The band formed in Liverpool, England in 2001, taking their name from Magic Band guitarist Bill Harkleroad, better known as Zoot Horn (or "Zuton") Rollo. With all the members being Liverpudlian, this led to comparisions with The Coral, especially as both bands were signed to the same record label - Deltasonic - and had the same producer - Ian Broudie. Their debut album - Who Killed The Zutons? - was released on October 18th 2004, and reached number 9 in the UK album chart.
Line up
David McCabe on lead vocals and guitar Abi Harding on saxophone and vocals
Sean Payne on drums, percussion and vocals
Russell Pritchard on bass guitar and vocals
Tired Of Hanging Around
The Zutons Lyrics
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But you worried all the goodness away
And these should be the times you remember the most
But you haven't got the patience today
Down at the station a driver leaves late
Everyone's day is adrift,
Well it's a domino effect and it's lost you all respect
'Cause they're tired of, tired of hanging around
The bus turned up and you wouldn't believe
The driver had an attitude.
Well he gave my pass a check and he gave me no respect
And it's got me in a terrible mood
He's oblivious to all the pain that he's caused
All the pain that he's about to make
Well I hope the next person could be the wrong person
And wipe that stupid look off his face
These should be the best days of our lives
But we've worried all the goodness away
These should be the times we remember the most
But we haven't got the patience today
'Cause they're tired of, tired of hanging around
The lyrics of The Zutons' "Tired of Hanging Around" express a sense of frustration towards the mundanity and monotony of everyday life. The first lines "Well these should be the best days of your life, but you worried all the goodness away" can be interpreted as a reflection on the societal expectations that one should be thriving at a certain age, yet the individual's anxieties and preoccupations may prevent them from experiencing the present moment. The following lines state "And these should be the times you remember the most, but you haven't got the patience today" which highlights the struggle to appreciate the present due to a lack of mental clarity and emotional fatigue.
The second stanza sets the scene at a train station, where the driver being late disrupts the schedule of everyone's day leading to frustration and loss of respect. This shows how small incidents can have a domino effect on people's moods and attitudes. The chorus "‘Cause they're tired of, tired of hanging around" emphasizes the importance of taking action and breaking the cycle of waiting and mundane routines.
Line by Line Meaning
Well these should be the best days of your life
You are currently in a period of time that should be filled with joy and happiness.
But you worried all the goodness away
You have become consumed with worry and anxiety, which has taken away from the positive experiences you should be having.
And these should be the times you remember the most
These moments are the ones that should stand out as the most memorable and meaningful in your life.
But you haven't got the patience today
Your lack of patience is preventing you from fully enjoying and appreciating the present moment.
Down at the station a driver leaves late
Within the transportation system, a driver is running behind schedule.
Everyone's day is adrift
As a result of the delay, everyone's plans and schedules have been disrupted.
Well it's a domino effect and it's lost you all respect
The consequences of one person's actions have caused a chain reaction that has led to a loss of respect and trust from others.
So you'd better get your boss a gift
In order to make up for the mistakes that have been made, it may be necessary to offer a gift as a gesture of peace and reconciliation.
'Cause they're tired of, tired of hanging around
Those affected by the delay and disruption have grown weary of waiting around for solutions and resolutions.
The bus turned up and you wouldn't believe
Despite the initial delay, the bus has now arrived on the scene.
The driver had an attitude
Unfortunately, the driver is displaying a negative attitude towards the passengers.
Well he gave my pass a check and he gave me no respect
The driver has checked the passenger's pass, but has done so in a disrespectful and rude way.
And it's got me in a terrible mood
The driver's behavior has put the passenger in a negative and unpleasant emotional state.
He's oblivious to all the pain that he's caused
The driver seems to be completely unaware of the negative impact his actions have had on others.
All the pain that he's about to make
If the driver continues to behave in this way, he will likely cause even more negative experiences for those around him.
Well I hope the next person could be the wrong person
The passenger hopes that the next person the driver encounters will be someone who is able to stand up to him and make him aware of his inappropriate behavior.
And wipe that stupid look off his face
The passenger would like to see the driver's expression of disrespect and disregard removed from his face.
These should be the best days of our lives
All of us are currently in a period of time that should be filled with joy and happiness.
But we've worried all the goodness away
As a collective, our tendency towards worry and anxiety has taken away from the positive experiences we should be having.
These should be the times we remember the most
These moments are the ones that should stand out as the most memorable and meaningful in our lives.
But we haven't got the patience today
As a collective, our current lack of patience is preventing us from fully enjoying and appreciating the present moment.
'Cause they're tired of, tired of hanging around
As a group, we are growing weary of waiting around for solutions and resolutions to the various challenges we face.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOYAN CHOWDHURY, ABIGAIL HARDING, DAVID MCCABE, SEAN PAYNE, RUSSELL PRITCHARD
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@samlarner3198
So underrated . Love the Zutons.
@richarddavies2914
zutons will never die
@ryanhouston9787
who killed the zutons
@patriciabatalha1847
you chose the best. many tks!
@jany2224
One of the best!
@chloejade5249
Going to see the Zutons next week 😍😍
@choclatesaltyballz
About waiting for a bus. Fcking class!! I miss The Zutons
@mauricepianiste
Thanks a lot!
@jacobohara2636
Fucking extraordinary tune and extraordinary album 👌
@nebod1556
Zutons are coming to getch yaàaa.......