Turin Brakes has been compared to many of the New Acoustic Movement's bands spawned in the late 90s such as Elbow, Starsailor, I Am Kloot (who were a support band for Turin Brakes on their Ether Song tour) and the Norwegian band the Kings of Convenience.
Their debut album "The Optimist LP" (2001) was nominated for the Mercury Prize that same year. In 2003 "Ether Song" got to #3 in the UK album charts and spawned a Top 5 single "Pain Killer". Further commercial success was not achieved. In 2005 "JackInABox" meant some sort of return to the first album, but this time with more production and a more diverse sound. Again the critics loved it, but the buying public seemed not to. It got to no. 9 in its first week (without a hit single - "Fishing For A Dream" got to #35), but had no further commercial success. This might have been the effect of the decision by the band and the record company to take the slow path (doing just a short UK tour and not doing as much promotion as they used to), so that Olly Knights (the singer) could also focus on his new family life.
In the summer of 2005 the boys toured the USA and Canada, followed by an acoustic tour taking the band to Germany, The Netherlands and Italy. 2005 ended with a longer acoustic UK tour, of which the closing night in the Palladium in London was recorded and released as a download only live album the day after. The album sold quite well on iTunes, riding the top of the download charts in several countries.
The band spent the first half of 2006 writing new songs, occasionally performing both new and old work at small gigs across the UK. The band did an intimate tour in November 2006 to try out new material. In January 2007 the band entered a small studio in London to record their 4th album with producer Ethan Johns. After three weeks the band took a break (on January 29th Gale's wife gave birth to a daughter), but the sessions were resumed several weeks later in a bigger studio (also in London). On the last day of March 2007 the band announced that they had finished the recording sessions, and recorded 17 songs.
Their 2007 album, "Dark on Fire", was preceded by a download-only single "Stalker".
The band released their 5th studio album in March 2010 titled "Outbursts".
Their sixth album, We Were Here, was released 30 September 2013, and their seventh album Lost Property (recorded at Rockfield Studios with producer Ali Staton) was released on 29 January 2016.
On 26 January 2018 the band released their eighth album Invisible Storm.
Fishing For A Dream
Turin Brakes Lyrics
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Let's find some place new
Somewhere we can be ourselves
Some of the time
Lose your heart, I lose my mind
We'll make quite a pair, dazzling all the time
Celebrity parties, the red carpet mile
All of this world, is gonna see you shine
Let's do loneliness in style
Let's put on moonlight mile
And feel those radio waves flow
And don't say you won't...
Lose your heart, I lose my mind
We'll make quite a pair, dazzling all the time
Celebrity parties, the red carpet mile
Nothing is too good there for my girl
All of this world, is gonna see you shine
Oh lose your heart, and I'll lose my mind
We'll make quite a pair, dazzling all the time
Celebrity parties, the red carpet mile
Nothing is too good there for my girl
All of this world, is gonna see you shine
The lyrics to Turin Brakes's "Fishing For A Dream" paint a picture of two people embarking on a journey to find their place in the world. The song begins with the invitation to "go fishing for a dream" and find a new location where both parties can be themselves, at least some of the time. From there, the lyrics suggest that the pair will become the center of attention, attending "celebrity parties" and basking in the spotlight. The chorus repeats the idea that the two will "make quite a pair" and be "dazzling all the time."
Despite the glamorous visions presented in the song, the lyrics also hint at loneliness and the desire to find something more meaningful in life. The suggestion to "do loneliness in style" and "put on moonlight mile" suggests that both parties are aware of the emptiness they may feel in their quest for fame and attention. By the end of the song, however, the lyrics return to the promise of being seen and valued on a global scale. The idea that "all of this world is gonna see you shine" suggests that there is still hope for fulfillment and recognition.
Overall, the lyrics to "Fishing For A Dream" present a complex and nuanced view of seeking fame and acceptance in the world. The song acknowledges the attraction of the spotlight and the desire to be seen, while also suggesting that there may be a price to pay for this kind of attention. The lyrics leave the listener with the sense that the journey is ongoing and the quest for recognition and meaning is never truly complete.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's go fishing for a dream
Let's find our passion and chase our dreams
Let's find some place new
Let's explore new places and experiences
Somewhere we can be ourselves
A place where we can fully express ourselves
Some of the time
A place where we can escape reality only for a little while
Lose your heart, I lose my mind
Let's dive in headfirst and take risks together
We'll make quite a pair, dazzling all the time
Together, we can achieve great things and shine bright
Celebrity parties, the red carpet mile
We can have it all and experience the glitz and glamour
Nothing is too good there for my girl
I'll do anything to make you happy and give you the world
All of this world, is gonna see you shine
You're destined for greatness and everyone will see it
Let's do loneliness in style
Even when we're alone, we'll make the best of it
Let's put on moonlight mile
Let's set the mood and create a romantic atmosphere
And feel those radio waves flow
Let's enjoy music and let it move us emotionally
And don't say you won't...
Don't hesitate or doubt yourself, let's take the leap
Oh lose your heart, and I'll lose my mind
Emphasizing the idea of diving in together and being a team
All of this world, is gonna see you shine
Ending with the belief that the world will recognize their greatness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: OLIVER KNIGHTS, GALE PARIDJANIAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Zoolanda27
Beautiful song. It's a shame it's only loved by a select few. Turin Brakes deserve much more recognition for creating such perfection...
@booshboy
This song literally ALWAYS cheers me up, even when i kind of want to stay annoyed! Love it :)
@spotthirteen
Vastly underrated band nice acoustic guitars and wonderful harmonies.
@olindop
Pezzo favoloso! I Turin Brakes ci sanno fare. Come non ricordarsi di pezzi come Long Distace, Painkiller, ast Chance, Over &over.........
@SeedGeorge
Saw these guys live the other day, was fantastic.
@santiqueen89
I really Love this song.... i think that's really relaxing :)
@AsleepWithFireFlies
I've been a fan of Turin Brakes for a few years now, and can tell you it's definitely worth checking out their other stuff.
@jack69ist
Great song from turin brakes,so relaxin and oille's got a fab voice.
@JoshJenkins
This is such a brilliant song
@markparker3375
I used to sing these lyrics to a girlfriend of mine when this first came out, “Lose Your Heart, I’ll lose my mind. We’ll make quite a pair, dazzling all the time.
Celebrity parties. The Red Carpet Mile. Nothing is too good there for my girl… All of this World is gonna see you Shine!” right at the start of her career knowing she would be a huge star. And it was true, it took a little time but All of The World really did get to see her shine. Love you always Caroline. X