The original lineup consisted of Stuart Smith on rhythm guitar and vocals, Tim Collis on lead guitar, Simon Thompson on Drums and Ian Lewis on Bass. Ian and Simon left the band in 2005, to be replaced by Dan Adams (replaced by Jamie Cooper during the recording of Animals in 2008) on bass and Chris Collis (brother of guitarist Tim) on drums in early 2006. In earlier careers, bassist Jamie Cooper had worked as a graphic designer, drummer Chris Collis had been a librarian at the University of Oxford, guitarist Tim Collis was a primary school teacher, and lead vocalist Stuart Smith worked building websites for a publisher. On May 11, 2011, it was announced on This Town Needs Guns' website that lead singer Stuart Smith would be leaving the band to start a family, and that he would be replaced by Pennines' singer and guitarist, Henry Tremain. Bassist Jamie Cooper also left the band in late 2011 to focus on a full-time career in graphic design. Tremain has since taken over on bass guitar duties, converting the band into a power trio.
The band's second and third studio albums, 13.0.0.0.0 and Disappointment Island, were released in January 2013 and July 2016, both via Sargent House.
26 Is Dancier Than 4
This Town Needs Guns Lyrics
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But all my friends have lost their minds
And whats more…
I'm not happy here anymore.
We should've stayed at home tonight.
All the bright lights and company
Are not what I need.
Its just the same as it was before.
Same faces there to hit the floor.
My legs have carried me far.
There's still strength enough for one more.
So lets carry on
And dance to all the same songs.
Like back when we were young
And nights like this would fade to one.
So lets get out of here.
We've done all we can.
This place is not dead.
So when will this night end?
We'll do it all again,
Next Friday night.
This Picture-postcard modernity.
The lyrics to This Town Needs Guns's song 26 Is Dancier Than 4 convey the sentiment of feeling out of place in a social setting. The singer apologizes for not being "down" or excited for the night, lamenting that their friends have lost their minds, indicating perhaps that they are acting out of character or reckless. The singer states that they are not happy here anymore, suggesting that they have lost interest in or grown tired of this particular environment, despite the bright lights and company surrounding them.
The singer voices their desire to have stayed at home tonight, indicating that they prefer solitude or a quieter setting to the bustling social scene. They express their dissatisfaction with the familiarity of the situation, stating that it is all the same as it was before, with the same people dancing on the floor. However, despite their weariness, they draw upon their inner strength to dance to all the same songs with their friends one more time, reminiscing about nights like this when they were young and carefree.
Overall, the lyrics explore the complex emotions that can arise in social settings, as the singer navigates their discomfort and ultimately finds a modicum of enjoyment in the familiarity of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm so sorry I'm not down tonight
I apologize for not feeling enthusiastic tonight
But all my friends have lost their minds
All of my friends are acting crazy
And whats more…
Furthermore,
I'm not happy here anymore.
I am no longer content being in this place
We should've stayed at home tonight.
We ought to have stayed home tonight
All the bright lights and company
The lively atmosphere and presence of people
Are not what I need.
Is not what I require at the moment
Its just the same as it was before.
Everything is as it always has been
Same faces there to hit the floor.
The same people dancing awkwardly as always
My legs have carried me far.
I have been on my feet for a while
There's still strength enough for one more.
I can dance for a bit longer
So lets carry on
Let us continue
And dance to all the same songs.
And dance to the familiar songs
Like back when we were young
Just like in our youth
And nights like this would fade to one.
And evenings like these would blend into one another
So lets get out of here.
Therefore, let us leave this place
We've done all we can.
We have already done what we could
This place is not dead.
This place is not boring
So when will this night end?
When is this night going to finish?
We'll do it all again,
We will repeat the whole thing again
Next Friday night.
On the next Friday night
This Picture-postcard modernity.
This perfect, picturesque modernity
Contributed by Olivia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ragimm.1143
[Verse 1]
I'm so sorry I'm not down tonight
But all my friends have lost their minds
And what's more…
I'm not happy here anymore
[Pre-Chorus]
We should've stayed at home tonight
All the bright lights and company
Are not what I need
[Chorus]
It's just the same as it was before
Same faces there to hit the floor
My legs have carried me far
There's still strength enough for one more
So let's carry on
And dance to all the same songs
Like back when we were young
And nights like this would fade to one
[Verse 2]
So let's get out of here
We've done all we can
This place is not dead
So when will this night end?
[Pre-Chorus]
We'll do it all again
Next Friday night
This Picture-postcard modernity
[Chorus]
It's just the same as it was before
Same faces there to hit the floor
My legs have carried me far
There's still strength enough for one more
So let's carry on
And dance to all the same songs
Like back when we were young
And nights like this would fade to one
[Outro]
@maxland7735
I feel like everyone who listens to math rock started off with "american football" now im not shit talking this band at all but they only have 1 e.p its 16 years old never made another album after that and has about 4 good songs on it. To me they are just average compared to the other get artists out there
"Algernon cadwallader:
"Grown ups"
Street smart cyclists"
"Snowing"
"Captain jazz"
"This town needs guns (TTNG)
You get the point. Open your heart and soul there is beautiful music at every corner in the under ground (:
@Dizastermaster.
Everyone who disliked thinks 4 is dancier than 26
@OoOoOo-we3dn
21
@bsmrocks
defiantly still listening to this in 2020
@hopesfall2win
this was the first song i'd heard of theirs probably 10yrs ago.. though I was more fixed on the video.. then halfway through i was like "music's good too". thus the TTNG journey began, thanks to the video
@leturlefr3264
Fucking right I am
@bricolage_en_ruine9755
i don't even know(or care) what music is popular 2day. i listen 2 a tiny bit of music from almost every genre. never dedicate solely 2 1 style or artist. there's a world of great music out there if u search hard enough. if its created with passion,its worth atleast 1 listen.
@respawnsoar9844
Hell yeah
@ccosmicshadow8721
Same
@DDball
"Like back when we were young, and nights like this would fade to one." So powerful.
@kipkipful
the "nights like this would fade to one" is so incredibly true. such a strong feeling of anguish. i can't really explain it but it gets me