Championed by NME, the band's first single What a Waster charted at number 37, despite being banned from Radio 1 and commercial radio due to an overabundance of foul language; this set the trend for steadily increasing returns, culminating in a #2 single and #1 album in the UK Charts. However, the band's music was often eclipsed by its internal conflicts, many of which stemmed from Doherty's considerable drug use, and it was mostly because of this that after a final show in Paris (without Pete) that the band was disbanded at the end of 2004.
The former members of The Libertines have gone on to form three splinter bands, with varying degrees of commercial and critical success. These bands include Peter Doherty in Babyshambles, Carl Barât and Gary Powell in Dirty Pretty Things and John Hassall in Yeti.
Pete and Carl recently came back to work on Babyshambles' charity cover of The Clash's 'Janie Jones' for Strummerville. Carl and Pete also performed 13 songs together in April 2007 as Carl appeared on stage at one of Pete's shows. On the 29th of March 2010 the Libertines announced they had reunited to play the Leeds and Reading festivals in August.
On 20 April 2014 an image of London's Hyde Park was released to the band's Facebook page. Around this time both Carl Barat and Peter Doherty indicated in interviews that they had accepted an offer to play the venue on July 5, 2014. On 25 April, it was confirmed that The Libertines will play on Saturday 5 July in London's Hyde Park, headlining the day, as part of the Barclaycard British Summer Time series of concerts. Support for the concert will be provided by a number of bands and artists, most notably The Pogues, Spiritualized, Maxïmo Park, Raglans and The Enemy
On 20 May, it was confirmed that The Libertines will play on Saturday 19 July in Benicassim FIB, Spain, as headliners.
They have also announced a European tour, their first tour in 10 years, consisting of 9 dates prior to the release of a new album in 2015, 11 years after their previous studio release.
The band's reunion album was followed by a series of festival appearances, including a surprise gig during the 2015 Glastonbury Festival, as they were secretly called to replace Florence + the Machine (who were earlier announced as unscheduled headliners after Foo Fighters' Dave Grohl's injury prevented the latters from headlining the day). The Libertines were filmed as they landed down off an helicopter outside the festival site, and stated their show with a hit from their 2nd album, Can't Stand Me Now.
On the 13th of October 2023 the band released their first single in eight years, as well as announcing that their new album All Quiet on the Eastern Esplanade will be arriving on March 8, 2024.[40] To celebrate the announcement of the new album the band announced "The Albionay Tour". An intimate club tour that sold out in seconds. [41]
I Get Along
The Libertines Lyrics
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Phased on the carpet
I was following a line of new rang horse
They said
"Something ain't quite right
You got the devil on your side
Standing to your right, come on"
You caught me in the middle dazed and confused
I was following the good steps fancy free and footloose
Something ain't quite right
You got the devil on your side
Standing to your right come on, oh come on
I get along, I get along
I get along, I get along, get along
(Get along, get along, get along, get along)
(Get along, get along, get along, get along)
It's coming out my ears so, baby, here's what we'll do
Four for you and nine for him and let me see well
Something ain't quite right
But if you get them on your side
Then we'll have a good time, come on
I get along, I get along
I get along, I get along, get along
I get along just singing my song
People tell me I'm wrong
Fuck 'em
(Get along, get along, get along, get along)
(Get along, get along, get along, get along)
It's coming out my ears so, baby, here's what we'll do
Four for you and nine for him and let me see well
Something ain't quite right
You got the devil on your side, standing to your right, come on
I get along, I get along
I get along, I get along
And when I do I'm singing get along
(Get along, get along, get along, get along)
(Get along, get along, get along, get along)
(Get along, get along)
The lyrics to The Libertines's song I Get Along are written in a way that captures a sense of confusion and instability. The first verse sets the scene with the singer being caught in the middle and following a line of new rang horse, which is an allusion to a group of people who are seen as trendy or fashionable but lacking in substance. The group tells him that something is not quite right and that he has the devil on his side, which is a reference to the singer's inner demons or the negative influences in his life.
The second verse is a continuation of the first but with the singer feeling dazed and confused. He sings about following the good steps, which could be interpreted as him trying to do the right thing but not knowing how, and being fancy-free and footloose, meaning he is looking to escape his problems. The group tells him again that something is not quite right and that he has the devil on his side. The chorus repeats the line "I get along" multiple times, which can be seen as the singer's way of trying to convince himself that he can get through his troubles.
The third verse is about the singer trying to find a solution to his problems. He suggests giving four things to one person and nine to another, which could represent him trying to make peace with people in his life who are causing him trouble. The group tells him that something is still not quite right and that he has the devil on his side. The chorus repeats again, with the singer declaring that he gets along and singing his song despite others telling him he's wrong. Overall, the song portrays a sense of confusion and inner turmoil with the repeated reference to the devil and the singer's attempts to convince himself that he can get through it.
Line by Line Meaning
You caught me in the middle dazed and confused
I'm disoriented and unsure of what's going on
I was following the good steps fancy free and footloose
I was living life carefree and without a plan
Something ain't quite right
Things don't feel totally okay
You got the devil on your side
You're being influenced by negative forces
Standing to your right come on, oh come on
The devil is urging you to do something bad
I get along, I get along
I'm able to keep going despite the challenges
It's coming out my ears so, baby, here's what we'll do
I'm overwhelmed, so let's figure something out
Four for you and nine for him and let me see well
We need to make some sacrifices for the greater good
But if you get them on your side
If we can win them over to our cause
Then we'll have a good time, come on
We'll be able to enjoy ourselves if we succeed
I get along just singing my song
I'm able to stay positive by focusing on my own thing
People tell me I'm wrong
Others try to discourage me
Fuck 'em
I don't care what they think
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carl Barat, Peter Doherty
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
비정한세상
"I Get Along"
You caught me in the middle dazed on the carpet
I was following the lines,
that move like more snakes thinking...
Something ain't quite right
You got the devil on your side,
standing to your right come on
You caught me in the middle dazed and confused
I was following the good steps,
fancy free and footlose.
And something ain't quite right
But if you get them on your side,
then we'll have a good time,
come on now come on!
I get along,
It's coming out my ears,
so baby here's what we'll do
There's ten for you and six for him,
and four for them and let me see
Now something ain't quite right
You can get them on your side,
then we'll have a good time, come on!
I get along singing my song,
People tell me I'm wrong..
Fuck 'em!
Now something ain't quite right
You got the devil on your side,
Standing to your right, come on!
And when I do, I'm singing... get along!
Jamie Macfadyen
But then if you're a bit thick or basic, you cant be blamed because you dont get culture.
You will think they compare to Morrisey and Marr because your cultural barometre is down your underpants.
They are not remotely..remotely comparable. Because they can do exactly what everyone can do. Play a bit, sing a bit, take drugs, give some..
Listen to Mahler's Adagietto,5th.
Or your talented local folk guitarist.
Thats my last comment.
Jamie Macfadyen
Dave Kent,
Kant's Treatise on a Metaphysics of Morals
Kafka's The Trial
The Outsider by Albert Camus
And..
The Sex Pistons and thousands of other bands.
The Yeah Yeah Yeah's, The Mouldy Peaches
Arcade Fire
Lyrics..
Do you really consider thise lyrics redemptive?
Quirky and cooky? Or just drug-transpired loved, lusted and lost cliches?
Does that singer have an above-mediocre voice?
Is their one hint of musical talent? Or is his guitar a silly ditty-box?
Hed just as well to give himself a good hand-noshing.
What about 'My hands wild with faded beauty' from Sonic Youth as a lyric.
Iris
It doesn't matter what gender, everyone is attracted to Carl Barat somehow, that shit is magic
Samuel Powell
cheeky and cheerful, the libertines are a British classic, I saw them live in Hyde Park with my friend when they reunited, it was one of the best shows I've been to in my life, the crowd was amazing, everyone was singing along to every song, they had to stop playing numerous time because of crowd crushing and people climbing on the light towers, my friend and I had to lift people up constantly who were getting knocked down and even lifted a girl over the barriers to security for her safety, I wanna throw my friend some love as we've been through a lot together, he's heavily influenced by The Libertines, try searching Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days ,you may be in for a surprise and he would love to hear your opinion
Pant-Hooting Chimp
I've always adored this track. One of their best. I love Carl's voice. I love the driving beat to this track and it's fun.
Frank Zappa
Carl is a cool kid. Love his guitar playing. So raw and rough but very, very, very cool.
Toni Paradise
man even in a lip synced video they just loose something without pete in the picture. Carl is a star too but something about the 2 of them is just pure magic. Come tour the US please!!! There are some ppl here that are hip to their music, not many but some.
Almendra
Pete was banned there, so I don't think they'll ever perform in the US. So go see them in mexico if they come back
breaakfastattiffanys
oh god I love this band....so happy I've discovered them
D V
If I like it, I like it. It's not as if there's some absolute notion of 'the perfect song' which all other songs are measured in relation to; all that exists is the song and the reaction that it provokes. And as it turns out I like it.
MusicallyStoned
I can't put my finger on it, but I always thought they looked the "coolest" in this video. Probably the matching leather jackets look. Such a shame Pete wasn't present.
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"I Get Along"
You caught me in the middle dazed on the carpet
I was following the lines,
that move like more snakes thinking...
Something ain't quite right
You got the devil on your side,
standing to your right come on
You caught me in the middle dazed and confused
I was following the good steps,
fancy free and footlose.
And something ain't quite right
But if you get them on your side,
then we'll have a good time,
come on now come on!
I get along,
It's coming out my ears,
so baby here's what we'll do
There's ten for you and six for him,
and four for them and let me see
Now something ain't quite right
You can get them on your side,
then we'll have a good time, come on!
I get along singing my song,
People tell me I'm wrong..
Fuck 'em!
Now something ain't quite right
You got the devil on your side,
Standing to your right, come on!
And when I do, I'm singing... get along!