Sugg has come a long way from the being the little boy growing up in Tennessee that was once intrigued and inspired by the sheet music hidden in his aunt’s old piano bench. Always ready to accomplish a new challenge – Sugg began teaching himself how to play the piano at age 11. Soon after learning his first instrument, he found himself picking up an acoustic guitar and doing just the same. Now 23 years old, Sugg has gone on to master the drums, banjo, bass, and even the mandolin. The ever-evolving musician found his earliest musical creations channeling his biggest musical influence, Bright Eyes, and has since taken the emotionally sincere lyrical qualities of this inspiration and blended them with his own unique disposition of optimism and content.
In just five short years, the charismatic Sugg has used simplicity, sincerity, and smiles to gain the approval of the music world. In his short career, Sugg has already pumped out six EPs (many of them featuring a “full length” amount of songs), five annual holiday EPs, and one LP, Dressed Up Like Dreams. The non-stop production of music, touring, and self-promotion has certainly started to pay off - With over 500,000 song downloads on PureVolume, nearly 100,000 singles sold, and thousands of albums sold, it comes as no surprise that Backseat Goodbye has already found a place in the iTunes Folk Top 100 Album and Singles charts - multiple times, and has landed himself coveted sets at SXSW and CMJ, as well as a being a featured band in Alternative Press Magazine’s AP&R section.
Reminiscent of the high spirited vocals and positivism of The Rocket Summer and the polished, upbeat musicality of Eric Hutchinson, Backseat Goodbye has created a blend all his own, that immediately embraces the hearts, imaginations – and hope, of listeners around the world.
In the words of Sugg, Backseat Goodbye is “music for the hopeful, music for the kids with their heads in the clouds, and music by a kid that’s just as lost in life as everyone else.”
Boys Girls Sing!
Backseat Goodbye Lyrics
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'Cause that short skirt replaces your innocence.
Lovely blue eyes to go along with your persistant sighs.
You were the one that wanted to come here in the first place.
It's not like this is the end of the world.
It's just another saturday in the park.
The boys and girls are singing la da da, da da da,
So let's join them.
Yeah let's fall in love if only for tonight.
I saw your hands reach up toward the air while the wind pulled your hair.
You were screaming something about how you hated the winter.
I lied when I said that I hated this life and I was better off dead.
I'm really quite fond of morning's smile and the night sky.
You said didn't wanna.
And I had never heard a lie that big from a kid so small.
The past is just the perfect prolugue to the present.
You gotta you gotta you gotta give it back,
Because you never if you ever had the chance to.
It's hard to see the world if a mirror's what you look through.
Taking chances on the rooftops of your hometown.
You're so cute when your feet make love to the ground,
And you've got such lovely blue eyes.
Can't forget about the stars and your night skies.
I guess this, I guess this is alright.
Well oh well,
It's gonna be tonight.
The song "Boys Girls Sing!" by Backseat Goodbye is a bittersweet ode to innocent fun and youthful love. The song begins with a warning to a girl that her actions may have consequences, as her short skirt replaces her innocence. Despite this caution, the singer still sees the beauty in her lovely blue eyes and persistent sighs, acknowledging that she wanted to come to this place.
The chorus brings a sense of joy and camaraderie, as the boys and girls sing la da da, da da da, and the singer suggests they join them as best friends or even fall in love if only for tonight. The second verse portrays the girl's moment of liberating joy as she raises her hands towards the sky and screams about hating the winter. The singer subtly reveals his own vulnerability, admitting that he lied when he said he hated life and was better off dead. He also acknowledges the girl's lie about not wanting to be there, recognizing the difference between truth and perception.
Line by Line Meaning
I said you might want to rethink your actions tonight.
I warned you to reconsider your behavior tonight.
'Cause that short skirt replaces your innocence.
Wearing a short skirt has robbed off your innocence.
Lovely blue eyes to go along with your persistant sighs.
Your beautiful blue eyes match your regular sighs.
You were the one that wanted to come here in the first place.
This was your idea to come here in the first place.
It's not like this is the end of the world.
This is not the biggest problem in the world.
It's just another saturday in the park.
Today is just another typical Saturday in the park.
The boys and girls are singing la da da, da da da,
The kids are singing the tune 'la da da, da da da.'
So let's join them.
Let us participate in singing with them.
Yeah let's be best friends.
Let's become best friends.
Yeah let's fall in love if only for tonight.
If only for tonight, let's fall in love.
I saw your hands reach up toward the air while the wind pulled your hair.
The wind blew your hair while you raised your hands up in the air.
You were screaming something about how you hated the winter.
You were shouting about your dislike for winter.
I lied when I said that I hated this life and I was better off dead.
I wasn't truthful when I said I hated my life and wanted to die.
I'm really quite fond of morning's smile and the night sky.
I enjoy the views of the morning and night.
You said didn't wanna.
You said you didn't want to.
And I had never heard a lie that big from a kid so small.
I never expected such a big lie from someone as small as you.
The past is just the perfect prolugue to the present.
The past is a perfect introduction to the present.
You gotta you gotta you gotta give it back,
You must return what you owe
Because you never if you ever had the chance to.
Because you might never get such an opportunity again.
It's hard to see the world if a mirror's what you look through.
It's tough to see the world when you view it through a mirror.
Taking chances on the rooftops of your hometown.
You are taking risks on the roofs of your city.
You're so cute when your feet make love to the ground,
You look lovely when you walk on the floor.
And you've got such lovely blue eyes.
Your beautiful blue eyes are stunning.
Can't forget about the stars and your night skies.
I can't forget the stars in your night sky.
I guess this, I guess this is alright.
I suppose this is acceptable.
Well oh well,
Well...
It's gonna be tonight.
It will happen tonight.
Contributed by Emma P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ivy Hodges
i love this boy and his music. -33
Lucy Arsenault
I love his Toy Story shirt (: Chad Sugg is my inspiration <3
Cindi TrottsOften
I went to go eat Dennys with him in Decemember.. And a bunch of other people.. The only person who didn't come out was Chase Coy.. I love him though. Funny guy. (:
Sarah Spyders
third :) lav this song