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.
Got Wrong
Biffy Clyro Lyrics
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I'm wrong
I'm wrong
I don't know, why I take, it out on you
Could you dance
In the black light of my glow
Could you dance
I'm wrong
I'm wrong
I'm wrong
My hair, recedes, from the horns
Could you dance
In the black light of my glow
Could you dance
In the white light of the snow
In other words,
It takes what it takes
Got wrong
Got wrong
Got wrong
My hair, recedes, from the horns
In other words,
It takes what it takes
In other words,
It takes what it takes
In other words,
It takes what it takes
To rely, on another one
Its our last chance
To help each other
The song "Got Wrong" by Biffy Clyro has an introspective and reflective tone that encourages the listener to think deeply about their actions and how they affect others. The lyrics repeat the phrases "I'm wrong" and "got wrong" throughout the song, emphasizing the singer's admission of guilt and responsibility for their actions. The lines "I don't know why I take it out on you" highlight the singer's self-awareness of how their behavior can harm others.
The chorus, with the repeated question "could you dance in the black light of my glow" and "in the white light of the snow" suggests the singer's desire for forgiveness and a second chance from someone they may have hurt. The final lines of the chorus "it takes what it takes" could be interpreted as the singer accepting the consequences of their actions.
The final verse of the song shifts to a more positive tone as the singer urges the listener to rely on each other and help one another. The lines "it's our last chance to help each other" suggest that the singer has learned from their mistakes and is now advocating for positive change.
Overall, "Got Wrong" is a song about reflecting on one's past mistakes, owning up to them, and seeking forgiveness and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm wrong
Admitting fault and imperfection
I'm wrong
Accepting responsibility
I'm wrong
Acknowledging mistakes
I don't know, why I take, it out on you
Expressing confusion and regret for projecting negative emotion onto others
Could you dance
Asking for willingness to participate in personal expression
In the black light of my glow
Acknowledging the possibility of possessing a darker side
Could you dance
Requesting mutual engagement in a shared experience
In the white light of the snow
Recognizing the beauty and purity of nature
I'm wrong
Continued recognition of error and fallibility
I'm wrong
Reiterating the admission of fault
I'm wrong
Concluding the self-criticism
My hair, recedes, from the horns
Physical manifestation of aging and loss of vitality
Could you dance
Further request for participation in an intimate vulnerability
In other words,
Stating a simplified version of the previous idea
It takes what it takes
Acknowledging the inevitability of circumstances
Got wrong
Admitting a specific mistake
Got wrong
Further ownership of the error
Got wrong
Continued self-criticism
My hair, recedes, from the horns
Reiteration of the physical aging process
In other words,
Restatement of the previous theme
It takes what it takes
Further acknowledgement of circumstances outside of control
In other words,
Continued summary of the main message
It takes what it takes
Final statement on the inevitability of life's challenges
To rely, on another one
Promoting interdependence in difficult times
Its our last chance
Emphasizing the urgency of working together
To help each other
Ending with a call to action for mutual support and collaboration
Contributed by Mia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Naomi Dixon
Thats what I love about Biffy ; they can be really badass & heavy, but then they can turn those songs into acoustic beautifulness <3
Kharm Gaming
ill have to disagree, i think puzzle is an amazing album. Puzzle was the album that introduced me to biffy clyro....yes im kinda late, but if it wasnt for puzzle then Got Wrong wouldnt be my favourate biffy clyro song, this song is totally amazing
martinaldo10
fantastic version!
Jaggy Snake
any more from this festival?....that was magicke !!!!!!
MissEarendil
Ah I don't know what it is about this band, I normally listen to metal and generally everything I like is a lot heavier than this :) but I can't get enough of these guys! Wow, just amazing!
Music Gaming
thanks for putting this up :) saw it on mtv 2 a long time ago n thought id never see it again :)
Antony Quigley
I was fucking there!!! me and my girlfriend were standing by the ATM boxes at Oxegen that year and an MTV girl asked if we wanted to see a priavte show... we said yes, she said take these passes and come back here in an hour. We went into the VIP/Band area (where the winners enclosure was that year think it was punchestown), We saw Biffy and K.T Tunstall, before leaving, keeping the passes and blagging our way into the front section at a couple of other bands even though there were no VIP passes for them. :P Man i nearly SHAT wen i found out it was biffy when we walked in, as i literally mainly went up to see biffy in the tent anyway! Dream weekend.
Fourfinger Fu
i got into biffy through puzzle but blackened sky is my favourite at the moment....
bushuaaaa
amazing
BelleJar
That solo was fucking unreal.