Tim's Strangeland track-by-track: #3 Disconnected
02 May 2012
3 - DISCONNECTED LEER ESTO EN ESPAÑOL
I wrote this when I was driving up the west coast of America. I suspect it may have had its origins in some argument or other with my wife, but I can't remember! But since that no doubt passed very quickly, I think the song has quite a jaunty feel to it, not too weighed down by its lyrical content! I think it's quite Beatles-y in that respect - sad words with a very 'happy' melody. I like the imagery of a relationship being like a decrepit house, especially the line about boarding up the windows.
I think I only finished the song because I stumbled across the rough sketch in the studio one day and thought I'd have a quick listen - just at that moment Jesse came in and said "What's that? I love it!"
Tim
3 - DISCONNECTED READ IN ENGLISH
La compuse conduciendo a lo largo de la costa oeste en América. Sospecho que puede haber surgido de una discusión con mi mujer o algo parecido, pero no me acuerdo! A pesar de todo, lo que fuese duró poco, así que la canción posee un sentimiento alegre al que no pesa demasiado el contenido de la letra. En ese sentido es muy Beatles, un texto triste y una melodía muy alegre. Me gusta la imagen de una relación como una casa decrépita, sobre todo el verso que hace referencia a cegar las ventanas.
Creo que terminé la canción porque, estando en el estudio, me topé con un corte inacabado del tema y me puse a escucharlo de forma rápida, entonces entró Jesse y me dijo: "¿Qué es eso? ¡Me encanta!"
Tim
Comments (44)
This is an amazing song, and as Jesse does I love it!...
This song is not my favorite number. This is because of the twist in singing the song. it goes in lots of different levels. It does learn you to do something else with your voice than sing it more straight lined.
i lob so much this song! you dont have idea bt its fucking perfect! well i think the same when i listen it... and my little sister told me: "that are the beatles not?" hahaha i dont say it , was my sister.. LOL guys you're amazing lob u so much... oh and whatever was your problem, it became into a single that make me cry .. CONGRATULATIONS! :p my best wishes from mexico
The best of the songs from the best of the bands in the world...Pure brilliance.
This song grabbed me as soon as I heard it. Got that classic Keane quality that really defines who you are as a band. Excellent song writing yet again!
Love this song!! Are you coming to México anytime soon? :)
=) ME GUSTO MUCHO LA CANCION¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡¡
I guess Jayne is a great woman, since such a brilliant man loves her. When I begin listening to the first videos of 2010 I didn’n feel attracted by Disconnected (in love at first listen to SLC, though), but suddenly it caught me. The Strangeland version is much more powerful than previous one! I wouldn’t say the melody sounds happy, but very sensual indeed, in complete contrast with the lyrics theme. Tom has widely developed his low notes now, and I think the “Uh uh” at the beginning of the chorus is one of the sexiest parts of Strangeland. Looking forward your next explanations, with lots of love from Argentina ♥♥♥♥
Just Tim Rice-Oxley can become arguments in masterpieces ;)
I can not imagine Tim discuss with someone, he seems to be so sweet and so genius! well we all do but good if that helped create disconnected ♥ greetings from PERU we love you and please come here!
I have to say I totally love this song. One of the first things I noticed is, as you said, the contrast between deeply sad lyrics and the happy melody. I love that too. In a sense it's a "hopeless" song, no happy ending, no hope, no light at the end of the road, and I was actually a bit scared about the origins of such sad topic (I'm so glad it was only a momentary lack of understanding between the two of you of course!). I find it quite "scary" and "creepy" in some parts, like the boarded windows, things creeping in under the door and soaking through the floor. I still remember the first time you played live this song. I was in Philadelphia in 2010 and actually also heared it during the soundcheck :P I was so excited!!! And here it is!!!
The previews aren't enough ^^ this song rocks and the video is awesome
#3 - DISCONNECTED (French) J'ai écrit cette chanson alors que je conduisais sur la côte ouest de l'Amérique. Je soupçonne que cela peut avoir eu ses origines dans une discussion ou autre avec ma femme, mais je ne m'en souviens pas! Mais sans doute que cela s'est passé très vite, je pense que cette chanson à entre autre un sens désinvolte, elle n'est pas trop déprimante par son contenu lyrique! Je pense qu'il y a une part des Beatles - des mots tristes avec une mélodie très «happy». J'aime l'image associé avec une maison décrépite, en particulier la phrase à propos des barricadements de fenêtres. Je pense que j'ai seulement pu finir la chanson, en trébuchant sur l'ébauche dans le studio un jour et j'ai eu une rapide écoute - juste à ce moment là, Jesse est entré et m'a dit "Qu'est-ce c'est? j'aime ça!"
Hi Tim, I adore Disconnected. Thanks for the explanation behind it. I know I am going to love this album. For now, I have to keep nipping back to itunes to listen to the previews! Lots of love, Annette H xxx
I really can't imagine Tim having an argument with his wife or anyone! He is such a "monument of patience" and serenity :)
Thank u Tim, it's one of my fave, such amazing song) u're fucking genius)
SALUT TIM°°°°DISCONNECTED **Façon très lègère d'exprimer ce beau sentiment pour lequel on vit L' AMOUR°°° un doux mélange de BONHEUR et de HAINE qui par moment nous fait très mal mais que l'on refuse de perdre !!!! tuas eu la meilleure source d'inspiration °°°(((ta femme!!!!))))) super chanson !!!super vidéo !!!! ))) STRANGELAND J_4°°°° GROS BISOUS
Como dijo Jesse..."ME ENCANTA"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
My favorite song for nooow!!!! Well I suppose we can always take good things out of not so good ones, of course I must thank you Mr. Rice-Oxley for this, but this time I shall be very grateful to Mr. James too!!!! Kisses from Brazil!!!
YOU KNOW WHY YOY GUYS ARE SO AWESOME?? YOU HAVE SUCH AN INCREDIBLE ENERGY AND PASSION AND WHEN YOU PUT THOSE STRONG FEELINGS TOGETHER YOU CREATE JUST A PERFECT ATMOSPHERE. MANY BANDS MAY HAVE A GREAT SINGER (ALTHOUGH IT'S DIFFICULT SOMEONE BETTER THAN YOU, TOM), VERY GOOD MUSICIANS, MAGICAL LYRICS AND BLAH BLAH BLAH. ALL IMPORTANTS THINGS, OF COURSE... BUT, YOU LOVELY PEOPLE, YOU CREATE MUCH MORE THAN MUSIC, YOU CREATE FEELINGS, EXPERIENCE.. I DON'T HOW EXACTLY EXPLAIN IT. YOU JUST ARE BEYOND ALL. YOU MAKE ME FEEL HAPPY AND MORE. KEEP GOING... YOU ARE MAKING FUCKING CLASSICS THINGS!!! A HUGE KISS FROM ARGENTINA. ELIANA.
I love this song!! Tim, you're the greatest!! Greetings from Chile
Tim I hope you've mentioned your wife among the authors of this song XD
Thanks so much for these explanations track by track! great to learn about the meaning behind songs, especially songs from keane because they tend to have such amazing lyrics!!! greetings from italy :)
Tim ¬ Don't argue with your wife u.u Anyways, Disconnected is a nice result :P Greetings from Argentina :)
Great song, superb melody, classic but current and edgy Great job guys can't wait to see you!
I LOVE THE SON TIM!!!!! A LOT :) KISSES
La letra es hermosa y la música también. Bueno espero que no te pelées mucho con tu mujer, pero da buenos resultados, ja. El video está genial, las actuaciones muy bien y Tom con su voz extraordinaria la interpreta excelente y actúa muy bién, hasta da miedo el final con su imagen en el televisor. FELICITACIONES. Uds. se dan cuenta que las letras que escriben es para todo público, por eso a mi KEANE me encanta y puedo compartirlo con mi hija. Los Beatles ya son una antigüedad y cada cual con su personalidad. La de Uds. me gusta mucho. Te felicito Tim y qué suerte que entró Jesse, sino la descartabas y NUNCA PERO NUNCA DESCARTES NADA DE LO QUE HACES, NI VOS NI NINGUNO DEL GRUPO. Saludos desde Bs.As. Argentina.
Thank you so much Tim for providing us with the meanings of the songs. I always like to know your thoughts behind your songs. I just hope you're happy, even though most of your lyrics are sad.
¿A quien no le va a gustar? Es maravillosa yo tambien creo que es algo a lo Beatles una letra triste pero una melodia alegre. Es lo que me gusta de tus canciones Tim. ERES MI IDOLO *-*
This has become one of my favourite songs from this magnificent album, so thank u so much Jesse for telling Tim how wonderful was that song !!! and,and .. i feel so "connected" with you 'cos when i firts heard it, the beatles came to my mind !!! (◕‿◕) Lots Love to all of you boys,and thank u again for all this masterpieces you've created. ★★★★★
I loved this song! can't wait to hear the album! Thanks Tim. Greetings from Perú :D
Tim, I can't even begin to tell you what a treat it's been to read these song explanations straight from you! It's like getting a tiny glimpse into the workings of your brilliant mind! I LOVE Disconnected and can't wait for the album! Love and hugs to you, Tom, Richard and Jesse from Wisconsin, USA!!!!!!!!!
This song is beautiful. It should be the first single. Although the video. (I'm repeating myself). The music is wonderful. Even if all the other songs from the new album will not worthwhile (which is not the case), I would buy it for DISCONNECTED .. .So beautiful... Thank you
Disconnected és una cançó que té parades. Després Tom fa un uhhhhh que surt de dins que fa aixecar el volum. Baixa i Puja. Tim, tu dius que té melodia Beatles; ho sento però no ho distingeixo. Ets els compositor i saps perfectament la teva inspiració. Jo si em permets, trobo "Watch How you go" Beatles total. La pregunta que em faig pel títol és desconnectar de què. Perquè "The blind leading the blind. We have been disconnected". En aquests moments els europeus ojala podéssim desconnectar d'aquesta crisis i quan tornéssim ja hagués passat. Des de Barcelona gràcies per les explicacions de les inspiracions per fer melodies. Un petó ben fort. Lluïsa.
I think I'm living my moment disconnected and thanks Tim & Keane. Your music is helping me to move on. When I read anything connected with the Beatles, makes me feel great. Beijos, Regina.
Disconnected is a very dynamic song. It says about relationship problems in a kind of cheerful way, making acceptance of what is going on with you easy. Thank you, Tim!
I always thought that Disconnected was a song dedicated to Keane fans ..... or am I the only who thought about that ? grettings from Bolivia .
Disconnected is one of my favorite songs♥ and Jesse is a genius! he knows what's good for Keane
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Love this song!!! Thank you guys for thinking about your Spanish speakers fans... :D Greetings from Chile!!!!
One of my favorite songs from the album, I was fortunate enough to hear this in Bexhill and I look forward to hearing it again live in LA.
I have to thank Jesse for that! ;) saludos desde Perú
This song was quite self-explanatory, but still, it's nice to know its origins...love catching these glimpses behind your creative process...Thanks once again, Tim! ....Sherry W., Michigan, USA.
What is that??? I love it too, greetings from Mexico
