They supported Dirty Pretty Things whilst they toured in spring 2006. In early November 2006 they supported fellow West Yorkshire band Kaiser Chiefs, who are known to be fans of the band, on a number of occasions around Europe. On 8 July 2007, they played on the Radio 1 NME Stage in front of thousands at T in the Park. The performance was televised and shown later that day on BBC3.
They performed a secret gig at leeds festival 08 on the Thursday night following in the kaisers foot steps
Line-up is as follows:
Vocals: Matt Bowman
Guitar: Oliver Main
Guitar: Ryan Wilson
Bass: David Best
Drums: Jimmi Naylor
Keep On Your Dress
The Pigeon Detectives Lyrics
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Drinking all the time but now your just repeating yourself,
Was that supposed to mean I think you might of made a mistake?
Your eyes appear to be closed but I know that you're still awake.
Keep on your dress girl it's okay (That's not the thing you need now),
That's not what I was going to say (I guess I'll take my leave now),
Keep on your dress girl it's okay (That's not the thing you need now),
Was that supposed to mean oh hear we go you're going to cry?
That used to work on me but this time it is still goodbye,
Was that supposed to mean you're making no sense?
Drinking all the time but now you're just repeating yourself.
Keep on your dress girl it's okay (That's not the thing you need now),
That's not what I was going to say (I guess I'll take my leave now),
Keep on your dress girl it's okay (That's not the thing you need now),
Cause that's not what I was going to say (I guess I'll take my leave now).
I think it's time that we were going now don't you?
Leave with some dignity please darling won't you?
I think it's time that we were going now don't you?
Leave with some dignity please darling won't you?
Just Keep on your dress girl it's okay (That's not the thing you need now),
That's not what I was going to say (I guess I'll take my leave now),
Keep on your dress girl it's okay (That's not the thing you need now),
Cause that's not what I was going to say (I guess I'll take my leave now)
The Pigeon Detectives’ song “Keep On Your Dress” is a breakup song about a couple who are having trouble communicating effectively. The song describes the frustration of one partner with the other, who is drinking heavily and repeating themselves. The singer questions whether the other person is making any sense and insinuates that they’ve made a mistake, possibly referring to the breakdown of their relationship. Despite this, the singer seems to care for their partner, telling them to “keep on your dress” and saying that it’s okay.
The repeated line “that’s not the thing you need now” may refer to the idea that the partner is searching for affirmation or comfort, but the singer realizes that what they really need is acceptance and understanding. When the singer says, “I think it’s time that we were going now,” they are acknowledging that it’s time for the relationship to end, but asking the other person to leave with dignity. Ultimately, the song is about the complicated emotions that come with the end of a relationship and the desire to handle it in a way that’s respectful to both parties.
Line by Line Meaning
Was that supposed to mean you're making no sense?
I don't understand what you're saying
Drinking all the time but now your just repeating yourself
You're drunk and not making any sense
Was that supposed to mean I think you might of made a mistake?
I think you messed up
Your eyes appear to be closed but I know that you're still awake
You're pretending to be asleep, but I know you're not
Keep on your dress girl it's okay (That's not the thing you need now)
Don't worry about your dress, it's not important right now
That's not what I was going to say (I guess I'll take my leave now)
I wasn't going to talk about your dress, I'll leave now
Was that supposed to mean oh hear we go you're going to cry?
Are you going to cry again?
That used to work on me but this time it is still goodbye
Crying won't change my mind, we're still breaking up
I think it's time that we were going now don't you?
We should leave now, don't you agree?
Leave with some dignity please darling won't you?
Please leave with some self-respect
Contributed by Gianna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@uzumakiuchiharocker4716
Walking on memory lane with old songs and it feels fking amazing 🥰
@MrKevinMills
I've always been an old school Heavy Metal Punk ROCKER in Spirit and will never leave me regardless of what i cool present outside of 😎🎸🎵 its rock First with the commercial scene that i work around second
@gusc1418
2021 brilliant tune
Used to listen to wait on me and this is an emergency when I first got a DS
2 days ago I found the rest
@callumjohn4548
Feb 2019. Still banging ;)
@MattotelliHD
July 2016. Still a banger.
@rebeccamaccallum9445
always will be
@Travelwithme111
2018 now
@WillBruhrburb
only just heard of the song, I like it
@carlosfranciscocamacho454
Still listening to it in 2015 <3
@themagicmodofficialpage747
so underrated top band x