parade. She informs Seymour that they need to prioritize and process the order promptly. Meanwhile, Seymour realizes that their flower shop, Mushnik and Son, is getting some media attention, and Audrey informs him that a reporter wants to interview him again. Amidst the chaos, Audrey and Seymour express their fatigue and stress, but Seymour tries to lift their spirits by mentioning that he received two tickets to a game.
The lyrics ultimately capture the frantic and demanding nature of running a flower shop. The dialogue reflects the characters' dedication to their work and their ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. While there might not be a deep underlying meaning in the lyrics, the song provides an entertaining and immersive glimpse into the lives of Audrey and Seymour as they navigate the challenges of their profession.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, you were saying?
Are you ready to continue the conversation?
Flowers for a prom corsage?
Are the flowers intended for a prom corsage?
Flowers for an entourage?
Are the flowers needed for a group of people?
Flowers to the funeral home?
Are the flowers supposed to be sent to the funeral home?
Leaving from St. Andrews' Roman Catholic Church at Ninth and Vine?
Is the departure location for the funeral from St. Andrews' Roman Catholic Church at Ninth and Vine?
Forty dollars-- hold the line!
The cost of the flowers is forty dollars, please wait.
First thing in the morning
The flowers will be delivered early in the morning
Fine!
Okay, that works.
They'll be there in the morning
The flowers will definitely be delivered in the morning
Can you hold?
Please wait on the line
The Rose Bowl
It's the Rose Bowl, a famous sports event
Seymour, the Rose Bowl!
Seymour, there's an opportunity to provide flowers for the Rose Bowl
You know that big, inflated estimate we wrote?
Remember the high cost estimate we prepared?
For the Rose Bowl?
It's for the Rose Bowl event
Well, it's the Rose Bowl!
Indeed, it is specifically for the Rose Bowl
It seems they want to buy
They are interested in purchasing
The flowers here
The flowers from our shop
For every single float!
They need flowers for each and every float in the event
You can't keep the tournament waiting!
We must not make the tournament wait for the flowers
Mushnik and Son...
The flower shop is owned by Mushnik and Son
Can you hold?
Please wait on the line
Please hold
Kindly hold the line
Can you hold?
Would you mind waiting on the line?
It's just as the plant foretold
It's exactly as the plant predicted
Just a minute
Just a moment, please
It's business like who'd have ever guessed
Our business is thriving, unexpectedly
Mushnik and Son
That's the name of our business
That was me!
I am Mushnik's son
Please wait
Kindly wait for a moment
That was me
I was the one who said that
The business is doing great..
Our business is doing incredibly well
...On Channel Three!
Our success was featured on Channel Three
So why am I feeling so depressed?
Despite our success, why do I feel so unhappy?
I get two tickets to the game!
I received two tickets for the game
Mushnik and Son, Skid Row's favorite florists!
We are known as the favorite florists in Skid Row
Seven thousand boutonnières?
Do you need seven thousand boutonnières?
Carnations or the yellow roses?
Should we use carnations or yellow roses for them?
Please, I've only got two ears!
Please don't overwhelm me with too many questions, I can only process so much
Allergic to chrysanthemums?
Are the chrysanthemums an issue due to allergies?
Hollyhocks are hardier,
Hollyhocks are more resilient
Which ones would your wife prefer?
What type of flowers does your wife prefer?
Were you waiting long?
Have you been waiting for a long time?
I'm sorry, sir!
My apologies, sir!
One minute and I'll get her for you!
Give me a moment, and I will find her for you
Seymour, that reporter--
Seymour, the reporter is here
Her? I thought we finished yesterday!
Her? I thought we were done with the interview
She wants another interview
She is requesting another interview
Said to bring the plant with you
She asked you to bring the plant along
Audrey, it's that new account
Audrey, it's about the new customer
Sorry!
Apologies!
That's the right amount
That is the correct quantity
Daisies only come in white
Daisies are only available in white
Sir, I'm too worn out to fight
Sir, I am too exhausted to argue
Sorry, those are out of stock
Apologies, we do not have those in stock
Seymour, look--
Seymour, take a look
It's six o'clock!
It's already six o'clock!
Call back in the morning, will you?
Please call again in the morning, can you do that?
Call back in the morning, won't you?
Please call again in the morning, won't you?
Call back in the morning, can't you?
Please call again in the morning, is that possible?
Call back in the morning, thank you!
Please call again in the morning, thank you!
Call back in the morning!
Kindly call again in the morning!
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