Friedman was once a member of the indie rock outfit The Boggs. In November 2007, following a US tour supporting The Boggs’ third album Forts, Jason Friedman and touring member Eleanore Everdell found themselves in the studio recording a brand new collaborative track without the rest of the band. Friedman said: "In the past, the collaborators I worked with would adjust what they did to fit my vision. Working with Eleanore it was clear that the time had come to shift into a more equal partnership.” In the 10 months since that session, the seven-year-old The Boggs were laid to rest, and The Hundred in the Hands were formed.
The first song completed was "Dressed in Dresden." In March 2009 the band released the single Dressed in Dresden / Undressed in Dresden on Pure Groove label. The online success of this song led in August 2009 to a deal with Warp Records, which Friedman calls "near the top of my list of ideal labels." Warp issued the 12-inch single Dressed in Dresden in 5 April 2009.
Eleanore Everdell also sang on "Lover’s Day" from TV on the Radio’s Dear Science.
THITH released in 18 May 2010 their first 6-track EP This Desert, followed by the singles Pigeons in 13 September 2010 and Commotion / Aggravation in 15 November 2010. The song "Pigeons" supported by an original music video, became their most popular song. In 20 September 2010 they released the debut album The Hundred in the Hands.
The Hundred in the Hands are inspired by artists like Young Marble Giants, Wire, New Order, The Cure, De La Soul, Buddy Holly, Broadcast, LCD Soundsystem and many others.
The duo's second studio album, Red Night, was released on 11 June 2012.
Official site: http://www.thehundredinthehands.com
Dressed in Dresden
The Hundred in the Hands Lyrics
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Well, I know so
And when the lights all go out
Slay me, hold me down
And hollow out my heart
And then again
And then you say it once
"Baby, hold me close
And say I'm so in love"
Oh no, I know
I'm so in love
Well, I don't know
I think so
You say it once
You say it twice
Maybe, I don't know
These are our times
The End Times
And when the lights
All go out
You be Bombed Berlin
And I'll play Stalingrad
You be Bombed Berlin
And I'll play Stalingrad
All in all is all we are
No way out
I'm right tired
When the lights all go out
God, I'm so in love
In and out
And out and in
In and out
And out and in
In and out
And out and in
In and out
And out and in
Oh no, I know
And out and in
Oh no, I know
And out and in
Oh no, I know
And out and in
Oh no, I know
And out and in
These are our times
The End Times
These are our times
The End Times
The End Times
The End Times
The End Times
The lyrics to "Dressed in Dresden" by The Hundred in the Hands is a mix of love and war. The opening lines convey confidence and certitude from the singer, who is telling the subject that they are wrong and she is right. The next lines, however, show vulnerability as she asks to be held down, hollow out her heart and also be told that she is loved. The repetition of the phrase 'in and out' adds to this sense of when they are together, they are in their own world, where the worries of the outside world don't matter.
The chorus of the song sees the singer unsure of her feelings, but eventually coming to the realization that she is, in fact, in love. As the song progresses, the imagery shifts to war. The singer compares their relationship to the 'End Times' which is a biblical reference to cataclysmic events that are supposed to happen before the end of the world. The imagery of 'Bombed Berlin' and 'play Stalingrad' shows that even in the worst of times, they will survive together. The final lines 'All in all is all we are. No way out. I'm right tired when the lights all go out. God, I'm so in love," show that in the end, all that matters is love.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, you think so?
Addressing someone who is expressing a belief or idea
Well, I know so
Disagreeing with the belief expressed in the previous line
And when the lights all go out
Referring to a moment of darkness, possibly metaphorical
Slay me, hold me down
Using violent language to describe the intensity of a relationship
And hollow out my heart
Describing a desire for deep emotional connection
And then again
Starting a new thought or idea
And then you say it once
Referencing an action or statement made by someone else
You say it twice
Emphasizing the importance of the action or statement
"Baby, hold me close
Quoting someone else
And say I'm so in love"
Reciting a phrase indicative of a deep romantic feeling
Oh no, I know
Agreeing with the statement made in the previous line
I'm so in love
Reiterating the feeling stated before
Well, I don't know
Expressing uncertainty or doubt about something
I think so
Suggesting a possibility, but not stating it with certainty
Maybe, I don't know
Emphasizing uncertainty or doubt
These are our times
Acknowledging a particular historical moment
The End Times
Suggesting feelings of apocalyptic dread or unease
You be Bombed Berlin
Imagining a scenario in which one person experiences destruction
And I'll play Stalingrad
Imagining a scenario in which the other person experiences destruction
All in all is all we are
Expressing a sense of wholeness or completeness
No way out
Suggesting a feeling of being trapped or stuck in a situation
I'm right tired
Expressing a state of exhaustion or weariness
God, I'm so in love
Expressing a deep sense of romantic attachment
In and out
Describing a cyclical motion
And out and in
Describing a cyclical motion in reverse
These are our times
Repeating a line from earlier in the song
The End Times
Repeating a line from earlier in the song
The End Times
Repeating a line from earlier in the song
The End Times
Repeating a line from earlier in the song
The End Times
Repeating a line from earlier in the song
Contributed by Olivia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Undeath Studios
Oh, you think so?
Well, I know so
And when the lights all go out
Slay me, hold me down
And hollow out my heart
And then again
And then you say it once
You say it twice
"Baby, hold me close
And say I'm so in love"
Oh no, I know
I'm so in love
Well, I don't know
I think so
You say it once
You say it twice
Maybe, I don't know
These are our times
The end times
And when the lights
All go out
You be bombed Berlin
And I'll play Stalingrad
You be bombed Berlin
And I'll play Stalingrad
All in all is all we are
No way out
I'm right tired
When the lights all go out
God, I'm so in love
In and out
And out and in
In and out
And out and in
In and out
And out and in
In and out
And out and in
Oh no, I know
And out and in
Oh no, I know
And out and in
Oh no, I know
And out and in
Oh no, I know
And out and in
These are our times
(Oh no, I know
And out and in)
The end times
(Oh no, I know
And out and in)
These are our times
(Oh no, I know
And out and in)
The end times
(Oh no, I know
And out and in)
Diana Willemijn Helmich
this song was on skins!!! i was desperately looking for this, and i actually found it cause it was posted on a website of a festival i am attending, and they're performing! couldn't be happier right now!
Undeath Studios
Oh, you think so?
Well, I know so
And when the lights all go out
Slay me, hold me down
And hollow out my heart
And then again
And then you say it once
You say it twice
"Baby, hold me close
And say I'm so in love"
Oh no, I know
I'm so in love
Well, I don't know
I think so
You say it once
You say it twice
Maybe, I don't know
These are our times
The end times
And when the lights
All go out
You be bombed Berlin
And I'll play Stalingrad
You be bombed Berlin
And I'll play Stalingrad
All in all is all we are
No way out
I'm right tired
When the lights all go out
God, I'm so in love
In and out
And out and in
In and out
And out and in
In and out
And out and in
In and out
And out and in
Oh no, I know
And out and in
Oh no, I know
And out and in
Oh no, I know
And out and in
Oh no, I know
And out and in
These are our times
(Oh no, I know
And out and in)
The end times
(Oh no, I know
And out and in)
These are our times
(Oh no, I know
And out and in)
The end times
(Oh no, I know
And out and in)
Jenny G
im addicted to this band now they rock:)
Pepe JJGL
I really love this one!
Aurélien Merle
Thanks for the answer ! These guys are very good ! They make me think of the "Patrouille de France". That's a compliment; since the PAF is considered one of the best, and even sometimes the best of all . It's funny, the world three best teams (French PAF, British Red Arrows and US Thunderbirds) are from the three countries in the world with the best airforces. That's gotta mean something !
Some Guy
Great music guys, love you.
Gabriel Linn
this song amazes me :) my taste in music would be nothing without skins <3
Mike Jones
Adult Swim's fracking bumps kept those lyrics in my head for an eternity.
Aliyah
Mike Jones yesss!!!!
EpicJake
I came here from the Banana Joe loop bumper.