A high octane, adrenaline pumping experience, Secret Episodes is as pure and emotional as it gets. From the title track’s dramatic opener to the emotive closer that is ‘Situational/Separation’, They Will Kill Us All rewards its listeners with a journey of sonic expressions that will surely bring joy and excitement to their hearts.
With thick layers of instrumentation fronted by trademark lush guitar lines, in-your-face vocals and a tender ear for sophisticated pop poignancy, They Will Kill Us All is able to present melodic hooks with urgant, driving rhythms. Coining their music as ‘noise pop’, the band manages to straddle the fine line between forward thinking music and mainstream mass appeal. All while crafting a tightly produced, hook-laden rock album appealing to indie and pop fans alike.
The album opens up with the dramatic title track ‘Secret Episodes’, evoking dreamy shoe gazing melodies coupled with bruising distortions and a pounding rhythm that showcases their deep British Indie influences. The dramatic then gives way to the infectious: first single ‘Bright Lights’ is an obvious sing-along, proving that the band can deliver pop hooks with a gritty edge. Other influences bubble up as well: ‘Curtains’ evokes Suede’s fashionable melodic introspection but with killer strumming and tight rhythm. ‘Midnight Express’ is a dark, thrilling song that is takes its cue from The Secret Machine’s pulsating drums fused with a hypnotizing lead that weaves in and out. ‘Running into Spaces’ is a definite joy of a song, leaving the listener wanting for more, as evident in their live shows whenever this song is performed. The closer ‘Situational/Separation’ is arguable the best song of the whole lot. Written as a tribute, the song is a lush instrumental that evokes memories of a father longingly missed.
The debut effort sees the band putting in their effort to deliver their best. Recorded at four different studios spread over a time period of eight months, every effort was taken with care and deliberation to ensure that the right sound and emotion is manifested in the music. The final touches of magic were done in West West Side Music, NY under the watchful eyes of mastering guru Alan Douches (Mastodon, Ben Folds Five, Rapture)
Here is an album that offers plenty of optimism and energy. This is the album you always crave after the dark times seem to be setting in. This is the beginning of great things to come from They Will Kill Us All.
Bright Lights
They Will Kill Us All Lyrics
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take me now
take me outta (here)
there's a rockstar living in you
cause the rockstar love
rockstar symphony
thats what you do
i leave you to
you're falling away
keep falling away
can't stop but can't be far
starlight falling
to wasted love so
waste your time
hiding ones who love you
to run wild
go
i'm waiting
for you to come to me
come to home (home)
hope
but wait just wait for me
just wait don't let me go
cause i'm just stopping
and i'm stil wondering
to what you know
i leave you to
you're falling away
keep falling away
can't stop but can't be far
starlight falling
to wasted love so
waste your time
hiding ones who love you
to run wild
go
i'm waiting
for you to come to me
come to home (home)
hope
and i'm tired and wasted now
to wait for you
(but) i'll wait for you
wait for you
The lyrics of "Bright Lights" by They Will Kill us All describe a struggle to understand and connect with someone who is lost in their own fame and ego. The singer pleads with this person to see the value of those who love and support them, but is faced with their refusal to acknowledge the reality of their situation. The repeated use of the "rockstar" motif reflects both the allure and detrimental effects of this lifestyle, as it takes the person away from those who care about them.
The song starts with the singer wishing to escape their current situation and be taken away from it all. They then observe a person who has changed due to their success, and struggles with the negative aspects of this transition. The chorus emphasizes the singer's longing for the person to come back to themselves and the importance of their love and support system. The bridge of the song is the singer's plea for the person not to give up on their connection and to continue to communicate with them, despite the challenges they face.
Overall, the song describes the struggle of dealing with someone who has gone down a destructive path due to their ego and fame, while finding a way to continue to offer them support and understanding. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing and sacrifice, as the singer is willing to wait and continue to offer love despite the hurt and pain they experience.
Line by Line Meaning
take me now
I want to leave this place immediately.
take me outta (here)
Get me out of this location right now.
there's a rockstar living in you
You have the potential to be a famous musician.
cause the rockstar love
Your passion for music is what drives you.
rockstar symphony
The beautiful sound that comes from your music.
thats what you do
Creating music is your specialty.
i leave you to
I am leaving you behind or in your current state.
you're falling away
You are distancing yourself from me.
keep falling away
You continue to move further away from me.
can't stop but can't be far
You are moving away too quickly for me to catch up, but I cannot let you go completely.
starlight falling
The light that once shone brightly in our relationship is now fading fast.
to wasted love so
Our love has been squandered and is now fading away.
waste your time
You are spending your time in a wasteful way.
hiding ones who love you
You are ignoring or pushing away those who care for you.
to run wild
You choose to live a reckless or unrestrained life.
go
Leave and live your life the way you want to, even if it's not with me.
i'm waiting
I am patiently waiting for you to come back to me.
for you to come to me
I am longing for you to come back into my life.
come to home (home)
Return to the place where you belong.
hope
I am hopeful that you will come back to me.
but wait just wait for me
Please hold on and wait for my return.
just wait don't let me go
Don't give up on our relationship just yet.
cause i'm just stopping
I am taking a moment to pause and think about our relationship.
and i'm stil wondering
I am still unsure of what you want or where our relationship is headed.
to what you know
I am seeking answers from you about how you feel and what you want in our relationship.
and i'm tired and wasted now
I am exhausted from waiting and feeling like our relationship is falling apart.
to wait for you
I have been waiting for you for a long time.
(but) i'll wait for you
Despite my exhaustion, I will continue to wait for you.
wait for you
I will patiently wait for you to come back into my life.
Contributed by Kaylee G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JetsFiqry
Take me now
take me outta (here)
there's a rockstar living in you
cause the rockstar love
rockstar symphony
thats what you do
i leave you to
you're falling away
keep falling away
can't stop but can't be far
starlight falling
to wasted love so
waste your time
hiding ones who love you
to run wild
go
i'm waiting
for you to come to me
come to home (home)
hope
but wait just wait for me
just wait don't let me go
cause i'm just stopping
and i'm stil wondering
to what you know
i leave you to
you're falling away
keep falling away
can't stop but can't be far
starlight falling
to wasted love so
waste your time
hiding ones who love you
to run wild
go
i'm waiting
for you to come to me
come to home (home)
hope
and i'm tired and wasted now
to wait for you
(but) i'll wait for you
wait for you
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