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.
Opposite
Biffy Clyro Lyrics
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We are joined at the surface but nowhere else
I look in the glass and stare at your, strained,
Grey, motionless face and ask
Underneath, is there a golden soul?
Take care of the ones that you love
Take care of the ones that you love
Baby, I'm leaving here
You need to be with somebody else
I can't stop bleeding here
Can you suture my wounds?
Everyone is beginning to breathe as I break down
You are in love with a shadow that won't come back
Sooner or later we all have to wait,
Try forgetting everything
Underneath, there's a perfect sky
Baby, I'm leaving here
You need to be with somebody else
I can't stop bleeding here
Can you suture my wounds and feelings?
Baby, I'm leaving here
You need to be with somebody else
I can't stop bleeding here
Can you suture my wounds and feelings?
Baby, I'm leaving here
You need to be with somebody else
I can't stop bleeding here
Can you suture my wounds and feelings?
Baby, I'm leaving here
You need to be with somebody else
I can't stop bleeding here
Can you suture my wounds?
The lyrics of Biffy Clyro's song Opposite appear to describe a relationship that has lost its spark and is no longer working despite appearing to be joined at the surface. The first verse describes a sense of loneliness and disconnection, with the singer looking at their partner's "strained, grey, motionless face" and wondering if there is a "golden soul" underneath. The chorus then urges the listener to take care of the ones they love, implying that there is a sense of neglect or lack of attention in the relationship.
The second verse continues the theme of disconnect, with the singer stating that they are leaving because their partner needs to be with somebody else. The line "you are in love with a shadow that won't come back" suggests that their partner is perhaps still holding onto something from the past and unable to fully commit to the present. The final lines of the song, with the repeated plea to "suture my wounds and feelings," suggest that the singer is hurting and needs someone to help heal them.
Overall, the lyrics of Opposite seem to depict a relationship that is no longer working due to a lack of communication and commitment. The repeated plea to "suture my wounds" suggests a desire to heal and move on, but also a sense of dependency on others to provide that healing.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the loneliest person that I've ever known
You seem to be very isolated and lacking enjoyable relationships during my knowledge of you
We are joined at the surface but nowhere else
Our connection seems superficial and may not run deeper than that
I look in the glass and stare at your, strained, Grey, motionless face and ask
When I observe you in a mirror, I see a stressed, dull, and still appearance and ask myself
Underneath, is there a golden soul?
Is there a valuable and special core to your being that is hidden from view?
Take care of the ones that you love
Be watchful of those that you cherish
Baby, I'm leaving here
My dearest, I am departing this vicinity
You need to be with somebody else
It's crucial for you to be in the company of another person
I can't stop bleeding here
I am unable to halt the emotional pain and turmoil that I am experiencing
Can you suture my wounds?
Can you bind or help repair the hurt and damage that I have endured?
Everyone is beginning to breathe as I break down
As I unravel emotionally, it seems that everyone around me is finally able to catch their breath
You are in love with a shadow that won't come back
You are enamored with a figment of the past that cannot be restored
Sooner or later we all have to wait, Try forgetting everything
At some point, we all experience periods of waiting and sometimes it's best to attempt to erase all negative memories
Underneath, there's a perfect sky
Beneath the surface, there is a flawless and ideal sky
Can you suture my wounds and feelings?
Would you be able to fix and heal both my physical and emotional harm?
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SIMON ALEXANDER NEIL
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@Luisvega38.
You are the loneliest person that I've ever known
We are joined at the surface but nowhere else
I look in the glass and stare at your, strained,
Grey, motionless face and ask
Underneath, is there a golden soul?
Take care of the ones that you love
Take care of the ones that you love
Baby, I'm leaving here
You need to be with somebody else
I can't stop bleeding here
Can you suture my wounds?
Everyone is beginning to breathe as I break down
You are in love with a shadow that won't come back
Sooner or later we all have to wait,
Try forgetting everything
Underneath, there's a perfect sky
Baby, I'm leaving here
You need to be with somebody else
I can't stop bleeding here
Can you suture my wounds and feelings?
Baby, I'm leaving here
You need to be with somebody else
I can't stop bleeding here
Can you suture my wounds and feelings?
Baby, I'm leaving here
You need to be with somebody else
I can't stop bleeding here
Can you suture my wounds and feelings?
Baby, I'm leaving here
You need to be with somebody else
I can't stop bleeding here
Can you suture my wounds?
@Iliketomattsturbate
It upsets me how underrated this band still is.
@kingam5721
Why? I'm going to tell you a secret;) being underrated is better then being know. They would start to suck fairly soon, after becoming popular :D
@reececharlie3512
say theese guys this year at dreamland the crownd was small but devoted best day of my life so far
@lilnallie05
They just won best British act at Kerrang awards 🥰
@sadderdazedd
FR
@gtamike_TSGK
5M views not bad
@shinadle7225
This song always brings me to tears. My dad got me into Biffy and this song came out when he was fighting cancer. Some of the lyrics are too on point, like it was preapring us for the inevitable. My dad lost his battle.
Take care of the ones that you love indeed, you don't know what the futute may bring.
@maryodell88
Think its bout a girlfriend or ex?
@ArranH23
I know this comment was 2 years ago but i'm sorry for your loss
@shinadle7225
@@ArranH23 thank you.