The band released their first EP, I'm Sorry... in January 2013, where their single Sweater Weather reached #1 in the U.S. Alternative Tracks and #8 on the U.S. Rock Tracks and #33 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song also charted at #68 in Canada. Their first album, I Love You. was released on April 23, 2013.
In early 2012 a mysterious band appeared online. The group, The Neighbourhood, revealed no biographical information, no photos and no backstory, offering only a moody track titled "Female Robbery." Fans and the press were confounded, scouring the Internet for any information that might lead them to the identity of these musicians. Pieces of the puzzle, some reflecting reality and some not so much, began to emerge. The Neighbourhood were a quintet. They were from California despite the British spelling of their name. They had a second track, "Sweater Weather," which had an accompanying -- and equally dark -- video.
Although The Neighbourhood's identity remained hazy, it became clear that the music they were making felt transformative to critics and fans alike. The evocative combination of rock instruments with R&B and hip-hop aesthetics seemed, in many ways, revelatory, a reimagining of sounds that seemed to make people clamour for more information with even greater fervour. In April, BBC Radio One DJ Zane Lowe, an early champion of the group, let it slip that The Neighbourhood was the handiwork of musician Jesse Rutherford, a resident of Newbury Park, CA. By early May, as the band unveiled a free, self-released EP titled "I'm Sorry," it became understood that the identity of this young band was, ultimately, secondary to the music itself.
So who is The Neighbourhood? In essence, the group, which was formed in August 2011, is a collection of five friends who make music together. They're headed by Rutherford, a 21-year-old singer who has dabbled in various genres, including hip-hop, before crafting the merge of sounds that categorizes The Neighbourhood's style. Their debut EP was produced by Justyn Pilbrow, who brought Emile Haynie on board to collaborate on "Female Robbery." The EP, recorded at the end of last year, is composed of shadowy, emotional music with visuals to match. And it's all part of the band's master plan.
"I always have a strong vision before I go into anything," Rutherford says. "I don't know how to make music any other way. It was all in my head, and that vision for the music was to make hip-hop beats with guitars and I was going to sing and rap over them. We wanted to do that hip-hop aesthetic on an indie platform."
"I'm Sorry," a five-song disc, is a precursor to the band's debut album, which is also being produced by Pilbrow and Haynie. The album, expected out in March 2013, will expand the group's moody sensibility, which pairs brooding layers of instrumentals with Rutherford's hip-hop-inspired croon. The style, which the band has dubbed "black and white" due to its confident inspirations, is based largely on rhythm, as evidenced by the EP. "When I started in music I started doing drums and then I started doing vocals," Rutherford explains. "And then I combined the two together because to me rapping is just rhythmic vocals. I think the rhythm of hip-hop is really what got me into it. It's not just words being said; it's about how the words are said."
In the end, all you need to know about The Neighbourhood is in that music and in those words. There are more facts, more pieces of the puzzle, more information to unveil. But what's the fun in being given the full picture when you can slowly discover it for yourself? It's better to leave some mystery lingering. Because, after all, it's that unknowing that brought The Neighbourhood to people's attention to begin with.
Dust
The Neighbourhood Lyrics
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No more fish in the ocean
They grew wings, flew away
I got a clue where they're going
They want a break, they want a break
No more water in the lake
No more fish in the ocean
I got a clue where they're going
They want a break, they want a break
All the lucky ones kept fucking it up
Threatened our lives but it wasn't enough
Didn't wanna sit down, couldn't listen to nobody
So everybody went out of control
Thrashing in platinum dust
Damage that can't be undone
Triumph of weapons
(They want a break)
Everybody went to outer space
The second that the sun exploded
I'm the only fool who stayed
If you're reading this, I wrote it
All the lucky ones kept fucking it up
Threatened our lives but it wasn't enough
Didn't wanna sit down, couldn't listen to nobody
So everybody went out of control
Thrashing in platinum dust
Damage that can't be undone
Triumph of weapons
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
"Dust" by The Neighbourhood is a song about chaos and destruction, both on a personal and global level. The chorus of the song repeats the lines "No more water in the lake, no more fish in the ocean, they grew wings, flew away, I got a clue where they're going, they want a break, they want a break." These lines paint a vivid picture of nature rebelling against the destruction caused by humans, to the point where even the fish have grown wings and flown away. The singer of the song seems to be the only one left behind, writing a warning for anyone who may find it - a cautionary tale of what can happen when we neglect the environment.
The song's verses describe the consequences of selfish actions and how it can lead to a loss of control. The line "All the lucky ones kept fucking it up, threatened our lives but it wasn't enough" suggests that previous warnings have been ignored or disregarded. The lines "couldn't listen to nobody, so everybody went out of control" further emphasize how a lack of accountability and willingness to learn from others' mistakes can lead to chaos.
The last verse, "Everybody went to outer space, the second that the sun exploded, I'm the only fool who stayed" paints a picture of the ultimate destruction, the end of the world. The fact that the only person left behind is referred to as a "fool" indicates that the song is a cautionary tale, warning against the consequences of neglecting the environment and disregarding the dangers of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
No more water in the lake
The lake has run dry and there is no more water left.
No more fish in the ocean
The ocean is now empty of fish and sea creatures.
They grew wings, flew away
The fish have evolved to have wings and have flown away to another place.
I got a clue where they're going
The artist has some idea where the fish are going but is not entirely sure.
They want a break, they want a break
The fish have left to take a break from their current environment.
All the lucky ones kept fucking it up
Those who were fortunate enough to have a good situation ended up ruining it.
Threatened our lives but it wasn't enough
Something or someone caused danger to the singer's life, but it did not have the desired effect.
Didn't wanna sit down, couldn't listen to nobody
The artist refused to stay calm or take advice from anyone.
So everybody went out of control
The situation escalated to the point where everyone lost control of themselves and their actions.
Thrashing in platinum dust
Everyone is now violently flailing about in a cloud of platinum dust.
Damage that can't be undone
The harm caused by the previous actions cannot be reversed or repaired.
Triumph of weapons
Weapons have prevailed and the outcome is seen as a victory.
Everybody went to outer space
As a result of a catastrophic event, everyone left the Earth and went to live in outer space.
The second that the sun exploded
The explosion of the sun caused the catastrophic event that led to everyone leaving the Earth.
I'm the only fool who stayed
The singer was the only one who chose to stay behind instead of going to outer space.
If you're reading this, I wrote it
The artist is the one who authored this message that is being read.
Body, so everybody went out of control
Everyone lost control of their own bodies and actions.
Body, so everybody went out of control
Everyone lost control of their own bodies and actions.
Body, so everybody went out of control
Everyone lost control of their own bodies and actions.
Body, so everybody went out of control
Everyone lost control of their own bodies and actions.
Body, so everybody went out of control
Everyone lost control of their own bodies and actions.
Body, so everybody went out of control
Everyone lost control of their own bodies and actions.
Body, so everybody went out of control
Everyone lost control of their own bodies and actions.
Body, so everybody went out of control
Everyone lost control of their own bodies and actions.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Brandon Fried, Jeremy Freedman, Jesse Rutherford, Jesse St. John Geller, Lars Stalfors, Mike Margott, Sarah Hudson, Zachary Abels
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shatow66
[Verse 1]
No more water in the lake
No more fish in the ocean
They grew wings, flew away
I got a clue where they're going
They want a break
They want a break
No more water in the lake
No more fish in the ocean
They grew wings, flew away
I got a clue where they're going
They want a break
They want a break
[Pre-Chorus]
All the lucky ones kept fucking it up
Threatened our lives
But it wasn't enough
Didn't wanna sit down
Couldn't listen to nobody
So everybody went out of control
[Chorus]
Thrashing in platinum dust
The emotion can't be undone
Tragic of weapons
[Bridge]
(They want a break)
Everybody went to outer space
The second that the sun exploded
I'm the only fool who stayed
If you're reading this, I wrote it
[Pre-Chorus]
All the lucky ones kept fucking it up
Threatened our lives
But it wasn't enough
Didn't wanna sit down
Couldn't listen to nobody
So everybody went out of control
[Chorus]
Thrashing with platinum dust
The emotion can't be undone
Tragic of weapons
[Outro]
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
@laureldreams
No more water in the lake
No more fish in the ocean
They grew wings, flew away
I got a clue where they're going
They want a break
They want a break
No more water in the lake
No more fish in the ocean
They grew wings, flew away
I got a clue where they're going
They want a break
They want a break
All the lucky ones kept fucking it up
Threatened our lives
But it wasn't enough
Didn't wanna sit down
Couldn't listen to nobody
So everybody went out of control
Flashing with yellow dust
The emotion can't be undone
Tragic of weapons
(They want a break)
Everybody went to outer space
The second that the sun exploded
I'm the only fool who stayed
If you're reading this, I wrote it
All the lucky ones kept fucking it up
Threatened our lives
But it wasn't enough
Didn't wanna sit down
Couldn't listen to nobody
So everybody went out of control
Flashing with yellow dust
The emotion can't be undone
Tragic of weapons
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
Body, so everybody went out of control
@melodramaticfool725
me: this year is gonna suck so m-
the neighbourhood: drops the ep
@bleached3360
melodramatic fool they said they have more than 50 songs releasing this year
@melodramaticfool725
heyitstaebeach yes!!!! I’m so excited about that
@kitea007
seriously?? So does that mean they are releasing a totally new album this year too??
@kitea007
Grilled Cheese no I meant is the neighbourhood releasing more music besides this in the upcoming year?
@coopa3160
Kitea Yes.
@hyvnmni
Death: when do you wanna die
Me: when the nbhd releases a bad song
Death:
Death: damn you played me sis
@julianabezakova985
Valentia WIG! left
@PriyankaNairpikageng79
Valentia yo sis good to see you here. Larries love the nbhd.
@hyvnmni
Priyanka Nair ayyyy 🙌🏻💙💚 larry + the nbhd = perfection. It‘s why my latest video was with 24/7 💦