The BoDeans worked with T-Bone Burnett on their debut album, Love & Hope & Sex & Dreams, which appeared in 1986 to warm reviews. They recruited another big-name producer, Talking Head Jerry Harrison, to helm 1987's Outside Looking In, which found the band reduced to a trio after the departure of Hoffman. Outside Looking In broke into the Billboard Top 100, and the BoDeans grew their audience by touring alongside U2, appearing on Robbie Robertson's self-titled solo album, and receiving the honor of Best New Band by Rolling Stone magazine. By the time they released their third album, Home, in 1989, keyboardist Michael Ramos and drummer Danny Gayol had joined. This lineup stayed intact for the release of 1991's Black and White, but the BoDeans went without a drummer once again on their next recording, Go Slow Down.
Following the release of a double-disc live album, Joe Dirt Car, the band returned in 1996 with Blend. Around the time of Blend's release, "Closer to Free" -- a song that had originally appeared on 1993's Go Slow Down -- became a hit, due in large part to its exposure as the theme song for the TV show Party of Five. "Closer to Free" eventually cracked the Top 20, becoming the most successful single of the band's career. The BoDeans were arguably more popular than ever, but the band took a break during the late '90s, with both frontmen devoting time to their solo careers.
By 2004, the band had reconvened and signed with a new label, Zoe. Resolution was released that year, followed in 2005 by Homebrewed: Live from the Pabst. Griffin left the group in 2006 and was replaced by Eric Holden, who appeared on 2008's Still. By this point, the bandmates had found a new home on 429 Records, and they remained with that label for the release of Mr. Sad Clown in 2010 and Indigo Dreams in 2011. That same year saw the departure of Llanas, citing "differences of opinion." The band's 11th studio album, American Made, arrived the following year on the band's own Free & Alive label, and was the first with Neumann as sole leader. The BoDeans toured extensively in support of the release, and in 2014 began work on their next studio project. Released in 2015, I Cant Stop featured a new BoDeans lineup anchored by Neumann, guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Sam Hawksley, bassist Eric Holden, and drummer Kenny Aronoff, the latter a well-respected journeyman musician who had played on several BoDeans recording sessions in the '90s. In June 2016, the BoDeans brought out a single, "My Hometown," with the release benefiting the Milwaukee County Historical Society. The single was a preview of the group's next album; titled Thirteen, the 11-song set was released in April 2017.
No One
BoDeans Lyrics
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You can see for yourself, there's no life in them eyes
She sits alone in a corner drinkin' not hopin'
She's just killin' off time, waitin' to die
Cherry, Cherry, will start to talk when she's feelin' her drunk
Sometimes there's no one to listen that don't stand in her way
It's gettin' harder to reach that point where she's soarin'
Singin'
Leave me here all by myself, I don't need no one
No, it isn't very pretty, but it's a popular song
Now if you look at her close, you see a beauty
She was Queen of the Hop, and married in May
But her husband was young, he got scared and left her behind
Some people came and took her children away
I've been seein' her 'round this place for a few years now
Fallen angel of blue, like an Orbison song
She spills a drop or two on her tattered pictures
Her broken image will start to fade 'fore too long
The song "No One" by BoDeans is an emotional and poignant portrayal of a woman named Cherry who is struggling with depression and addiction. The lyrics describe Cherry's disheartened state and how she has lost hope in life. The first verse mentions how Cherry's heart is broken, and her eyes reflect emptiness. She drinks alone, merely waiting to pass time and has no aspirations. The second verse highlights her alcoholism and how she tries to make herself feel better by getting drunk. However, it's getting harder for her to reach that level of inebriation where she would soar mentally, and she's not even able to find solace in her alcohol anymore. She has a line in the chorus saying, "Leave me here all by myself, I don't need no one." She doesn't have anyone to confide in or support her, and she has given up hope of ever finding happiness.
The next stanza shows the tragic events that have led Cherry to this position. The opening line depicts Cherry's beauty, but she married young, and her husband left her behind, which led to her children being taken away. The verse concludes that the fallen angel has been around the same place for a few years, and her broken image will soon fade away. The lyricist wants to highlight the bleak reality of life for some people who are unfortunate enough to suffer such tragedies. BoDeans's music style can be considered folk-rock, and "No One" is a perfect example of their unique style.
Line by Line Meaning
Cherry says that her heart ain't no good, it's been broken
Cherry believes that her heart is damaged due to previous experiences in life leaving a lasting impact on her feelings.
You can see for yourself, there's no life in them eyes
It is evident from her expressions and behavior that Cherry has lost all hope and positivity, and there's a distinct lack of life and energy in her.
She sits alone in a corner drinkin' not hopin'
Cherry prefers to be by herself, sitting in one secluded corner, often indulging in drinking, without any optimism or expectation from life.
She's just killin' off time, waitin' to die
Cherry is simply passing her time, aimlessly living her life without any purpose or objective, waiting for her ultimate end.
Cherry, Cherry, will start to talk when she's feelin' her drunk
Cherry opens up about her emotions and feelings only when she's under the influence of alcohol.
Sometimes there's no one to listen that don't stand in her way
She finds it challenging to confide in someone who will listen to her problems without being judgmental or hinder her choices.
It's gettin' harder to reach that point where she's soarin'
Cherry is finding it increasingly difficult to feel ecstatic or overjoyed about something to the degree that she can describe herself as 'soarin'.'
She hasn't heard that click in her head yet today
Cherry has not experienced a sudden clarity or insight in her thoughts, leading to an epiphany in the present day.
Leave me here all by myself, I don't need no one
Cherry prefers to be left alone without any company, thereby implying that she doesn't require anyone's support or assistance in life.
No, it isn't very pretty, but it's a popular song
The idea of Cherry leading a lonely and hopeless life is an unpleasant one, but unfortunately, it is a common and relatable one among people worldwide.
Now if you look at her close, you see a beauty
Despite her current state, if one examines Cherry closely, they will recognize her innate beauty, which should not be overshadowed by her external appearance.
She was Queen of the Hop, and married in May
Previously, Cherry held the title of the most popular and well-liked individual in social gatherings, and got married in May, a moment of happiness and celebration.
But her husband was young, he got scared and left her behind
Unfortunately, her husband was not mature enough to handle the various ups and downs of married life and abandoned Cherry in her time of need.
Some people came and took her children away
As a consequence of her marital problems, her children were taken away by others, leading to further emotional distress for her.
I've been seein' her 'round this place for a few years now
The singer has been observing Cherry for a few years visiting the same location, thereby indicating that her plight and struggle is an ongoing one.
Fallen angel of blue, like an Orbison song
Cherry appears to be a former angel whose downfall caused her to experience a sense of sorrow and sadness, akin to the works of Roy Orbison.
She spills a drop or two on her tattered pictures
Cherry's possessions, including her pictures, are worn down and damaged, and she accidently spills a few drops of her drink on them.
Her broken image will start to fade 'fore too long
With the passage of time, Cherry's image would start to become even more broken and fade away into obscurity.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALICE GERNANDT, MAREK POMPETZKI, PAUL NEUMANN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@DTuckerMD
Live at Pabst version is pretty good, too.
@josephbononno9902
Got a love the BoDeans
@Albatroskos
Zde N ( OONE ). Nemám prakticky k zajímavé melodii, co dodat. A dialog zpěváků? Bez ONE-Oneho? Netuším, protože bych opravdu musel mít dokonalý překlad. Tedy asi takto? Oba dva zpěváci stojí vedle sebe na stupni vítězů tvaru ozdob pánů. Jeden je velmi malý a druhý je velmi velký. Na zemi leží slupka od míče. Oba páni začali hovořit o tom, jak jsou dobří a na toho druhého zírají periskopem. Časem slupka na zemi začne nabývat rozměrů nadnárodních a výška stupňů vítězů se pomalu mění. Tedy LP a PL?
@fats5555
tragic my ex was like that
@rcdug2
stops just a few seconds in :(