In 2009, they toured Europe and the USA and spent a lot of time in the studio, with producer Gareth Jones. At Glastonbury they won "Emerging Talent Competition 2009" & now, hoping to prove the critics correct, with their début album, "WHB" (Apr 2010). A new album "Movements" (28 Apr 2014) is planned, produced by band member Thomas and co-produced and mixed by Tim Goldsworthy (DFA Records, LCD Soundsystem, Unkle, Mo'Wax).
Drawing from a well of influences that include ESG, Animal Collective and The Rapture, the band created their own sound - a 21st Century mixtape that defies categorisation or pigeonholing. With the prime focus on making people dance, they quickly took the big step of taking their music to the stage, despite having little to no previous experience between them. “We learnt quickly” says Dede, “I never thought I’d be in a band, I definitely didn’t ever see myself on a stage! But after the first few shows you get over the scary bit and the buzz just took over – there was no looking back.”
‘The snowball effect’ is a fitting description for the band’s first year; play a few shows in London, play a few more outside of London, start getting a lot more hits on MySpace, NME and Dazed & Confused get in touch about doing ‘ones to watch’ features, label’s start calling and before you know it they have their first release. Early singles like the vibrating punk funk monsters 'Oh!' (released on 50 Bones records) and ‘You Came Out’ (released on Kill Em All) as well as the fuzzy, descending disco of 'Hear It In The Cans' (available on the sixth Kitsuné Maison compilation) showed the trio's playful, disco side but those looking for 12 identical tracks on ‘WHB’ may be in for a surprise.
"The singles are poppy, danceable and catchy but there's another side to us," says Thomas. Indeed tracks like 'Buffet' and 'Piano' hint at a rougher, more complex element to the discoball dream. "We like a lot of dark music. Joy Division, early OMD, and Talking Heads are just some of the things that we listen to,” adds Darren. "The three of us have lots of different influences and they’ve all come out on ‘WHB’."
The DIY ethos of the band has meant that they've succeeded without being tied to a record label. "We didn't want to focus on getting a deal, we went out and did everything ourselves. We got on with existing as a band on our own terms," says Darren. This has meant the freedom to tour extensively around the world. "If we were signed to a label, the record company wouldn't have allowed us to tour as much as we have," says Thomas. "I was looking at my passport today and I thought that I needed to get a new one soon, it's nearly run out of pages!" Thanks to this, Dede says, the band have a large international fan-base. "When you go to France or Russia and fans who don't necessarily know English are singing your songs back to you word for word, that's an amazing feeling. You just think 'how do they know the songs?!'"
From the humble beginnings of 'WHB', the trio wrote the rest of the 11 sonically diverse songs that make up their brilliantly eclectic album in between touring, over the course of 2009. The final product is much bigger than their singles and beloved MySpace songs suggest. Beat heavy, yes, but also warm, organic and much more complex, melody driven and beautiful than you would expect.
So here you have it, ‘WHB’, the debut album from We Have Band that really is the full story of everything they’ve achieved as a band, from the very beginning up until now.
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Honeytrap
We Have Band Lyrics
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This sound don't please, don't make me
This sound don't break, don't make me
This sound don't please, don't make me
This sound don't break, don't make me
This sound don't please, don't make me
Switch on TV, flashback Taylor's talking
This sound don't please, don't make me
Is it a calling or am I only dreaming?
Heats on repeat burns through in the morning
This sound don't please, don't make me
This is, this is, this is a honeytrap
This is, this is, this is a honeytrap
Sandman send me (It's only rain)
East, west, a new direction (It's only rain, it's only rain)
He's on standby (It's only rain)
For your own protection (It's only rain, it's only rain)
Is it a warning or am I only dreaming?
Watch me, see me (It's only rain)
Sandman does the talking (It's only rain, it's only rain)
This is, this is, this is a honeytrap
This is, this is, this is a honeytrap
This is your choice
It's time, rejoice
Line up, clap hands
Let's go, here we stand
This is your choice (This sound don't break, don't make me)
It's time, rejoice (This sound don't please, don't make me)
Line up, clap hands (This sound don't break, don't make me)
Let's go, here we stand (This sound don't please, don't make me)
This is your choice (This is, this is)
It's time, rejoice (This is a honeytrap)
Line up, clap hands (This is, this is)
Let's go, here we stand (This is a honeytrap)
This sound don't break, don't make me
This sound don't please, don't make me
This sound don't break, don't make me
This sound don't please, don't make me
This is, this is, this is a honeytrap
This is, this is, this is a honeytrap
This is, this is, this is a honeytrap
This sound don't break, don't make me
This sound don't please, don't make me
This sound don't break, don't make me
This sound don't please, don't make me
The lyrics to the song "Honeytrap" by We Have Band are quite cryptic and mysterious. The repeated lines, "This sound don't break, don't make me, this sound don't please, don't make me," suggest an internal struggle or conflict within the singer. It is unclear what "this sound" refers to, but it could represent something that the singer is hesitant to engage with or confront.
The rest of the lyrics provide more context for this internal conflict. The singer mentions watching someone on TV (presumably Taylor), and receiving a final warning before they see them. The Sandman is also mentioned as speaking to the singer, suggesting that the singer may be dreaming or experiencing some sort of hallucination. All of this contributes to a sense of unease throughout the song.
The repeated refrain "This is a honeytrap" could be interpreted in a couple of ways. It could represent the dangers of being tempted by something sweet (like honey) that ultimately leads to trouble or danger. Alternatively, it could represent a trap set by someone with the intention of catching or manipulating the singer. Overall, the song seems to be about grappling with the complexities of desire and temptation, and being cautious in the face of potential danger.
Line by Line Meaning
This sound don't break, don't make me
I don't want this sound to ruin me or cause me harm.
This sound don't please, don't make me
I don't want to enjoy this sound or find pleasure in it.
Switch on TV, flashback Taylor's talking
When I turn on the TV, I see a memory of Taylor talking.
When you go see me, this is a final warning
If you come to see me, take this as a warning to stay away.
Is it a calling or am I only dreaming?
Am I being called or is this just a dream?
Heats on repeat burns through in the morning
The heat of this sound repeats and burns through my mind in the morning.
Sandman send me (It's only rain)
I'm hoping the Sandman will send me to sleep and this sound will only be the sound of rain.
East, west, a new direction (It's only rain, it's only rain)
There's a new direction I need to take, but for now I'll pretend this sound is only the sound of rain.
He's on standby (It's only rain)
He's waiting and ready, but for now there's only the sound of rain.
For your own protection (It's only rain, it's only rain)
It's necessary for your own safety that the only sound is rain.
Watch me, see me (It's only rain)
I hope you watch and see me fall asleep to the sound of rain.
Sandman does the talking (It's only rain, it's only rain)
The Sandman lulls me to sleep with the sound of rain as his lullaby.
This is, this is, this is a honeytrap
This is a trap that I'm willingly walking into.
This is your choice (This sound don't break, don't make me)
While this sound can harm me, the decision to continue listening to it is mine.
It's time, rejoice (This sound don't please, don't make me)
It's time to celebrate, but this sound isn't pleasing.
Line up, clap hands (This sound don't break, don't make me)
Despite the potential harm from this sound, I'll follow the crowd and clap along.
Let's go, here we stand (This sound don't please, don't make me)
We'll move forward together, even if this sound isn't enjoyable.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: Darren Bancroft, Deborah Wegg-Prosser, Thomas Wegg-Prosser
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Very good
Very unique sound.
sunrise projector
Superb
Chríss M
Um. Why have you removed this from Apple Music? Weird.
Lucas93_TV
thanks to coca-cola for added your song in their add :€
FWPHACK 077
Send me link
its__me__ jeremie
I’m so naustalgic 😍
Lucas93_TV
@FWPHACK 077 I haven't the link. Sorry....
Dylan Mc
flash back taylors talking
Lucas93_TV
Yeah
jean-robert le ruyet
Pourquoi vous vous cachez,
Je ne vous voie jamais...
Êtes-vous si horribles que ça ?
(honey trap... 🤡)