Smokers Outside The Hospital Doors
Editors
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Pull the blindfold down So your eyes can't see Now run as fast as you can Through this field of trees Say goodbye to everyone You have ever known You are not gonna see them Ever again [Chorus:] I can't shake this feeling I've got My dirty hands, have I been in the wars? The saddest thing that I'd ever seen Were smokers outside the hospital doors Someone turn me around Can I start this again? How can we wear our smiles With our mouths wide shut 'Cause you stopped us from singin' [Chorus] Someone turn me around Can I start this again? Now someone turn us around Can we start this again? We've all been changed from what we were Our broken parts left smashed off the floor I can't believe you If I can't hear you I can't believe you If I can't hear you (We've all been changed From what we were Our broken parts Smashed off the floor We've all been changed From what we were Our broken parts Smashed off the floor) Someone turn me around (We've all been changed From what we were) Can I start this again? (Our broken parts Smashed off the floor) Now someone turn us around (We've all been changed from what we were) Can we start this again? (Our broken parts Smashed off the floor)
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Written by: Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz, Edward Owen Lay, Russell Leetch, Thomas Michael Smith
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Information"Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors" is the first single from Editors' second album, "An End Has a Start." It was released in 2007.
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BandEditors is an English rock band from Birmingham, composed of Tom Smith (lead vocals, guitar, piano), Russell Leetch (bass guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals), Ed Lay (drums, percussion, backing vocals), Justin Lockey (lead guitar), and Elliott Williams (keys, synthesizers, guitars, and backing vocals).
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InspirationThe song was inspired by the effects of modern life and society. Lead singer Tom Smith describes the song as a “big, bold pop song, quite epic, about death and the modern world being a bit rubbish.”
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Chart Performance“Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors” peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Arni & Kinski and filmed at a district of Bucharest. The video portrays people trying to communicate and connect in a world full of distractions.
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ThemeThe song explores themes of humanity and shared experiences. The common sight of smokers outside hospital doors serves as a metaphor, reflecting the conflict between life (hospital as a symbol of healing) and death (smoking as a symbol of harm).
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Placements"Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors" was used in the trailer for British comedy-drama television series ‘Skins’ and in the film ‘The Age of Stupid,' a 2009 British documentary film about climate change.
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Live PerformanceEditors have performed "Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors" live for various shows and radio sessions, including at London's Union Chapel and BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge.
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ReceptionSeveral music critics praised the song for its powerful lyrics and instrumentation. It has been described as epic, and the emotional intensity of Tom Smith's vocals has been singled out for particular praise.
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RecognitionDespite having been released over a decade ago, "Smokers Outside the Hospital Doors" remains one of Editors' most recognized and popular songs. It's often referred to as one of the tracks that helped solidify their success in the indie rock scene.
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