Them Crooked Vultures were released by Interscope Records in North America, and Sony Music internationally. On the 21st of October radio personality Alan Cross announced the lead single for Them Crooked Vultures debut album to be "New Fang" which premiered on October 26. The single was released on November 2 worldwide as a free download. Iconvision subsequently announced that the album will be released on the 17th of November, 2009. On November 3, the band gave a free copy of "Mind Eraser (No Chaser)" to fans that had bought tickets to a live performance and offered it on iTunes as a free download. On November 9, Them Crooked Vultures started streaming their full album on their website, and also through a link to their mailing list with the title "Fuck Patience, Let's Dance."
On September 1, the band announced two 2009 tours of North America and the United Kingdom, in October and December respectively. The 2009 Tour was titled Deserve the Future Tour and the UK leg sold out in just under 12 minutes, making it one of the quickest sold tours in the UK - without the band even officially releasing a song prior to sales. On September 21, the band also announced 3 Germany dates for December 2009.
Bandoliers
Them Crooked Vultures Lyrics
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I got hit by the closing door
And as I watch myself reflect,
On the wrong side of
My, you've changed,
You turned the corner I'll never go
I admit I feel a bit deceived
You're expecting I'd follow
Bandoliers
To fight me, dear
Nobody caused the rift,
We've just grown apart now
So,
[Repeat x2]
Prepare, and take aim
Then fire
(If that's the way it has to be)
I'm fooling myself,
Fooling myself into believing you
All these fictionary tales,
You're telling yourself
Selfish, like a child that's never heard of no
I watched him ever changing you,
Never find us
Bandoliers
To fight you, dear
Nobody caused the rift,
Can't become what I'm not
You've always my heart,
So if it must be broken
[Repeat x4]
Prepare, and take aim,
Then fire
Fire away
If you must, but I only came
Just to let you know: this is goodbye
Oh, goodbye
Oh, goodbye
Oh, goodbye
[Repeat x2]
Prepare, and take aim,
Then fire
Cause no one can make me die
No one can make, make me cry
The lyrics of the song Bandoliers by Them Crooked Vultures revolve around the theme of drifting apart and the realization that a relationship is no longer viable. The singer of the song is lamenting being left behind and not being able to keep pace with the changes happening around him. He is nostalgic for the past and wishes things were different. He is hurt and disappointed by the other person's selfishness and inability to communicate effectively. The bandoliers in the song serve as a metaphor for the conflict and the preparation necessary to move on. The singer accepts that the relationship cannot be salvaged and prepares to move on with his life, accepting the pain that comes with breaking away.
The song's lyrics draw from a range of experiences, from loss and regret to emotional catharsis. The use of the bandolier reflects a militaristic theme and emphasizes the need for preparation and control over one's emotions. The song uses powerful imagery and metaphor to describe a complex emotional state. The lyrics are emotionally charged and evoke memories of past relationships and the pain of letting go. The song's message is a reminder that sometimes we have to accept that relationships end, and that it is often difficult and painful to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh it's too late
I missed my chance to change things
I got hit by the closing door
I missed my opportunity
And as I watch myself reflect,
As I look back on what's happened
On the wrong side of
I made the wrong choices
My, you've changed,
You're not the same anymore
You turned the corner I'll never go
You've gone in a direction that I won't follow
I admit I feel a bit deceived
I feel like I've been lied to
You're expecting I'd follow
You thought I would go along with everything
Bandoliers
Amunition belts
To fight me, dear
To fight against me
Nobody caused the rift,
There wasn't any specific person who caused our separation
We've just grown apart now
We've just grown distant
Prepare, and take aim
Get ready to shoot
Then fire
Shoot
(If that's the way it has to be)
(If it has to end like this)
I'm fooling myself,
I'm lying to myself
Fooling myself into believing you
Believing you were telling me the truth
All these fictionary tales,
All these made-up stories
You're telling yourself
You're convincing yourself
Selfish, like a child that's never heard of no
You're selfish and don't know how to take 'no' for an answer
I watched him ever changing you,
I saw how you changed over time
Never find us
We won't find each other again
Can't become what I'm not
I can't change who I am
You've always my heart,
You've always had my love
So if it must be broken
So if my heart must be broken
Fire away
Shoot me
If you must, but I only came
If you have to, but I only came here
Just to let you know: this is goodbye
Just to tell you: this is goodbye
Oh, goodbye
Oh, farewell
Cause no one can make me die
Because nobody can kill me
No one can make, make me cry
Nobody can make me cry
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID ERIC GROHL, JOHN D. BALDWIN, JOSH HOMME
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