1. A popular in… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least three artists who have used this name
1. A popular indie band from London, England
2. A singer from Belgium
3. A rock band from Devon, England
1) A three-piece London indie band formed from the ashes of Fear Of Flying in late 2007. The line-up consists of singer/guitarist Harry McVeigh, bassist/lyricist Charles Cave and drummer Jack Brown. Unfinished Business (released April 29th 2007) was their first single, released on Jack Brown's label Chess Club Records. This single was released on a vinyl 7" format only and was limited to 500 copies. Death followed next (released Sept 22nd 2007). It peaked at #52 in the UK singles chart and was available on 2 x 7" and CD format. On December 29th 2008 From The Stars became the next release from White Lies, although this time only on digital release through iTunes.
Their debut album, To Lose My Life, was released on January 19th 2009, preceded by the album title track and fourth single To Lose My Life one week earlier. The album was recorded in the summer of 2008 in Brussels with producers Max Dingel and Ed Buller.
Ritual , their second album, was released on January 17th, 2011. Album has been produced by Alan Moulder.
The band released their third album 'Big TV' in 2013, and their fourth album 'Friends' was released in October 2016. Their latest album, Five, was released on February 1st, 2019.
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2) White Lies was a one piece band consisting of Haydé Walraet from Belgium. Currently known as Haydé. She had her small claim to fame with her cover of the Kaiser Chiefs' song, "Heat Dies Down" which was accepted as a heart warming cover considering Haydé had minimal live footage to work with to re-interpret it her own way.
She also covered the Little Man Tate song "You And Me Might Be Alright, You Know" which used the same technique of acoustic guitar, layered, precious vocals and simple harmonies throughout.
But she is not just a cover artist, Haydé also writes her own songs and released a demo of seven of them in the latter half of 2006. Her style is often simple and laid back with songs to calm the mind and ease you into the day. Her demo was again confronted with good press who saw her demo as a humane approach to life from the eyes of a young girl.
3) White Lies was an Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom based alternative rock band. The first years of the bands career, they were going under the name Rota. In 2004 the band released their self-titled album White Lies, having received positive reviews. Although in 2005 the band went its seperate ways, with each member having his own new band.
From the Stars
White Lies Lyrics
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He took the time out to be seen
His eyes kept glancing to the hour hand on the gold watch
That he'd been given by a magazine
He didn't cry when the priest gave the sermon
Just pulled up the woolen collar on his fleece
Crossed his arms, gave a sigh and checked the time again
He catches raindrops on his window, it reminds him how he falls
From the stars back to our cities, where we've never felt so small
Rain drops from his window making puddles in his hands
He thinks how quick the water's rising as another raindrop lands
He took a chauffeur driven car back to his hotel
Passing through the sick streets where he was born
He said, driver, what's happened to these buildings?
They all look run down and so alone
He took a shower in the bathroom of his penthouse
Put the Do not Disturb on his door
When the maid came in the morning
She found him shivering on the bedroom floor
He catches raindrops on his window, it reminds him how he falls
From the stars back to our cities, where we've never felt so small
Rain drops from his window making puddles in his hands
He thinks how quick the water's rising as another raindrop lands
He catches raindrops on his window, it reminds him how he falls
From the stars back to our cities, where we've never felt so small
Rain drops from his window making puddles in his hands
He thinks how quick the water's rising as another raindrop lands
The song "From the Stars" by White Lies tells the story of a man who has become disconnected from his past and his emotions. The singer attends a funeral and meets the wife of the deceased. He shows signs of apathy as he does not cry during the sermon and is more preoccupied with checking the time on his gold watch. This watch is significant as it represents his materialistic nature and his desire for success.
As the song progresses, we find out that the man is now living in a penthouse, but despite his luxurious lifestyle, he is still not content. He catches raindrops on his window and reminisces about his past when he used to feel small and insignificant. He is now caught up in his own world and disconnected from everything else.
The raindrops could also be interpreted as a metaphor for the man's inner turmoil. They remind him of how small he once felt and how high he has risen. However, he is still not happy and instead, he feels his life is spiraling out of control like the water that is quickly rising.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw a friend that I once knew at a funeral
The singer encountered a past acquaintance at a funeral.
He took the time out to be seen
The acquaintance made an effort to be noticed.
His eyes kept glancing to the hour hand on the gold watchThat he'd been given by a magazine
His eyes frequently shifted to the timepiece awarded by a publication.
He didn't cry when the priest gave the sermonJust pulled up the woolen collar on his fleeceCrossed his arms, gave a sigh and checked the time againAs he sat inches from the wife of the deceased
The acquaintance remained emotionless and distracted during the funeral service, sitting close to the widow.
He catches raindrops on his window, it reminds him how he fallsFrom the stars back to our cities, where we've never felt so small
Rain droplets on his window represent his return from the celestial, where he felt more significant, to the city, where he feels insignificant.
Rain drops from his window making puddles in his handsHe thinks how quick the water's rising as another raindrop lands
Raindrops collect in his hands, and he recognizes the rising flood as more drops land.
He took a chauffeur driven car back to his hotelPassing through the sick streets where he was bornHe said, driver, what's happened to these buildings?They all look run down and so alone
He rode in a luxurious car, crossing the dilapidated streets where he grew up, and asked the driver about the buildings' condition.
He took a shower in the bathroom of his penthousePut the Do not Disturb on his doorWhen the maid came in the morningShe found him shivering on the bedroom floor
He showered in the restroom of his upscale hotel room, but the maid discovered him shivering on the floor the next day.
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Written by: CHARLES CAVE, HARRY MCVEIGH, JACK BROWN
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