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).
Taste
You Me at Six Lyrics
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Take it off, get some clues, your next source, your next move
We will watch, we will talk, we will talk x2
Down on you're knees, we can settle these debts in the sheets.
With some melodies.
The taste of your lips was a subtle hint, that you've been jumping ship
A sober safe bed keeps your head clear
And you know the rest
And I know I'm not the one you call when you are alone
And everybody else has their own verse and
You have your own song, your song
Down on you're knees, we can settle these debts in the sheets.
With some melodies.
The taste of your lips was a subtle hint, that you've been jumping ship x4
The lyrics to You Me at Six's song "Taste" are somewhat suggestive and enigmatic. The first verse finds the singer watching someone from a room with a view, urging them to take off whatever is inhibiting them from pursuing their desires. The chorus has an air of secrecy and taboo about it, as the singer suggests settling debts in the sheets and using melodies to do so. The taste of the person's lips is enough to suggest that they have been jumping ship, perhaps from a situation or relationship they feel trapped in. The final verse finds the singer admitting that they are not the person this individual calls when they are alone, as everyone else has their own story and song.
Overall, the song seems to be about a forbidden or secretive affair between two people who cannot pursue a relationship openly. The lyrics imply that there are debts to be paid and secrets to be kept, but that there is an undeniable attraction that keeps them coming back to each other.
Line by Line Meaning
And I'm watching you from a room with a view
I'm observing you from a place where I can see everything.
Take it off, get some clues, your next source, your next move
Undress yourself, gather information, figure out what to do next.
We will watch, we will talk, we will talk x2
We'll pay attention, discuss and converse.
Down on you're knees, we can settle these debts in the sheets.
Let's have sex and resolve our differences.
With some melodies.
To the sound of music.
The taste of your lips was a subtle hint, that you've been jumping ship
The way your mouth felt when we kissed told me you're not staying committed.
Wasn't more than you were expecting, wasn't more than you need
It wasn't too much for you to handle, just what you wanted.
A sober safe bed keeps your head clear
Sleeping without being under the influence helps you think straight.
And you know the rest
You already know how the story ends.
And I know I'm not the one you call when you are alone
I'm aware I'm not the person you reach out to when you're lonely.
And everybody else has their own verse and
Everyone has their own story to tell, their own experiences.
You have your own song, your song
You have your own unique life and path.
Contributed by Aaliyah G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Jazziieh3
the way josh franceschi says 'alone' makes me melt.
@kyliawilson6392
Awwww! Max looks so cute!
@elinennn
Max looks so cute in this picture haha aww
@ashley2533
thanks for the video with lyrics, love this song! x
@doctorwho786
It's also in an EP called We Know What It Means To Be Alone, released in 2006 ;)
@MsMusicismylife09
i LOVE LOVE LOVE this song <3 lol soundz kinda stalkerish at the beginning " and im watchng you from a room with a view"
@stjesuskat666
damn i love this song :)
@scratchcardgloryfilm
old funkin school, tune
@ILOVEScreamo96
max looks soooo cute there, loooool
@paxtonfoote2495
It's from the We Know What It Means To Be Alone EP I think :)