Robbers

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"Robbers" is a song by English rock band The 1975, released as the sixth single from their self-titled debut on 26 May 2014


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2013
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She had a face straight outta magazine
God only knows but you'll never leave her
Her balaclava is starting to chafe
When she gets his gun he's begging, babe stay, stay, stay, stay, stay

I'll give him one more time
We'll give you one more fight
Said one more lie
Will I know you

Now if you never shoot, you'll never know
And if you never eat, you'll never grow
You've got a pretty kinda dirty face
When she's leaving your home she's begging you, stay, stay, stay, stay, stay

I'll give you one more time
We'll give you one more fight
Just said one more line
There'll be a riot, 'cause I know you

Well, now that you've got your gun
It's much harder now the police have come
Now shoot him if it's what you're worth
But if you just take off your mask
To find out that everything's gone wrong, wrong, wrong

Now everybody's dead
And they're driving past my old school
And he's got his gun, he's got his suit on
She says, babe, you look so cold, you look so cold, you look so cold
You look so cold, you look so cold, you look so cold

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The 1975

The 1975 are an English pop rock band originating from Manchester. The band consists of lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Matthew "Matty" Healy, lead guitarist Adam Hann, bassist Ross MacDonald, and drummer George Daniel.The band's origins trace to them attending Wilmslow High School in Cheshire and playing together as teenagers in 2002. Gigs organised by a council worker led the band to formally sign as the 1975. Their choice of name was inspired by a Jack Kerouac beat poetry book. They eventually signed a record deal after their success with Dirty Hit and Polydor Records. Following the release of four EPs, their self-titled debut album was released on 2 September 2013, topping the UK Albums Chart on 8 September 2013. Their second album I Like It When You S… more »

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Written by: ROSS MACDONALD, ADAM HANN, GEORGE DANIEL, MATTHEW HEALY

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Song Information
"Robbers" is a song by British band The 1975 from their self-titled debut album.
Release Date
The song was released as a single on 26 April 2014.
Song Theme
"Robbers" is a love song that draws inspiration from a real-life love affair that frontman Matthew Healy once had.
Lyrics Inspiration
The lyrics were inspired by a quote Matthew Healy read in Quentin Tarantino's movie Pulp Fiction.
Chart Performance
"Robbers" reached number 179 on the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for "Robbers" was directed by Tim Mattia and premiered on 27 April 2014. The video, filmed in black and white, showcases a tragic love story inspired by the 1991 film "Thelma & Louise".
Accolades
In 2016, the music video was in NME's '50 Of The Greatest Music Videos Ever'.
Rewritten Song
This song was originally written when the band was teenagers, and was rewritten for inclusion in their debut album.
Song Length
"Robbers" runs for a duration of four minutes and fifteen seconds.
Critical Reaction
The song has been praised for its emotionally raw lyrics, atmospheric instrumentation, and Matthew Healy's emotional and passionate vocals.
Healy's Favorite
Lead singer of The 1975, Matthew Healy, has stated in interviews that "Robbers" is one of his favorite songs off the album.
Live Performances
"Robbers" is a staple at The 1975's live shows, often performed as the set closer.

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