Band member Adam Granduciel (born Adam Granofsky in Dover, Massachusetts) moved from Oakland, California to Philadelphia in 2003, where he met Kurt Vile and began playing music with him. They began playing as The War on Drugs in 2005, and self-released a demo EP. While Vile and Granduciel formed the backbone of the band, they had a number of accompanists early in the group's career, before finally settling on a lineup that added Charlie Hall as drummer/organist, Kyle Lloyd as drummer and Dave Hartley on bass. Granduciel had previously toured and recorded with The Capitol Years, and Vile has several solo albums. The group gave away its Barrel of Batteries EP for free early in 2008. Their debut LP for Secretly Canadian, Wagonwheel Blues, was released in 2008.
Reviewers of the band's music make note of its Americana overtones. The group's sound has been described as influenced by Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and My Bloody Valentine.
The lineup underwent several changes, and by the end of 2008, Kurt Vile, Charlie Hall, and Kyle Lloyd had all exited the group. Granduciel and Hartley were joined by drummer Mike Zanghi as the group slimmed to three members.
After Zanghi's exit in 2010, Steven Urgo took over drum duties and Robbie Bennett joined on keys.
UP ALL NIGHT
The War on Drugs Lyrics
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I've been away
I don't believe
In the real thing
I once got started
Then it all went black
Your love's got me
But it just stopped raining
I'm stepping out into the world
I'm stepping out into the light, yeah
I've been through it
I always have paranoia
But it would not last
But I pinned it on you
Held it up and showed the world
Hold it up into the light
Once it's right between your eyes
You'll see it's right here
Look, it's glowing
It's not some feeling I can break
There's no way
If I hold on
The shots may ring
Through a lonely hall
I've been up all night
Spinning 'round the floor
It's not some feeling I can break
I keep raising up my
I keep raising up my
It's not some feeling I can
There's no way
If I hold on
The shots may ring
Through a lonely hall
But the hole in my head
Emptied out into a love
Came pouring out into a life
Hold it up into the light
You'll see it's right here
Look, it's glowing
It's not some feeling I can shake
The song "Up All Night" by The War on Drugs captures the feeling of being lost or disconnected from the real world. The singer is unsure of what they believe in and seems to have lost their grip on reality. The opening lines "I don't know, I've been away, I don't believe in the real thing" suggest that the singer is in a state of confusion and estrangement from the rest of the world.
However, the bright and upbeat tune mixed with vocals that are slightly distorted by reverb suggests that the singer is attempting to break free and step out into the light. They have been through something difficult that has led to paranoia, but they are ready to move on. The line "But it just stopped raining, I'm stepping out into the world" represents a decisive moment when the singer is ready to turn the corner and start a new chapter in their life.
The repeated phrase "It's not some feeling I can break" seems to suggest that the singer is trying to hold on to something that they cannot fully define. It could be related to a relationship or a sense of purpose, but whatever it is, they cannot let it go. The last lines "The hole in my head, emptied out into a love, came pouring out into a life" suggest that the singer has found meaning and purpose by embracing their uncertainty and allowing love to fill the void.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know
I am unsure
I've been away
I have been gone
I don't believe
I am skeptical of
In the real thing
Something authentic
I once got started
I used to be motivated
Then it all went black
Until suddenly, it was emptiness
Your love's got me
Your affection has taken hold of me
Like it always has
Just as it has before
But it just stopped raining
The unfavorable circumstances have just ended
I'm stepping out into the world
I am venturing into the unknown
I'm stepping out into the light, yeah
I am entering into a brighter experience
I've been through it
I have endured it
I always have paranoia
I am always anxious
But it would not last
However, that feeling wouldn't endure
But I pinned it on you
But I put my trust in you
Held it up and showed the world
I displayed it for everyone to see
Hold it up into the light
I illuminated it with clarity
Once it's right between your eyes
If you look closely
You'll see it's right here
You will notice it is right here
Look, it's glowing
See it shining?
It's not some feeling I can break
It is a sensation that cannot be destroyed
There's no way
It's impossible
If I hold on
If I persist
The shots may ring
I may hear gunfire
Through a lonely hall
In an eerie hallway
I've been up all night
I have not slept all night
Spinning 'round the floor
Dancing in circles
I keep raising up my
I continue to lift up
But the hole in my head
But the emptiness in my mind
Emptied out into a love
Transformed into love
Came pouring out into a life
Flowed into my life
You'll see it's right here
You will realize it's present
Look, it's glowing
Hey! It's shining!
It's not some feeling I can shake
It's an emotion that cannot be dismissed
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Granofsky
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rodfer
Eu não sei
Eu estive distante
Porque eu não acredito
No real
Uma vez comecei
Então tudo ficou escureceu
Seu amor me tem
Como sempre teve
Mas simplesmente parou de chover
Estou dando um passo para o mundo
Estou dando um passo para a luz
Eu já passei por isso
eu sempre passei
Paranoia
Mas não vai durar
Mas eu coloquei em você
Me segurou e mostrou o mundo
Me segurou diante a luz
Uma vez que está bem diante seus olhos
Você verá que está bem aqui
Olha, esta brilhando
Não é um sentimento que eu posso quebrar
Não tem jeito
Se eu esperar
Os tiros podem ecoar
Através do corredor solitário
Eu estive acordado a noite toda
Revirando no chão
Não é um sentimento que eu posso quebrar
Eu continuo me levantando
Eu continuo levantando meus braços
Não é um sentimento que eu possa abalar
Não tem jeito
Se eu esperar
Os tiros podem ecoar
Através do corredor solitário
Mas o buraco na minha cabeça
Transborda em nosso amor
Veio derramando em nossa vida
Segure-se diante da luz
Você verá, bem aqui
Olhe, está brilhando
Não é um sentimento que eu possa abalar
Eu continuo me levantando, mãe
Eu continuo levantando meus braços, mãe
E eu preciso de algo
Há algo me segurando
Eu não sei nada
Não sei o que isso pode trazer
Tiago Patula
LYRICS:
I don't know
I've been away
I don't believe
In the real thing
I once got started
Then it all went black
Your love's got me
Like it always has
But it just stopped raining
I'm stepping out into the world
I'm stepping out into the light, yeah
I've been through it
I always have paranoia
But it would not last
But I pinned it on you
Held it up and showed the world
Hold it up into the light
Once it's right between your eyes
You'll see it's right here
Look, it's glowing
It's not some feeling I can break
There's no way
If I hold on
The shots may ring
Through a lonely hall
I've been up all night
Spinning 'round the floor
It's not some feeling I can break
I keep raising up my
I keep raising up my
It's not some feeling I can
There's no way
If I hold on
The shots may ring
Through a lonely hall
But the hole in my head
Emptied out into a love
Came pouring out into a life
Hold it up into the light
You'll see it's right here
Look, it's glowing
It's not some feeling I can shake.
Assam local mixologist
I don't know
I've been away
I don't believe
In the real thing
I once got started
Then it all went black
Your love's got me
Like it always has
But it just stopped raining
I'm stepping out into the world
I'm stepping out into the light, yeah
I've been through it
I always have paranoia
But it would not last
But I pinned it on you
Held it up and showed the world
Hold it up into the light
Once it's right between your eyes
You'll see it's right here
Look, it's glowing
It's not some feeling I can break
There's no way
If I hold on
The shots may ring
Through a lonely hall
I've been up all night
Spinning 'round the floor
It's not some feeling I can break
I keep raising up my
I keep raising up my
It's not some feeling I can
There's no way
If I hold on
The shots may ring
Through a lonely hall
But the hole in my head
Emptied out into a love
Came pouring out into a life
Hold it up into the light
You'll see it's right here
Look, it's glowing
It's not some feeling I can shake
Tim
One of the greatest albums of all time
Mfundo Sabela
Still listen to this day
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Shameless season 9 is finally on netflix. When this played at the end of the show i swear i had to rewind it because it got my attention and made me feel some type of special way!!!!!!!!!!!! Great song! Its been stuck in my head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
vernon love
Eff Netflix!
Mugs Gross
Same thing happened to me then I went on YouTube look it up been hooked ever sense the new song is great don't live here anymore ever well written and played love it
th
This is exactly why I’m here
saoban ._
same!!
TokyoFlowers
3y ago and now it happend to me
Jeannie Eden
This song. It's just so good. I love the way the tension builds up, then gets resolved.
DidYouKnow?
Hey, Man. I just wanna apologize. I've been sleeping on you all for so long. I've always loved the song Red Eyes but I never dove deeper until I heard I don't live here anymore, live. You're stuff resonates with so many people. The feeling provoking sounds and lyrics almost bring me to tears. I manage to hold them back though. I love how your influences show in everything you make. You'll go down in history. Underrated to say the least. Thank you.