When I Argue I See Shapes

Idlewild

About When I Argue I See Shapes

"When I Argue I See Shapes" is a song by Scottish rock band Idlewild, from their 1998 album Hope Is Important. It was the fourth and final single to be released from the album and charted at #19 in the UK Singles Chart in February 1999 (see 1999 in British music). This was the band's highest chart position until "You Held the World in Your Arms" reached #9 in 2002. The B-side "(1903-70)" is a tribute to artist Mark Rothko.


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2008
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I'm not really sure of all this pressure
I'm never going to lose any of my old letters
They'll stay with me, until I can see
Until I can see that I'm no one
They'll stay with me, until I can see
Until I can see that I'm no one
So don't slight it off 'cause you'll be fined
Don't start slighting off 'cause you'll be fined
All you ever do is build it up inside
All you ever do is build it up inside

I'm not really sure of all this pressure
I'm never going to lose any of my old letters
They'll stay with me, until I can see
Until I can see that I'm no one
So don't slight it off 'cause you'll be fined
Don't start slighting off 'cause you'll be fined
All you ever do is build it up inside
All you ever do is build it up inside

You smoke too much when you talk too much
And when I argue Syd Barrett makes me laugh
I laugh at your conversational skills, or lack of
I laugh at your conversational skills, or lack of

I'm not really sure of all this pressure
I'm never going to lose any of my old letters
They'll stay with me, until I can see
Until I can see that I'm no one
They'll stay with me, until I can see
Until I can see that I'm no one
So don't slight it off 'cause you'll be fined
Don't start slighting off 'cause you'll be fined
All you ever do is build it up inside
All you ever do is build it up inside

You smoke too much when you talk too much
And when I argue Syd Barrett makes me laugh
I laugh at your conversational skills, or lack of
I laugh at your conversational skills, or lack of

[Repeat: x10]
'Cause when I argue I see shapes

You smoke too much when you talk too much
And when I argue sit back it makes me laugh
I laugh at your conversational skills, or lack of
I laugh at your conversational skills, or lack of

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Idlewild

Idlewild is a Scottish indie rock band from Edinburgh, formed in 1995. The band's line-up consists of Roddy Woomble (lead vocals), Rod Jones (guitar, backing vocals), Colin Newton (drums), Allan Stewart (guitar) and Gareth Russell (bass). To date, Idlewild have released six full-length studio albums, with their latest, Post Electric Blues, self-released to fans in June 2009. more »

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Written by: BOB FAIRFOULL, COLIN NEWTON, ROD PRYCE-JONES, RODDY WOOMBLE

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14 facts about this song

Band Formation
"When I Argue I See Shapes" is a song by Idlewild, a Scottish rock band formed in 1995.
Album Information
The song resides in the band's debut album "Hope Is Important," which was released in 1998.
Song Release
"When I Argue I See Shapes" was released as a single in 1997, a year before the album's release.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 19 on the UK Singles Chart, making it the band's first top 20 hit.
Music Genre
The song is categorized under rock genre, reflecting the band's roots in punk and indie rock.
Collaborations
The album was produced by Paul Tipler, who had already worked with major bands like Stereolab and Placebo.
Live Performances
"When I Argue I See Shapes" was frequently performed by Idlewild during their live concerts and was well received by audiences.
Songwriting
The song was written by the band members Roddy Woomble, Rod Jones, and Colin Newton.
Record Label
The record label for both the album and single is Parlophone, a German-British music label founded in Germany in 1896 and later moved to the UK in 1927.
Critical Acclaim
The song, along with the whole album, received considerable critical acclaim. Critics praised its raw energy, creative lyricism, and distinctive blend of punk and indie rock.
Influence
The success of "When I Argue I See Shapes" helped launch Idlewild's career in the music industry, allowing them to gain a foothold in the UK rock scene.
Music Video
The music video for the song provides a unique visual layer to its lyrics, featuring the band members in various scenarios often relating to images of arguments and conflict.
Lyrics Theme
The lyrics of "When I Argue I See Shapes" can be seen as a rumination on communication and personal relationships, using abstract language and imagery.
Band's Evolution
The raw and energetic sound of "When I Argue I See Shapes" marked a stage in Idlewild's evolution as a band. They later moved towards a more melodic and polished rock sound in their subsequent albums.

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