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).
The Truth Is a Terrible Thing
You Me at Six Lyrics
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The lights are too bright and you've got cold feet,
You look the part, and you're only seventeen,
Can you drag me up and show me what we're missing out on.
Don't waste your time
We've heard it all before.
We've had enough hangers on and 'friends' we didn't want.
We've heard it all before.
We've had it up to heels and head and we won't take no more.
You're a star, but you haven't been turned on,
Think you can shine, this way the whole way to the top.
She said, Oh oh oh,
Are you sure it's what you want?
Call it luck, call it too much.
Don't waste your time
We've heard it all before.
We've had enough hangers on and 'friends' we didn't want.
Don't Waste your time
We've heard it all before.
We've had it up to heels and head and we won't take no more.
The truth is a terrible thing, don't you think
The truth is a terrible thing, don't you think
The song "The Truth Is A Terrible Thing" by You Me At Six expresses a feeling of frustration towards people who are trying too hard to fit in and be popular. The singer acknowledges that the person they are addressing looks the part and seems to be a star in the making, but warns them not to waste their time trying to impress others who are not worth impressing. The lyrics suggest that the singer and their friends have had enough of these kinds of people, and they won't tolerate it anymore.
The line "Nervous and you're tearing at the seams" indicates that the person the singer is addressing is in over their head, and they are not entirely comfortable with the situation they find themselves in. The line "The lights are too bright and you've got cold feet" further emphasizes this feeling of discomfort and vulnerability. Despite this, the person is still determined to succeed, and they want to "drag" the singer along with them.
The chorus repeats the theme of not wasting time on people who are insincere or fake, and the final line "The truth is a terrible thing, don't you think" suggests that there are some uncomfortable truths that need to be faced, and it's better to address them honestly than to try and hide them.
Overall, the song conveys a message of authenticity and the importance of surrounding oneself with real friends and meaningful relationships, rather than striving for popularity and superficial success.
Line by Line Meaning
Nervous and you're tearing at the seams,
You are anxious and feeling overwhelmed
The lights are too bright and you've got cold feet,
You are overwhelmed by the attention and nervous about performing
You look the part, and you're only seventeen,
You fit the stereotype of a young, aspiring musician
Can you drag me up and show me what we're missing out on.
Can you inspire me and show me what I may be missing out on by not taking risks?
Don't waste your time
Stop wasting time
We've heard it all before.
Your words are not new or interesting to us
We've had enough hangers on and 'friends' we didn't want.
We have had enough of people who cling to us and pretend to be our friends
We've had it up to heels and head and we won't take no more.
We have reached our limit and will not tolerate it any longer
You're a star, but you haven't been turned on,
You have potential, but you have not fully realized it yet
Think you can shine, this way the whole way to the top.
You believe you can achieve success by following this path
She said, Oh oh oh, Are you sure it's what you want?
Someone is questioning whether this is truly what you desire
Call it luck, call it too much.
Some people may attribute your success to luck or being too over-the-top
The truth is a terrible thing, don't you think
Seeing the truth can be difficult and unsettling
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS MILLER, DAN FLINT, JOSH FRANCESCHI, MATT BARNES, MAX HELYER
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