In November 2007 You Me At Six were signed by Slam Dunk Records, an independent record label who are producing and promoting the band’s debut album Take Off Your Colours. The album was released in stores and for digital download on October 6 2008 which reached number 25 in the album charts the same week. They released a single the previous week on the 29th September entitled “Jealous Minds Think Alike” where they played an in store performance at Banquet Records in Kingston. The release of their debut album was accompanied by a promotional tour beginning October 15, in which they headlined the London Astoria, a venue which they had hoped they’d be able to headline before it is knocked down in 2009. They also played in several HMV stores around the country to promote their new album, the first being the HMV on Oxford Street, the day of the album’s release. The song”If You Run” from this album is also available to download for free from their website. On the 10th October they announced they would be supporting Fall Out Boy, (along with Boys Like Girls) on their UK arena tour. In March 2009, You Me at Six headlined a tour in the UK doing seven dates from 6 March to 13 March, playing at Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow, Newcastle, Portsmouth and London. The tour was dubbed as the 777 tour, with support coming from Emarosa and The Spill Canvas. On May 24th they headlined Slam Dunk Festival, held at Leeds University.
On 11 November 2009, Josh Franceschi announced via his Twitter account that their second album was completed, and would be released in early 2010. AbsolutePunk.net later announced the album would be titled Hold Me Down and we be released through Virgin Records on January 11, 2010. The band then announced shortly afterwards that their first single, “The Consequence” was available for free digital download from their official website.The Album was recorded in Reading as was their previous record Take Off Your Colours.
Later, the band announced that the first official new single from Hold Me Down is titled “Underdog”. The song was later made available for free streaming on the band’s myspace.
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Band members are: Josh Franceschi (vocals), Max Helyer (guitar and backing vocals), Dan Flint (drums), Matt Barnes (bass guitar) and Chris Miller (guitar).
Fireworks
You Me at Six Lyrics
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We had a good run and I'm setting you free
To do as you want, to do as you please
Without me
Remember when you were my boat and I was your sea?
Together we'd float so delicately
But that was back when we could talk about anything
'Cause I don't know who I am
When you're running circles in my head
And I don't know just who you are
When you're sleeping in someone else's bed
Three whole words and eight letters late
And that would have worked on me yesterday
We're not the same, I wish that could change
But it can't
And I'll say your name and in the same breath
I'll say something that I'll grow to regret
So keep your hands on your chest and sing with me
That we don't wanna believe
'Cause I don't know who I am
When you're running circles in my head
And I don't know just who you are
When you're sleeping in someone else's bed
So it's true what they say
If you love someone, you should set them free
Oh, it's true what they say
You went and threw it all away
I don't know who you are
Yeah I don't know who you are
Hmm oh, 'cause I don't know who you are
When you sleep with somebody else
'Cause I don't know who I am
When you sleep with him
It's true what they say
You went and threw it all away
The song "Fireworks" by You Me at Six, is a nostalgic love song about a relationship that has ended. The first verse talks about the end of the relationship and how the singer is setting their partner free to do as they please. The second verse reminisces on past memories when they were happy and could talk about anything. However, as the song progresses, the singer starts to question their partner's actions and who they really are when they are with someone else. The chorus follows this, and the singer admits that they don't know who they are when their partner is running circles in their head or sleeping with someone else. The song ends with the realization that their partner has thrown everything away and left them with a sense of uncertainty.
The song "Fireworks" has been interpreted in different ways by fans, but most agree that it reflects a bittersweet feeling towards a relationship that has ended. Some fans believe that the song is about lead singer Josh Franceschi's past relationship, while others believe it is about the struggles of long-distance relationships. However, the band has never officially confirmed the meaning behind the song.
Line by Line Meaning
So this is the end of you and me
Our relationship has come to an end
We had a good run and I'm setting you free
Our relationship was good, but now it's time to move on and be free
To do as you want, to do as you please
You can now live your life the way you want, without me
Without me
I'm no longer a part of your life
Remember when you were my boat and I was your sea?
We used to depend on each other and work together to stay afloat
Together we'd float so delicately
Our relationship was fragile but beautiful
But that was back when we could talk about anything
Our communication was better in the past
'Cause I don't know who I am
I'm lost and unsure of myself
When you're running circles in my head
You're on my mind and driving me crazy
And I don't know just who you are
I don't know your true self
When you're sleeping in someone else's bed
You're with someone else and not with me
Three whole words and eight letters late
You took too long to say "I love you"
And that would have worked on me yesterday
Yesterday, I would have accepted your love
We're not the same, I wish that could change
We've grown apart and I wish we could go back to how things were
But it can't
Unfortunately, it's not possible
And I'll say your name and in the same breath
I still have strong feelings for you
I'll say something that I'll grow to regret
I know I'll end up regretting what I say to you
So keep your hands on your chest and sing with me
Don't touch me, but let's still sing together
That we don't wanna believe
We're both in denial about what's happening
It's true what they say
The saying about letting someone go is true
If you love someone, you should set them free
If you truly love someone, you'll give them their freedom
You went and threw it all away
You ruined our relationship
Hmm oh, 'cause I don't know who you are
I don't recognize the person you've become
When you sleep with somebody else
You're intimate with another person
'Cause I don't know who I am
Your actions are impacting my sense of self
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Matt Barnes, Dan Flint, Josh Franceschi, Max Helyer, Chris Miller
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