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.
Wild Eyed
The Horrors Lyrics
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Take away my life
I'd give it up if you would only listen
I know all your secrets
I know all your lies
The water's cool if you choose the right time
Float, float away again
I know all your lies
Fragile as they are
The water's cool if that's what you came for
Your eyes are running
Through a bitter snow
The sky is cold
Colder than the ocean
Float away again
Float, float away again
The lyrics to The Horrors' song "Wild Eyed" suggest a person who is willing to give up everything for their lover, wanting to be heard and understood by them. The opening line, "Make me silver promises" implies the subject is willing to be swayed and enticed by their beloved. The next phrase, "Take away my life" is a plea, almost bordering on desperation, for the lover to really listen and take in their words.
The following verse, "I know all your secrets, I know all your lies" implies that this is not a new relationship, but one in which the subject is well acquainted with their lover's flaws, and despite this, they still are willing to give everything up for them. The line "The water's cool if you choose the right time" possibly references timing and the balance between risk and safety in the relationship, urging the lover to take a chance.
In the following lines, "Your eyes are running through a bitter snow, the sky is cold, colder than the ocean" the imagery is bleak, depicting an emotional chill and perhaps even hopelessness. However, the subject still persists in their plea, "Float away again," hoping that the relationship will find a way to survive again.
Overall, "Wild Eyed" is a moving portrayal of devotion and yearning, communicated through metaphor-laden lyrics and heavy but ethereal music.
Line by Line Meaning
Make me silver promises
I want you to give me false hope and empty promises.
Take away my life
I'm willing to sacrifice everything if it means you'll pay attention to me.
I'd give it up if you would only listen
I'm so desperate for your attention that I'm willing to give up everything that's important to me.
I know all your secrets
I'm aware of all the things you're hiding from me.
I know all your lies
I'm not fooled by your deceitful behavior.
The water's cool if you choose the right time
If you're careful, you can get away with anything without getting caught.
Float away again
I'm trying to escape from reality and my problems.
Float, float away again
I want to completely lose myself and forget everything that's bothering me.
Fragile as they are
Your lies are weak and easy to see through.
The water's cool if that's what you came for
If you're looking for a way to escape, the water is a good option.
Your eyes are running
You're crying and upset.
Through a bitter snow
You're going through a tough time and everything feels cold and harsh.
The sky is cold
The world feels bleak and depressing.
Colder than the ocean
The sadness and loneliness you feel goes deeper than anything else.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: FARIS ADAM BADWAN, JOSEPH PATRICK SPURGEON, JOSHUA MARK HAYWARD, RHYS TIMOTHY WEBB, TOM FURSE COWAN
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Cholloon Molloon
Make me silver promises
Take away my life
I'd give it up if you would only listen
I know all your secrets
I know all your lies
The water's cool if you choose the right time
Float away again
Float, float away again
I know all your lies
Fragile as they are
The water's cool if that's what you came for
Your eyes are running
Through a bitter snow
The sky is cold
Colder than the ocean
Float away again
Float, float away again
Iván Camacho
My favorite song by The horrors <3
Joe Navarrette
Wow wow, finally some good music!!!
Cholloon Molloon
Make me silver promises
Take away my life
I'd give it up if you would only listen
I know all your secrets
I know all your lies
The water's cool if you choose the right time
Float away again
Float, float away again
I know all your lies
Fragile as they are
The water's cool if that's what you came for
Your eyes are running
Through a bitter snow
The sky is cold
Colder than the ocean
Float away again
Float, float away again
Ruza Lutanja
best part starts at 3:02
yoasia91
And now it's finally Wild Eyed :)
Raynbow
I miss their loud noisy post punk sound, this is a good song, but their stuff from Primary Colours hit so hard & felt so raw.
Token Of Devotion
best part starts at 0:00
Cynthia
at first i thought i was trippin out when i saw the picture moving...
RussianBlue2
non avrebbe affatto sfigurato su "New Gold Dream" dei Simple Minds...
Vojife
It's "Wild EyeD", but it doesn't matter. ;)