Bosco

Steven Forrest said in an interview: "It’s more or less about a failed relationship" Forrest revealed that “Bosco” was actually a working title that came from a plugin, like a pedal, which touring member Bill Lloyd had brought. “The song has got much more depth; so it’s kind of fun because the song gave the word a meaning.”

Also, from a Stefan Olsdal interview: "For me, the song that has a special place in my heart is ‘Bosco’. I remember the time that we wrote that song and it was in a very early stages of the album. I wrote the music and Brian was “that is very beautiful. I have to write something that matches that.” So when he came in that day he said “Stef, I written the lyrics and let me know what you think?” And he sang that song and I felt like my heart has been crushed, In a good way. Bosco is melancholic and beautiful at the same time. I think it’s that fine line about being in a dark place or sort of tackling that dark side of our emotions but doing it in a poetic way. And it’s about accepting those are the kind of feelings we all experience and rather than trying to shut them out by some form of substance or blocking them out with denial, it just tells you to let yourself to live through the process and moment. I think lyrics do that for him (Brian) as well. It’s a way for him to open up."

Best song in the album, absolutely love it.

This song is one of the most beautiful songs that I've ever heard, very touching.

In my opinion this song tells about an alcoholic who is in a relationship. Nevertheless his addiction to alcohol makes this relationship impossible or at least very unstable. The man in the lyrics is basically a good man with a good heart but at times he completely collapses because of his addiction. This man is someone to be pitied.

Alcohol makes this relationship heavy to keep it real and in most cases the other part of the relationship has to save this addicted part from troubles. So, not a healthy relationship, so to speak.

I interpret this song to be about a failed and desperate relationship with the narrator i.e Brian, sucking the other person dry and clinging to them. The title is ambiguous but I think maybe it can be related to the Alfred Hitchcock film 'Psycho' where they used Bosco chocolate sauce in the infamous shower scene. This would link to the idea of 'sucking' or bleeding the other person in the relationship dry. This may be a long shot - but in the past Brian has put quite obscure references in his lyrics.

This song is very strong. It is! It's about a man who abuses his wife and who regrets that he's hurting her. He understands the problem is him getting drunk and he can understand that he's sucking the life out of his loved one who takes care of him nonetheless. This revelation is very important, but we have no idea how the story continues. Will he be able to stop drinking to save his relationship and her health or will he try to drown that revelation with another glass of alcohol?

It's a song that can turn both ways and though we hope that the protagonist is able to redeem himself and sacrifice his addiction for her love, we can't be sure. He says 'So I keep on lying to your face' but even though this sounds like his final decision to keep on drinking, the narrative suggests that he is still reflecting on what he'S doing and that gives us a sense of hope.