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 Your Breath Away
You Me at Six Lyrics
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If truth be told,
I'll tell you that you're lovesick,
I am sweet, so everybody takes a bite,
Dig in, I'm the catalyst of your demise.
Words are cheap so I'll sell you a line,
Like the way you acted that night,
Second best, is what, what you want then,
I've got you hanging on every word I say,
But that don't mean a thing,
And you love the way I take your breath away,
So I'll take your breath away.
Have you had, had your day?
Move close, and I'll push you away.
Play it safe,
For the sake of keeping some face,
Play it safe,
In the name of keeping your place.
Do what, what I tell you to,
With arms we'll carry this through,
Can't wait, can't wait to see you.
I've got you hanging on every word I say,
But that don't mean a thing,
And you love the way I take your breath away,
So I'll take, take, take.
Oh I only have eyes for you,
It's so true.
Oh I only have eyes for you,
It's the truth, it's the truth.
So true.
So true.
So true.
So true.
Oh I only have eyes for you,
Oh I only have eyes for you.
I've got you hanging on every word I say,
But that don't mean a thing,
And you love the way I take your breath away,
So I'll take, take, take.
Oh I only have eyes for you,
It's so true.
Oh I only have eyes for you,
It's the truth, it's the truth.
So true.
The song "Take Your Breath Away" by You Me At Six talks about the power dynamic in a relationship, where one person holds all the control and the other is forlornly trying to keep up. The opening lines "it's worse, worse than you think, if truth be told, I'll tell you that you're lovesick" paint the picture of a toxic relationship where the victim is in denial. The singer takes advantage of the victim's vulnerability, saying "words are cheap so I'll sell you a line, like the way you acted that night." The narrative continues with the singer manipulating their partner by making them feel special, singing "oh I only have eyes for you, it's so true" while keeping them at arm's length, "move close and I'll push you away... do what I tell you to."
However, despite the power dynamic, the victim is enamored by their partner, reveling in the way the singer takes their breath away. The chorus is repeating "I've got you hanging on every word I say, but that don't mean a thing, and you love the way I take your breath away, so I'll take your breath away." The chorus demonstrates the addiction of the victim to the singer's attention and control, even though they know it won't lead anywhere good or meaningful.
Overall, "Take Your Breath Away" portrays the complicated nature of toxic relationships, acknowledging that both parties have a role to play. The victim knowingly opens themselves up to a relationship that will only hurt them in the end, while the singer takes advantage of their trust and emotion for self-gratification.
Line by Line Meaning
It's worse, worse than you think,
Things are worse than you believe it to be.
If truth be told,
To be honest, I'll tell you the truth.
I'll tell you that you're lovesick,
You are ill with love for me.
I am sweet, so everybody takes a bite,
I am charming, so everyone is drawn to me.
Dig in, I'm the catalyst of your demise.
Come closer, I am the reason for your downfall.
Words are cheap so I'll sell you a line,
Talking is easy, so I'll deceive you with my words.
Like the way you acted that night,
I know I can manipulate you, like I did that night.
Second best, is what, what you want then,
You settle for less, and that's all you really want.
It won't cost that much, but me.
You don't have to offer much, just me.
I've got you hanging on every word I say,
I have your complete attention.
But that don't mean a thing,
However, it doesn't have any value to me.
And you love the way I take your breath away,
You enjoy how I make you feel.
So I'll take your breath away.
I'll continue captivating you.
Have you had, had your day?
Have you had enough, yet?
Move close, and I'll push you away.
If you get too close, I'll reject you.
Play it safe, for the sake of keeping some face,
Stay cautious, to maintain appearances.
Play it safe, in the name of keeping your place.
Stay hesitant, to keep your position.
Do what, what I tell you to,
Do as I say.
With arms we'll carry this through,
We'll work together to get it done.
Can't wait, can't wait to see you.
Excited to see you.
Oh I only have eyes for you,
I'm only interested in you.
It's so true.
It really is true.
It's the truth, it's the truth.
It's nothing but the truth.
So true.
Very true.
So true.
Absolutely true.
So true.
Completely true.
Oh I only have eyes for you,
I only notice you.
I'll take, take, take.
I'll continue to captivate and take advantage of you.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS MILLER, DAN FLINT, JOSH FRANCESCHI, MATT BARNES, MAX HELYER
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