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.
My Recovery Injection
Biffy Clyro Lyrics
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Slick and polished on the inside.
It ruins feeding time.
I'll recover in an empty room.
In remission from a real mood.
Sit down, fuck-up, and wait your turn.
Why can't we climb, this useless height?
You hide your time, so well.
Small scars of love, and hate, and happiness.
You hide your scars, so well.
I'll recover if you want me to.
Dig my way out of my black mood.
Wait for the sun to fade.
Why can't we hide, our useless lives?
You hide your time, so well.
Small scars of love, and hate, and happiness.
You hide your scars, so well.
You hide your time, so well.
Small scars of love, and hate, and happiness.
You hide your scars, so well.
And nothing matters anymore. [x6]
(You...) And nothing matters anymore.
(Say...) And nothing matters anymore.
(Nothing...) And nothing matters anymore.
(You...) And nothing matters anymore.
(Say...) And nothing matters anymore.
(Nothing...) And nothing matters anymore.
The lyrics of Biffy Clyro's My Recovery Injection delve into the theme of emotional recovery, particularly from the perspective of someone struggling to overcome negative feelings and moods. The singer has been waiting for a burst of positive energy and motivation represented by the 'overdrive.' However, he notes that the outside may look polished, but the interior ruins the feeding time. This implies that the exterior appearance is misleading and the interior is troubled, highlighting the theme of hiding inner feelings and emotions.
The next verse switches to the singer's experience in a state of recovery, where he is confined to an empty room, where he tries to recover from his 'real mood.' He seems to be struggling with his emotions, waiting for them to subside, and recover from whatever affliction he is in. In the next lines, he asks, "Why can't we hide, our secret lives?" suggesting that people hide their feelings and emotions, but in reality, they are just as flawed as everyone else. He then asks why people can't overcome the challenges they face, symbolized by the phrase, "Why can't we climb, this useless height?"
The song's chorus repeats the lines, "You hide your time, so well. Small scars of love, and hate, and happiness. You hide your scars, so well," which amplifies the theme of concealing inner emotions and pain, sometimes as a coping mechanism. The final lines of the song, "And nothing matters anymore," are repeated six times, emphasizing the idea that sometimes the pressures of life can make one feel as though nothing in life matters, leading to feelings of despair and hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waitin on the overdrive.
I have been waiting for the moment when I can let loose and indulge.
Slick and polished on the inside.
Appearing attractive and well put-together on the outside, but hiding inner turmoil or chaos.
It ruins feeding time.
This overdrive or indulgence disrupts the natural order of things, hindering one's ability to take care of their responsibilities.
I'll recover in an empty room.
I will heal and come back to myself while being isolated from distractions or external influences.
In remission from a real mood.
Having temporarily overcome a genuine emotional state or mental health struggle.
Sit down, fuck-up, and wait your turn.
Regain composure and wait patiently for a chance to right wrongs or redeem oneself.
Why can't we hide, our secret lives?
Why is it so difficult to keep our personal matters private and hidden from others?
Why can't we climb, this useless height?
Why can we not raise ourselves above a problem or issue that is causing us troubles?
You hide your time, so well.
You conceal the way you spend your time from others, making it difficult to know what your true priorities are.
Small scars of love, and hate, and happiness.
There are traces of previous emotions that linger beneath the surface and affect one's actions and decisions.
I'll recover if you want me to.
I can find healing and redemption if that is what you desire or expect from me.
Dig my way out of my black mood.
To make a sustained effort to overcome a deep and long-standing emotional state that is affecting one's life in negative ways.
Wait for the sun to fade.
Endure through a difficult time until it passes, and things feel new and different.
And nothing matters anymore.
A feeling of apathy, having lost a sense of purpose or meaning in one's life.
(You...) And nothing matters anymore.
Repeating the previous line emphasizes the feeling of disconnection and detachment from the world.
(Say...) And nothing matters anymore.
To proclaim and express the sense that nothing is significant or worthwhile anymore.
(Nothing...) And nothing matters anymore.
To reinforce the idea that everything is meaningless and unimportant, a sense of nihilism.
(You...) And nothing matters anymore.
To put the attention on the listener, encouraging them to join in feeling a sense of meaninglessness or apathy.
(Say...) And nothing matters anymore.
A continued invitation to express this sense of disconnection and detachment from the world.
(Nothing...) And nothing matters anymore.
To reinforce the idea again, that everything feels pointless and empty.
Lyrics Β© Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SIMON ALEXANDER NEIL, JAMES ROBERT JOHNSTON
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Thierry Vidal
What a fantastic band..... Fantastic musicians, sounds like everything I have ever heard all mixed in one place. And this tempo mastery.. Musical mastery.
trzigweid
Really sad that the best version of this album got taken off youtube. Still, I really like this band. This type of music isn't even really my style, but they kill it every time.
Travis Fisher
Biffy come up with some of the best guitar licks
Jake Davoile
Mental. This is sublime
lee birbeck
still a classic man...β¦.MON THE BIFF....man...β¦..
Toxic Tom
Great song, never seen this video before though, very weird!
PETULA
I'm so glad I got to experience Infinity Land via the album and not its ridiculous videos.
Dee2757
Doo da do da loo live that little melody at the start makes the song so good!!
This Mankind
My band released an album recently. Biffy Clyro have been a huge inspiration to us and we'd love some Biffy fans to come check our stuff out. I'd suggest taking a look at one of our singles rather than trying to listen through the entire album in one go. We'd love your criticism bad or good. All our stuffs on this channel. Thank you :)ο»Ώ
elftower90
songs too beautiful