You Me At Six are a 5-piece pop punk band from Weybridge, Surrey who formed… Read Full Bio ↴You Me At Six are a 5-piece pop punk band from Weybridge, Surrey who formed in 2005. The five piece played locally until early 2007 when spring support slots with Saosin at Leeds Cockpit (03.05.07) and later Paramore at the Colchester Arts Centre (10.06.07) saw them attract media attention from the likes of Kerrang, Musicscoop and NME. In July 2007 they supported Tonight Is Goodbye on their summer tour along with Death Can Dance and then later that month were featured in Kerrang! magazine in their new music section. The group were then recruited as support for firstly Fightstar on their September tour and then Elliot Minor in October 2007. Following their return from those tours they headlined a special Halloween show at the Kingston Peel with support from notable local acts such as Consort With Romeo and We Have A Getaway. In October of 2007 they released their debut single “Save It For The Bedroom” on Slam Dunk Records and then went on their first headline tour with support from Flood Of Red playing six dates across the country. In December 2007 the band were announced as support for The Audition’s February 2008 UK tour. You Me At Six were also nominated for Best British Newcomer at the Kerrang! Awards 2007, the category eventually went to Gallows, and headlined the London KOKO whilst playing Klub Kerrang. On December 10th 2007 the band added the B-side to their single “Save It For The Bedroom”, “You’ve Made Your Bed” onto their official myspace.

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).

Take Off Your Colours
You Me at Six Lyrics

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Those eyes you bought have gone to my head
But they won't take you to my bed
You talk a good game
But girl you've been played
Look at this shade you choose to play
The towns talk keeps me up to date
We will never be the same

This is a war
This is a heart
These are the strings you'll pull
These are the stakes
They have been raised,
It's your call.
Too much has changed,
I hate this place
But I don't want to leave it this way

So lets get it straight,
Without a thought I will take
I'll take it all away.
That's the price you pay for having luck in the first place.
Call it what you want
I've spent too long under your thumb
And now the clouds haves had there say.

I'll make a bet that says we don't leave this place as friends.
Are you comfortable,
Are you comfortable with this?
You play the lady
I'll play the gent
We will call it time well spent.
But I've been lying and you're gonna hate me for this.

This is the storm,
So let it pour and take over your shores.
Here comes the rain,
I'll have my day it's so sore
Let it be heard
Lessons to learn
And it will never heart like this again.

Take off your colours
Who are you wearing them for?
Tick off your lovers,
All respect was left at the door.
I had front row seats to you on your knees,
It was everything I hoped it be

I'll make a bet that says we don't leave this place as friends.
Are you comfortable
'Cause you're gonna hate me for this...

I'll make a bet that says we don't leave this place as friends.
Are you comfortable,
Are you comfortable with this?
You play the lady
I'll play the gent

We will call it time well spent.
But I've been lying and you're gonna hate me for this.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to You Me at Six's song "Take Off Your Colours" revolve around a toxic relationship that has come to an end. The singer is still affected by the woman he was with, and he is conflicted about whether he wants to leave things on a good note or not. He acknowledges that he himself is not innocent, and that he has been lying to the woman. He also mentions his jealousy about the woman's success and luck. The chorus repeats the line "Take off your colours" as an urging to be truthful and not put on a façade.

The second verse introduces a more confrontational tone, with the singer predicting that they will not end things amicably. He also implies that the woman has not been entirely honest, and that she has been playing a role rather than being herself. The bridge shifts to a more metaphorical and atmospheric description of the situation, with the singer comparing their situation to a storm and a war. He concludes that there are lessons to be learned from the experience, and that the pain will not be permanent.

Line by Line Meaning

Those eyes you bought have gone to my head
Your physical appearance may have impressed me at first, but it won't lead to intimacy.

But they won't take you to my bed
Your looks alone aren't enough to make me want to sleep with you.

You talk a good game
You know how to charm and impress me with your words.

But girl you've been played
However, I've seen through your facade and I won't be fooled by you.

Look at this shade you choose to play
I can see the deceptive behavior you're using to try and get what you want.

The towns talk keeps me up to date
The gossip and rumors circulating about you make me aware of your true nature.

We will never be the same
Our relationship will never be the same as it was before I saw your true colors.

This is a war
Our relationship has turned into a battle or conflict.

This is a heart
Our emotions and feelings are at the core of this conflict.

These are the strings you'll pull
You're manipulating me by tugging on my heartstrings to get what you want.

These are the stakes
The risks and potential consequences of our actions are high.

They have been raised, It's your call.
The stakes are set, and it's your decision whether to continue with the game.

Too much has changed, I hate this place
Our relationship has become difficult and I no longer enjoy being in this situation.

But I don't want to leave it this way
Despite the challenges, I don't want to end our relationship badly.

So lets get it straight, Without a thought I will take
Let's be clear and upfront about our intentions, and I won't hesitate to do what needs to be done.

I'll take it all away.
I'm willing to bear the consequences and take responsibility for what happens next.

That's the price you pay for having luck in the first place.
If you're lucky enough to catch my attention, you also have to face the potential risks and downsides.

Call it what you want
You can try to frame our relationship any way you want, but the truth remains the same.

I've spent too long under your thumb
You've had control and power over me for too long.

And now the clouds have had their say.
The situation has come to a head, and the inevitable outcome is now clear.

I'll make a bet that says we don't leave this place as friends.
I predict that our relationship will end negatively and we won't be able to maintain a friendship.

Are you comfortable, Are you comfortable with this?
Are you okay with the potential negative outcome of our relationship?

You play the lady, I'll play the gent
We'll try to maintain some level of politeness and civility even though we're at odds with each other.

We will call it time well spent.
Despite the challenging nature of our relationship, we'll try to take something positive from the experience.

But I've been lying and you're gonna hate me for this.
I've been hiding the truth from you, and when you find out, you'll be angry or upset with me.

This is the storm, So let it pour and take over your shores.
Our conflict is intense and overwhelming, and it will completely consume you.

Here comes the rain, I'll have my day it's so sore
The negative consequences of our actions are coming, and I'll have to face them head-on, even though it will hurt.

Let it be heard, Lessons to learn
Let's bring this conflict out into the open so we can learn from it and move forward.

And it will never hurt like this again.
Hopefully, we'll learn and grow from this experience, so we won't have to go through something like this again.

Take off your colours, Who are you wearing them for?
Take off your facade and be yourself. Who are you trying to impress with your fake persona?

Tick off your lovers, All respect was left at the door.
I know about all of your past relationships, and it's clear that you don't respect any of them.

I had front row seats to you on your knees, It was everything I hoped it be
I witnessed you in a vulnerable position, and it confirmed everything I suspected about your true nature.

Are you comfortable, 'Cause you're gonna hate me for this...
Are you ready for the truth? You won't like what I have to say.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS MILLER, DAN FLINT, JOSH FRANCESCHI, MATT BARNES, MAX HELYER

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