The band started up by playing a couple of gigs at the 13th Note in Glasgow, creating half hour-long pieces of music using guitars, bass, drums, theremin, tape loops from films and old folk/country songs, effects pedals, toy keyboards, thumb pianos, saws, computer games, and a lot of noise, in an attempt to try and discover a sound they could call their own and continue to develop. After these two shows, they rejected many gig offers, and became a more reclusive unit, spending any spare time they had in the studio focused on writing and sculpting away at new material.
In September 2005, they produced a 4-song demo with a 24-track desk, trying to get the best representation as possible, sent it over to Brighton-based Fat Cat Records. Alex Knight, co-founder of the label, went to Glasgow to watch the band perform their third gig and signed them on the spot. In November 2006, they made their first official release with The Twilight Sad, a US-only EP that helped bring attention to the band, as well as performances at CMJ '06 and SXSW '07 Festivals.
Their debut album, Fourteen Autumns & Fifteen Winters, was recorded over a short period of three days and featured the first songs the band had ever created. It received good critical reception from the independent music media and turned the band into a reference point for the up-and-coming scottish indie scene at the time. Where the band’s recorded sound is layered with many melodies, their live sound is a more intense experience which replaces the intricacies of the recordings with a more visceral wall of sound, which is something the band intended to do all along.
In June 2008, they released the Here, It Never Snowed. Afterwards It Did EP, which included off-the-cuff reworkings of songs from the debut album, alongside the title track and a cover of Daniel Johnston, an artist they've cited as one of their main influences. The idea came about after the band played at London's Union Chapel, a venue with noise restrictions that forced them to perform with a more basic line-up of a fan organ, glockenspiel and percussion. During this time, the band recruited Martin "Dok" Docherty (formerly of Aereogramme) to play keyboards and additional guitar during the live shows. At the end of 2008, they released Killed My Parents and Hit the Road, a compilation to help fund their tour with fellow scots Mogwai. It consisted of live recordings, acoustic tracks, previously unreleased material, new demos and covers, which included The Smiths, Joy Division and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.
Their second album, Forget The Night Ahead, was released in September 2009. For the recording process, the band disposed of their effect pedals and experimented with natural reverb using early krautrock techniques, like mic'ing up inside the studio walls and rooms on the other side of the building to get the drum sound. During this time, original bassist Craig Orzel left the band to pursue other projects. He was replaced in the live setting by Johnny Docherty of Take a Worm for a Walk Week. A year later the band released The Wrong Car EP that featured two b-sides from the 'Forget' sessions as well as remixes by fellow Scottish acts Mogwai and Errors.
The release of their third album No One Can Ever Know saw the band pursue a change in style, virtually eliminating delayed guitars and relying on vintage analog synthesizers instead. The album was recorded in February/March 2011 at The Pool studios in London and featured production assistance by Andrew Weatherall.
And She Would Darken the Memory
The Twilight Sad Lyrics
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And head up, dear, the rabbit might die
Because I'm putting the boot in, tonight
And head up, dear, you're shallow and blind
And head up, dear, the rabbit might die
And you say hi, and you say hi
Because I'm putting up with your constant whine
And that won't last too long
And friendly faces with put on smiles
A drunken mind game past
Because I'm putting the boot in tonight
And head up, dear, you're shallow and blind
And head up, dear, the rabbit might die
And you say hi, and you say hi
Because I'm putting up with your constant whine
And that won't last too long
And friendly faces with put on smiles
A drunken mind game past
Because I'm putting the boot in tonight
The lyrics to The Twilight Sad's song And She Would Darken the Memory may seem confusing or enigmatic at first, but upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that the song is a visceral expression of frustration and resentment. The repeated line "And head up, dear, you're shallow and blind" serves as a warning to someone who may be acting foolishly or naively. The phrase "the rabbit might die" could refer to a warning about the consequences of careless behavior, or perhaps a metaphor for something delicate and innocent being endangered by someone's recklessness.
The chorus, which repeats twice in the song, seems to be a statement of the singer's frustration with being taken for granted or burdened by someone else's constant complaining. The line "Because I'm putting up with your constant whine" gives insight into the dynamic between the singer and the person they are addressing. It suggests that the singer is tired of being on the receiving end of someone's negativity and is no longer willing to tolerate it.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of simmering anger and a desire to lash out. The line "Because I'm putting the boot in tonight" suggests that the singer is ready to take action, to stand up for themselves and push back against the person who is causing them so much frustration.
Overall, And She Would Darken the Memory is a powerful expression of frustration and a desire for change. The lyrics are not always straightforward, but the emotion behind them is clear, and the song leaves a strong impression on the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
And head up, dear, you're shallow and blind
You're not thinking clearly and don't see the bigger picture.
And head up, dear, the rabbit might die
Be careful not to make a mistake, consequences could be severe.
Because I'm putting the boot in, tonight
I'm being aggressive and picking a fight.
And you say hi, and you say hi
You're trying to be friendly, but I'm not interested.
And that won't last too long
Your attempts at being nice won't work for much longer.
And friendly faces with put on smiles
People might pretend to be your friend, but they're not genuine.
A drunken mind game past
We've played games with each other before while under the influence.
Because I'm putting the boot in tonight
I'm going to be confrontational and combative tonight.
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And head up, dear, you're shallow and blind
And head up, dear, the rabbit might die
Because I'm putting the boot in, tonight
And head up, dear, you're shallow and blind
And head up, dear, the rabbit might die
And you say hi, and you say hi
Because I'm putting up with your constant whine
And that won't last too long
And friendly faces with put on smiles
A drunken mind game past
Because I'm putting the boot in tonight
And head up, dear, you're shallow and blind
And head up, dear, the rabbit might die
And you say hi, and you say hi
Because I'm putting up with your constant whine
And that won't last too long
And friendly faces with put on smiles
A drunken mind game past
Because I'm putting the boot in tonight
righteousrat
This is probably one of the best songs in the past 10 years. Too bad music like this doesn't get any airplay. I love every soothing sound of this song.
kolmenoitaa
I saw TTS for the first time two years ago and the last song they played was this one, which is conicidentally the first song I ever heard from them. It was absolutely magical
Nathan Hammond
One of my tops, as well. That HAD to be rad!
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i imagine you got goosebumps when you heard this
offalwhet
Everything comes and goes so quickly these days. This is one thing that I sincerely hope won't be lumped in with a lot of disposable shit and forgotten. It's phenomenal and should be remembered.
Глум
I do still remember, even though it's from my childhood.
I've got Saints Row 2 CD from my classmate when I was 9 years old, and damn, I still love it's soundtrack so much. Maybe even more than then. It was like a window into a whole new world of music (of GOOD music). Even though I was just a little kid, I was already tired of all that commercial TV-shit. Music here in Russia is literally a fucking punishment. This games' music was my shelter.
Now my favorite music genre is Atmospheric / Ambient Black Metal, I even write some. But yeah, 9 years through, and this song is still remembered by me and (I hope) lots of people.
Eric Kovach
Still remembered Sonic..... This band is and always will be epic.
Eric Kovach
BTW Sonic i was 43 and when i heard this it changed me. Still moves me.
flazay da
2018 and i remember
You Forget 1000 Things A Day
My favorite song from Saints Row 2. I always come to it when I need a good cry.