Fast forward to 2010, and The Tunics and BMG are proud to announce the release of their long-awaited 2nd album on the 21st of February 2011. Their debut single, “Cost of Living”, released in 2008 quickly garnered significant critical acclaim from the likes of NME to bloggers and industry insiders from all over the world. Video playlists in the UK (E4, NME TV) alongside radio play in indie stations in Germany, Australia, U.S., Greece— to name a few— helped establish a new cult following far beyond the boundaries of the A23 and Croydon, and set things in motion for the band.
The upcoming album is a result of a more serious and mature band that has reined in and honed its raw, bursting talent. Two years of touring the UK and Europe with the likes of Bombay Bicycle Club and Nada Surf, playing at T in the Park, and continuous songwriting and experimentation have taught them a few lessons, and resulted in a more secure, yet somber, band. Out with the indie pop riffs, and in with a fuller, more ethereal sound that retains the powerful, elegant lyrics that are meant to entertain, perplex, and spark meaningful thought.
First single “Low” will be released on the 13th of December.
The Tunics are Joe Costello (vocals & guitar), Scott Shepherd (bass guitar), James Booth (keys), and Simon Hargreaves (drums)
Turn Away
The Tunics Lyrics
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For there is nothing left to see
It's just crowds and crowds of people who all hate me
There's nowhere to run
And there's nowhere to hide
When you've got nobody by your side
And come back some sunny day
When you got something more to give
And you got something true to say
‘Cause if you're honest
And you say that you did, I would leave it all behind
But I won't sell my soul to bear my soul
It's not the way it works
In my mind
The devil makes plans for idle hands
And now my hand yields a gun
And I'm walking the streets of London
Crying over what I've let myself become
Because there's no one left to love
And there's no one left to hold
Your body's been tied and you're dead inside
And your soul's been sold
Turn away
And come back some sunny day
When you got something more to give
And you got something true to say
‘Cause if you're honest
And you say that you did, I would leave it all behind
But I won't sell my soul to bear my soul
It's not the way it works
In my mind
I don't like the way you treat me anymore
My heart's been broken and strewn across the bloodstained floor
You're in my mind
All the time
But there is nothing left to say
There's nothing more
You're in my mind
All the time
But there is nothing left to say
There's nothing more
The lyrics of The Tunics's song, "Turn Away," tell a story of isolation, loneliness and despair. The singer addresses someone who has hurt him, describing the crowds of people who hate him and the feeling of having nobody by his side. He encourages this person to turn away, but to come back on a sunny day when they have something more to give and something true to say. The singer is looking for honesty, but is not willing to sell his soul for it. He has become disillusioned with the world around him and is crying on the streets of London over what he has become.
The lyrics reveal a deep sense of sadness and desperation. The chorus seems to suggest that the only way to survive is to turn away from the world and come back only when you’ve found something more valuable. The lyrics conjure up images of a broken heart, violence, and a weary soul. The singer seems to be wrestling with the paradox of needing to share his pain with someone, yet hesitating to open up because of fear of certain truths. He keeps all his emotions inside, and in the end, there is nothing left to say.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn away
I want to walk away from everyone who hates me
For there is nothing left to see
The only thing I see is a sea of people who dislike me.
It's just crowds and crowds of people who all hate me
I feel surrounded by people who don't care about me.
There's nowhere to run
I can't escape from my problems.
And there's nowhere to hide
I can't hide from the things that scare me.
When you've got nobody by your side
I feel alone in my struggles.
And come back some sunny day
I hope to return someday when things are better.
When you got something more to give
When I have more to offer and contribute.
And you got something true to say
When I can speak honestly and from the heart.
‘Cause if you're honest
If you can be truthful to me,
And you say that you did, I would leave it all behind
I am willing to forget everything if you confess your truth.
But I won't sell my soul to bear my soul
I don't want to compromise my values to reveal my true feelings.
It's not the way it works
That's not how I want to handle things.
The devil makes plans for idle hands
I am tempted to do bad things when I have nothing to do.
And now my hand yields a gun
I have resorted to violence to solve my problems.
And I'm walking the streets of London
I am wandering aimlessly without direction or purpose.
Crying over what I've let myself become
I am upset with myself for becoming someone I don't like.
Because there's no one left to love
I feel unloved and unwanted.
And there's no one left to hold
I feel alone and unsupported.
Your body's been tied and you're dead inside
I feel emotionally and physically trapped.
And your soul's been sold
I feel like I've given up my values to fit in.
I don't like the way you treat me anymore
I am unhappy with the way you are treating me now.
My heart's been broken and strewn across the bloodstained floor
I feel emotionally shattered and hurt.
You're in my mind
I cannot stop thinking about you.
All the time
Every moment of the day and night.
But there is nothing left to say
I've said everything I can say and there's no more to add.
There's nothing more
There's nothing else that can be done or said.
Contributed by Christian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
sniperbrook82
i bought this album 2 or 3 years ago kept me going when i was in afghanistan!!! Thank u TUNICS!!!!
Jose Luna
One of the best bands out there
Beverly Horvath
I'll be looking for their CD. Awesome group!
Treplew K.
"I don’t like the way you treat me anymore My heart’s been broken and strewn across the bloodstained floor." His some sort of soft voice and these words. Just wonderful... Beautiful and fitting in such an amazing/sad way. Love it.
Vex XVI
I will be looking for there CD too! Hopefully I can find it on ITunes!
Marcela Wanderley
Miss u guys SO MUCH 😢
Junior
Why they're not famous??? WTF
Paul Wilson
i like em
M57K
我爱你 Tina.