Anderson also had this to say about the renewed partnership with Bernard Butler: “For years and years after Bernard left Suede it was me running the show, but now the stakes are raised. I feel like we are duelling with each other, in some kind of friendly competition. When we were at our best it was always like that, each trying to better each other.”
The band played their first ever live show on December 14, 2004 at the Oxford Zodiac. Things went as expected for the "new" band, and most new songs were received well by those attending the first set of shows. When asked during a concert by a fan to play the famous Suede song, The Drowners, Anderson replied saying, "Did somebody say they want us to play The Drowners? They came to the wrong gig".
Apart from relatively minor reviews of the first clutch of live shows, The Tears first press, a review of Refugees, interview with Anderson and a poster(!)was in The Sun on 15 April. The next major article was by Alex Petridis in The Guardian, which ended on an extremely optimistic note: "the pair seem artistically reinvigorated by each other's company. Anderson talks excitedly of Tears songs like the ballad Asylum, inspired by his father's struggle with depression, as having moved away from "Suede cliches or Brett Anderson cliches ... it's not, you know, opiated fop territory". There's even a hint of the old provocative flash and arrogance when talk turns to the future: Here Comes the Tears feels like a debut. It will be massively bettered. On this at least there's no hint of disagreement. "This album's like rocking the boat a bit. There's been a few splashes," nods Butler. "Next time, I want to get rid of the sails and see what happens."
From the start, Anderson and Butler were very insistent that the band would not be playing any songs by Suede. Things would change over time, however, as the band ended up playing a b-side of Suede's titled The Living Dead to an enthusiastic reception, during an encore for their show at the Sheffield Leadmill in April. On April 25, 2005, the band's first single, Refugees, was released. The single was very much a success and jumped into the top ten singles chart at number nine.
The band's debut album, Here Come The Tears followed on June 6, 2005. It was released to stellar reviews that helped solidify the duo's comeback, yet it failed to crack the top 10. In late June, the band played a set at the John Peel stage at the Glastonbury Festival. The second single from the debut album, entitled Lovers, was released on June 27. Though a significantly lower charting than the previous single, it still managed a decent spot in the top 25.
More than a month later, singer Anderson announced that he would release his long awaited solo album in between the touring and the release of the band's follow up album. After playing a few festivals and international gigs, the band announced a European tour with dates in October and November. However, to the disappointment of many fans, they later cancelled the tour in favour of beginning work on their second album. Shortly after, the band were dropped from their label most likely due to insufficient touring or low sales.
In late April of 2006, Anderson posted a message on the band's message board announcing the band were on temporary hiatus because "no one ever wanted this thing to get caught up within the drudgery of the whole tour/record/tour cycle anyway". In addition, he announced that he had completed his debut solo album and that it would see light in early 2007, hinting that the second Tears record would most likely come after that, if at all.
By the end of August 2006, their website and forum are officially closed, leaving dimmer hope for the future of the band.
In September of 2006 Butler posted on his website: ".....actually tears are the same as ever....i guess coming from the suede trajectory it would look odd to make a record and not stick to the brand name plugging away endlessly at one thing....but if you take my shocking career line over 12 years its just par for the course....im on top of the world working constantly on terrific records from 1990's the mescalitas on offs, and soon we will be making the Duffy record ....
yes i always loved more than i thought"
Lover
The Tears Lyrics
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It's the capital connected with her veins
Stepping under statues and on trains
Till we are under covers
She giggles like a child
With no sign of all the tension in her life
It's written on a t-shirt and it writes
Cause we are the lovers
We are the lovers
We're different colors
But we stand up as one
We are the lovers
We are the lovers
Two different colors
But we stand up as one
All the silly things we do
Just remind me of the flippancy of youth
Kissing under statues throwing food
And getting into trouble
She shivers in the cold
It's the capital connected with her bones
Jumping into taxis here we go
No other
Cause we are the lovers
We are the lovers
We're different colors
But we stand up as one
We are the lovers
We are the lovers
Two different colors
But we stand up as one
Cause we are the lovers
We are the lovers
We're different colors
But we stand up as one
We are the lovers
We are the lovers
Two different colors
But we stand up as one
Stop
In the song "Lovers" by The Tears, the songwriters express the beauty and power of love through two people who come from different backgrounds but are united as one. The lyrics highlight the importance of accepting and cherishing each other's differences, as they come together to form a stronger bond. The woman mentioned in the song shivers in the rain and cold, which symbolizes vulnerability, but it's stated that the capital is connected with her veins and bones, which means that the city has become a part of her identity. The two lovers step under statues and on trains, exploring and experiencing the city together, and eventually find comfort under the covers.
The lyrics also mention that the two lovers are of different colors, but they still stand up as one, which signifies that despite their differences, they are united in love. The songwriters mention their innocent and carefree moments of youth such as kissing under statues, throwing food and getting into trouble, and how these moments have kept them connected and in love with each other. The repetition of the phrase "no other" throughout the song emphasizes the uniqueness of their love and the fact that there is no one else in the world quite like them.
Overall, the song celebrates the beauty, power, and uniqueness of love while highlighting the importance of accepting and cherishing each other's differences.
Line by Line Meaning
She shivers in the rain
She feels cold and uncomfortable due to the rain
It's the capital connected with her veins
The city is an integral part of her and has an emotional connection
Stepping under statues and on trains
She is wandering around the city, observing statues and taking public transportation
Till we are under covers
Until they are in a private and intimate setting
She giggles like a child
She is laughing like an innocent and carefree kid
With no sign of all the tension in her life
She appears free from any worries or stress in her life
It's written on a t-shirt and it writes
A message on her t-shirt conveys this carefree attitude
That there is no other
Nothing else matters except being with her lover
Cause we are the lovers
The couple are lovers and have a deep connection
We are the lovers
This line repeats to emphasize their strong bond
We're different colors
They may have different backgrounds or personalities
But we stand up as one
They are united and stand together
All the silly things we do
The couple engages in playful and carefree activities
Just remind me of the flippancy of youth
Their actions are reminiscent of youthful carelessness and irresponsibility
Kissing under statues throwing food
They are being romantic and playful in public spaces
And getting into trouble
Their playfulness may lead to situations that cause issues or mischief
She shivers in the cold
Now she is cold due to the cold temperature
It's the capital connected with her bones
The city has become a deep part of her identity
Jumping into taxis here we go
They are taking a taxi to go somewhere else
No other
As the lovers, they have no need for anyone else
Stop
The song ends abruptly with this word
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRETT ANDERSON, FRED BALL
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