In 2001 the song Take the Long Road and Walk It circulated as a demo, before being released by Fierce Panda. The band were quickly signed by EMI/Virgin imprint, Hut, who released their first EP You Might as Well Try to Fuck Me.
In 2002, following another EP, The People, they released their eponymous debut album.
In Autumn 2004, they released their second album, Welcome to the North, and the accompanying single Freedom Fighters, before touring with Incubus. One of the singles from the album, Breakin', became a hit on American rock radio.
Their eagerly awaited third album entitled Strength in Numbers was released in June 2008. However, in September 2010, singer/songwriter Robert Harvey confirmed the group's intention to split, and on 31 March 2011 the band announced a series of farewell shows in Japan and the UK.
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Strength In Numbers
The Music Lyrics
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See how they run see how they hide
All the animals come out at night!
All the animals come out at night!
Just a slave to the city
To indulge the pity
The opaque substitution
Strength in numbers
No one will come between us
The human use of human beings
Their emotions you fail to see
The adrenaline it burns a hole
The adrenaline it burns a hole
Just a slave to the city
To indulge the pity
The opaque substitution
For a real revolution
Strength in numbers
No one will come between us
The Music's song Strength In Numbers speaks of the emptiness and loneliness that people in the city feel. The first lines of the song, "The emptiness that burns inside, see how they run see how they hide," highlights the feeling of being lonely even when surrounded by people. The line "all the animals come out at night" is a reference to the nightlife of the city and how people go out to party and forget their problems.
The song also touches on the idea of being a slave to the city and materialism, seeing the city as an "opaque substitution" for a real revolution. This can be interpreted as the singer acknowledging the lack of purpose and meaning in a life solely focused on consumerism and the city's superficiality. The chorus, "Strength in numbers, no one will come between us," is a testament to the idea that being united is the one way to combat loneliness and find strength in a world that can be overwhelming and isolating.
Overall, Strength In Numbers communicates a sense of disillusionment with urban living and a longing for a sense of community and meaningful relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
He emptiness that burns inside
The pain and numbness felt within oneself is overwhelming and consuming
See how they run see how they hide
Observing people consciously avoid facing the truth when their insecurities arise
All the animals come out at night!
Individuals are more likely to act on their animalistic tendencies and primal desires under the cover of darkness
All the animals come out at night!
Individuals are more likely to act on their animalistic tendencies and primal desires under the cover of darkness
Just a slave to the city
Living in a concrete jungle can make individuals feel trapped and enslaved in routine
To indulge the pity
Seeking sympathy and pity from others to validate negative emotions and reinforce feelings of complacency instead of seeking empowerment
The opaque substitution
Replacing genuine change and progress with temporary solutions that do not address the root of the problem or result in a tangible improvement
For a real revolution
A desire for a true, meaningful and lasting change, and not just a superficial facsimile of progress
Strength in numbers
The power and resilience that comes with unity, collaboration and support from others
No one will come between us
Together we are stronger and more impervious to forces that seek to divide and conquer
The human use of human beings
The exploitation and manipulation of other human beings for personal gain or benefit
Their emotions you fail to see
A lack of empathy or understanding for the feelings and experiences of others, often leading to conflicts and misunderstandings
The adrenaline it burns a hole
The intense rush and sensation of adrenaline, often in response to high-stress situations or moments of crisis
The adrenaline it burns a hole
The intense rush and sensation of adrenaline, often in response to high-stress situations or moments of crisis
Just a slave to the city
Living in a concrete jungle can make individuals feel trapped and enslaved in routine
To indulge the pity
Seeking sympathy and pity from others to validate negative emotions and reinforce feelings of complacency instead of seeking empowerment
The opaque substitution
Replacing genuine change and progress with temporary solutions that do not address the root of the problem or result in a tangible improvement
For a real revolution
A desire for a true, meaningful and lasting change, and not just a superficial facsimile of progress
Strength in numbers
The power and resilience that comes with unity, collaboration and support from others
No one will come between us
Together we are stronger and more impervious to forces that seek to divide and conquer
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM NUTTER, PHILIP JORDAN, ROBERT HARVEY, STUART COLEMAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
BiG UpZ
One of the best bands that didn’t gain the fame deserved. Except for those that know!
jim bob
Yep, one of if not the best live band I've ever seen
Steven Barr
Saw them last year in Glasgow. Mind blowing
Azalea 🦇
Desde el 2013 hasta el dia de hoy y siempre quise conocerlos, almenos su musica vive en mi todos los dias.💖
Berenice
DIGANME QUÉ AÚN EXISTE ESTA BANDA. ME ENCANTAN!
Aftershocks
Muchos conocieron esta canción por el juego PURE
Lucas
Si. Tocaron hace poco en Inglaterra. Busca The Music live 2022 Newsan
José Rodríguez
Una de mis bandas favoritas, lastima que ya no hacen musica por que en verdad eran buenísimos, tan solo basta escuchar el álbum Strenght in numbers para darse cuenta de la calidad musical que alcanzaron con el tiempo. Ojala algun dia vuelvan a hacer algo juntos
Magz Marsh
i do wish they would come back, they were brilliant, even better live
68majortom
+Magz Marsh yep, miss them, glad i finally caught them before the end, phew!!!