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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Where Are Your People?
We Have Band Lyrics
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Where are you people?
You're running from your people
Here in the cold with a breeze
We're asking for you
Out in the heat of the desert
They're calling for you
Down where it's crowded and wet
They're searching for you
Still in the dead of the night
It's all we're asking
There are some things
That you still evade in questions
There are some things
That you still go round in circles
Still we need some answers more
But you were last seen
Fleeing the scene of the crime
But we will find you
(Say)
Where are you people?
You're running from your people
Ants marching through the streets
We heard them drum
For forty days and forty nights
It's all them hum
Their colors lit up like they're flames
Jump in the fire
Empty words and clever games
Of which we tire
Needing someone to blame
For this position
Needing someone to blame
But who will listen
Blaming them all the same
We show no mercy
Promise broke when it was made
So we're still searching
(Say)
Where are you people?
You're running from your people
We are your people
You're running from your people
Where are your people?
We're lost in this free world
Too far to reach you
It's too far, it's too far
Where are you people?
You're running from your people
We are your people
You're running from your people
The song "Where Are Your People?" by We Have Band seems to be a call-out to someone or a group of people who have gone missing or disappeared, possibly due to a crime they may have committed. The chorus repeats the question "Where are your people? You're running from your people" which seems to imply that these individuals are avoiding contact with their own community or social groups. The first verse describes different geographical locations where people are searching for those who are missing, in the cold, in the heat of the desert, and in crowded and wet places. The second verse speaks of blame, and the need to hold someone accountable. The line "needing someone to blame, but who will listen?" suggests that the people who are missing did something wrong and now are no longer accepted by their own kind. The bridges in between the verses talk about the ants marching through the streets, the sound they make and the colors they light up, giving a symbolic meaning as if they represent something more significant. Overall, the song appears to be painting a picture of fugitives or exiled individuals who have gone to great lengths to avoid any contact with people who may want to find them.
Line by Line Meaning
Where are your people?
We're looking for you and wondering where you are.
You're running from your people
You seem to be avoiding your responsibilities or those who care about you.
Here in the cold with a breeze
We're asking for you
Even in this uncomfortable situation, we're still searching for you.
Out in the heat of the desert
They're calling for you
Others are trying to get in contact with you, even in difficult conditions.
Down where it's crowded and wet
They're searching for you
Even in busy, uncomfortable environments, people are still trying to locate you.
Still in the dead of the night
It's all we're asking
Even when it's dark and difficult, we're still hoping to find you.
There are some things
That you still evade in questions
You're avoiding certain topics or questions.
There are some things
That you still go round in circles
You keep talking without really saying anything substantial or clear.
Still we need some answers more
But you were last seen
Fleeing the scene of the crime
But we will find you
We're still searching for answers, even though you seem to be running away from us.
Ants marching through the streets
We heard them drum
There is a sense of urgency and restlessness among the people.
For forty days and forty nights
It's all them hum
The situation has been ongoing for a long time, and people are getting tired.
Their colors lit up like they're flames
Jump in the fire
People's passions and emotions are intense, and some are willing to take risks.
Empty words and clever games
Of which we tire
People are becoming exhausted by deceitful talk and manipulations.
Needing someone to blame
For this position
Needing someone to blame
But who will listen
People are frustrated with the current situation and want to hold someone accountable, but feel like no one is listening.
Blaming them all the same
We show no mercy
Promise broke when it was made
So we're still searching
There is a sense of anger and disappointment about broken promises, but the search for answers continues.
We are your people
You're running from your people
We care about you and want to help, but you seem hesitant to engage with us.
Where are your people?
We're lost in this free world
Too far to reach you
It's too far, it's too far
We're struggling to navigate this complicated world and feel powerless to help you from a distance.
We are your people
You're running from your people
We want to support you, but it seems like you are avoiding us.
Contributed by Christopher I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@CarlosSilva-kt5xl
Where are you people?
You're running from your people
Here in the cold with a breeze
We're asking for you
Out in the heat of the desert
They're calling for you
Down where it's crowded and wet
They're searching for you
Still in the dead of the night
It's all we're asking
There are some things that you still
Evade in questions
There are some things that you still
Go round in circles
Still we need some answers more
But you were last seen
Fleeing the scene of the crime
But we will find you
Where are you people?
You're running from your people
Ants marching through the streets
We heard them drum
For forty days and forty nights
It's all them hum
Their colours lit up like they're flames
Jump in the fire
Empty words and clever games
Of which we tire
Needing someone to blame
For this position
Needing someone to blame
But who will listen
Blaming them all the same
We show no mercy
Promise broke when it was made
So we're still searching
Where are you people?
You're running from your people
We are your people
You're running from your people
Where are your people?
We're lost in this free world
Too far to reach you
It's too far, it's too far
Where are you people?
You're running from your people
We are your people
You're running from your people
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Love the PESEdit patch because itmade me know some awesome songs :)
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The first song if you entrance 😅😂 🎉
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@jibolao
I pride myself in having the ability to find any song i have heard at least once no matter how long ago it was even if i didn't know the name. PES 13 was a big part of my child hood. I played a lot on pc and somehow this song was part of the sound track list even though i don't think any of the songs on the pes edit 6.0 were on the official list. Yesterday, i suddenly remembered bits of the melody of this song but i could only recall the lyrics "out in the heat of the desert" and "in the dead of the night". I scoured google for the song using these lyrics but to no avail, i also asked chatgpt what the song was but it did not know, i searched for the pes 13 soundtrack list but the pes edit 6.0 track was not mentioned anywhere, i even tried singing the little part of the melody i remebered into googles microphone feature BUT NOTHING!!!! i felt defeated, will i not find this song stuck in my head? Will this be the first song to beat me? i gave up. Then suddenly about 10 minutes ago, my brain started singing the song "Blue Cassette" by friendly fires which was also a part of the tracklist. I knew the name this time because it was easy to recall. I cross referenced it with PES 13 and i was able to find the whole track-list. Im listening to all the songs now and it's such an amazing feeling. I don't know why i needed to share all this in such detail but it all started with this song so here you go.
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will you listen it consistently?
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PES 2013 <3
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