Biffy, as they are often referred to, utilise a quiet/loud dynamic, constructing songs that can range from a whisper-quiet pick on the guitar, to huge walls of noise with massive distortion and crashing drums. Their sound has simplified somewhat in recent times yet still occasionally contains complex time signatures and heavy riffs. While Simon Neil sings lead, all three members provide vocals. "'Mon the Biffy!" is a well known chant amongst Biffy fans; it is usually shouted in between songs at gigs, or before the band come on stage. Some fans have reacted poorly to the band's recent output.
The first incarnation of what would eventually become Biffy Clyro was formed in 1995 by fifteen-year-old Irvine-born, Ayr-raised guitarist Simon Neil, who recruited Kilmarnock-born Ben Johnston and someone known only as Barry on drums and bass respectively, calling themselves Screwfish. Barry was soon replaced by James Johnston, Ben's twin brother, and the three spent the next two years rehearsing, writing and covering songs. In 1997, they played their first gig as the support for a band called Pink Kross at a local youth centre. The trio then moved to Glasgow, where Neil went to the University of Glasgow and the Johnston twins went to Stow College, studying Electronics with Music and Audio Engineering respectively.They then progressed onto the bigger stage
After playing gigs around Glasgow and receiving positive and enthusiastic reactions from the audiences, the band were spotted by Dee Bahl, who soon became their manager. Bahl offered them a chance to release an independent single on Aereogramme's Babi Yaga record label. "Iname" was released on 28 June 1999, and led to the band being chosen by Stow College's Electric Honey record label to release a record. thekidswhopoptodaywillrocktomorrow... was released on 13 June 2000, and after hearing it, BBC Radio Scotland DJ Vic Galloway gave the band airplay. A few days prior to the release of thekidswho..., the band were spotted at the Unsigned Bands stage at T in the Park 2000 by a Beggars Banquet representative. Soon after, the band was signed to the independent Beggar's Banquet, and on 30 October 2000, they re-recorded and released the single, "27", which became Kerrang!'s Single Of The Week.
On 1 October 2001, one of the songs from thekidswho... was re-recorded and released as a single, "Justboy". This was repeated on 4 February 2002, when the song "57" was released. On 11 March, the band's debut album, Blackened Sky, was released to generally positive reviews. It was around this time that the band began touring extensively, including being the support for Weezer on 20 March at the Barrowlands in Glasgow. On 15 July, the fourth single from the album, "Joy.Discovery.Invention" was released as a double A-side with a newly recorded song, entitled "Toys, Toys, Toys, Choke, Toys, Toys, Toys", which later appeared on The Vertigo of Bliss.
In 2003, the band retreated to the Linford Manor recording studio in Great Linford, Milton Keynes, England to record the follow-up to Blackened Sky. On 24 March, a new single was released entitled, "The Ideal Height", followed by another new single entitled "Questions and Answers" on 28 May. The band's second album, The Vertigo of Bliss was released on 16 June, to positive reviews, which focused on the more experimental style of the album in comparison to Blackened Sky, as well as the introduction of string sections.
In 2004, after touring relentlessly for The Vertigo of Bliss, the band retreated to Monnow Valley Studios in Monmouth, Wales to record a follow-up. As with the previous album, two singles were released before the actual album; "Glitter and Trauma" and "My Recovery Injection" on 9 August and 20 September, respectively. A digital download was also released; "There's No Such Thing As A Jaggy Snake", on 31 May. On 4 October, the band's third album, Infinity Land was released, and on 14 February 2005, the last single from the album, "Only One Word Comes To Mind" was released. On 16 February, the band performed a cover of Franz Ferdinand's "Take Me Out" live from Maida Vale on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show. Simon Neil's side project, Marmaduke Duke, also released an album in 2005, The Magnificent Duke, and toured the UK, along with the Johnston twins accompanying on bass and drums, for it.
In 2006, Biffy Clyro left Beggars Banquet and signed a deal with 14th Floor, an offshoot of Warner Bros. In June, the band contributed a cover of Weezer's "Buddy Holly" to Kerrang!'s High Voltage!: A Brief History of Rock, which came free with Issue #1110 of the magazine. In September, the band moved temporarily to Canada to record their fourth album at The Warehouse Studio in Vancouver, and The Farm Studio in Gibsons, which they finished doing in November. The song "Semi-Mental" was released as a digital download on 25 December. In 2007, the song "Saturday Superhouse" was released on 14 May, where it reached #13 on the UK Singles Chart; the band's highest single chart position to date. On 14 May, the song "Living is a Problem Because Everything Dies" was released, reaching #19 on the UK Singles Charts. On 21 May, Biffy were confirmed for T in the Park 2007, as well as being announced as one of the support bands for the 17 June gig at the new Wembley Stadium for Muse. On 1 June, Biffy were confirmed for Glastonbury 2007. On 4 June, Puzzle was released to critical acclaim, and eventually helped the band to reach their highest UK Albums Chart position ever, reaching #2 in the first week of release. On 6 June it was announced that Biffy were to support The Who at Marlay Park in Ireland. On 12 June, it was announced that "Folding Stars" was released as a single on July 16. On the 23rd of August 2007, Biffy Clyro were announced as the support act for the Red Hot Chilli Peppers at Hampden Stadium in Glasgow, for the Stadium Arcadium tour.
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Biffy Clyro Lyrics
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Your beautiful face, your beautiful face
I held her tight, close to my heart
I didn't know it would break, I didn't know it would break
I don't believe there's love anymore, it's all inside
We always said it's forever in this beautiful life
And I'll try not to feel this music's for you and over, and over, and over
I held her tight, close to my heart
I didn't know it would break, I didn't know it would break
I don't believe there's love anymore, it's all inside
We always said it's forever in this beautiful life
And I'll try not to feel this music's for you and over, and over, and over
And I'll try not to feel this music's for you and over, and over, and over
And over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over,
and over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over,
and over, and over, and over...
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright!
The lyrics to Biffy Clyro's "57" paint a picture of the beauty and fragility of love. The first stanza describes a moment of happiness, with the sun shining and the glint in someone's eye. However, this moment is juxtaposed with the second line, which foreshadows the heartbreak to come. The next lines describe holding someone close to the heart, unaware that it would eventually break. These lines capture the dichotomy of love - it can bring immense joy but also great pain.
The chorus brings a sense of resignation, with the singer stating that they don't believe in love anymore, implying that they have been hurt too many times. They reiterate the promise of forever that was made, acknowledging that it was spoken but believing that it no longer holds true. The repetition of "and over, and over, and over" creates a sense of cyclical despair, as the singer tries to come to terms with their feelings.
The final line, "It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright," provides a glimmer of hope in the midst of the sadness. It suggests that despite the pain, things will be okay in the end. Overall, "57" is a poignant meditation on the complexities of love and its ability to both lift us up and tear us down.
Line by Line Meaning
The sun shone in, the glint in your eye
The singer describes a moment when the sun was shining and there was a glint in the eye of the person they were with, which made them feel happy and hopeful.
Your beautiful face, your beautiful face
The singer is emphasizing the beauty of the person they are with, and is perhaps repeating the phrase to express their admiration.
I held her tight, close to my heart
The singer held the person they were with closely and lovingly.
I didn't know it would break, I didn't know it would break
The artist did not anticipate that their relationship with the person they were holding would end so painfully, and expresses regret for not realizing it.
I don't believe there's love anymore, it's all inside
The singer has lost faith in finding love and is instead keeping all their feelings inside.
We always said it's forever in this beautiful life
The singer and their partner expressed a belief in the eternal nature of their love and the beauty of life together.
And I'll try not to feel this music's for you and over, and over, and over
The singer is struggling to move on from their past relationship and not associate certain music with their former partner.
And over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over,
and over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over,
and over, and over, and over...
The repetition of this line suggests that the artist is trapped in a cycle of pain and regret and cannot move forward emotionally.
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright!
The artist is trying to reassure themselves that everything is going to be okay, despite the emotional turmoil they are experiencing.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: SIMON NEIL
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The sun shone in, the glint in your eye
Your beautiful face, your beautiful face
I held her tight, close to my heart
I didn't know it would break, I didn't know it would break
I don't believe there's love anymore, it's all inside
We always said it's forever in this beautiful life
And I'll try not to feel this music's for you and over, and over, and over
And I'll try not to feel this music's for you and over, and over, and over
I held her tight, close to my heart
I didn't know it would break, I didn't know it would break
I don't believe there's love anymore, it's all inside
We always said it's forever in this beautiful life
And I'll try not to feel this music's for you and over, and over, and over
And I'll try not to feel this music's for you and over, and over, and over
And over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over,
and over, and over, and over, and over, and over, and over,
and over, and over, and over...
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright, it's alright!
@Danny28992
My favourite thing about this song is the way they've developed it into one of their best live songs
@HoNeYzaBEAST
@@chriss9057 biffy sell out stadiums around the world there that good
@SB-pv6df
Back in 2003, when high-speed internet wasn't a thing in rural Scotland, I'd downloaded this to my network profile at school even though I wasn't supposed to. On my last ever day of classes, my Higher Computing teacher burned the file to CD for me so I could take the video away and watch it on my home computer.
@otakuofmine
great teacher!
@Sam-Public-UK
Sounds awesome. They’re from rural Scotland.
@DavidRhysWallace
@@Sam-Public-UK Not that rural!
@danohyeah5893
whats a cd?
@MusicFromThePast
aaww, that is reallly lovely.
@williamrandle4589
On my way to Scotland, first track I stuck on; it's been a while 🏴
@olliegreaves4417
ive listened to that much biffy clyro that my accent is changing...