The band's name resulted from Halliday's mispronunciation of the local cinema's name, Tudor Cinema.
In December 2009, they were featured in the BBC's Sound Of 2010 Poll (of 165 British 'taste-makers').
Tourist History was preceded by Kitsuné singles "Something Good Can Work" (Apr 2009), "I Can Talk" / "I Can Talk Remixes" (Nov 2009) and "Undercover Martyn" (Feb 2010). After the album, EPs: Something Good Can Work (Remixes) (May 2010, Cooperative) and Come Back Home (Jul 2010, Kitsuné) - then, single "What You Know" (Feb 2011, Kitsuné).
Beacon (Sept, Kitsuné), was their second album, led by single "Sleep Alone" (Aug 2012, Glassnote).
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You're Not Stubborn
Two Door Cinema Club Lyrics
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Now can we get along, give up the slack
You know it all could be much easier
But I'm still travelling, I'm still travelling
And all the while, the people talk
About the unsung shit, that they then start
And use to please the crowd, the swarming hordes of fun
That was in in-turned glasses
So if I'm wrong again, I apologize
You can take a guess, I'll check out my eyes
It's a common thing, to be out of line
But it's getting old, by the fifteenth time
Don't take your time, make up your mind
Though it won't change the world, you'll be more inclined
To have a point of view, that makes it through
And keeps you travelling, keeps you travelling
So pick your friends, forget the rest
You can't live life being second best
The critics talk of stubbornness
But you're just passionate, you're just passionate
So if I'm wrong again, I apologize
You can take a guess, I'll check out my eyes
It's a common thing, to be out of line
But it's getting old, by the fifteenth time
So if I'm wrong again, I apologize
You can take a guess, I'll check out my eyes
It's a common thing, to be out of line
But it's getting old, by the fifteenth time
So if I'm wrong again, I apologize
You can take a guess, I'll check out my eyes
It's a common thing, to be out of line
But it's getting old, by the fifteenth time
So if I'm wrong again, I apologize
You can take a guess, I'll check out my eyes
It's a common thing, to be out of line
But it's getting old, by the fifteenth time
The song "You're Not Stubborn" by Two Door Cinema Club delves into the idea of conflict resolution and the difficulty of admitting one’s mistakes. The chorus, “So if I’m wrong again, I apologize / You can take a guess, I’ll check out my eyes / It’s a common thing to be out of line / But it’s getting old by the fifteenth time,” highlights the frustration that comes with constantly apologizing for one's mistakes. The line “pick your friends, forget the rest / You can’t live life being second best” emphasizes the importance of choosing relationships wisely and not settling for less.
The verse “And all the while, the people talk / About the unsung shit, that they then start / And use to please the crowd, the swarming hordes of fun / That was in in-turned glasses” touches on the idea of gossip and how people tend to focus on negative aspects, which often results in creating unnecessary drama. The line “But you’re just passionate, you’re just passionate” serves as a reminder that stubbornness can be mistaken for passion or strong conviction.
Overall, the song encourages honest communication and humility in order to resolve conflicts and maintain healthy relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I was wrong, I take it back
Admitting to making a mistake and apologizing for it
Now can we get along, give up the slack
Asking to move past the mistake and work together
You know it all could be much easier
Acknowledging that things could be simpler if they let go of stubbornness
But I'm still travelling, I'm still travelling
Expressing a desire to keep exploring and learning despite past mistakes
And all the while, the people talk
Noting the chatter and opinions of others
About the unsung shit, that they then start
Talking about insignificant things that they blow out of proportion
And use to please the crowd, the swarming hordes of fun
Using these pointless topics to entertain and divert attention
That was in in-turned glasses
Viewing things in a biased and selfish way
So if I'm wrong again, I apologize
Apologizing in advance for the possibility of making another mistake
You can take a guess, I'll check out my eyes
Willing to consider other perspectives and re-evaluate their own stance
It's a common thing, to be out of line
Acknowledging that everyone makes mistakes and nobody is perfect
But it's getting old, by the fifteenth time
Expressing frustration with repeating the same mistakes
Don't take your time, make up your mind
Encouraging to be decisive and not waste time
Though it won't change the world, you'll be more inclined
Acknowledging that making a decision may not have a big impact but it's still important
To have a point of view, that makes it through
Emphasizing the importance of having a clear and strong opinion
And keeps you travelling, keeps you travelling
Highlighting how having a clear perspective can lead to continued exploration and growth
So pick your friends, forget the rest
Choosing to surround oneself with supportive people and ignoring negativity
You can't live life being second best
Pursuing excellence and not settling for mediocrity
The critics talk of stubbornness
Acknowledging the criticism of being stubborn
But you're just passionate, you're just passionate
Refuting the criticism and instead seeing oneself as passionate
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER JAMES TRIMBLE, KEVIN STEPHEN BAIRD, SAMUEL MATTHEW HALLIDAY
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YOU'RE NOT STUBBORN LYRICS
[Verse 1]
I was wrong, I take it back
Now can we get along, pick up the slack?
You know it all could be much easier
But I'm still travelling, I'm still travelling
And all the while, the people talk
About the unsung shit, that they then start
And use to please the crowds, the swarming hordes of fun
That wore turned-in sunglasses
[Chorus]
So if I'm wrong again, I apologise
You can take your guess, I'll take out my eyes
It's a common thing to be out of line
But it's getting old by the fifteenth time
[Verse 2]
Take your time, make up your mind
Though it won't change the world, you'll be more inclined
To have a point of view that makes it through
And keeps you travelling, keeps you travelling
So pick your friends, forget the rest
You can't live life being second best
The critics talk of stubbornness
But you're just passionate, you're just passionate
[Chorus]
So if I'm wrong again, I apologise
You can take your guess, I'll take out my eyes
It's a common thing to be out of line
But it's getting old by the fifteenth time
So if I'm wrong again, I apologise
You can take your guess, I'll take out my eyes
It's a common thing to be out of line
But it's getting old by the fifteenth time
So if I'm wrong again, I apologise
You can take your guess, I'll take out my eyes
It's a common thing to be out of line
But it's getting old by the fifteenth time
So if I'm wrong again, I apologise
You can take your guess, I'll take out my eyes
It's a common thing to be out of line
But it's getting old by the fifteenth time
HP
Tourist history is a great album for when ur on a long car journey, helps pass the time
sandorr clegane
Exactly (but not only)
BOOMER
Yup, listened to this on the way to switzerland
hague123456
That's when you know a band is amazing, you'll want to listen to every song when it appears on your ipod, and not just wait for the 1 or 2 hits like other bands have.
tylerthenormal
Most underrated song on the entire album.
Kelsie Runnergirl
the beat, the lyrics, the song, the band. two door cinema club is simply amazing. saw them in philly. fell in love with them all over again.
Matt _
Got to be my favourite indie song, this album was just so pure, catchy and fun
hayley king
How could anyone hate this song, or this band? Pure awesome stuff!!
Breanna Paras
This band is friggin' epic. And this song is so catchy :) I found it in the Hollister playlist. Thank God I did :)
GHoulie___
how is this not one of their popular tracks?!?!?