Boy Soprano
Xiu Xiu Lyrics
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Nothing bad is ever going to happen to you again.
Although you're a solid pile of hate,
You're still pretty like a cake.
Pulling out a bat at the Kill Me Court,
Slaps me that I can't handle you...
But yes, no, yes, no, yes,
Tell me how to live!
Boy Soprano,
Racing me away from here.
Boy Soprano,
Where will go tonight?
Boy Soprano,
Do what you can to shock me.
Boy Soprano,
I hope you make it, I hope you have.
When you get to be my age,
The police don't assume that you still like to light things on fire...
Bearing that in mind I wouldn't trust me either!
But it was the two of us,
Watching two bunnies hope across the Peach Street Gang.
Yes, no, yes, no, yes,
Confide in me; you don't want to die.
Look from the stains on my gloves to the stains on yours,
Thanks for telling me that Vodka is a pansy drink.
But the handball is in your court little boy.
Boy Soprano,
Take me away from here,
Boy Soprano,
Where will we go tonight?
Boy Soprano,
Do what you can to shock me.
Boy Soprano,
I hope you make it, I hope you have.
The lyrics to Xiu Xiu's Boy Soprano are complex and open to interpretation, but at its heart, the song seems to be about connection and understanding between two people who might be seen as outcasts, or at least outsiders. The singer speaks to someone they seem to care about, though that person is described as "a solid pile of hate." Despite this, there is still an appreciation for their physical beauty, likened to that of a cake. The imagery becomes violent as the person pulls out a bat, but the singer seems to understand this as an expression of their pain, and wants to help in any way possible, asking to be told "how to live."
The chorus brings in the title phrase, "Boy Soprano," which seems to refer to the person the singer is speaking to, and possibly also to themselves. The lyrics suggest they are running away together, seeking a sense of freedom or escape. The line "Do what you can to shock me" could be interpreted as a call to push boundaries or explore hidden desires, but it could also be seen as a challenge to be truly honest with one another. The final lines express hope for the other person's safety and success, suggesting a deep care and concern.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me,
Please pay attention to me.
Nothing bad is ever going to happen to you again.
I promise to protect you from harm.
Although you're a solid pile of hate,
You may be full of anger and resentment, but I still see value in you.
You're still pretty like a cake.
You are still beautiful despite your negative qualities.
Pulling out a bat at the Kill Me Court,
You use violence to intimidate me and others.
Slaps me that I can't handle you...
I am frustrated that I cannot deal with your hostile behavior.
But yes, no, yes, no, yes,
I am conflicted in my feelings towards you.
Tell me how to live!
I need guidance in dealing with you and your behavior.
Boy Soprano,
Addressing the person this song is directed at.
Racing me away from here.
I want to escape with you to a different location.
Where will go tonight?
Where should we go to forget about our problems?
Do what you can to shock me.
You like to do things to surprise and impress me.
I hope you make it, I hope you have.
I hope you are successful in life and find happiness.
When you get to be my age,
As someone who is older and more experienced,
The police don't assume that you still like to light things on fire...
Authorities no longer suspect me of committing juvenile delinquencies.
Bearing that in mind I wouldn't trust me either!
I understand why I am not a trustworthy person.
But it was the two of us,
We were in this together.
Watching two bunnies hope across the Peach Street Gang.
We were watching nature in the midst of urban decay.
Confide in me; you don't want to die.
Share your feelings with me so that you do not feel alone and helpless.
Look from the stains on my gloves to the stains on yours,
Our dirty gloves represent the shared experiences we have had.
Thanks for telling me that Vodka is a pansy drink.
I appreciate your advice and respect your opinions.
But the handball is in your court little boy.
It is now your turn to take action and make a decision.
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ZZZ
[Verse 1]
Look at me
Nothing bad is ever going to happen to you again
Although you are a solid pile of hate
You're still pretty like a cake
Pulling out a bat at the Kill Me Court
Slaps me that I can't handle you
But yes, no, yes, no, yes
Tell me how to love
[Chorus]
Boy soprano, take me away from here
Boy soprano, where will we go tonight?
Boy soprano, do what you can to shock me
Boy soprano, boy, boy, boy
[Verse 2]
When you get to be my age
The police don't assume that you
Still like to light things on fire
Bearing that in mind
I wouldn't trust me, either
[Verse 3]
But it was the two of us watching
Two bunnies hop across
The Peach Street gang
Yes, no, yes, no, yes
Confide in me, you don't want to die
[Interlude]
Look back from the stains on my gloves
To the stains on yours
Thank you for telling me vodka
Is a poncy drink but little man
The hand ball is in your court
[Chorus]
Boy soprano, take me away from here
Boy soprano, where will we go tonight?
Boy soprano, do what you can to shock me
Boy soprano, I hope you make it, I hope you have
BoreqStavitel
I can't believe I've lived sixteen years of my life without knowing this band existed... It's like... everything I've ever enjoyed in music comes together here! The technical distortion of breakcore, the dreaminess of bands like Earlimart, the sadness of Radiohead... but then all mashed up and combined in the most beautiful way! Unbelievable...
Laser
How do you feel now you are 25?
Henry Wilkerson
rare footage of a pre-sewerslvt breakcore fan
yaaman25
Indeed. If you're wondering that because you find the music strange or even unappealing, it's an acquired taste I think...I genuinely love Xiu Xiu, they calm me down and piss me off whenever I need to vent through music. My friend suggested that their music isn't for the mentally stable, so there's that >.<
ZZZ
[Verse 1]
Look at me
Nothing bad is ever going to happen to you again
Although you are a solid pile of hate
You're still pretty like a cake
Pulling out a bat at the Kill Me Court
Slaps me that I can't handle you
But yes, no, yes, no, yes
Tell me how to love
[Chorus]
Boy soprano, take me away from here
Boy soprano, where will we go tonight?
Boy soprano, do what you can to shock me
Boy soprano, boy, boy, boy
[Verse 2]
When you get to be my age
The police don't assume that you
Still like to light things on fire
Bearing that in mind
I wouldn't trust me, either
[Verse 3]
But it was the two of us watching
Two bunnies hop across
The Peach Street gang
Yes, no, yes, no, yes
Confide in me, you don't want to die
[Interlude]
Look back from the stains on my gloves
To the stains on yours
Thank you for telling me vodka
Is a poncy drink but little man
The hand ball is in your court
[Chorus]
Boy soprano, take me away from here
Boy soprano, where will we go tonight?
Boy soprano, do what you can to shock me
Boy soprano, I hope you make it, I hope you have
fifibonbebe
This song is so amazing. I love this band!
wuxiaotter
Xiu Xiu does pop music. To critique it intelligently you should at least have an appreciation for the form. The best pop music takes existing, recognizable forms and subverts them, injecting something extraordinary into something everyday and familiar. In this case for example you have the verse/chorus structure and the simple IV/I chord progression, but also harsh, unusual timbres, dissonant sounds, and other moments where the song appears to wander away from its expected trajectory.
Gabriel ramos
wonder how u doing
xkz
The melody in the beginning was stuck in my head, I had one of those panicky moments of not knowing what song it was from.
lcs
The chiptune-flute melody is so beautiful