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.
That's All
BoDeans Lyrics
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You know I felt it when we touched
We didn't say a word, I didn't know her name
But still it meant so much
I knew it wasn't love, it didn't have to be
She was there, and I was there, that's all
Lonely is the night and when we broke a heart
And when I think of her, I have to smile
She helped to ease the pain
I knew it wasn't love, it didn't have to be
She was there, and I was there, that's all
And she took me far, far into the night
She didn't let go 'til the morning light
We didn't say a word, I didn't know her name
But that didn't cause to leave
And when I think of her, I have to smile
Because she helped to ease the pain, ooh, yea
I knew it wasn't love, but it didn't have to be
Because she was there, and I was there that's all
That's all
That's all
That's all
In the song "That's All" by BoDeans, the singer reflects on a fleeting romantic encounter with a mysterious girl. He describes a wildness that he feels when they touch, despite not knowing her name or engaging in any significant conversation. The singer goes on to recognize that this encounter wasn't love, but it was still meaningful. The girl helped to ease his pain and loneliness, and he is grateful for the memory of their time together. The chorus repeats the phrase "That's all," which can be interpreted as a recognition that this encounter was brief and simple, but still left an impact on the singer's life.
The song captures the bittersweet feeling of a fleeting romance that was never meant to be more than a passing moment in time. The singer's emotions are complex, as he recognizes that this girl was not his true love but still feels thankful for her presence in his life. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, capturing a common experience that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there was something wild, about that girl
I felt an inexplicable energy when I was near her
You know I felt it when we touched
I felt a connection with her when we made contact
We didn't say a word, I didn't know her name
We didn't need to speak or know each other's identity to feel a bond
But still it meant so much
This moment had significant impact on me
Lonely is the night and when we broke a heart
The nights are miserable, especially when you've had your heart broken
You know it's beatin' every day
Despite the heartache, life goes on and my heart continues to function
And she took me far, far into the night
We embarked on a journey that lasted well into the night
She didn't let go 'til the morning light
We stayed together until daylight
But that didn't cause to leave
Despite not knowing her name, I didn't want to leave her side
Because she helped to ease the pain, ooh, yea
She had a positive impact on me and provided some relief from the hurt
I knew it wasn't love, but it didn't have to be
Our connection didn't require being labeled as love
Because she was there, and I was there that's all
Simply being in each other's presence was enough to feel a connection
That's all
Ultimately, that's all that mattered
That's all
It didn't need to be anything more
That's all
And that was enough
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KURT R. NEUMANN, SAMUEL J. LLANAS
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