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.
The Power & the Glory
White Lies Lyrics
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Give you back the power
Would I be punished like a child
And left on my own
Would you think me ungrateful
And send me away
If I couldn't make you happy
As I was when I came
Tiptoeing through the rubble
And running through the flames
And running through the flames
And running through the flames
And running through the flames
What if I were to disobey
Give you back the power
Would you be the one to turn your back
And cast the first stone
Would you think me a coward
Though I be the hero
And come home a hero
I gave you back your power
I gave you back your glory
Well really I hadn't noticed
Until I had the power to give it all back
Until I felt the glory
When the buildings collapsed
When the buildings collapsed
Cause empty handed leaving
As I was when I came
Tiptoeing through the rubble
And running through the flames
And running through the flames
And running through the flames
And running through the flames
I gave you back your power
I gave you back your glory
Well really I hadn't noticed
Until I had the power to give it all back
Until I felt the glory
When the buildings collapsed
When the buildings collapsed
I gave you back your power
I gave you back your glory
I gave you back your glory
I gave you back your glory
The lyrics of White Lies’s The Power & the Glory depict a scenario in which one is willing to surrender power back to the person who bestowed it, but is unsure of the consequences that may arise from doing so. The song uses a hypothetical situation in which one “disobeys” and gives back the power to the original giver, questioning whether the act would be perceived as ungratefulness and result in banishment from their current situation. The singer is conflicted between giving up power and autonomy, and being able to make the person who granted it happy. The description of “empty handed leaving” and “tiptoeing through the rubble” suggest that the act of relinquishing control was not without struggle or sacrifice.
The second half of the song seems to reveal the consequences of the hypothetical scenario, as the singer declares that they “gave you back your power…your glory,” and finally noticing it after “the buildings collapsed.” Despite any potential consequences, the liberation of relinquishing control allowed the singer to recognize the true nature of the person who granted them power. Whether this liberation comes from a personal relationship, political scenario, or other situation, White Lies leaves the interpretation to the listener with poignant and thought-provoking lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
What if I were to disobey
Asking a rhetorical question about the consequences of defying someone in a position of power
Give you back the power
Returning authority or control to someone
Would I be punished like a child
Speculating on potential retribution for disobedience
And left on my own
Being abandoned or isolated as a consequence of betrayal or noncompliance
Would you think me ungrateful
Worrying that one's actions may be interpreted as lacking appreciation or respect
And send me away
Causing someone to leave or severing ties with them as a result of their behavior
If I couldn't make you happy
Expressing concern about the ability to fulfill someone's expectations or satisfy their demands
Cause empty handed leaving
Depicting a situation where one has nothing to show for their efforts or gains
As I was when I came
Returning to a state of deficiency or inadequacy
Tiptoeing through the rubble
Navigating through a difficult or hazardous environment with caution and trepidation
And running through the flames
Confronting danger or adversity with urgency and determination
And running through the flames
Confronting danger or adversity with urgency and determination
And running through the flames
Confronting danger or adversity with urgency and determination
And running through the flames
Confronting danger or adversity with urgency and determination
Would you be the one to turn your back
Considering whether someone in power would abandon or disavow an ally or subordinate for their noncompliance
And cast the first stone
Alluding to the biblical story where Jesus intervenes to prevent a group of religious leaders from stoning a woman for adultery
Would you think me a coward
Wondering if one's decision to defy someone in power would be seen as an act of cowardice or bravery
Though I be the hero
Asserting oneself as heroic or virtuous despite opposition or conflict
And come home a hero
Receiving recognition or admiration for one's actions
I gave you back your power
Actively returning authority or control to someone
I gave you back your glory
Returning someone's previous position of greatness or success
Well really I hadn't noticed
Admitting to not having recognized the significance or impact of one's actions
Until I had the power to give it all back
Realizing the significance or impact of one's actions only after having the ability to make a meaningful change
Until I felt the glory
Experiencing a sense of accomplishment or pride in having made a positive impact
When the buildings collapsed
Recalling a moment of disaster or destruction
When the buildings collapsed
Recalling a moment of disaster or destruction
I gave you back your power
Actively returning authority or control to someone
I gave you back your glory
Returning someone's previous position of greatness or success
I gave you back your glory
Returning someone's previous position of greatness or success
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHARLES CAVE, HARRY MCVEIGH, JACK BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cornpop8586
Why is White Lies so good? I never get tired of listening to their music.
@theodorechill
I was looking for Skrewdriver. This sucks in comparison.
@TheJamie6666
Because they are damn good musicians and song writers that's why.
@mr_spookypants
I've had this song on repeat for the past 9 days.
@serberfjes
Same
@yaraslaubatanau8811
thats really sad
@Speerosity
Ritual is a seriously underrated album
@albernererhelge
+TheSpeerosity well... it's their weakest, that's the fact. it's very good though
@nina_basss
I don't think it is their weakest. I love how dark and experimental it is.
@wuu7821
the issue with Ritual is that it comes no where near To Lose My Life, if it was their debut album or released after Big TV it may have done better