Both as a standalone and as part of the DSOTS album, you can take this lyric as read. As a matter of public record, Jourgensen's drug intake was legendary even in the 1980s. By the late 90s, in his own words, he was grappling with massive addiction issues and had lost almost everything: friends, spouse, money and had nearly died more than once. "Dark Side of the Spoon" is a both funny & sad title for an album made by a musical genius who was losing the plot; and this song is a message to his fans & friends saying he knows it. It's painful to listen to so I'm glad the "Keith Richards of industrial metals" wised up and cleaned up. Well done sir.
Couldn't ask for a better day, two by two
To the ring to the right point of view
Each retreat to the corner that's defined by you
To the ring to the right point of
Lonely reign
She is the boxer, she knows
When and where to strike
He is the boxer, he knows
No peaceful sleep tonight
Caught the downfall of Pete and May, Ryan too
He did not approve of Kayleigh's mood
Doctor Mike was fight or flight at Dundrum School
To the ring to the right point of
No return, no passion left to burn
The boxers grow weary
Their eyesight blurry view
Lonely reign
She is the boxer, she knows
When and where to strike
He is the boxer, he knows
No peaceful sleep tonight
All's quiet on the front
Smokey room
Boxer standing tall, peering through
Finding no one left to fight
What to do?
To the ring to the right point of view
Lonely reign
She is the boxer, she knows
When and where to strike
He is the boxer, he knows
No peaceful sleep tonight
Lonely reign
Lonely reign
Lonely reign
To the ring to the right point of view
Each retreat to the corner that's defined by you
To the ring to the right point of
Lonely reign
She is the boxer, she knows
When and where to strike
He is the boxer, he knows
No peaceful sleep tonight
Caught the downfall of Pete and May, Ryan too
He did not approve of Kayleigh's mood
Doctor Mike was fight or flight at Dundrum School
To the ring to the right point of
No return, no passion left to burn
The boxers grow weary
Their eyesight blurry view
Lonely reign
She is the boxer, she knows
When and where to strike
He is the boxer, he knows
No peaceful sleep tonight
All's quiet on the front
Smokey room
Boxer standing tall, peering through
Finding no one left to fight
What to do?
To the ring to the right point of view
Lonely reign
She is the boxer, she knows
When and where to strike
He is the boxer, he knows
No peaceful sleep tonight
Lonely reign
Lonely reign
Lonely reign
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Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
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Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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This song is written as the perspective of the boys in the street, as a whole, and what path they are going to choose as they get older and grow into men. (This is why the music video takes place in an orphanage.) The seen, and unseen collective suffering is imbedded in the boys’ mind, consciously or subconsciously, and is haunting them. Which path will the boys choose? Issac Hayes is the voice of reason, maybe God, the angel on his shoulder, or the voice of his forefathers from beyond the grave who can see the big picture and are pleading with the boys not to continue the violence and pattern of killing their brothers, but to rise above. The most beautiful song and has so many levels. Racism towards African Americans in America would not exist if everyone sat down and listened to this song and understood the history behind the words. The power, fear, pleading in RZA and Ghostface voices are genuine and powerful. Issac Hayes’ strong voice makes the perfect strong father figure, who is possibly from beyond the grave.
Carbon Leaf rocks. I saw them for the first time at a school dance that I went to. They really got everyone moving, and now everyone from my school who went to the concert is totally obsessed with them. I can't wait to get a chance to see them again.
Carbon Leaf definitely rocks and they're really nice guys, too. I just wish that people actually listened to some of their other songs and not just The Boxer. Don't get me wrong...it's a great song, but they have so many other great songs.
Definitely one of the coolest bands around today. Last year, the drama department at my school got invited to a competition in Scotland, and we were having trouble raising money, so Carbonleaf agreed to play a benefit show in our gym. Not only did they play the show, but they announced on stage that they would be using half of the money they made that night from ticket sales and CD sales and whatnot to press a special CD of the performance to be sold only at my school, and that all profits from the CDs would be donated back to the drama department.
How amazingly cool is that? They raised an incredible amount of extra money for us, and I have one of a very small number of special release albums autographed by Barry... So fucking cool....
He did not approve of Callie's mood
It's actually spelled Kailey. I would change it, but I can't seem to find out how.
According to the band, this song is about what happens when girls and boys don't get along. I think the boxing metaphor is great for so many people i know...
I was this band at Musikfest in Bethlehem, PA. They are pretty good and I bought one of their cds with this song on it. It rules!
They were at the Musikfest in Bethlehem? My god, what have I done. I never go to that Musikfest. I live in Northampton, so damned close. I wish I'd known. sigh
hehe... I used to live in slatington, but now i live in collegeville near philadelphia. I still go every year. It rules, and so does celtic fest! occasionally they get some big acts; last year they had fuel, this year they have lifehouse, hootie and the blow fish, live, etc.
Carbon leaf rocks! I love this song.
I've got every album.. as far as I knew, I didn't think this was their "hit" song. This song is great. This album is great. This band is amazing.