This song made me cry. I heard a storey that the reason for this song is that a friend of his went out on the town. His friend got beaten up because he was gay, he never made it through. I'm not sure if its true but at least its in honer of his friend.
"During the recording of An End Has A Start, frontman Tom Smith lost a much-loved grandparent and heard that a buddy of his had been murdered in a homophobic attack. He responded by penning this song. He told the Mail on February 10, 2008: "It shocked me how senseless death can be. I didn't want to go out after that. What's the point when there are people like that around? But the record isn't just about death and I'm not angst-ridden the whole time."
The fact that Tom Smith has put so much feeling and emotion into writing this song is what is amazing. He has actually wrote about something real and what happens, instead of all this bullshit you here on the radio. I am glad that this song isn't played on the radio, because it makes it all the more special.
There used to be an interview on youtube where the meaning of this song was explained but it's been removed. In a few words: an old friend of the singer was murdered and he wrote about that whole feeling of losing faith in humanity and not seeing the point of going out of your house when there's people like that out there.
for me this song brings up a memory I had in Japan. I remember it like yesterday. Everytime I hear this song I remember the moment. It was when I said goodbye to a friend, and I assured her that we will meet again. IT has a goodbye tone to it, and a new beginnings mood in it. I wish more people could take music and tie it into how it makes them feel rather then superficially listening to the lyrics and simply saying "reminds me of a suicide note." there is more to music. thank you
When this I clicked on this song while looking up Editors songs and waited for it to load I thought 'it's not not very a long song' but when I listened to it I'm glad it wasn't it was so beautiful and heartbreaking I nearly cried! Any longer and it would have been unbearable (because it's so sad and awesome.)
blah blah blah, it just rocks your heart out!!! Less words, more feelings. You must to understand this song on your own. It's impossible to describe feelings when you are listening of this song.
Saddest song and yes its to do with being ''Gay or Bysexual'' If You listen to words its to do with a friend or someone he knows getting beaten. Which can be seen bad and good in many ways but for being killed over it is a bit much, and makes me cry a litte.
If this is in response to my comment, I'm not sure what your problem is. I read that a friend of the lead singer's was a victim of a hate crime and this song was written in his honor. I think the song is as beautiful as it is sad. I also believe it is important to know what would inspire such a song so that one may see the affects that bigotry and hate can cause.
It's one of the most depressing songs ever made,IMHO next only to "Dial:revenge" by Mogwai.Tom sounds like somethin is ripping him apart...What a song,what a band....They are the only ones that can be compared to Joy Division when it comes to the sheer level of feelings expressed in their songs,even Interpol doesn't come that close,to the expression of Tom's voice (don't get me wrong,Paul Banks is absolutely amazing).
Man the first time i listened to this song i felt like i know the lead singer in real life. I really would like to know is he a miserable person. I want to know all the bad things he de with in his past. I feel really sorry for him. Seeing this bad live i have to in the future.
The story is that this song is about a friend of him who went away from house and got beaten to death by a bunch of guys... really sad, and he thought: Why?
<3
DJGlynnAlan 1 month ago
This video was just added to a music playlist at JustPlay.fm
justplayfm 5 months ago
You can begin a whole new song with the sound you hear at 1.58. It's so beautiful.
jordiilammers 6 months ago
I really can't bear to listen to this song without crying
RougeCathy 6 months ago
Coisa linda !
GusmaoAlan 6 months ago
utter perfection
bifflover7 6 months ago
This song isn't long enough. That's the only bad thing about it.
herbo102 7 months ago
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rockaholick1000 7 months ago
Wake up, my love!
Alisu91 8 months ago
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this is shit
MizzSineadKeiraLack 9 months ago
amazing
gogolplex74 11 months ago
When i listen to this song i just think: "It's so crazy how music can change your whole life!"
capaldiontheway 1 year ago
Beautiful. Truly beautiful.
XxjellybeanmusicxX 1 year ago
This song made me cry. I heard a storey that the reason for this song is that a friend of his went out on the town. His friend got beaten up because he was gay, he never made it through. I'm not sure if its true but at least its in honer of his friend.
TheUncoolOne100 1 year ago
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MasterAsra 7 months ago
@TheUncoolOne100
"During the recording of An End Has A Start, frontman Tom Smith lost a much-loved grandparent and heard that a buddy of his had been murdered in a homophobic attack. He responded by penning this song. He told the Mail on February 10, 2008: "It shocked me how senseless death can be. I didn't want to go out after that. What's the point when there are people like that around? But the record isn't just about death and I'm not angst-ridden the whole time."
MasterAsra 7 months ago
grande gruppo grande canzone
flasti60 1 year ago
Wow....
Fergzybo 1 year ago
The fact that Tom Smith has put so much feeling and emotion into writing this song is what is amazing. He has actually wrote about something real and what happens, instead of all this bullshit you here on the radio. I am glad that this song isn't played on the radio, because it makes it all the more special.
MissBethCullen 1 year ago 2
@MissBethCullen i heard this on the radio once, a few years ago, zane lowe i think it was played it, never heard it again since.
chrishowe 1 year ago
There used to be an interview on youtube where the meaning of this song was explained but it's been removed. In a few words: an old friend of the singer was murdered and he wrote about that whole feeling of losing faith in humanity and not seeing the point of going out of your house when there's people like that out there.
LightsOfBohemia 1 year ago 5
what an amazing, amazing, amazing song!
romanloveseditors 1 year ago
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once again , an aweful opening line, terrible writing...worst ive ever heard , the band need to drop this smug tit.
korgasm 1 year ago
I have often wondered, if he wrote this about his Dad.
Parting is such sweet sorrow.
theMacvarish 1 year ago
the melodie at the beginning, from which song is it ? first 15 sec. ? pls
elmatze20066002 1 year ago
@elmatze20066002 I think Lanny Kravitz's I'll be waiting
pastaalsugo 1 year ago
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LightsOfBohemia 1 year ago
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Biggestmutemathfan 1 year ago 4
too much wanking lads
spinalCJ 2 years ago
@spinalCJ i have a lovely wife for that. gives me time to appreciate the beauty of musical talent.
ratinfest 1 year ago
1) it was a joke 2) it wasn't aimed at you, so your reply is ridiculous.
spinalCJ 1 year ago
Wow...The last line always makes me cry. It's crazy how much emotion there is in his voice...Such an amazing song.
cholechadizzle 2 years ago 6
Beautiful and tragic. Thank you Editors for being what you are.
ratinfest 2 years ago 2
I adore this. this is the only song my dear mum likes by them because it's so moving :)
MrzJeagerJaques 2 years ago
some songs can touch you deep in places u didn't know you could feel. this song brings up all my painful and emotional experiences.
MrJMANGO 2 years ago 51
@MrJMANGO
for me this song brings up a memory I had in Japan. I remember it like yesterday. Everytime I hear this song I remember the moment. It was when I said goodbye to a friend, and I assured her that we will meet again. IT has a goodbye tone to it, and a new beginnings mood in it. I wish more people could take music and tie it into how it makes them feel rather then superficially listening to the lyrics and simply saying "reminds me of a suicide note." there is more to music. thank you
lordblazer 1 year ago
I don't want to go out on my own anymore
I cant face the night like I used to before
loupous 2 years ago
There's so much emotion in the way his voice almost breaks at 2:23... Its heartbreakingly sad, and beautiful <3
ZogtheStout 2 years ago 4
What a beautiful song.
PlaceboMode 2 years ago 4
it's so sad that his friend was murdered! People like the ones who killed him suck!
hilom8 2 years ago 2
When this I clicked on this song while looking up Editors songs and waited for it to load I thought 'it's not not very a long song' but when I listened to it I'm glad it wasn't it was so beautiful and heartbreaking I nearly cried! Any longer and it would have been unbearable (because it's so sad and awesome.)
Cammie1999 2 years ago 33
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Anyone who cries during a song has to be mentally handicapped....
Fwid 2 years ago
I'm not mentally handicapped, but thanks for worrying. I don't normally cry at songs but I can relate to this personally.
Cammie1999 2 years ago 2
Quality!
steggybeetroot 2 years ago
i know i bought the album and this is the last song on it and when he sing 'im so sorry' it cuts deep :) superb song, a gem
PePpErZz66 2 years ago 2
@Cammie1999
blah blah blah, it just rocks your heart out!!! Less words, more feelings. You must to understand this song on your own. It's impossible to describe feelings when you are listening of this song.
Outland3rLT 7 months ago
Saddest song and yes its to do with being ''Gay or Bysexual'' If You listen to words its to do with a friend or someone he knows getting beaten. Which can be seen bad and good in many ways but for being killed over it is a bit much, and makes me cry a litte.
BlaxThemax 2 years ago
is it reli about that? how do you know?
fretboardtj7 2 years ago
whats good about being beaten?
slimboyfathead 2 years ago 3
love it
BlaxThemax 2 years ago
I'm in love with this song <3
MrzJeagerJaques 2 years ago
nah not youtube, buronias just a bit of a douche. awesome band and awesome song
ichbalthecamelwalker 2 years ago 2
I agree, he never said anything wrong. He stated that he believed. Not confirming it. YouTube is becoming so fussy about anything anyone says.
Aphex51 2 years ago 2
I believe this song was written about a friend of his who was beaten to death for being gay.
DeesOne 2 years ago
you believe...friend of HIS...did you ever been at school? sorry..
burronia 2 years ago
What has he said wrong?
sattfield 2 years ago
If this is in response to my comment, I'm not sure what your problem is. I read that a friend of the lead singer's was a victim of a hate crime and this song was written in his honor. I think the song is as beautiful as it is sad. I also believe it is important to know what would inspire such a song so that one may see the affects that bigotry and hate can cause.
DeesOne 2 years ago 4
That was in response to "Burronia" not "Sattfield."
DeesOne 2 years ago
Any problem, just noticed that you have wrote some wrong words...just for laughing..sorry again..
burronia 2 years ago
what the fuck are you complaining about, burronia? "did you ever been at school?"
go learn some freaking english before you try to correct others. and no, burronia did not make any mistake
GoldenFocker 2 years ago
Oh man. That is gorgeous.
LedNRoses 2 years ago 4
Damn beautiful song!!
BlackCat1991 2 years ago
What a song and what a story! I'm lucky enough to have gone to the same school as tom what a legend.
tranceical 2 years ago 2
Perfecta.
losfrikisdecuartoeso 2 years ago
It's one of the most depressing songs ever made,IMHO next only to "Dial:revenge" by Mogwai.Tom sounds like somethin is ripping him apart...What a song,what a band....They are the only ones that can be compared to Joy Division when it comes to the sheer level of feelings expressed in their songs,even Interpol doesn't come that close,to the expression of Tom's voice (don't get me wrong,Paul Banks is absolutely amazing).
Today i've heard some bad news...
bevizzo 2 years ago
Pure perfection, what a song
Makav2li 2 years ago 3
Mmm chills! so amazinggg
DesAllen7 2 years ago 2
i love this song
best of the album i think
manicsfan01 3 years ago 5
His voice kinda reminds me of the lead singer of joy division. (I know, its shameful i forgot his name)
HeerInfantrie 3 years ago 3
Ian Curtis!
A lot of people say that, and when you hear this, it's absolutely right! (and that's nothing to be ashamed of, Curtis had an amazing voice)
thomasimon 3 years ago 3
Man the first time i listened to this song i felt like i know the lead singer in real life. I really would like to know is he a miserable person. I want to know all the bad things he de with in his past. I feel really sorry for him. Seeing this bad live i have to in the future.
MetaKnightErosion 3 years ago 2
The story is that this song is about a friend of him who went away from house and got beaten to death by a bunch of guys... really sad, and he thought: Why?
thomasimon 3 years ago 2
it's the best song of editors
lyessk8 3 years ago 4
This would fit perfect for The Road movie.
Neakra 3 years ago
this is totally an opposite of their new coming album (january) that's al about living things..
about life nowadays ,,
the editors are great.. their performances are also great.
this song is definitely a great outro for their album (an end has an start).
btw.. it's EDITORS :P not THE EDITORS
xD
guitar01 3 years ago 3
new album?????, tell me
great song btw
behindtherabbit01 3 years ago
not bad actually!
peacefulrushhh 3 years ago
great, makes you wanna lock your room door and listen this song till the very end.
gaurdsmen 3 years ago 2
No wonder hes never played this song live :(
unique .
Now tell me EDITORS are not one of the greatest Lyricists. ! As well as being great performers!! :D
i mean i love razorlight but...
*I go out somwhere then i come home again*
From America
And pick any from EDITORS lol. i may be wrog just my point of veiw =]
steven17565 3 years ago 5
:'( its good for a funeral
Briddybabes 3 years ago
Heartrending. Just amazing!
tinkernator 3 years ago 5
Beautifuk song, great album
ckppm 3 years ago 3
don't you mean "Beauty Fuck?"
beardownbassist 3 years ago
just letter mistake:D
ckppm 3 years ago
amazing!!
plictiss 3 years ago
This song is just amasing =")
allaaff 3 years ago
its such a lovely song
mattmanmoo 3 years ago 4
=')
tucamarta 3 years ago
the best song of the album
Roewland 3 years ago 2