Archie Bronson Outfit (Dorian Hobday on bass/guitar, Sam Windett on vocals … Read Full Bio ↴Archie Bronson Outfit (Dorian Hobday on bass/guitar, Sam Windett on vocals and lead guitar and Mark Cleveland on drums) are an English blues-rock band. "The Archies" formed after meeting at Kingswood School in Bath during the early 1990s.
Their second album 'Derdang Derdang' was recorded in Nashville in the summer of 2005 and produced by Jacquire King; it was later released on April 3, 2006. The album received generally excellent reviews, with UNCUT and Mojo awarding it four stars. The London listing magazine Time Out awarded it five. They performed a showcase at the 2006 South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas. In April of 2006 they embarked on a European tour with labelmates Clearlake. The band perform on stage accompanied by an illuminated plastic goose.
In December 2006, Mojo voted Derdang Derdang fifth best album of 2006 in their end of year poll beating such notables as Cat Power and Sonic Youth.
In January 2007, they won the South Bank/Times Breakthrough Award.
The Archie Bronson Outfit played a live gig at the T-Mobile Transmission television event in April 2007.

Magnetic Warrior
Archie Bronson Outfit Lyrics

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It was just a trick of light,
Don't let yourself fall apart,
I think I'm ready for more,
Don't let yourself fall apart.

It was just a trick of light,
Don't let yourself fall apart,
Don't let you,

Zoo Keeperess.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Archie Bronson Outfit's song "Magnetic Warrior" use a metaphorical comparison to depict the fragility of relationships that are based on illusions. The opening line "It was just a trick of light" implies that the singer has been deceived by something that appeared to be real but turned out to be a deception. The repeated line "Don't let yourself fall apart" speaks to the aftermath of the realization that the relationship was built on false premises. The singer is urging themselves not to succumb to the pain and hurt that often accompanies such revelations.

The line "I think I'm ready for more" appears to be a reference to the desire for a deeper, more meaningful connection. However, the singer is cautious and aware that their newfound resolve could easily crumble if they allow themselves to fall apart. The final repeated line "Don't let you, Zoo Keeperess" is cryptic and open to interpretation. It could refer to the singer not wanting to be contained or controlled by the person in question or the notion of being trapped in a loveless relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

It was just a trick of light,
The situation seemed different due to a misleading perception caused by the lighting.

Don't let yourself fall apart,
Don't allow yourself to become emotionally or mentally unstable.

I think I'm ready for more,
I believe that I am prepared for a greater challenge or opportunity.

Don't let you,
Don't let yourself become overwhelmed or lose control.

Zoo Keeperess.
This phrase is likely unrelated and may be interpreted in various ways depending on the listener's interpretation or context.

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